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AdInMo Launches InGamePlay 3.0 SDK with Clickable Ad Units

InGamePlay 3.0 SDK - AdInMo

AdInMo, the innovative, Edinburgh-based player-centric monetisation platform for mobile game developers, has announced the beta release of its InGamePlay 3.0 software development kit (SDK). InGamePlay 3.0 builds on AdInMo’s existing tech stack which offers multi-format non-interruptive immersive advertising. The latest SDK launches clickable in-game ad units designed with the player experience at the forefront, driving …

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Game On Exhibition Returns To The National Museum Of Scotland

Game On Exhibition - National Museum Of Scotland

The Celebration of All Things Games - Including Dozens Of Playable Retro Games Runs In Edinburgh Until November 2024 The Game On exhibition - originally created and curated by the Barbican in 2002 - has returned to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, more than 20 years after its first visit - and we …

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OUT NOW: Bearhammer Games Launches Venture’s Gauntlet

Bearhammer Games: Venture's Gauntlet

Independent Edinburgh VR developer Bearhammer Games, has released its debut title, Venture's Gauntlet, a challenging and immersive VR experience that blends parkour-inspired obstacle courses with compelling narrative, across a landcsape inspired by the Scottish highlands.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-_P6S83Chg A Legacy Tested: The Gauntlet Beckons The game throws players into the shoes of a hopeful heir vying for …

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EVENT: Creative Tech Scotland Gathering 2024

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4J Studios' Brian Gomez To Give Closing Keynote The Creative Tech Scotland Gathering 2024 takes place on June 28th at the breathtaking new Edinburgh Futures Institute. It promises to be a vibrant event connecting creative professionals with the cutting-edge tech transforming the creative industries. Explore workshops, keynotes, and demos showcasing how tech - including games …

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UKIE Hub Crawl Hits Edinburgh

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Calling all Scottish game developers, students, and industry professionals! The UKIE Hub Crawl returns to cities across the UK in 2024, bringing together experts and enthusiasts for a series of free networking events. Organised by Ukie, the trade body for the UK games industry, and sponsored by Barclays, the Hub Crawl aims to empower attendees …

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Games Talks Live – Level Up Your Network

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Calling all Scottish game developers, publishers, and industry professionals! Get ready to level up your network and connect with the vibrant games scene across Scotland. Games Talks Live is back! A three-day whirlwind of talks, networking, and collaboration awaits, taking place in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Glasgow – the beating hearts of the nation's games industry. …

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Scottish Parliament Forms Cross-Party Group For Games – First Date Announced

SGW23 - Cross party group on Scotland's games ecosystem

March 12th Marks The First CPG On Scotland's Games Ecosystem In-Person & Online Tickets Available Now A group of MSPs from the Scottish Parliament have agreed to create a new cross party group on Scotland's games ecosystem. The first meeting of the Games Ecosystem CPG will take place at the Scottish Parliament at 18:00 on …

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Climax Studios Edinburgh: Games Giant Opens First Scottish Office

Climax Studios Edinburgh

Climax Studios, the British video game developer, headquartered in Portsmouth, has announced that it is opening a new facility in Edinburgh. Climax Studios Edinburgh is already recruiting for a variety of developer positions. Climax is best known for its work on titles such as Sudeki, Silent Hill: Origins and Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. In 2021 …

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Global Game Jam 2024 – Scottish Locations

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The Global Game Jam 2024 is nearly upon us - and there's still time to sign up for one of the three locations across Scotland... Most of the jams will run from January 26th-28th. There are locations in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow. Three universities - Glasgow Caledonian, Edinburgh Napier and Abertay - are hosting jam …

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Build A Rocket Boy Raises $110 Million

Build A Rocket Boy Artwork - Series D Funding

Funding round, led by RedBird Capital Partners, will support Build A Rocket Boy’s commercialisation as it launches its immersive gaming platform EVERYWHERE and AAA game MindsEye. Build A Rocket Boy, the Edinburgh-headquartered games studio founded by Leslie Benzies, has secured over $110 million in a series D funding round. The new capital will enable Build A …

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