RSNO Brings Video Game Music from Console to Concert this May

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RSNO Video Games Music: The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is bringing videogames music to Edinburgh and Glasgow in May 2023.

Game Grumps’ Tournament of Gamers Crashes the Usher Hall this May

Youtube megastars the Game Grumps are bringing their Tournament of Gamers event, which had a successful run last year, to Edinburgh’s Usher Hall this May. This live show pits the audience against each other in a series of humorous contests to determine who the “best gamer” is. Throwing Down the Gauntlet The 2023 Game Grumps …

Edinbrawl #2 Brings the Beatdown to the Capital this May

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Edinbrawl, the annual large-scale fighting games event for Edinburgh, is running its second major tournament this May. Following a hugely successful debut in October last year, the tournament is back for round two, featuring four furious fighting games for competitors to do battle in. Barroom Brawl Edinbrawl is run by the organisers of Rushdown Edinburgh, …

Firestoke-Published Planet Cube: Edge Gets February Release Date

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Planet Cube: Edge, the second title published by Edinburgh-based Firestoke, has set a release date of 23 February. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC2lc0xDS6w&ab_channel=Firestoke The game is developed by Costa Rican company Sunna Entertainment, and will see players explore an underwater science complex through the medium of pixel-perfect platforming. On the Edge Firestoke is a Scottish indie games publisher with …

AdInMo Bolsters its Board with Four Industry Veterans

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Edinburgh-based in-game advertising company AdInMo has announced the appointment of four new members to its Board and Advisory Board. These newcomers represent a cross-section of valuable industry talent, and have been brought in as part of the company’s ongoing scale-up plans. The Four Horsemen of the AdInMo Boards AdInMo’s four new Board and Advisory Board …

Explore the Apex of Animation at MOVE Summit 2023

MOVE Summit, Scotland’s premiere animation and VFX event, is returning to Edinburgh this year, from the 22nd-24th of February. Featuring speakers from the likes of Pixar, Aardman, and Netflix, as well as dedicated sessions and content for up-and-coming artists and students, the event has something for everyone even tangentially involved in the realm of animation. …

Edinburgh’s Ant Workshop Celebrates Its 8th Birthday

Edinburgh-based indie studio Ant Workshop celebrated their 8th birthday last week; a significant milestone, particularly for a smaller studio in a post-Covid world. The studio has grown significantly since its initial launch in 2015, releasing three games, with a fourth, Dungeon Golf, currently in the works. Worthy Work Kicking things off with their 2017 debut, …

Meet the Makers of Music at creative soundLAB’s November Event

Creative soundLAB, in partnership with opera.agency, are running a networking event at Edinburgh’s Ocean terminal this November. The event is intended to bring music creators and music users together, fostering meaningful relationships for future multimedia projects. Show and Tell While this is an informal event, there are opportunities for serious business here, as creatives showcase …

Build a Rocket Boy Moves One Step Closer to Everywhere with New Montpellier Studio

Scottish AAA developer Build a Rocket Boy have just announced plans to open a new studio in Montpellier in 2023. This is the company’s third location, after Edinburgh and Budapest, and is a tactical move by directors to create a talent centre in France, and attract the experienced staff required to bring Everywhere, their ambitious …

Games PR Company Opens Scottish Office

Jackie Vause, founder, Dimoso PR

Dimoso the specialist games pr agency is opening a new office in Edinburgh to support the rapidly evolving Scottish games ecosystem.