Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
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, …
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BAFTA Guru Live Scotland is the academy's programme for new talent and career starters taking place in Glasgow on March 18th 2023.
The first SGDA Play Party of 2023 takes place at Barclay's Eagle Lab in Glasgow on Thursday March 9th from 19:00-22:00 Get your ticket NOW.
Women in Games, the global activism group dedicated to supporting women in the games and esports industries, has announced a virtual careers, development, and networking expo, to be held on March 9, 2023. Subtitled ‘Tackling the Glass Ceiling’, the fully-digital event will be free to attend, and will feature a packed programme of talks and …
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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. …
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Back in-person for the first time since 2019, Biome Collective’s Arcadia Night event is a celebration of independent games, and the medium in general, in Scotland. The event will take place this Thursday, February 2nd, at Discovery Point, Dundee. Physical tickets for the hugely popular event have already sold out, but you still have the …
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Dundee’s Outplay Entertainment have announced a new suite of festive content for their mobile hit Gordon Ramsay’s Cooking Blast. These ‘Festive Frolics’ will be available from now until the 29th of December, and include a range of new recipes, kitchen decorations, and exclusive seasonal events. The Roast Wonderful Time of the Year The stockings of …
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The BAFTA Scotland Awards are perhaps the most prestigious in the country’s calendar, honouring those who weave their colours into the rich tartan of our entertainment industries, leaving behind patterns which will be pored over and enjoyed for years to come. 2022’s awards were no exception, presenting a livestream positively overflowing with talent; from incredible …
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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 …
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Last night, after a packed week of games events showcasing the very best that the country has to offer, Scottish Games Week reached its climax with the first-ever Scottish Games Awards, a celebration that finally delivered the level of prestige that the sector has long since deserved. Standouts included ION LANDS' Cloudpunk, a cyberpunk delivery …
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