Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Community hub Game Space has announced its next event for developers, creators, and founders: Power Up Your IP! The event, which will provide expert advice on protecting and leveraging Intellectual Property, is set to take place in Dundee on Monday, 22nd September 2025. Hosted at Abertay University's CyberQuarter, this evening is designed to provide clear, …
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Scotland’s popular games industry talks night, Hubworld's XP Exchange, is set to return to Dundee on Thursday, 26th September 2025, with a diverse lineup of speakers covering art, leadership, finance, and authentic cultural representation in games. Taking place at Abertay University, the evening promises invaluable insights for developers, students, and professionals from across the ecosystem. …
The Scottish Government has announced increased support for Scottish EDGE, the country’s leading business funding competition, in a move that presents a significant opportunity for Scotland’s next generation of game developers and studios. The new £3.6 million of support will see additional funding injected into the prestigious competition over the next three years, offering prizes …
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Edinburgh’s iconic Murrayfield Stadium is set to host PHASE 25, a major new conference focused on the dynamic intersection of esports, education, and industry, taking place on Saturday, 26th September 2026 - with a 25% discount on offer to SGN readers. Organised by our friends at eRena, the full-day conference will bring together leading voices …
Scotland’s largest celebration of tabletop gaming, Tabletop Scotland, is set to welcome thousands of players this weekend, from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September, in its brand new and significantly larger home at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh. Now in its sixth year, the convention has grown from a passionate community gathering into a cornerstone …
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Following the success of the Glasgow Independent Games Festival, the team behind the event is bringing back another of its popular community initiatives this month: the Glasgow Games Soapbox. The free, informal networking event is an "open-mic night for game developers," providing a relaxed space for creators to share their work, discuss ideas, and connect …
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In an exciting new development for the Scottish games ecosystem, Education Scotland has announced September will be Scottish Games Fest 2025, a month-long series of events across the whole month, dedicated to exploring the power of games across the entire curriculum. This is a landmark initiative from the national body for education, demonstrating a deep …
The transformative power of video games to address real-world challenges will be on full display this September, as Abertay University's Applied Games Lab presents its Play for Good exhibition as part of the prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh's Curious festival of knowledge. This is a significant and welcome inclusion, demonstrating the growing recognition of games …
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As Scotland and Indonesia come together today for the Scotnesia 2025 Game Exchange, the conversation is about more than just building business connections. It is about a shared, global understanding of the transformative power of the games industry and the vital role of strategic government support in unlocking its potential. In early 2024, the Indonesian …
Written by Georgia Cairns It’s one thing to create a project or write an essay, submit it to your teacher or lecturer and wait hopefully for a good grade. It’s another thing entirely to take that work and display it loud and proud at an event specifically designed to do just that. Introducing ECGX 2025... …
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