XBL Gamerhub is a social network for Xbox Gamers, allowing them to organise online events, find friends, blog, upload images and video and generally make the most of their Xbox gaming experience. The company has pulled in thousands of players from around the world and has already caught Microsoft's eye with it's enthusiastic and unique …
BAFTA Breakthrough Brits – Apply Now!
Game developers, BAFTA wants you. Breakthrough Brits is a brand new competition which is open to people working in the UK's screen industries. Including games. According to BAFTA: The Academy is looking for exceptional individuals who are already working professionally in the Games, Film and TV industries. This is an open call-out and we encourage …
Help Games Companies Access Tax Breaks
Ever wanted to be a Certification Analyst? The British Film Institute is looking for people to join them as assessors, carrying out the cultural test video games companies will need to pass in order to qualify for tax breaks. Based in London, the position is open to people with industry experience and an understanding of …
European Commission Approves Tax Relief For UK Games Industry
After years of campaigning, outreach, advocacy and explaining things patiently to various governments, parliaments and public sector bodies, the European Commission has finally approved the games production credit scheme. From April, companies across the UK will be able to apply for tax relief on the production of games which pass a cultural test. The test …
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Lub Vs Dub Wins BAFTA New Talent Award
The BAFTA New Talent awards is an annual competition for people who have just begun their careers in the screen industries, or who have released their first work. The competition is open to students, graduates and newcomers of all shapes and sizes. This year's competition saw three very different games entered for the competition, one …
BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards Nominees Announced
BAFTA Scotland's New Talent awards is an annual competition which recognises work from students, or those just entering the film, television and games industries. The competition has categories for actors, animators, sound designers, writers, directors, producers and of course game developers. New Talent is a unique celebration of emerging talent within the screen industries. It's …
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Rockstar Games To Receive BAFTA Fellowship
Following the unprecedented award of a collective Outstanding Achievement award to Rockstar North at the BAFTA Scotland awards, Rockstar as a whole is to receive a BAFTA Fellowship at this year's Games Awards ceremony. The Fellowship is awarded annually. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the Academy and recognises outstanding and exceptional contribution to …
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Glasgow Film Festival – Games Matter
The Glasgow Film Festival has been exploring the intersection between games and film (and comics) for a few years now. The festival has featured panels, screenings and special events which have celebrated gaming and embraced it as an interesting, innovative and FUN addition to the programme. In fact they treat games like they actually matter. …
Crossover Scotland – Inspiration Day
Crossover Scotland's Inspiration Day was a rare event, a day designed to bring together 'creatives' from a range of disciplines - film & tv, performing arts, literature, music, games and 'other'... It's part of a larger series of events, created by Crossover Labs and The Sheffield Documentary Festival, incorporating residential labs where practitioners from all …
Death Knight Love Story
http://vimeo.com/84434371 If you've not come across the term 'Machinima' before, it is far more than a popular YouTube channel. It refers to the process of using commercially available video game engines to create animated films. The word itself was coined by one of the pioneers of the medium, Hugh Hancock, founder of Strange Company and …