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 …
GTA – Best Selling Game Of 2013, Makes More Than Global Music Industry
It's official, GTA V has done rather well. In addition to breaking all sort of Guinness world records, the game was the best-selling release in 2013, breaking Call Of Duty's four year run at the top spot. It was also revealed that the game made more in its first month than the entire global music …
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Scottish Games Network – An Introduction
In September last year I announced to the world that the Scottish Games Network was moving from a grass roots community to becoming something far more strategic and full time. I may even have used the words 'official industry body' for Scotland's interactive entertainment sector. I meant them too... I then organised a number of …
BAFTA Scotland – New Talent Awards – Call For Entries
The call has gone out for entries for the BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards. This is a competition exclusive to Scotland, which is open to new creators and practitioners - students, new teams, start-up companies and the like. It allows those starting out in the screen industries to have their talent and creativity recognised before …
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OUT NOW: Winx Fairy School
The team at Tsumanga have taken the road less travelled when it comes to games. They're working with a third party license, aimed at a younger female audience and featuring fairies. Winx Club is one of the most popular brands in the world for 9-13 year old girls. Created by Rainbow Studios in Italy, the franchise …
Inspiration Day
One of the major opportunities for games creators moving forward is the chance to work with and educate other areas of the creative industries. Film, television, music, literature and even the performing arts are all now looking seriously at games, apps and interactive media and wondering how to make it work for them. Thanks to …
2013’s Hottest Scots – Rockstar North
The List, Scotland's magazine of art, culture and media has an annual list of the hottest Scots - individual and collective - around the world. Covering actors, artists, sportsmen, authors, musicians, dancers, producers and even venues, the Hottest Scots showcases country's talent. This year's list is notable for the inclusion of two digital entries. Simon …
OUT NOW: Moshi Monsters Music – New From Denki
Denki is not a studio to sit around, rubbing their chins and wondering what on earth to do next. Indeed the company has been more prolific in the last few months than seems right or decent. From Save The Day, Denki Word Quest and Monster Force 5, Denki has been working with the mighty Moshi …
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€1.46Bn Creative Europe Opens, Calls For Games Projects
The European Parliament has approved the European Commission's new Creative Europe programme, with a budget of €1.46Bn over the next seven years. This is a 9% increase on current funding and is aimed at european culture, cinema, television, games, music, literature, performing arts, heritage and related areas. It also explicitly states that this funding is …
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Horror Games Kickstarter – Now With Added Maize
There's a new Kickstarter project promising to create the ultimate documentary on the horror game genre. Playing With Fear is a project from Anthony Carpendale which will dissect the art, craft and community of horror games. The documentary promises to explore a wide range of games, both classic and forthcoming, from Silent Hill, 7th Guest …
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