Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Dundee indie studio LowTek Games, has announced its upcoming multiplayer title, Endless Estate - Coming soon to Steam and VIVERSE. Known for pushing creative boundaries across retro hardware and modern platforms - from NES and Dreamcast homebrew to accessibility tools like Dislectek - developer Alastair Low’s latest project shifts focus to atmospheric, multiplayer roguelite strategy. …
When it comes to videogames, Scotland has a lot to be proud of. From the early success of titles like Lemmings and GTA, to the recently released Silent Hill: Townfall and the ongoing juggernaut which is Minecraft, the consumer games market is getting more visibility than ever - and that's before GTA6 is released. Yet, …
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The University of St Andrews has announced a special games-focused enterprise session as part of its annual Innovation Week, featuring Scottish Games Network CEO Brian Baglow (me!) alongside industry legend Carol Clark, Chief Operating Officer at Pocket Sized Hands and Honorary Professor in Practice at the University of Dundee. Hosted by the EdenTay Founders Community …
We’re looking for game developers and creators working on projects outside the consumer games market. Video games are no longer confined to entertainment. Around the world, the underlying toolsets, workflows, and philosophies of game design – from real-time 3D simulation and virtual production to behavioural systems and playful interaction design – are transforming industries including …
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Non-profit games careers organisation Into Games has announced Get Into Games: Dundee 2026, a dedicated one-day careers event designed to help young people break into the video games industry. Taking place on Saturday 26 September 2026 at Water's Edge in Dundee, the free event is aimed at young people aged 12–21, offering direct access to …
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The amazing, grassroots cultural and music organisation Tinderbox Collective has announced PlayAway 2026, a one-day conference and exhibition taking place in Edinburgh this autumn. Scheduled for Saturday 24 October 2026 at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith, the gathering is designed to explore the intersections between game design, creative technology, the arts, …
Glasgow-based solo developer Psyber Games Studios has announced its upcoming mobile title, Twitch Out. Currently in closed testing on Google Play, the hybrid-casual reaction game challenges players to test the absolute limits of human reflexes through minimalist, precision-based mechanics. Pushing the Twitch Point The core loop of Twitch Out is built around high-stakes simplicity: players …
Glasgow-based indie developer Silviu Soare, the founder of Ludus Pax Studios, has launched a crowdfunding campaign for his upcoming title, Tiny Fishing Villages. Following the release of three commercial titles built almost entirely single-handedly, Silviu’s new project aims to celebrate the culture, resilience, and history of Scotland’s coastal fishing communities through a cosy, accessible building …
Techscaler - the Scottish Government startup incubator programme delivered by CodeBase - has officially unveiled the 10 Scottish game development studios selected for its upcoming trade delegation to Gamescom 2026. The founders will travel to Cologne, Germany, from 26–30 August to represent Scotland's gaming ecosystem on the international stage. The mission aims to connect homegrown …
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The Scottish Games Network has officially joined as a community partner for the upcoming TecTonic Night Summit, which returns to Barras Art and Design (BAaD) on Thursday, 10 September 2026. (Read on for our exclusive discount code below...) Part of Glasgow Tech Week, the evening event brings together over 400 founders, creators, investors, and ecosystem …
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