Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Dundee's reputation as a hothouse for game development has yielded another exciting new venture, as Studio Catloaf, a two-person team comprising Abertay University alumni Alexander DeLaCour and Jan Huss, has launched a playable demo for their dark fantasy title, Book of Abominations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL-ff5DM0so In Book of Abominations, players arrive on the remote Halflight Isle to …
You might have seen it: a hauntingly realistic, rainswept vision of late-night Paisley that captivated the internet, racking up over almost half a million views online and even catching the eye of STV. Now, the digital artist known as 'Bovine', the creative force behind the viral sensation, is inviting you to help bring a full …
You may have seen the recent news about Apex Legends - the multi-player battle arena game from Respawn Entertainment migrated to Amazon GameLift Servers, completing the cutover in only 10 days with zero player-facing downtime. The migration was the work of Code Wizards group, the incredible games tech company, with offices in Reading, England, Cantebury, …
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Edinburgh’s Ant Workshop Unleashes Scottish Myth & Folklore in New Roguelike Deckbuilder Into The Restless Ruins The glens and crags (and dungeons) of Scottish folklore have sprung to life today with the launch of Into The Restless Ruins, the innovative new title from Edinburgh-based developer, Ant Workshop. Published by Wales Interactive, this captivating roguelike deckbuilder, …
Introducing the TecTonic Night Summit 2025 Scotland's vibrant games ecosystem is renowned for its innovation and creativity. However, staying ahead requires venturing beyond familiar horizons in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. That's where TecTonic, Glasgow's premier technology showcase, steps in. Taking place on Thursday 29th of May at the vibrant Barras Art and Design (BAaD) …
Get ready to level up your tabletop game design because Ancient Robot Workshop is gearing up for launch on Leith Walk this May! Think of it as a collaborative hub and co-working space specifically for tabletop game creatives – board games, card games, RPGs, you name it! They are not just offering desks and speedy …
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RESET 2025: Dreaming of a career in animation, visual effects (VFX), or games? A unique opportunity has landed in Scotland, offering paid, hands-on traineeships starting in July 2025 – even if you have no existing industry experience. This is the RESET 2025 programme, funded by Screen Scotland via the BFI National Lottery Skills Cluster Fund …
The nominees for the MCV/Develop Awards 2025 have been announced, with several Scottish games businesses included in the lineup. The MCV/DEVELOP Awards have been around for over 20 years, and aim to recognise the successes of the UK games industry in every area, from innovations in game creation, to accomplishments in recruitment, PR, retail and …
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This is your final reminder that the Annual General Meeting of Scotland's games cross-party group takes place tomorrow, April 22, from 18:00 - 20:00 at the Scottish Parliament. A few in-person and online tickets are still available via Citizen Ticket. You can reserve your space here. Submissions are being accepted from participants across the sector …
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Scotland's Games Showreel: Thursday 17th of April marked the Games Activation Event at EXPO 2025 in Osaka, highlighting Scotland's games ecosystem. The showreel which was put together from footage shared by studios across the country, was shown for the first time, to coordinate with the delegation of games studios visiting the country with TechScaler. You …