Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Following an in-depth visit to Japan's world-renowned gaming ecosystem earlier this year, Techscaler is hosting a special event in Edinburgh to share invaluable insights, lessons, and opportunities for Scotland's games sector. Techscaler Japan Takeaways: Accelerating Scotland's Global Gaming Ambitions, is a free event will take place on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, from 5:30 PM to …
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A golden opportunity has opened for new and mid-level games professionals across Scotland to gain significant career momentum, as applications for the globally recognised BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 programme are now open. Run by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), the Breakthrough programme is designed to identify, support, and showcase the most exciting …
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Get ready to dive into a vibrant celebration of game development as Edinburgh College prepares to host ECGX 2025, its end-of-year show for game development students, alongside a showcase of exciting new projects from the local indie developer community. This free evening event invites everyone to play the games, meet the creators, and connect with …
As you might know, the Scottish Games Network (SGN) is continually working on initiatives to support and grow our incredible games sector here in Scotland. Recently, we submitted five applications to the Scottish Government Ecosystem Fund, and today, I'm sharing those proposals with you. My goal in making these applications public is to foster transparency …
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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