Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity today revealed that £3,450 was raised in one week by kind gamers across the UK as part of the hospital's Play It Forward campaign, which invited gamers to stream and take on challenges to raise vital funds. The event was part of the GCHC's Games for the Weans programme and was …
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SGN Pilot Directly Connects Games Education Pipeline To Business Creation Skills 89% Of Delegates At The First Games Student Startup Summit Now ‘More Likely To Start Their Own Business’ Hello World! The Scottish Student Startup Summit, which took place in early March 2026, offers a solution to several critical issues facing the UK’s games industry: …
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Barras Art & Design Centre, Glasgow, July 11th & 12th 2026 The beautiful Glasgow Indie Games Fest (GIGF) has officially announced its return for 2026, with tickets now on sale for the two-day celebration of independent development. Alongside the ticket launch, the Glasgow Independent Games Group, has issued an open call for speakers and exhibitors …
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The video games publisher is sponsoring the charity’s gaming service, helping to raise funds for children and young people in hospital. Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is delighted to be partnering once more with Devolver Digital. The video games publisher has generously donated £4,000 to Games for the Weans and is sponsoring the charity gaming campaign …
Welcome to the Hello World! Delegate Guide. This event is officially sold out, with 150 delegates joining us at the University of Glasgow ARC to explore the 'commercial scaffolding' required to build sustainable games businesses in a volatile global market. This guide contains everything you need to navigate the day, from the full programme to …
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The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) has announced the return of its Games Talks Live series, with a three-city tour taking place across Scotland’s primary games hubs from 24 to 26 March 2026. The events, which have been a staple of the local industry calendar since 2019, will feature a mix of lightning talks and …
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We are entering the final week of preparations for the Hello World! Startup Summit, taking place on 2nd March at the University of Glasgow ARC. With over 125 delegates now registered, the event is approaching a total sell-out. The summit is designed to provide the commercial understanding required to build a sustainable games business in …
Following the successful unveiling of its demo in late January, Glasgow-based Ludus Pax Studios is taking the next major step in its development journey. Solo developer Silviu Soare has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring the full vision of Tiny Terra Spaces to life, with a focus on its innovative educational 'Serious Game' features. …
PAISLEY, SCOTLAND – The Scottish Games Education Network (SGEN) has announced that the 2026 Scottish Games Education Symposium will serve as the launchpad for two of the most significant developments in the nation’s games talent pipeline: the unveiling of a new dedicated games qualification and the formal mapping of a Scottish Games Skills Forum. Taking …
The Hello World! Startup Summit isn't a classroom exercise; it is a phase change for the way games students are supported in Scotland. While the country's academic pipeline is world-class at teaching the craft of making games, the business of games is often a self-taught, high-stakes gauntlet. In 2026, the barrier to entry is low, …
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