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COMING SOON: Solo Scottish Dev Unleashes Hand-Drawn Mayhem in Bullet-Hell Shooter ZOE Begone!

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Get ready for a dose of retro-inspired chaos as ZOE Begone!, the debut title from Glasgow-based solo developer Graeme Hawkins (Retchy Games), prepares to launch on PC and consoles on September 17, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COVD9gDGlms This high-octane, hand-drawn bullet-hell shooter is a stunning example of solo Scottish talent, blending the aesthetics of 1930s drawn-on-film animation with …

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First Look: Build Cosy Scottish Themed Islands In Tiny Terra Spaces

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We are delighted to share a first look at Tiny Terra Spaces, a charming and 'cosy' new title currently in development at Scottish-based solo development studio Ludus Pax. This relaxing island builder, set in a world inspired by the islands of Scotland, promises a wholesome and focused experience for players. Developed by solo founder Silviu, …

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Vampire Survivors Creator poncle and Publisher Devolver Digital Back Glasgow Indie Games Fest 2025

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The Glasgow Indie Games Festival 2025 (GIGF) has announced a major coup for its second year, securing the BAFTA-winning developer poncle as its title sponsor and legendary indie publisher Devolver Digital as its first-ever Launch Night sponsor. The support from two of the most respected names in independent games is a huge vote of confidence …

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Glasgow’s No Code Rebrands as SCREEN BURN After a Decade of Acclaimed Games

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No Code, the BAFTA and multi-award-winning Glasgow studio behind critically acclaimed titles such as Stories Untold and Observation, has today announced a major rebrand. After a decade of operating under its original name, the studio is stepping into a new era as SCREEN BURN Interactive. Founded in 2015 as a two-person team, the name "No …

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival 2025 – Live At The Barras

Glasgow Independent Games Festival 2025

The Glasgow Independent Games Festival 2025 (GIGF) will take place on August 9th, 2025, promising a vibrant celebration of independent game development at the beloved Barras Art and Design (BAaD) building. Organised by the Glasgow Independent Games Group CIC (GIGG), this year's festival will showcase groundbreaking projects from emerging and established indie developers, alongside thought-provoking …

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Jump for Joy! (Again) Flea2! Is OUT NOW For NES And Dreamcast!

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Prepare for another exhilarating leap into the world of Flea! as Lowtek Games' highly anticipated sequel, Flea2!, launches on physical media for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Sega Dreamcast. Following the success of the original Flea! in 2020, Flea2! continues Henry's mission to liberate his fellow fleas, this time focusing on freeing ALL of …

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Mashina: New Stop-Motion Game From The Team Behind Judero Open For Funding On Kickstarter

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Jack King-Spooner and Talha Kaya, the developers behind the critically-acclaimed Judero, are back with a brand-new stop motion game - Mashina - which is now looking for funding on Kickstarter. Jack appeared on BBC Scotland recently to describe the game and his approach to game design and creation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_w86eG7GEM Mashina is described as a 'digging …

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OUT NOW: Asterism – A Rock Album Videogame – New From Shimmerglitch

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Asterism the new 'crafts meets pixels' game - and album - from the incredible solo developer Shimmerglitch is OUT NOW - on Itch, Steam and Bandcamp. Shimmerglitch, also known as the incredible Claire Morwood, describes Asterism as a “playable indie-rock concept album set in outer space,” The game invites players on an emotional journey of …

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Scottish Marketing Expert Neonhive Joins The CULT

CULT Games Acquires Neonhive

CULT Games, the independent game publisher has acquired Neonhive, the leading Scottish games marketing agency with Neonhive founder Korina Abbott becoming Chief Operating Officer of the company, alongside CEO Helen Burnhill. Neonhive, known for its innovative marketing campaigns and strong industry connections, has collaborated with a wide range of developers, from independent studios to AAA …

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Scottish Games Discord: A New Home For Scotland’s Games Community

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The Scottish Games Network has officially relaunched its Discord channel, marking the first step in an exciting redesign of our platform and community. This is part of a larger initiative to make SGN not just the news channel, but the central hub for Scotland’s vibrant and diverse games community. We hope this relaunch offers creators, …

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