It's taken a little while longer than planned, but we're thrilled, delighted and generally chuffed to announce the launch of the brand new Scottishgames.net JOBS PAGE. Sure, it's a little rough and ready at the moment, but it's heading in the right direction. Pulling together ALL of the games, interactive and digital media related roles …
Legend Of The FISH OF FURY – New From T-Enterprise
Despite being one of the country's more prolific studios, we've not heard a huge amount from Glasgow's T-Enterprise in the last few months. We're guilty of not covering absolutely everything (since this day job doesn't half get in the way of covering everything you lovely people get up to). So it's extra DOUBLE awesome to …
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Government Considering Abertay/Dundee University Merger
The University of Abertay in Dundee is something of an icon in the interactive world. It has gained an enviable reputation over the last several years. Not just in Scotland, or even the UK, but globally. Abertay is producing talented graduates with the skills required within a rapidly evolving industry. It also works closely nearly …
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Food Chain – New From Lava Level Games
Food Chain is the second game from the gentlemen at Lava Level Games. A challenging, match-three puzzle title for iPhone and iPad (and shortly for Android phones n' tablets), Food Chain features Belly & Brain, the adorable characters who are the public face of Just-eat, the UK fast food and takeaway portal. Lava Level Games …
Tag Games Expands
Tag Games is moving onwards and upwards, with a relocation into larger offices within the opulent Seabraes Yards, digital media hub in central Dundee. Providing the company with greater space, lovelier views and room for further expansion, Tag's new address is: Tag Games, West Wing 2nd Floor, Seabraes House, Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB. Yes, the West Wing. …
Proper Games Receives Investment From Abertay Prototype Fund
Proper Games has received a £25,000 investment from the prototype fund, run and overseen by the University of Abertay. The investment was announced by UK government minister for universities and science, David Willets, during a visit to the city. The Prototype fund is designed to invest directly in young, high-growth, creative companies, allowing them to …
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Scotland’s WeeWorld Featured In Wired Article
Glasgow's WeeWorld is sometimes overlooked in a round up of games and interactive companies within Scotland. However, the company deserves a lot more recognition than it tends to receive, not least because of it's 50 million+ Weemees and focus on the younger, more casual end of the market. WeeWorld users can create their own avatar, …
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GTA IV Hits 22M Sales – Series Now At 114M In Total
If you were in any doubt whatsoever, that the Grand Theft Auto games are really quite popular, the latest sales figures should clear that right up. GamaSutra reports that in a presentation to a financial conference yesterday, Take 2's Strauss Zelnick revealed the lifetime sales for a number of the company's leading franchises. The most …
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Herald Digital Business Awards – Open For Entries
Another week, another awards. This year's Herald's Digital Business Awards are now looking for entries in categories including The Best Use Of Mobile Technology, Best Digital Supplier, Best Consumer Experience, Best Game and, the all new Geek Of The Year. Dynamo Games, Hubdub and VEEMEE were among the winners at last year's enticingly glittering and …
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Doing Good, Caring For Kids, Playing Games – So You Don’t Have To…
Long time friend of Scottishgames, talented artist, banner contributor and all round good egg Sarah Morris is putting her life on the line to play 24 hours of gaming - non-stop - to raise money for the Royal Sick Kids Hospital in Edinburgh. As part of the Extra Life charity, Sarah is promising to play …
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