Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Gamer Age Survey: The Scottish Games Network is calling on the community to help support a vital new academic study from the University of Stirling exploring the experiences of video game players aged 65 and over. This is a valuable and often-overlooked area of research that lacks detailed academic work. The study, run by PhD …
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A new academic study has uncovered a significant, often unspoken, barrier to engagement within the games market, finding that nearly a third of female players in the UK feel a sense of 'gamer guilt' about their hobby. This vital research provides critical market intelligence for the entire industry, highlighting deep-seated societal pressures that directly impact …
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Stirling Studio is one of 23 companies awarded International Business Development support. Ping Creates, the Stirling-based studio behind the recently released (and award-nominated) Super Stretchy Chicken Legs, has secured funding from the British Film Institute's UK Global Screen Fund. Financed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the award is to boost Ping …
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Ping Creates, a Stirling-based design studio specialising in digital services for clients in games and beyond, has joined Scottish Games Week 2023 as an official sponsor. From publishing games to providing a range of for-hire services, Ping Creates is proud to be part of the Scottish games scene and delighted to be sponsoring events across …
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The historic city of Stirling has taken a leap into the future with the launch of the new Stirling XP app. Developed by Seymour Powell Ltd, the app serves as a companion for those visiting and exploring the city, providing extra information, quests to complete, and rewards to earn. A New XP-rience In the words …
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