A number of prominent figures in the games industry hit last weekend's Sunday Times Rich List. King.com's Mel Morris (£407m, 238th), co-founder Riccardo Zacconi (£354m, 271st), co-founder Sabastian Knutsson (£200m, 458th) and CEO Stephane Kurgan (£85m, 989th) all appear following the company's initial public offering. Rockstar Games' Sam and Dan Houser are also placed (£90m, 947th) as …
Fly High And Huggy – Chunk Working With BBC On First Cross-Channel Game
The BBC has announced its first ever cross-channel game, Fly-High And Huggy for CBBC and CBeebies. The games will be available across PC, mobile and tablet. This is the BBC’s first brand designed to appeal to both CBeebies and CBBC audiences – bridging the gap between the two Children’s channels. The cross-platform games will be supported …
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Pixel Blimp Second In Imagine Cup
Microsoft’s Imagine Cup is a prestigious student based competition, celebrating the best student start-ups across three categories: Innovation World Citizenship Games Pixel Blimp, formed by students from the University of Abertay, went on to win the regional finals and placed 2nd in the national finals which were held at UCL London in April 2014. Only …
Gamescom – We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside
Gamescom is the world's biggest games industry event. Taking place in Cologne, Germany in August (13th-17th), the UK will once more have a prominent stand at the event. UKIE will once again be taking a 400 square metre space and will designing and managing the area to ensure every company can benefit. There are a …
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Develop Award Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 2014 Develop awards have been announced, with Scotland making a moderate contribution towards the nominee list. The competition has 24 categories, with 136 companies fighting for the trophies, which will be handed out at the Develop Awards in Brighton on July 9th 2014. There list includes 68 games studios, ranging from one-man …
Last Chance – Tax Breaks Workshop
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE to come along to tomorrow's Tax Breaks roadshow organised by UKIE and the Scottish Games Network. Tickets are FREE and available through Eventbrite. The workshop takes place at TECHCUBE, Summerhall in central Edinburgh, starting at 6pm. Speakers: Moses Nyachae, Saffery Champness (tax advice) Anna Mansi, BFI (cultural test advice) Paul Gardner, Osborne …
Dare To Be Digital – One Week Left To Apply
Students! You have just one week to apply for Dare to be Digital, the world’s most awesome computer game design competition. Entries must be made online at http://www.daretobedigital.com/ by 9am on Monday 21 April. Hosted and run by Abertay University, hundreds of students every year apply to Dare to be Digital to build a working game prototype in just eight …
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BAFTA Young Game Designers – Glasgow
BAFTA's Young Game Designers competition is back for 2014 - and it's coming to Glasgow. BAFTA Young Game Designers is an amazing opportunity for young people to make games, find careers advice and get behind the scenes access to the games industry. Industry experts share their insights and guidance into the best ways to create …
#darehour, 09/04/14, 21:00-22:00
Dare to be Digital is inviting students and game developers to take over Twitter this Wednesday 9 April, from 9-10pm, for the first ever #darehour question and answer session. For an hour, the team behind Dare to be Digital will be joined by previous contestants to answer questions from students preparing their applications for this …
Develop Indie Showcase Submissions Now Open
The fourth Develop Indie Showcase is now open for submissions. The Showcase gives indie studios an opportunity to gain exposure for their games - and receive direct feedback from a panel of judges. Last year's Indie Showcase featured Paladin Studios' Momonga Pinball Adventures, Nyamyam Games' Tengami, 232 Studios' Epic Eric, and Greenfly Studios' Drop That Candy . Criteria for applying …
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