Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Last week, I was formally onboarded as a new trustee of the British Games Institute (BGI), the incredible organisation that runs the National Videogames Museum. After taking part in my first board meeting, I’ve been reflecting on why this work is so important - and why it cuts to the very heart of the challenges …
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The Scottish Games Network strongly supports the new open letter from Ukie to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, calling for a new "Games Growth Relief" fund. This push for significant new UK-wide investment is critical and validates the core thesis of our own work. This is a powerful moment for the …
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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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Ukie, the trade body for the UK’s video games industry, has today launched a major new report, Time to Press Start on Growth, calling on the new UK Government and the devolved nations to implement a series of key policies to secure a £500 million growth opportunity for the sector. The report provides a powerful, …
In a major boost for the Scottish games ecosystem, the UK Games Fund has announced that its flagship public games festival, Protoplay, is returning to a physical event in Dundee this September. The showcase, which celebrates the best emerging talent from across the UK, will take place at LiveHouse Dundee on Friday 19th and Saturday …
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Powerful, data-driven evidence of the success of the UK Games Fund (UKGF) has been published in the first UK Games Fund Report, demonstrating its significant positive impact on job creation, private investment, and the overall growth of the UK’s independent games sector. The findings serve as crucial proof of concept for the importance of dedicated, …
The UK government has today announced the formation of the new UK Videogames Council, a strategic body of industry leaders established to advise on policy and support the continued growth of the sector. The council brings together a diverse group of experts from across the games industry to help shape the future of the UK's …
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This week has been a landmark moment for the UK’s video games industry. The UK Government has published its new Modern Industrial Strategy, which includes a significant and dedicated package of support designed to fuel growth, innovation, and talent across the UK's Creative Industries - which includes a great deal of good news for the …
The British Film Institute (BFI) is calling for applications for its UK Global Screen Fund, with a significant opportunity available for the games sector through the BFI International Business Development Fund. This fund is designed to help UK screen businesses, including interactive narrative video game companies, to grow their international presence and activities. The fund …
Game development studios across Scotland and the UK have a significant opportunity to secure vital funding, as the UK Games Fund officially opens expressions of interest for its eighteenth round of the Prototype Fund. This highly sought-after grant offers up to £30,000 to help companies develop new intellectual property and grow their teams. The Prototype …
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