News From Holyrood – Cross-Party Group On Videogames Technology

Last night saw the first meeting of the new cross-party group on videogames technology at the Scottish Parliament. Convened by MSP Joe Fitzpatrick, whose constituency covers Dundee, the group is designed to look at the whole games sector and how it can do business more effectively in Scotland. Despite many companies attending the Game Developer …

Introducing Games Analytics

Games Analytics is a start-up company, founded by Chris Wright and Tim Christian.  The company is a 'data-mining and monetization company, headquartered in Edinburgh, serving the online video games industry'. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the company has just opened a dedicated US office, appointing industry veteran and co-founder of Activision Alan Miller as director of North …

100,000 People Working In Scottish Games Industry

The Telegraph has posted the latest part of it's 'tech map of Britain' today, looking at the digital media and technology sectors here in Scotland.  It specifically mentions the games sector, speaking to Specialmove's Andy Campbell, as well as a spokesman from Rockstar North. While the article is positive overall and looks at a number …