Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Data is the foundation of any successful strategy. When I wrote the Level Up Scotland Games Action Plan, it was built on 1,000 data points collected over 22 workshops because I knew that without hard evidence, our industry remains invisible to policymakers. Today, I am asking for your help to sharpen that evidence by supporting …
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The entirely awesome Tinderbox Collective has announced the return of its Room to Play programme for 2026, inviting a new cohort of emerging artists, coders, and game developers to collaborate on interactive experiences and digital performances. The initiative, which sits at the intersection of music, technology, and play, is seeking participants aged 18-26 who are …
The Scottish Games Network is delighted to announce the return of the popular Drop in and Play games event at the Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) centre in January 2026, and is calling for developers to submit their games for showcase. The free public event, which offers visitors a unique chance to play new and unreleased …
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Showcasing Scotland's Games community: Earlier this month, I announced the new vision for the Scottish Games Network: to evolve from a news site into a dynamic, multi-platform media hub for our entire ecosystem. The response has been fantastic, and the next crucial step is to open up the platform to the most important voices across …
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The Scottish games industry is growing, and its continued success hinges on a strong pipeline of skilled graduates. The 3rd annual Scottish Games Education Symposium, on November 27th, 2024, offers a unique - FREE - platform for game developers to collaborate with educators and shape the future of games education in Scotland. Why Attend The …
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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Creative Scotland Pledges £50K To Back Scottish Developers, Artists and Creators on Kickstarter
Applications are now open to games creators for the first Indielab Games UK Accelerator 2023 taking place in Glasgow, Cardiff and London.
Zappaty the backup and collaboration tool for Unity developers is looking for indie studios to participate in research into new features.
The six teams which have made it to the finals of Abertay's Dare Academy 2022 - with a first prize of £5000 on offer - have been revealed