Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Get your alibis ready. Our friends at Hubworld have announced a new, ambitious HubQuiz, and this time it's a cross-country competition to find Scotland's cleverest developers. Taking place in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee on consecutive nights, the "part pub-quiz and part game-show" event invites all game industry workers to gather their teams and battle for …
Academics and creative practitioners are invited to mark their calendars for MAKE/PLAY, a one-day symposium dedicated to exploring the practice of game making as a research methodology. Hosted by Abertay Game Lab and Manchester Game Centre, the event will take place at Abertay University in Dundee on Thursday, 27th November 2025, with in-person and online …
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In an industry that often celebrates success while quietly burying its failures, a new event from Game Space is set to host a refreshingly honest and vital conversation. Pixels & Pitfalls: Learning From Failure in the Games Sector will take place on Wednesday, October 22nd, at Abertay's cyberQuarter in Dundee. The event will feature a …
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Community hub Game Space has announced its next event for developers, creators, and founders: Power Up Your IP! The event, which will provide expert advice on protecting and leveraging Intellectual Property, is set to take place in Dundee on Monday, 22nd September 2025. Hosted at Abertay University's CyberQuarter, this evening is designed to provide clear, …
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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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The potential for games and immersive technologies to contribute to mental healthcare will be the focus of an important event coming to Dundee this autumn. The 2025 Mindset-XR Innovation In Mental Health Roadshow will take place at Abertay University on Thursday, 2nd October 2025. The event serves as a forum for innovators, clinicians, academics, and …
Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) is set to host a special gaming showcase, offering the public a chance to play brand-new games created by some of Scotland's most exciting emerging talent. The Drop in and Play x DARE Academy event is a free, family-friendly session taking place on Saturday, 30 August 2025. Running from 12:00 PM …
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The popular Dundee Games Meet Up July 2025 returns next week, offering a fantastic opportunity for professionals across the games ecosystem to connect in a relaxed, social setting. The free event, organised by Hubworld Scotland, will take place on Friday, 25th July 2025, kicking off at 6:00 PM at 1 Temple Lane, Dundee, DD1 4HA. …
A landmark report from Creative Dundee has revealed that Dundee's creative industries now contribute an astonishing £353 million to the local economy, positioning the sector as the city's primary economic driver. This is a monumental achievement, and at the heart of this success story lies the innovation, talent, and global reach of its world-renowned games …
It is with great sadness that we report that Cobra Mobile, one of Dundee's pioneering mobile game studios, is being liquidated after 20 years of business. The closure has resulted in the redundancy of its eight staff members. Founded in 2005 by Mark Ettle, Cobra Mobile was one of the first studios in Dundee to …
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