A consortium of four technology companies - including Codeplay in Edinburgh - and two universities, has been awarded a grant of 2.9 million Euros, from the EU. The money will be used for research into the next generation of hardware for video games consoles. The consortium is comprised of four companies - Codeplay, Cambridge-based Geomerics, AI …
IGDA Scotland – We’re (Pretty much) Official…
The Scottish chapter of the International Game Developers Association is so new, it still has a shine and excitement to it, that contact with the cynical games industry types has yet to tarnish. The IGDA has, rather cleverly, roped in many of the new and up-and-coming developers around the country by rotating each monthly meeting …
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GTA V Announced
Rockstar Games has announced that first information about the forthcoming Grand Theft Auto 5 (a trailer), will be released on the 2nd of November. You can find the official page over on the Rockstar Games website.
Scottishgames.net – All New JOBS PAGE
It's taken a little while longer than planned, but we're thrilled, delighted and generally chuffed to announce the launch of the brand new Scottishgames.net JOBS PAGE. Sure, it's a little rough and ready at the moment, but it's heading in the right direction. Pulling together ALL of the games, interactive and digital media related roles …
Creative Scotland Joins TIGA
Creative Scotland, the organisation for promoting and supporting the creative arts (yes, all of them) in Scotland (oddly enough) has joined TIGA, the indepdenent game developers association. Creative Scotland emerged from the ashes of the Scottish Arts Council, which looked after the traditional 'arts', and Scottish Screen, which looked after film, television and latterly, games …
Scottish Developers Discount For Edinburgh Interactive
Following on from yesterday's introduction to the 2011 Edinburgh Interactive Festival, we've been contacted by the organisers to promote a special offer, created specifically for developers in Scotland. Edinburgh Interactive is delighted to offer 2 complimentary places for staff in return for 1 Scottish Developer ticket purchased at the cost of only £125 + vat. …
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Edinburgh Interactive – One Week To Go…
It's a mere seven days until the start of the 2011 Edinburgh Interactive festival which this year takes place in the Radisson Blu Hotel in the capital's Royal Mile. Offering a blend of industry conference and public events, EI11 promises to deliver an interesting and varied programme, featuring speakers from STV chief Rob Woodward, exploring …
Rockstar Rocks Scots Textiles For Desktop Dress Up Update
Rockstar is revered as one of the world's most fashionable games companies. The publishing giant's latest line of desktop couture reflects this, with a focus on the fabrics of Scotland. Visitors to the Rockstar website can now decorate their desktops with the iconic Rockstar logo bedecked in a variety of fetching textiles including Argyle (as …
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Run For The Sun, Little One, You’re An Outlaw Once Again…
OK, the game this post is actually about is a brand new online title from the recently formed Mainly About Games studio, called Run From The Sun. However, the chance to use Bucks Fizz lyrics for a headline, was just far too tempting to pass up. Please do NOT get confused. You SHOULD go to …
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Awards, Commendations, Recognition, GLORY
It's awards season and Scottish companies are picking up gongs, trophies and accolades left, right and centre. Earlier this week at the prestigious Develop Awards, which took place at a glittering and star-studded event in glamorous Brighton, recruitment agency Specialmove and CGI experts Axis Animation both scooped prizes. Specialmove, which specialises in recruitment within the …
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