Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
The Scottish Games Network Ltd., in partnership with the University of Glasgow’s Games & Gaming Lab (UofGGamesLab) and the Scottish Games Education Network (SGEN), is thrilled to announce the inaugural Hello World! Scottish Students Startup Summit, addressing a key question facing all young innovators: “Is starting my own games business in Scotland right for me?” …
The number of undergraduates studying games courses in the UK has skyrocketed by 279% over the last decade, according to a new analysis by TIGA. The data, revealed in a response to a Parliamentary question, shows that 15,450 undergraduates were enrolled in "Computer games and animation" courses in the 2023/24 academic year, compared to just …
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 …
The Scottish Games Education Symposium (SGES) a partnership between Scottish Games Education Network and The Scottish Games Network, is thrilled to announce the date, location, and focus of its highly anticipated 2025 event. Taking place on November 19, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4 PM, the symposium will be sponsored and hosted by West College …
Following two sold-out events earlier in the year, the hugely popular TecTonic Night Summit is returning on Wednesday, December 10th, for a special festive gathering at The Dockyard Social in Glasgow, and the Scottish Games Network is delighted to be a community partner. Billed as a "Year-End Exchange," the event is a festival-style celebration of …
Glasgow has today launched a major new initiative to formally position itself as the UK's capital for 3D content creation, backed by a powerful new partnership between the city's world-leading academic institutions and its most innovative creative studios. The groundbreaking collaboration brings together the University of Glasgow, the Glasgow School of Art, and the City …
Following the success of the Glasgow Independent Games Festival, the team behind the event is bringing back another of its popular community initiatives this month: the Glasgow Games Soapbox. The free, informal networking event is an "open-mic night for game developers," providing a relaxed space for creators to share their work, discuss ideas, and connect …
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Get ready for a dose of retro-inspired chaos as ZOE Begone!, the debut title from Glasgow-based solo developer Graeme Hawkins (Retchy Games), prepares to launch on PC and consoles on September 17, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COVD9gDGlms This high-octane, hand-drawn bullet-hell shooter is a stunning example of solo Scottish talent, blending the aesthetics of 1930s drawn-on-film animation with …
We are delighted to share a first look at Tiny Terra Spaces, a charming and 'cosy' new title currently in development at Scottish-based solo development studio Ludus Pax. This relaxing island builder, set in a world inspired by the islands of Scotland, promises a wholesome and focused experience for players. Developed by solo founder Silviu, …
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No Code, the BAFTA and multi-award-winning Glasgow studio behind critically acclaimed titles such as Stories Untold and Observation, has today announced a major rebrand. After a decade of operating under its original name, the studio is stepping into a new era as SCREEN BURN Interactive. Founded in 2015 as a two-person team, the name "No …
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