Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
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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The Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity is calling on game developers across Scotland and beyond to get creative for a wonderful cause with the launch of its first-ever Weans Summer Game Jam. This new summer-long competition challenges entrants to create a brand new videogame, which will be celebrated at a special showcase event in Glasgow this …
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The University of Glasgow has announced the appointment of Nick Poole, CEO of Ukie (UK Interactive Entertainment), as an Honorary Professor of Digital Culture within the School of Humanities. The role will see Nick working across the College of Arts and Humanities to support teaching, research and policy development on digital culture, consumer behaviour and …
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Hubworld's HubQuiz: A Tri-City Test of Gaming Knowledge Get ready to flex your trivia muscles! Hubworld is bringing its popular videogames pub quiz to three cities for HubQuiz Spring 2025 - a three day celebration of gaming knowledge. This isn't your average pub quiz! Expect a creative combo of trivia and game show elements, creating …
Scotland's Games Industry Powers Up with Techscaler Japan Programme Scotland's games sector is set for a boost as eight of the country's most promising games studios journey to Japan as part of the Techscaler Japan programme. Following the success of Techscaler's initiatives in San Francisco and Singapore, this new international programme will support Scottish games …
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Thistle & Thorn is a new games studio, created by industry leader Kim MacAskill. Many of you will be familiar with Kim, thanks to her work as the Narrative Director at PlayStation, Narrative Lead at Riot Games, Principal Narrative Designer at NaturalMotion, as well as roles with Ubisoft, Playground Games, Rocksteady, her work as a …
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A significant development for Scotland's creative sector has been announced: Los Angeles-based animation and visualisation company Halon Entertainment is set to open a new studio in Glasgow. Halon Entertainment, known for its work on major productions such as The Batman, The Mandalorian, the Planet of the Apes franchise, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and …
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GlesGames Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Multiplayer Gaming Spectacular GlesGames 2025, celebrates the 10th anniversary of Glasgow's leading multiplayer games party. The 10th-anniversary bash takes place on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, with a spectacular event at Platform, Glasgow. The event runs from 12 pm to 11 pm GMT, marking a decade of competitive multiplayer games on …
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DI4D, the Glasgow-headquartered pioneer in performance-driven facial animation for videogames and films, has announced an innovative new 'DI4D neural rigging' solution. This innovative technology uses machine learning to analyse 4D facial performance data, enabling the creation of rig-based animations that capture the subtlest nuances of an actor's expressions. With over 20 years of experience, DI4D …
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