Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Two Scottish games companies, Hyper Luminal Games and Keelworks, have secured significant funding from the UK Global Screen Fund, marking a boost for the Scottish games community. The £2.15 million funding round will support 26 screen sector businesses across the UK, enabling them to expand their international reach and forge new partnerships in the global …
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BAFTA Scotland is holding a Games Masterclass, exploring accessibility in games and how studios can incorporate it into its existing culture, as well as the games it creates. Embedding Accessibility takes place on Thursday 26th September at 18:00 in the Cyber Quarter at Abertay University in Dundee, presented by Scottish Games Award winner Searra Leishman, …
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Hyper Luminal Games, the Dundee-based studio known for its work-for-hire projects, has stepped into the spotlight with the release of its first original title in five years – Pine Hearts. This narrative-driven adventure game for PC and Nintendo Switch has captured the hearts of reviewers and players alike, offering a comforting and nostalgic escape into …
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Get ready to explore a world of memories and friendship! Hyper Luminal Games' heartfelt indie title Pine Hearts is launching on both Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on May 23rd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcwBeD8GxqI Previously planned for PC only, Pine Hearts offers a cosy escape for anyone who's experienced loss. Players take on the role of Tyke, …
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Three Scottish games studios - GLITCHERS, Hyper Luminal Games and Polygon Treehouse - have received £25K grants from the UK Games Fund
Cloud Jumper, the new wholesome flying tugboat explore-em-up from Dundee's Hyper Luminal Games has released its first trailer (with a cool dragon...)
From work-for-hire to original Intellectual Property. Hyper Luminal Games’ focus on people and revenue provides a blueprint for growing a successful studio. “One week in we realised - this is hard!”Stuart Martin, Co-founder and CEO Hyper Luminal Games Build A Better Business Dundee’s interactive cluster has a global reputation as the birthplace of Scotland’s videogames …
It’s easier than ever to publish your own game thanks to accessible platforms like itch.io, the mobile app stores and Steam Direct. However, many independent developers still see value in signing publishing deals to get their games off the ground. Should small and/or young studios still be looking to make publishing deals, or are they better taking their future into their own hands?
Cloud Jumper, the serene new exploration game from Hyper Luminal, is a bit of a curveball from the Dundee-based studio. We speak to Creative Director, Rob Madden about the game's sandbox style and stylish visuals.
HyperBrawl Tournament, the ultra-violent futuristic sports brawl-em-up is OUT NOW, with Dundee's Hyper Luminal Games responsible for the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch versions. Developed by Milky Tea, Hyperbrawl Tournament combines the best elements of the legendary Speedball and the hugely popular Bloodbowl (or indeed, the criminally under-appreciated Bodycheck), but angrier, slicker and with all …