2013 has been quite a year for the games industry in Scotland. From GTA V breaking all records to become the biggest entertainment launch in human history, to the brand new development team Things Made Out Of Other Things scooping the BAFTA Scotland award for their first title, Coolson's Artisanal Chocolate Alphabet, it's been a …
Working With Games Companies In China – Free Webinar
The team at Scottish Development International have passed on an opportunity to participate in a free online seminar (or webinar if you must) aimed at games companies interested in doing business in China. Organised by the EU SME centre, the webinar is a free 45 minute minute presentation, followed by a 30 minute Q&A session. …
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SGN Launch – Hello Glasgow! 27th November 2013
After several delays and changes in venue, the SGN Launch event finally reaches Glasgow. Taking place on the evening of Wednesday 27th of November at GMAC in the Trongate, Glasgow, this is YOUR opportunity to find out our plans for the SGN, ask questions, provide input and help make the Scottish games industry better. Last …
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Microsoft Mobile App Acceleration Camp: Edinburgh
Microsoft is coming to Edinburgh in early December. The company is holding a Mobile App Acceleration Camp for developers, to help them prepare applications for the AppCampus and and a successful game or app. Participants can pitch ideas to people who understand the market, industry mentors and gain valuable feedback on projects. The MAAC is …
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Join The Jet Set, Snag A Meffy
Many years ago, when mobile entertainment was something unknown and terrifying, a new organisation set out to prove to the world that mobile technology could be a viable platform for entertainment. Of course, in the days before iOS, Android and the App Stores, this was a challenge. Many people thought mobile phones would never become …
Here’s why you can’t ignore mobile gaming
A numerical thought for the day from Unite 2013. It's taken 35 years for the PC to go from the first Apple to 'peak PC' in 2012 which saw 1.5 billion units sold. Depending on how you count some of the early handsets, the smartphone market has gone from zero sales (2002 ish) to 2 …
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Outplay’s Monster Legacy Chosen As Launch Title For Facebook Mobile Publishing
Facebook is moving into mobile publishing and Outplay, the Dundee-based, venture-backed, social-fun company is launch partner. Following the end of the exclusive agreement with social games giant, Zynga, Facebook has launched a programme to distribute and promote mobile games for selected small/medium developers. The company will help developers find a global audience for their new …
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Edinburgh’s Games Analytics Raises $1.3M Series A Funding
Games Analytics, the Edinburgh-based predictive data specialist has secured $1.3M of institutional investment from Par Equity and STV Group PLC. Publishers and developers around the world deploy GamesAnalytics’ toolkit and technology to improve customer retention and monetization Games Analytics allows companies to increase player engagement by creating customised playing experiences which reflect individual playing styles …
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Sky Without Sun: Target – New From Made With Numbers
Made With Numbers is a one man band, a company formed by veteran games programmer Alexander Illes, who decided that working on his own projects would be a fine idea. Alex has since worked on a game framework for future projects, alongside his first commercial release - Sky Without Sun: Target. Sky Without Sun: Target …
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Chock-A-Block – Out Now For iOS From Claymore Games
Chock-A-Block is an original new sliding block puzzle game from the team at Claymore Games. It's out now for iOS, with Android and Windows Phone versions coming soon. Chock-A-Block combines the simple, easily understood classic 'match 3' gameplay (put three or more of the same things together to make them vanish and pick up points) …
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