Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Data is the foundation of any successful strategy. When I wrote the Level Up Scotland Games Action Plan, it was built on 1,000 data points collected over 22 workshops because I knew that without hard evidence, our industry remains invisible to policymakers. Today, I am asking for your help to sharpen that evidence by supporting …
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The Scottish Games Network (SGN) has been officially shortlisted for the Strategic Partner award at the 2026 MCV/Develop Awards. This nomination marks a significant milestone in our journey to transform SGN from a simple news platform into the primary ecosystem builder for the Scottish games industry. However, the 2026 finalists represent a banner year for …
The UK Government has announced a £30M funding package for the UK's Games industry via the UK Games Fund and London Games Festival.
As many of you know, I recently joined the board of the British Games Institute (BGI), the charity that runs the National Videogames Museum (NVM). Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to explore the incredible work they do and, crucially, the challenges they face: how to fund an ambitious, national cultural mission in a sector …
The Scottish Games Network is delighted at the inclusion of two outstanding Scottish talents, Cara Ellison and Kyle Banks, in the prestigious BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 cohort. BAFTA Breakthrough is one of the industry's most respected talent initiatives, identifying and supporting the next generation of creative stars across film, television, and games in the UK and …
Last week, I was formally onboarded as a new trustee of the British Games Institute (BGI), the incredible organisation that runs the National Videogames Museum. After taking part in my first board meeting, I’ve been reflecting on why this work is so important - and why it cuts to the very heart of the challenges …
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Ukie, the trade body for the UK’s video games industry, has today launched a major new report, Time to Press Start on Growth, calling on the new UK Government and the devolved nations to implement a series of key policies to secure a £500 million growth opportunity for the sector. The report provides a powerful, …
Powerful, data-driven evidence of the success of the UK Games Fund (UKGF) has been published in the first UK Games Fund Report, demonstrating its significant positive impact on job creation, private investment, and the overall growth of the UK’s independent games sector. The findings serve as crucial proof of concept for the importance of dedicated, …
by Stuart Muckley, CEO Code Wizards Group You don’t necessarily go to Develop: Brighton expecting revelations. You go for the meetings, seeing friends old and new, and, if you’re significantly more party-going than I am these days, the hangovers. But this year felt a little different. Not just in tone, but in intent. And if …
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The UK government has today announced the formation of the new UK Videogames Council, a strategic body of industry leaders established to advise on policy and support the continued growth of the sector. The council brings together a diverse group of experts from across the games industry to help shape the future of the UK's …
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