Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
This week has been a landmark moment for the UK’s video games industry. The UK Government has published its new Modern Industrial Strategy, which includes a significant and dedicated package of support designed to fuel growth, innovation, and talent across the UK's Creative Industries - which includes a great deal of good news for the …
The British Film Institute (BFI) is calling for applications for its UK Global Screen Fund, with a significant opportunity available for the games sector through the BFI International Business Development Fund. This fund is designed to help UK screen businesses, including interactive narrative video game companies, to grow their international presence and activities. The fund …
A golden opportunity has opened for new and mid-level games professionals across Scotland to gain significant career momentum, as applications for the globally recognised BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 programme are now open. Run by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), the Breakthrough programme is designed to identify, support, and showcase the most exciting …
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The nominees for the MCV/Develop Awards 2025 have been announced, with several Scottish games businesses included in the lineup. The MCV/DEVELOP Awards have been around for over 20 years, and aim to recognise the successes of the UK games industry in every area, from innovations in game creation, to accomplishments in recruitment, PR, retail and …
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The National Videogame Museum (NVM) has announced a roster of new Trustees joining the Board of its governing charity, The British Games Institute (BGI), including Brian Baglow - the founder of the Scottish Games Network and Scottish Games Week. With a dynamic blend of cross-sector expertise, the appointments come at a pivotal moment for the …
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Games businesses in Scotland - do you want to add a highly trained graduate or master's level talent to your team for up to three months - with their wages fully covered? The Into Games Boost Programme is coming to the UK in mid-2025, offering an incredible opportunity to boost your studio's productivity while contributing …
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New Funding Includes £5.5M for the UK Games Fund & £7M For UK Global Screen Fund - Glasgow & Edinburgh-Dundee Corridor Identified As Key UK Regions Creative businesses and projects across the UK will receive government funding to help them grow as part of a major boost to the economy – marking the first step …
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Grand Theft Hamlet? Hearken, gentlefolk of the Scottish Games realm, to a merry tale of cinematic delight and gaming spectacle! As the eighth month of winter’s darkness approaches, Escapes - fortified by the treasures of the BFI and that fortuitous lottery gold - declare a jubilant return! Yes, Escapes shall again unfurl a banner of …
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The first-ever TechUK Gaming & Esports Report explores how the UK can lead in the development, application, and commercialisation of the games and Esports technologies of the future. The report highlights the transformative power of technology in the games and Esports landscape. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise gameplay, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual …
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The BFI Innovation Challenge Fund has announced the first four projects to receive funding towards creating solutions which tackle the UK screen sector’s most critical challenges - including a project supported by Scotland's Games Jobs Live. The area of focus for the fund’s first round is the UK video games industry which is facing a …
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