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Tay Cities Region Secures Up To £20 Million UK Government Investment to Scale Creative Tech Sector Innovators from the Tay Cities Region who are revolutionising creative technologies from games to virtual production will be backed by up to £20 million from the UK Government – turbocharging the…
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Tay Cities Region Secures Up To £20 Million UK Government Investment to Scale Creative Tech Sector
Innovators from the Tay Cities Region who are revolutionising creative technologies from games to virtual production will be backed by up to £20 million from the UK Government – turbocharging the potential of local innovators. UK Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has confirmed that the Tay Cities Region in Scotland will receive funding from the competitive strand of the UK Government’s…
https://scottishgames.net/2026/03/30/tay-cities-region-secures-up-to-20-million-uk-government-investment/
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The 2026 Glasgow Indie Games Fest takes place on July 11-12. Tickets now on sale. Speakers, demos and workshop hosts all welcome.
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Glasgow Indie Games Fest 2026: Tickets and Call for Speakers Now Open
Barras Art & Design Centre, Glasgow, July 11th & 12th 2026 The beautiful Glasgow Indie Games Fest (GIGF) has officially announced its return for 2026, with tickets now on sale for the two-day celebration of independent development. Alongside the ticket launch, the Glasgow Independent Games Group, has issued an open call for speakers and exhibitors to showcase the best of the local and national indie games scene.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/03/27/glasgow-indie-games-fest-announces-2026/
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Donut Panic a 'anomaly horror game with a cooking sim twist' is the latest title from Kyle Banks, award-winning developer of Farewell North.
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Order Up: Farewell North Creator Kyle Banks Returns with Anomaly Horror ‘Donut Panic’
Kyle Banks, the solo Scottish developer behind the critically acclaimed Highland adventure Farewell North, has officially announced his latest project: Donut Panic. Available to wishlist on Steam, the title represents a stark tonal departure for the Edinburgh-based developer. While his previous work focused on an emotional, atmospheric journey through the highlands and islands, Donut Panic plunges players into the high-pressure world of a dingy, late-night cafe where the customers - and the pastries - are not always what they seem.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/03/19/donut-panic-kyle-banks-announces-new-game/
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Room To Play 2026: The Tinderbox collective is looking for creatives, creators, developers & technologists to join their 2026 programme.
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Room to Play 2026: Tinderbox Collective Issues Call for Emerging Creators to Explore Interactive Art
The entirely awesome Tinderbox Collective has announced the return of its Room to Play programme for 2026, inviting a new cohort of emerging artists, coders, and game developers to collaborate on interactive experiences and digital performances. The initiative, which sits at the intersection of music, technology, and play, is seeking participants aged 18-26 who are at an early stage in their creative careers.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/03/18/room-to-play-2026-call-for-creators/
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OUT NOW: AETHUS, the debut title from Edinburgh's Pawsmonaut Games, is live on Steam. Get it now and join 15,000 happy players.
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OUT NOW: Pawsmonaut Games Launches AETHUS
Deep Below the Surface: Former Rockstar Developer Launches Dystopian Survival Title ‘AETHUS’ Pawsmonaut Games, the solo studio led by former Rockstar developer Alex Kane, has officially launched AETHUS, an atmospheric, open-world survival game set within the claustrophobic depths of underground mines on an alien planet. Launched on March 6th 2026, the game has already proven to be a significant commercial success for the Scottish solo development scene.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/03/16/out-now-aethus-from-pawsmonaut-games/
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A Decade Of Creativity: Celebrating Ten Years Of The Moray Game Jam There is something truly special about the Moray Game Jam. While the global industry often feels focused on huge franchises, massive budgets and high-pressure launches, the annual gathering at UHI Moray in Elgin remains one of the…
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A Decade Of Creativity: Celebrating Ten Years Of The Moray Game Jam
There is something truly special about the Moray Game Jam. While the global industry often feels focused on huge franchises, massive budgets and high-pressure launches, the annual gathering at UHI Moray in Elgin remains one of the most friendly, welcoming, and genuinely fun highlights of the Scottish games calendar. This past weekend marked a significant milestone: the tenth year of the event, and as someone who has been involved in almost every single one, it was a joy to see that the magic is not only alive - but thriving.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/03/13/moray-game-jam-2026-a-decade-of-creativity/
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Inspiring the Next Generation: Call for Games Studios to Join Powering Futures Careers Events Developers and studios from across the country are invited to participate in the upcoming Powering Futures series, a national initiative designed to introduce high school pupils to the diverse range of…
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Inspiring the Next Generation: Call for Games Studios to Join Powering Futures Careers Events
Developers and studios from across the country are invited to participate in the upcoming Powering Futures series, a national initiative designed to introduce high school pupils to the diverse range of careers available in Scotland’s thriving digital and creative sectors. As part of our ongoing commitment to the Scottish Games Action Plan (and our Hello World! programme), we believe there is no better way to secure the future of our industry than by having passionate games professionals…
https://scottishgames.net/2026/03/13/powering-futures-call-for-games-studios-to-speak/
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The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has endorsed Scotland's Games Action Plan as supporting the future of innovation in healthcare.
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The Golden Thread: Digital Health and Data Leaders Back Games Action Plan
The growing support for the future of Scotland’s games ecosystem has moved beyond the creative industries. In a significant move for the sector, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and The Data Lab have formally aligned with the Level Up Scotland Games Action Plan, highlighting its potential to transform the nation’s digital future. A Cross-Sector Mandate In an article…
https://scottishgames.net/2026/03/06/scotlands-dhi-endorses-games-action-plan/
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Devolver Digital has partnered with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity's 'Games for the Weans' programme to help young patients enjoy games.
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Devolver Digital partners with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity on Games for the Weans
The video games publisher is sponsoring the charity’s gaming service, helping to raise funds for children and young people in hospital. Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is delighted to be partnering once more with Devolver Digital. The video games publisher has generously donated £4,000 to Games for the Weans and is sponsoring the charity gaming campaign for the next two…
https://scottishgames.net/2026/03/04/devolver-digital-partners-with-glasgow-childrens-hospital-charity/
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The official delegate guide for the 2026 Hello World! Scottish Student Startup Summit, with everything you need to enjoy the day.
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Hello World! Startup Summit 2026: The Official Delegate Guide
Welcome to the Hello World! Delegate Guide. This event is officially sold out, with 150 delegates joining us at the University of Glasgow ARC to explore the 'commercial scaffolding' required to build sustainable games businesses in a volatile global market. This guide contains everything you need to navigate the day, from the full programme to details on travel claims and our digital community.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/27/hello-world-startup-summit-2026-the-official-delegate-guide/
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The SGDA's popular events series Games Talks Live returns to venues in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow, in March 24-26 2026
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Games Talks Live Returns to Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow this March
The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) has announced the return of its Games Talks Live series, with a three-city tour taking place across Scotland’s primary games hubs from 24 to 26 March 2026. The events, which have been a staple of the local industry calendar since 2019, will feature a mix of lightning talks and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration between developers, publishers and investors.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/27/games-talks-live-returns-to-edinburgh-dundee-glasgow-march-2026/
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Scotland's Games Cross-Party Group will meet for the last time before the Scottish elections on March 18th 2026. Submit your agenda topics and register today.
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Scotland’s Games Cross-Party Group – Last Meeting Before 2026 Elections
The momentum following the recent Parliamentary debate on Scotland’s games sector is translating into action. The next meeting of the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Scotland’s Games Ecosystem will take place on March 18th, from 18:00 - 20:00. Interest from across the industry and academia has already been exceptionally high. With the committee room in the Scottish Parliament restricted to a strict capacity of only…
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/25/scotlands-games-cross-party-group-last-meeting-before-2026-elections/
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The Scottish Liberal Democrats have endorsed and supported the delivery of Level Up: Scotland's Games Action Plan at their 2026 conference.
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Political Consensus: Scottish Liberal Democrats Adopt Games Action Plan Pillars
The political momentum behind the future of the Scottish games ecosystem has reached an all-time high. Following the publication of the Games Action Plan, the subsequent debate in the Scottish Parliament and the launch of the IES manifesto, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have now formally adopted Level Up: Scotland's Games Action Plan into their official party policy. At their spring conference, the party passed a motion calling for a major boost to the sector, but the significance of this motion goes far beyond general support.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/24/scottish-liberal-democrats-adopt-games-action-plan-pillars/
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Hello World! Startup Summit: Final Tickets Remaining as Industry Experts Join Line-up We are entering the final week of preparations for the Hello World! Startup Summit, taking place on 2nd March at the University of Glasgow ARC. With over 125 delegates now registered, the event is approaching a…
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Hello World! Startup Summit: Final Tickets Remaining as Industry Experts Join Line-up
We are entering the final week of preparations for the Hello World! Startup Summit, taking place on 2nd March at the University of Glasgow ARC. With over 125 delegates now registered, the event is approaching a total sell-out. The summit is designed to provide the commercial understanding required to build a sustainable games business in 2026. Under the theme of the…
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/23/hello-world-startup-summit-final-tickets-remaining-as-industry-experts-join-line-up/
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Show the Craft. Build the Industry. Free Demo Spaces at Hello World! The Hello World! Startup Summit has already surpassed 120 registrations, bringing together a high-concentration of future founders, ambitious freelancers, and senior talent in transition. We are opening our exhibition space in…
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Show the Craft. Build the Industry. Free Demo Spaces at Hello World!
The Hello World! Startup Summit has already surpassed 120 registrations, bringing together a high-concentration of future founders, ambitious freelancers, and senior talent in transition. We are opening our exhibition space in the University of Glasgow ARC Atrium to Scottish indie studios for a "Living Lab" showcase. This is not a traditional trade show booth. We are looking for studios to:
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/18/games-indies-free-demo-spaces-at-hello-world/
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SGN is opening its Hello World! games startup event to developers across the UK impacted by recent closures, layoffs and redundancies.
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Scottish Games Network Opens “Hello World!” Startup Summit to Developers Impacted by Recent Industry Redundancies
In response to the ongoing wave of layoffs, redundancies and studio closures across the UK games sector, the Scottish Games Network (SGN) is today opening its Hello World! Startup Summit to industry professionals currently affected. The event, taking place on March 2nd at the University of Glasgow ARC, has already seen over 100 registrations from aspiring founders and students from across Scotland.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/17/hello-world-open-to-redundant-laid-off-developers/
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Industry Alignment: IES’s First Scottish Manifesto Validates Action Plan Priorities IES Manifesto Launch: The conversation around the future of the Scottish games sector has reached a new level of agreement and consensus. Following the historic debate in the Scottish Parliament and the Business &…
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Industry Alignment: IES’s First Scottish Manifesto Validates Action Plan Priorities
IES Manifesto Launch: The conversation around the future of the Scottish games sector has reached a new level of agreement and consensus. Following the historic debate in the Scottish Parliament and the Business & Employment Minister's commitment to a "line-by-line" review of our Level Up: Scotland's Games Action Plan, we are pleased to see Interactive Entertainment Scotland (IES) …
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/17/ies-manifesto-launch-2026/
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ABIDE, the latest stop-motion title from the talented team behind indie hits Judero & MASHINA, is now crowd-funding. Support them here!
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Handmade Horrors: Jack King-Spooner Unveils Stop-Motion Nightmare ‘ABIDE’
Jack King-Spooner, the Edinburgh-based artist and developer renowned for his singular, surrealist aesthetic, has returned to Kickstarter with his most ambitious project to date: ABIDE. Developed alongside long-time collaborator Talha Kaya under the Talha & Jack Co banner, ABIDE is a first-person horror game that utilises handcrafted dolls, prosthetic gore effects, and stop-motion animation to create a "stomach-churningly appalling" interactive experience.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/16/jack-king-spooner-unveils-stop-motion-nightmare-abide/
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4J Studios' voxel-based sandbox world-building game Reforj is now in open pre-alpha on the Xbox Insider programme.
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4J’s Open-World Sandbox Game Reforj is in Pre-Alpha on Xbox
4J Studios, the Dundee developer that put Minecraft on consoles, is excited to announce that its open-world sandbox Reforj is open on Xbox Insider! The pre-alpha game is ready for players to have their say in "how the game is forj-ed." This release comes after a multitude of title updates - informed by community feedback, 'Pioneer Program' playtesting and player-studio collaboration that has shaped the title’s development journey.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/13/reforj-hits-pre-alpha-xbox-insider/
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Ludus Pax Studios has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its cosy Scottish island building game, Tiny Terra Spaces. Make your pledge today.
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Now Crowdfunding: Tiny Terra Spaces
Following the successful unveiling of its demo in late January, Glasgow-based Ludus Pax Studios is taking the next major step in its development journey. Solo developer Silviu Soare has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring the full vision of Tiny Terra Spaces to life, with a focus on its innovative educational 'Serious Game' features. Building on the ‘Big Ambition’
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/13/now-crowdfunding-tiny-terra-spaces/
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The 2026 Scottish Games Education Symposium takes place at West College Scotland in Paisley on March 3rd 2026. Registrations Open Now.
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New National Games Qualification and Skills Forum to Headline 2026 Education Symposium
PAISLEY, SCOTLAND – The Scottish Games Education Network (SGEN) has announced that the 2026 Scottish Games Education Symposium will serve as the launchpad for two of the most significant developments in the nation’s games talent pipeline: the unveiling of a new dedicated games qualification and the formal mapping of a Scottish Games Skills Forum. Taking place at West College Scotland on…
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/12/scottish-games-education-symposium-2026-registrations-open/
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Help needed - Hello World! is looking for industry experts to help games students learn: funding, pitching, greenlighting & market validation
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Help Needed – Hello World! Why Industry Insight is the Missing Link
The Hello World! Startup Summit isn't a classroom exercise; it is a phase change for the way games students are supported in Scotland. While the country's academic pipeline is world-class at teaching the craft of making games, the business of games is often a self-taught, high-stakes gauntlet. In 2026, the barrier to entry is low, but the barrier to sustainability is higher than ever.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/10/help-needed-hello-world-industry-insight-missing-link/
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Hello World! the Students Startup Summit takes place in Glasgow on March 2nd. Come and learn what it takes to start your own games business.
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Hello World! Startup Summit – One Month to Go for Scotland’s Future Games Founders
With only a month to go until the Hello World! Startup Summit arrives at the University of Glasgow ARC on March 2nd, 2026, the Scottish Games Network is calling on the next wave of pro game developers to sign up and secure their place. This is NOT a traditional academic conference; it is a practical, hands-on day designed to help students at all stages, recent graduates, and those navigating the current wave of industry redundancies decide if starting their own games business is the right path for them.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/06/hello-world-startup-summit-one-month-to-go-for-scotlands-future-games-founders/
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WATCH: Momentum Builds at Holyrood for Scotland’s Games Future Level Up: If you missed the live stream of the Scottish Parliament yesterday, you missed a significant turning point in the ongoing evolution of our industry - with a ministerial commitment to review the action plan "line-by-line" at a…
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WATCH: Momentum Builds at Holyrood for Scotland’s Games Future
Level Up: If you missed the live stream of the Scottish Parliament yesterday, you missed a significant turning point in the ongoing evolution of our industry - with a ministerial commitment to review the action plan "line-by-line" at a future meeting of the cross-party group for Scotland's games ecosystem. Building on the foundations laid by Clare Adamson’s 2023 motion, last night’s debate represented a massive step forward in strategic coherence.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/04/level-up-momentum-builds-at-holyrood-for-scotlands-games-future/
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The Parliamentary debate on Scotland's Games Action Plan will take place at 17:50 on Tuesday 3rd of February 2026. Watch online here.
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Live Debate: Scotland’s Games Action Plan @ Holyrood: 17:50, Feb 3rd 2026.
The parliamentary debate on Level Up: Scotland's Games Action Plan will take place around 17:50 tomorrow afternoon - Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. Tickets are already sold out to attend the session in-person, but you can watch live and online using the Scottish Parliament TV streaming service. I'll be present in Parliament for the debate and hope to live blog the whole thing as questions are asked, complete with printed copies for any Members who wish to take a physical copy home.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/02/02/live-debate-holyrood-scotlands-games-action-plan/
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From Paper to Parliament: National Games Debate Confirmed for Tuesday, Feb 2nd I am incredibly proud to announce that following our launch events in Edinburgh and Dundee - and a week of unprecedented national media coverage - the Scottish Parliament has officially scheduled a debate on the Level…
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From Paper to Parliament: National Games Debate Confirmed for Tuesday, Feb 2nd
I am incredibly proud to announce that following our launch events in Edinburgh and Dundee - and a week of unprecedented national media coverage - the Scottish Parliament has officially scheduled a debate on the Level Up: Scotland's Games Action Plan. On the afternoon of Tuesday, February 2nd, MSPs from across the political spectrum will take to the floor of the Holyrood chamber to…
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/30/from-paper-to-parliament-national-games-debate-confirmed-for-tuesday-feb-2nd/
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Tiny Terra, Big Ambition: Ludus Pax Studios Unveils Cosy Scottish Island Builder ‘Tiny Terra Spaces’ Glasgow-based Ludus Pax Studios has officially unveiled its third commercial title, Tiny Terra Spaces, a relaxing, low-poly island builder that brings a More Than Games twist to the traditional…
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Tiny Terra, Big Ambition: Ludus Pax Studios Unveils Cosy Scottish Island Builder ‘Tiny Terra Spaces’
Glasgow-based Ludus Pax Studios has officially unveiled its third commercial title, Tiny Terra Spaces, a relaxing, low-poly island builder that brings a More Than Games twist to the traditional city-building genre. Led by solo developer Silviu Soare - a First Class Honours graduate and double court medal winner - in collaboration with artist Penny, Ludus Pax is moving away from high-stress mechanics to embrace the growing "cosy games" movement.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/28/tiny-terra-big-ambition-ludus-pax-studios-unveils-cosy-scottish-island-builder-tiny-terra-spaces/
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Matthew Barr
2 months ago
New journal paper published with
@ellatasm.bsky.social
and our colleages at Edinburgh Napier University: 'What training do workplace mentors receive to support degree apprentices? An activity theory analysis, focusing on inclusion'
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13639080.2026.2619947
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Earlier this week The Hunter Foundation launched its new Entrepreneurs Manifesto For Scotland. Its a great piece of work and aligns very neatly with our own Level Up: Scotland's Games Action Plan. Find out more here...
scottishgames.net/2026/01/27/m...
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Missing In Action: Why Scotland's Games Action Plan is the Scale-Up Engine Sir Tom Hunter is Looking For - The Scottish Games Network
The Hunter Foundation has launched: The Entrepreneurs Manifesto For Scotland. How do we ensure it supports Scotland's Games Action Plan?
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/27/missing-in-action-why-scotlands-games-action-plan-is-the-scale-up-engine-sir-tom-hunter-is-looking-for/
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The Hunter Foundation has launched: The Entrepreneurs Manifesto For Scotland. How do we ensure it supports Scotland's Games Action Plan?
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Missing In Action: Why Scotland’s Games Action Plan is the Scale-Up Engine Sir Tom Hunter is Looking For
Sir Tom Hunter recently issued a challenge to the country: The Entrepreneurs Manifesto for Scotland. It is a bold, necessary, and unapologetic call for a 'laser focus' on scaling businesses, driving productivity, and embracing the AI revolution. Sir Tom asks: "Why doesn't the Government call on us to help grow the Scottish economy and increase the tax take?" It is an excellent question.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/27/missing-in-action-why-scotlands-games-action-plan-is-the-scale-up-engine-sir-tom-hunter-is-looking-for/
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The World is Watching: Let’s Level Up Scotland If I’m honest, I’m still trying to process the last week... After two years of trying to deliver Scotland's Games Action Plan - running workshops, pulling together over a thousand data points, separating the practical and achievable from the…
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The World is Watching: Let’s Level Up Scotland
If I’m honest, I’m still trying to process the last week... After two years of trying to deliver Scotland's Games Action Plan - running workshops, pulling together over a thousand data points, separating the practical and achievable from the aspirational, and finding ways to work with the country's existing infrastructure - we finally handed Level Up Scotland over to the country last Wednesday.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/26/the-world-is-watching-lets-level-up-scotland/
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Scotland's Games Action Plan heads to Holyrood as Michael Marra MSP lodges a motion (S6M-20521) calling for a dedicated Members’ debate. We need YOUR help to make it happen.
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Scotland’s Games Action Plan Heads to Holyrood: Michael Marra MSP Lodges Motion for Parliamentary Debate
The momentum behind Level Up Scotland has reached the floor of the Scottish Parliament. Following our dual-city launch earlier this week, Michael Marra MSP has officially lodged a motion (S6M-20521) calling for a dedicated Members’ Business debate on the National Action Plan for Scotland's Games Sector. The motion recognises the sector’s "growing importance to Scotland’s economy" and specifically highlights our goal of scaling the industry to…
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/scotlands-games-action-plan-heads-to-holyrood/
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More Fun With Games
3 months ago
Tomorrow is the launch of LEVEL UP
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At the launch event for the
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🎮 Scotland’s new Games Action Plan is here — tackling fragmentation, talent shortages and the lack of a unified national strategy holding the sector back 📍
@scottishgames.bsky.social
👇 Learn more
glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/scotlands-1b...
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Scotland’s £1bn Games Plan: New Roadmap Targets A “Games Supercluster” | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
Developed by the Scottish Games Network, the Level Up Scotland – Games Action Plan is the country’s first unified strategy for gaming and sets out a bid to create the UK’s first “games supercluster” n...
https://glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/scotlands-1bn-games-plan-new-roadmap-targets-a-games-supercluster/
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Melissa Terras
3 months ago
Congrats to
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on today's launch of the
@scottishgames.bsky.social
Games Action Plan. "Level Up Scotland" sets out a bold vision for industry, academia, and the government to unlock the potential in the Scottish games community:
scottishgames.net/scotlands-ga...
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Scotland's Games Action Plan - The Scottish Games Network
Scotland stands at a pivotal moment for its digital and creative future. Level Up Scotland is a bold blueprint for transformational change, designed to move the games sector from an unsupported ‘secre...
https://scottishgames.net/scotlands-games-action-plan/
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Scotland's Games Action Plan launches today, with events in Edinburgh and Dundee for press, politicians, parliament and the games community.
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Two Years, Two Cities, One Goal: Why Today Changes Everything for Games in Scotland
Level Up: Scotland's Games Action Plan: Today, at 09:30 in a room at CodeBase Edinburgh filled with MSPs, and again at 13:00 in the Abertay CyberQuarter in Dundee, we are doing something that has never been done before in the history of our sector. We are handing over a unified vision for the future of games in Scotland. When I started this journey in November 2023, I knew the Scottish games ecosystem was the country's…
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/22/scotlands-games-action-plan-two-years-two-cities-one-goal/
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Level Up: Scotland's Games Action Plan will launch on Wednesday January 21st, with events in Edinburgh (AM) and Dundee (PM). Join me there.
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LEVEL UP SCOTLAND: The National Games Action Plan is Ready. Join Me for the Launch.
For the last two years, we’ve been talking. We’ve had town halls, one-on-ones, surveys, feedback, and deep-dive sessions. I’ve gathered over a thousand data points and had huge amounts of feedback from hundreds of you - developers, educators, and entrepreneurs - about what the Scottish games ecosystem needs to grow and thrive. Finally, the talking is finished. The work is done.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/14/level-up-scotlands-games-action-plan-join-us-for-the-launch/
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As we close out 2025, how do we overcome the challenges facing the Games Sector and ensure Scotland's Games Action Plan is adopted in full?
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Ready To Level Up? Looking Back at 2025 and the Four-Body Problem Facing Scotland in 2026
As we head rapidly for the holidays, it's time for the Scottish Games Network (me) to do what we always promise: be the 'Honest Architect' for our ecosystem. That means celebrating the victories, acknowledging the foundations we’ve laid, and - most importantly - address the real structural challenges waiting for us in the new year. 2025 has been, frankly, turbulent. We’ve seen national highs - like some of the excellent events springing up across the whole of Scotland, the new talent support from organisations such as SGDA, Game Space (and SGN) - but also the deep, personal impact of global layoffs and job losses across our whole community.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/12/18/looking-back-at-2025-scotlands-games-action-plan/
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Adam Clarke, a game developer from Orkney, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help him participate in the SGDA Accelerator Programme.
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Support an Island Creator: Crowdfunding Launched to Fund Orkney Developer’s SGDA Accelerator Travel
The Scottish Games Network is calling on the community to support a unique crowdfunding campaign forAdam Clarke, an Orkney-based game developer who has secured a place in the Scottish Games Developers Association (SGDA) Accelerator Programme. While earning a spot in the prestigious accelerator is a huge win for the developer and a testament to the talent emerging from all across Scotland, the high and often prohibitive cost of travel and accommodation from Orkney has created an unexpected financial barrier to Adam's participation.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/12/17/orkney-game-developer-crowdfunding-sgda/
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Investing in Our History: Why the National Videogames Museum Needs the Games Ecosystem Now 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…
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Investing in Our History: Why the National Videogames Museum Needs the Games Ecosystem Now
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 that often focuses purely on commercial metrics and the enormous bottom line of the consumer market.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/12/16/why-the-national-videogames-museum-needs-donations/
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Crowd Legends brings Scottish football heroes to life with a new edition created in partnership with the Scottish Premier Football League.
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Dundee’s 532 Design Partners with SPFL to Launch ‘Crowd Legends’ Mobile Game
A unique opportunity for Scottish football fans to build their ultimate dream team has arrived, as Dundee-based developer 532 Design announces the launch of Crowd Legends: Club Football in partnership with the Scottish Premier Football League (SPFL). The new mobile game allows fans to mix and match today’s top SPFL players with the League’s all-time greats, pitting squads featuring legends like Henrik Larsson, Paul Gascoigne, and Russell Latapy against modern-day stars in daily crowd-voted matches.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/12/15/dundees-532-designs-spfl-launch-crowd-legends-mobile/
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Applications are open for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Split Screen programme exploring digital innovation in the performing arts.
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Call for Creators: Split Screen Programme Invites Game Devs to Reshape Live Performance with AI and Digital Innovation
Applications are officially open for Split Screen, a pioneering programme led by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) Innovation Studio, that explores how digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence are reshaping theatre, dance, music, and live performance. This five-day programme, supported by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund, is a perfect encapsulation of the More Than Games mindset. It offers a unique opportunity for game developers, digital artists, and creative technologists to work directly with performers and theatre professionals, applying their expertise in interactivity, game engine technology, and digital storytelling to the world of live art.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/12/12/applications-open-split-screen-2025/
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The £1 Billion Blueprint: Scotland’s Games Action Is Ready – We Need You To Help Launch It. Dear friends, colleagues (and the entire Scottish games community) I need to talk to you honestly about where we are - and ask for your help. We are at the final milestone. After two years of intensive…
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The £1 Billion Blueprint: Scotland’s Games Action Is Ready – We Need You To Help Launch It.
Dear friends, colleagues (and the entire Scottish games community) I need to talk to you honestly about where we are - and ask for your help. We are at the final milestone. After two years of intensive consultation, data-gathering, extensive feedback and planning, Scotland's Games Action Plan is finished and ready for launch. I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Business Minister…
https://scottishgames.net/2025/12/11/the-1-billion-blueprint-scotlands-games-action-is-ready-we-need-you-to-help-launch-it/
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A group of blind gamers in Scotland is celebrating its fifth anniversary, with support from the Royal National Institute for Blind People.
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Blind Gaming Group Levels Up After Five Years
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Scotland is marking the fifth anniversary of its pioneering blind and partially sighted gaming group, a thriving community that brings together gamers from across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Formed in November 2020 during the pandemic lockdown, the online group provides a vital safe space for like-minded gamers with sight loss to build friendships, share experiences, and act as a collective voice advocating for better inclusion across the mainstream gaming industry.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/12/09/royal-national-institute-for-blind-people-gaming-group-five-years/
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The UK Games Industry Shadow Council has launched to provide transparency and accountability around support for the UK videogames sector.
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UK Games Industry Shadow Council Launches to Monitor Industry Practices
A new collective, the UK Games Industry Shadow Council (UKGISC), has been formally announced, positioning itself as a body dedicated to reviewing and challenging current practices within the UK games sector. The formation of the group is described as a direct response to a perceived lack of accountability and transparency from existing organisations regarding current industry pressures, including job market contraction, the impact of AI, and recent high-profile disputes at major studios.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/12/08/uk-games-industry-shadow-council-launches/
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Narrative Designer & Writer Cara Ellison and Developer and Producer Kyle Banks are part of the 2025 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort.
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Scottish Talent Shines: Cara Ellison and Kyle Banks Part Of The BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 Cohort
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 US. Inclusion in the programme is a significant achievement, reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and skill and are now ready to make the next major step in their careers.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/12/04/bafta-breakthrough-2025-cara-ellison-kyle-banks/
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Into Games has secured Amazon funding to launch the Waypoint Programme to open up games careers for disadvantaged young people in Dundee.
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Into Games Secures Amazon Funding for Dundee ‘Waypoint’ Programme
The Scottish Games Network wholeheartedly welcomes the announcement that national charity Into Games has secured significant funding, with support from Amazon, to launch Waypoint programme, a new project dedicated to supporting young people from working-class and disadvantaged backgrounds into careers in the games industry in Dundee and Tayside. This is a vital, targeted initiative. The Waypoint programme is designed to tackle the systemic barriers to entry by providing young people with the essential experience, skills, and industry connections needed to access the sector.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/12/01/into-games-dundee-waypoint-programme/
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Meet Scotland's Games and Creative Industries communities tomorrow evening at the first More Than Games networking drinks reception.
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Meet Scotland’s Creative Community: Join the More Than Games Drinks Reception Tomorrow
Following the major More Than Games: Creative Industries Edition event tomorrow, the Scottish Games Network is inviting the entire games sector to join a unique evening of cross-sector networking drinks. This is a rare opportunity to meet peers and colleagues from outside games development, across the wider creative and cultural community in Scotland - but with a foot very firmly in the games world.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/11/25/meet-scotlands-creative-community-more-than-games-drinks/
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