Brian Baglow
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Games generalist. Scottish specialist. Writing the First National strategy for games.
Fantastic news. The motion to debate Scotland's Games Action Plan has been approved and the debate will take place on TUE FEB 3rd 2026 (time TBC). Details below:
scottishgames.net/2026/01/30/fro
m-paper-to-parliament-national-games-debate-confirmed-for-tuesday-feb-2nd/
#LevelUpScotland
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From Paper to Parliament: National Games Debate Confirmed for Tuesday, Feb 3rd - The Scottish Games Network
A National Games Debate will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Tue 2 of Feb to gather views on Level Up: Scotland's Games Action Plan
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/30/fro
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This is exactly what Scotlandâs games industry needs and wants, Brian - letâs get this debated đ¤Šâ¤ď¸âđĽ
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One of the mot gratifying things about the Games Action Plan is that it's not rocket science. It asks for some basic help and an understanding of the unique aspects of the games ecosystem. So the plan aligns very neatly with many of the other calls for intervention & support for business in Scotland
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I'm looking for support to have Scotland's Games Action Plan debated in the Scottish Parliament. There is a motion for such a debate (S6M-20521) currently lodged. Can you lend your support and help build Scotland into the UK's first
#games
#supercluster
worth ÂŁ1Bn?
scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/s...
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Scotland's Games Action Plan Heads To Holyrood
Scotland's Games Action Plan heads to Holyrood as Michael Marra MSP lodges a motion (S6M-20521) calling for a dedicated Membersâ debate.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/scotlands-games-action-plan-heads-to-holyrood/
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đĽłTiny Terra Spaces reached 154 wishlist! Couldn't be happier. đ Thank you to everyone who played the demo and wishlisted my game! đIt may not be huge numbers but I am proud of my game's achievement. đŽWant to try the demo?
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#wishlistwednesday
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Had over 500 people playing my demo and reached an additional 60 wishlist. Not huge numbers for most out there lol but approaching slowly 200 wishlist is pretty epic for me! Play demo & wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#MarketingMonday
#indiegame
#cosybuilder
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Dear people of
#Scotland
. 2 national newspaper covers in a week might seem a 'bit much' but it's hugely important that the Government supports
#Scotland's
videogames ecosystem through the new
#LevelUp
Games Action Plan. Please email or find your MSP on social. Ask them to support Motion S6M-20521
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I started last week with a 4pp story in the Herald. It closed with another in-depth piece from our friends at the Courier, which talks about my slightly... unusual (?) entry into the games sector, DMA Design, joining Rockstar (sans NDA) & the Games Action Plan.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-...
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âI used fake CV to join first Grand Theft Auto team in Dundee â now Iâm fighting for cityâs gaming futureâ
Fifer Brian Baglow has reflected on his career in games â including developing the notorious GTA storyline.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-environment/business/5418282/brian-baglow-fife-grand-theft-auto/#comments
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Can you help to support the future of
#videogames
in
#Scotland
? We have a motion lodged in parliament for a debate around the Games Action Plan, which would put it right at the forefront of the government's to do list. Please ask your MSPs to support the motion.
scottishgames.net/2026/01/26/t...
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Level Up Scotland: Help Deliver Scotland's Games Action Plan
Help Needed: Last week I published Scotland's Games Action Plan with events in Dundee & Edinburgh. Now the plan needs debated in parliament.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/26/the-world-is-watching-lets-level-up-scotland/
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This is going to be a long thread but I have to share these amazing videos! Check out this epic content creator doing all these lets plays of my game Rise of the Village Hero! Like it? Support me with a purchase & review on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2737960/...
#ARPG
#RPG
#indiegame
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Rise of the Village Hero on Steam
Rise of the Village Hero is a love letter to classic RPGs, blending nostalgia with charm and humor. Explore diverse levels, tackle quirky and heartfelt quests, and trade witty banter with memorable, N...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2737960/Rise_of_the_Village_Hero/
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Lovely games people - I'm looking for your help. On Wednesday this week, MSP Michael Marra lodged a members' motion asking for a debate on Scotland's Games Action Plan. To ensure it happens, we need cross-party support from MSPs. Full details on how to support:
scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/s...
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Scotland's Games Action Plan Heads To Holyrood
Scotland's Games Action Plan heads to Holyrood as Michael Marra MSP lodges a motion (S6M-20521) calling for a dedicated Membersâ debate.
https://scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/scotlands-games-action-plan-heads-to-holyrood/
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Check out Tiny Terra Spaces' demo on Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted my game, and played the demo last night and this morning! Please keep sharing, downloading and wishlisting it helps me a lot!
#indiegame
#cosybuilder
#FollowFriday
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I absolutely could NOT have got to this point without the input, support and help of the games community, ABS. You've been a total legend across the whole process. Thank you.
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10 days ago
At the launch event for the
@scottishgames.bsky.social
"Level Up Scotland" national action plan for the Scottish Games Sector. Great plan from
@brianbaglow.bsky.social
and co and with support and engagement from
@scottishgov.bsky.social
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"A proposal designed to transform Scotlandâs 'world-class' games sector from an overlooked 'secret weapon' into a unified ÂŁ1 billion economic powerhouse, has been unveiled."
@brianbaglow.bsky.social
has done amazing work on this. âĽď¸
www.thenational.scot/news/2578137...
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Plans to unify Scotlandâs games sector into ÂŁ1bn economic powerhouse
A PROPOSAL designed to transform Scotlandâs âworld-classâ games sector from an overlooked âsecret weaponâ into a unified ÂŁ1 BillionâŚ
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25781375.plans-unify-scotlands-games-sector-1bn-economic-powerhouse
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10 days ago
In town to listen to
@brianbaglow.bsky.social
talk about the action plan for the Scottish Games Sector.
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âIn Scotland, Computing Science has the largest gender gap of any STEM subject, a trend stuck in place for a decade. âWe often talk about role models, confidence & capability. These are symptoms of the root cause being access & equity. @Tes Scotland
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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How school leaders can tackle Scotlandâs tech gender crisis
The growing gender gap in computing science is worrying not only for equality but also the economy - but there are practical, proven strategies schools leader can adopt, says Toni Scullion
https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/how-school-leaders-can-address-scotlands-computing-science-gender-gap
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Silviu-Solo game dev & founder of Ludus Pax Studio
11 days ago
Who is going to be my 100th person to wishlist my game? Wishlist my cosy island builder:
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#trailertuesday
#indiegame
#gamedev
#cosygame
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13 days ago
This is a good lesson, no matter how you come to learn it
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I just released this week my first ever 3D asset package on Itch io if you want some unique Scottish lowpoly medieval inspired 3D art models you can find my 3D art here:
ludus-pax-studio.itch.io/scottish-med...
Thank you!
#3dart
#3Dartist
#Blender3D
#lowpoly
#indiegame
#showmesunday
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Scottish medieval inspired 3D assets by Ludus Pax Studio
https://ludus-pax-studio.itch.io/scottish-medieval-inspired-3d-assets
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CĂłry Doctorow with another verbal bullseye:
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Imagine waking up to the fact that your face is on the front of a national newspaper and there is FOUR PAGES of coverage about the national Games Action Plan youâve been writing for the last two years. So this morning I will be going to stand in the North Sea at portobello to disguise the shudders
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I am deffo looking for work now btw, not just in games but anywhere that'll let me write code and live in Edinburgh. I have 9 years of experience doing C++, C#, gameplay synchronisation, sessioning, including server development and integration with online services, but i'll do anything that's cool
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Amicable Animal - CRT7 demo out now đŚđłď¸âđ
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In the last two days I've confirmed the venue and, maybe more importantly, the snacks are sorted and ready to go! Come join us and make something cool, yeah? Last year there were 25 games made by nearly 100 people and the vibes were absolutely lovely đ§Ą More details here:
bit.ly/edjam26
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Itâs done. Complete. After two years of work, over 1000 data points gathered from the community and working with every public sector organisation, Scotland has a Games Action Plan. Launching next week (Jan 21st). Watch this space!
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Amicable Animal - CRT7 demo out now đŚđłď¸âđ
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It's time to start shouting about EDJAM 2026! Will you be in Edinburgh Jan 30th to Feb 1st? Then come join us and make cool stuff in our big annual 48h game jam! 100ish people, all disciplines/experience levels welcome, super friendly! Hybrid options for joining too đ§Ą Sign up:
bit.ly/edjam26
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If you purchased Path to Serenity during this sale please consider leaving a review it helps me a lot. If you got one of the free copies same just mark you got it free. My game is 20% off on Steam, Itchio and Humble Store:
store.steampowered.com/app/3265030/...
#cosygame
#walkingsim
#indiegame
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Enjoy
#cosybuilders
? Tiny Terra Spaces is a cosy island builder inspired by the Scottish isles and medieval history. Shape small worlds one block at a time, or journey between islands in Hop Mode. Wishlist on Steam đ
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#TeaseYaGame
#indiegame
#cosygame
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Scottish Games Network
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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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Dundeeâs 532 Design Partners with SPFL to Launch âCrowd Legendsâ 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 todayâs top SPFL players with the Leagueâs 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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Josh hits it.
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The UK Games Industry Shadow Council is a new organisation created to be a transparent and accountable organisation supporting the United Kingdom's videogames sector. Hear more directly from chair Phil Harris:
scottishgames.net/2025/12/08/u...
#games
#videogames
#Scotland
#ScottishGames
#UKGISC
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UK Games Industry Shadow Council Launches to Monitor Industry Practices - The Scottish Games Network
The UK Games Industry Shadow Council has launched to provide transparency and accountability around support for the UK videogames sector.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/12/08/uk-games-industry-shadow-council-launches/
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Thanks to the team at MCV for carrying a piece about our new
#HelloWorld
! Scottish Students Startup Summit eventâŚ
mcvuk.com/business-new...
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[From the industry] âHello World!â: Scottish Students Startup Summit Aims To Ignite The Next Generation of Games and Tech Entrepreneurs - MCV/DEVELOP
The Scottish Games Network Ltd is thrilled to announce the inaugural Hello World! Scottish Students Startup Summit
https://mcvuk.com/business-news/from-the-industry-hello-world-scottish-students-startup-summit-aims-to-ignite-the-next-generation-of-games-and-tech-entrepreneurs/
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Happy TENTH anniversary to the single worst mobile game ever created... There's a whole book to be written about the, umm, genesis, of this project and a statue for the incredible people who wrestled it over the line. I just need some people to die before I can write/publish/carve it...
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I'm working on a Roblox story for a national outlet and keen to talk to parents of older teens (12-16) who play Roblox games: â Which games do they play? â Why play that rather than a console game? â How do they find new Roblox games? Shares appreciated
#JournoRequest
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Book now! The next meeting of the
#games
Cross-Party Group at the Scottish Parliament is on September 23rd. In-person and online tickets available. Trust me - you are not going to want to miss this one. Action Plan: DONE. Find out more here...
scottishgames.net/2025/09/05/s...
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Invitation to the Cross-Party Group on Scotland's Games Ecosystem - September 23rd 2025 - The Scottish Games Network
Games CPG: The next meeting of the Scottish Parliament's cross-party group on Scotland's Games Ecosystem takes place on September 23rd 2025.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/09/05/scottish-parliament-games-cpg-september-2025/
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Scottish Games Network
7 months ago
Hubworld's Dundee Games Meet Up July 2025 takes place on Friday 25th July at 1 Temple Lane in Dundee. Kicking off at 6pm...
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Dundee Games Meet Up July 2025
The popular Dundee Games Meet Up July 2025 returns next week, offering a fantastic opportunity for professionals across the games ecosystem to connect in a relaxed, social setting. The free event, organised by Hubworld Scotland, will take place on Friday, 25th July 2025, kicking off at 6:00 PM at 1 Temple Lane, Dundee, DD1 4HA. Following the success of previous gatherings, the bi-monthly meet-up aims to bring together the diverse talent from across Dundee's world-renowned games cluster.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/07/18/dundee-games-meetup-july-2025/
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The newly released UK Games Fund Report demonstrates the incredible impact of the fund on the UK's indie games community and startup studios.
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UK Games Fund Report Proves Vital Role Of Early-Stage Funding, Underlines Case For Scottish Games Action Plan
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 UKâs independent games sector. The findings serve as crucial proof of concept for the importance of dedicated, early-stage funding and strongly underscore the case for strategic initiatives, such as the forthcoming Scottish Games Action Plan.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/07/21/uk-games-fund-report-july-2025/
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Drop In And Play x DARE Academy hits the DCA on Saturday August 30 - come and play brand new games from developers across Scotland.
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Play the Future of Scottish Games at DCAâs DARE Academy Showcase
Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) is set to host a special gaming showcase, offering the public a chance to play brand-new games created by some of Scotland's most exciting emerging talent. The Drop in and Play x DARE Academy event is a free, family-friendly session taking place on Saturday, 30 August 2025. Running from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the drop-in event will transform DCA's Meeting Room and ground floor into an interactive arcade.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/07/22/drop-in-and-play-x-dare-academy-july-2025/
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6 months ago
Games and History Take Centre Stage at Royal Society of Edinburghâs Curious Festival Unreal Pasts, Playful Presents: The growing cultural and academic significance of videogames will be highlighted this September, as the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) hosts a fascinating panel discussion as partâŚ
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Games and History Take Centre Stage at Royal Society of Edinburghâs Curious Festival
Unreal Pasts, Playful Presents: The growing cultural and academic significance of videogames will be highlighted this September, as the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) hosts a fascinating panel discussion as part of its annual Curious festival of knowledge. The event, titled Unreal pasts, playful presents: history and fantasy in games and media, will take place on Wednesday, 10 September 2025…
https://scottishgames.net/2025/07/23/unreal-pasts-playful-presents-curious-2026/
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After a decade of award-winning games, including Observation & Stories Untold, Glasgow's Nocode Studios has rebranded as SCREEN BURN INTERACTIVE
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Glasgowâs No Code Rebrands as SCREEN BURN After a Decade of Acclaimed Games
No Code, the BAFTA and multi-award-winning Glasgow studio behind critically acclaimed titles such as Stories Untold and Observation, has today announced a major rebrand. After a decade of operating under its original name, the studio is stepping into a new era as SCREEN BURN Interactive. Founded in 2015 as a two-person team, the name "No Code" was a defiant statement about the studio's ambition to do big things despite its limitations.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/07/24/nocode-rebrands-screen-burn-interactive/
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Silviu-Solo game dev & founder of Ludus Pax Studio
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Build your Scottish theme island, in my cosy minimalist builder. Chose from the given buildings to build your cosy space. More updates coming soon! Try Tiny Terra Spaces demo:
ludus-pax-studio.itch.io/tiny-terra-s...
#indiedev
#indiegamedev
#cosybuilder
#3dart
#lowpoly
#wishlistwednesday
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The National Videogame Museum
7 months ago
Konnichiwa ăăăŤăĄăŻ We are thrilled to have landed in Osaka for World Expo 2025! Install of âVideogames Transforming Livesâ is now in full flow. With bold graphics, designed to engage audiences of all nationalities, weâre excited to be unveiling exhibits of inclusive and innovative UK game design.
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New UK Videogames Council Formed to Advise Government on Sector Growth 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 bringsâŚ
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New UK Videogames Council Formed to Advise Government on Sector Growth
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 interactive entertainment ecosystem. The new council will work in partnership with the government to drive innovation, provide expert insight, and help implement the ambitions set out in the…
https://scottishgames.net/2025/07/14/new-uk-videogames-council-formed/
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Worked on my themed Scottish island cosy builder today. Next update is a buildings update; the farmfield Scottish Crofthouse farmhouse + more soon. Play demo:
ludus-pax-studio.itch.io/tiny-terra-s...
Support if you can on Itchio, Ko-fi & Patreon!
#indiegame
#cosybuilder
#cosy
#screenshotsaturday
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We got funding!
#HelloWorld
! is coming. It will let
#games
students from ALL colleges and universities in
#Scotland
answer one simple question: Is starting my own
#videogames
business right for me?
scottishgames.net/2025/07/04/h...
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Games Sector Wins Big in Ecosystem Fund as 'Hello World!' Secures Funding - The Scottish Games Network
Hello World! A new event to help students learn about starting their own games business is one of 28 projects to receive Ecosystem Funding
https://scottishgames.net/2025/07/04/hello-world-scottish-students-startup-summit/
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I'm building out the
@scottishgames.bsky.social
- starting with editorial and content. I'm looking for
#writers
,
#journalists
,
#editors
,
#producers
#streamers
&
#sponsors
If you're interested, leave your details below. If not, please like and share...
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valentine
7 months ago
Hungary banned anything that âpromotes homosexuality,â which means Pride. However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. đłď¸âđđłď¸ââ§ď¸
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The UK Government's new Modern Industrial Strategy has a package of support to radically revise the understanding and support for games.
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UK Government Unveils Major New Support for Games: A Launchpad for Scotlandâs Supercluster Ambition
This week has been a landmark moment for the UKâs 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 UK's games sector. For Scotland, this is more than just welcome news; it is a catalyst.
https://scottishgames.net/2025/06/27/uk-modern-industrial-strategy-creative-industries-games/
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7 months ago
Check out this amazing article about my game Path to Serenity from
@paulavaynshteyn.bsky.social
Thank you to the author for their amazing support!
thenerdytype.com/2025/06/25/p...
If you are interested links in pinned post for the game.
#cosygame
#pressarticle
#walkingsimulator
#indiegame
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Path to Serenity: A reminder of what's truly important
Work-life balance can be hard to find
https://thenerdytype.com/2025/06/25/path-to-serenity-a-reminder-of-whats-truly-important/
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