GAMESCOT sat down with a number of representatives from the Scottish games industry to discuss the future of the sector, and the unique challenges that lie ahead.…… Read more “Cautiously Optimistic: A Picture of the Scottish Games Industry”
Category: Features
Not Just Playing Games All Day: An Interview with a Games Tester
Have you ever fancied the role of being a games tester? Chances are, you think it involves getting paid to play games all day. Well, think again. …… Read more “Not Just Playing Games All Day: An Interview with a Games Tester”
The Best (and Worst) Scottish Characters in Gaming
In the world of video games, Scottish characters are few and far between. But hat’s not to say that there aren’t a few iconic personalities flying the…… Read more “The Best (and Worst) Scottish Characters in Gaming”
The Rise of Messenger-based Mobile Gaming
Are app-based mobile games soon to be a thing of the past? I spoke to Dundee-based Cobra Mobile about the disruptive potential of messenger-based gaming, and their latest…… Read more “The Rise of Messenger-based Mobile Gaming”
Rainbow Jam 2017: Diversity and Inclusion in Scotland’s Gaming Scene
Calling all would-be video games developers: the Rainbow Game Jam is back for another year to celebrate and promote diversity within the games industry. Rainbow Jam 2017…… Read more “Rainbow Jam 2017: Diversity and Inclusion in Scotland’s Gaming Scene”