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”
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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”
ENGAGE GAMING: New ESports Bar to Open in Aberdeen
A new eSports bar is set to open in Aberdeen this August, offering the first dedicated gamer’s venue in Aberdeen and Scotland. “Run by gamers, for gamers”,…… Read more “ENGAGE GAMING: New ESports Bar to Open in Aberdeen”
Brave New World: BBC 3 to Broadcast eSports
BBC 3 is making the foray into eSports and will begin broadcasting four hours of live-tournaments starting this weekend. In the ‘first deal of its kind’ for…… Read more “Brave New World: BBC 3 to Broadcast eSports”
For the Gamers: 4TG Game Con Returns to Aberdeen
For the Gamers: 4TG Game Con 2017 kicking off in Aberdeen this weekend. The North East of Scotland’s largest gaming convention is returning to Aberdeen this weekend…… Read more “For the Gamers: 4TG Game Con Returns to Aberdeen”
Insomnia X Resonate Gaming Festival Kicks Off This Weekend in Glasgow
Scotland’s biggest gaming festival kicks off this weekend in Glasgow with a host of video game-related events. Two of the biggest names in video game events, Insomnia…… Read more “Insomnia X Resonate Gaming Festival Kicks Off This Weekend in Glasgow”
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”
Henderson Loggie Throws Weight Behind Dundee Gaming Festival
Henderson Loggie throw their weight behind new Dundee gaming festival Chartered accountancy firm Henderson Loggie have agreed to support Scotland’s newest gaming festival taking place in Dundee this…… Read more “Henderson Loggie Throws Weight Behind Dundee Gaming Festival”
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”
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