Games CPG: The next meeting of the Scottish Parliament's cross-party group on Scotland's Games Ecosystem takes place on September 23rd 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.

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 UK’s 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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

Hello World! A new event to help students learn about starting their own games business is one of 28 projects to receive Ecosystem Funding

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 UK's games sector. For Scotland, this is more than just welcome news; it is a catalyst.

Work-life balance can be hard to find

Expressions of Interest are open for the 18th round of the Prototype Fund, which offers up to £30,000 to game developers working in the UK.

The UWS Retro Games Room, which gives students access to retro games consoles and titles is now open for students in the Paisley campus.

Cymera Games 2025 Scotland's leading celebration of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror , kicks off this Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8 in Edinburgh

Techscaler Japan Takeaways is a hybrid event exploring the organisations recent trade delegation to Japan with six Scottish games studios

Women In Games has announced the WIG PRIDE 24-Hour Charity Stream, in support of The TREVOR Project kicking off on Saturday June 28th 2025.

Applications are open for the BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 programme, which supports up-and-coming talent in games, film, TV and more.