Scottish Games Network

The UK’s Secret Weapon. And Why We Keep It Hidden… This week, the UK games industry is in Westminster. Meeting politicians. Making the case for investment, recognition and support....

Playable Heritage is a free, one-day conference focued upon building a UK-wide roadmap for digital preservation of games heritage.

An Open Letter to the Scottish Government: Unlocking Scotland’s £1 Billion Interactive Future (In The First 100 Days…) Following the conclusion of the 2026 elections and the formation of the new Scottish Government cabinet, the Scottish Games Network has formally briefed the First Minister and their ministerial team on the immediate economic, cultural, and social opportunities waiting within our national games ecosystem....

The GTA Effect: A Panel exploring the cultural, creative and social impact of the Grand Theft Auto series takes place at SXSW London 2026, featuring Esther Wright, Sam Crane, Dan Salkery & Brian Baglow

The National Museum of Scotland has launched a public survey to gather data on the creation of a permanent videogames exhibition - and they want to hear from YOU!

TONIGHT: A public showing of GTMO 441: Games, Detention, Power, a study of resistance & psychological escape. In-Person (Dundee) and Online.

Cymera 2026, Scotland's leading festival for sci-fi- fantasy & horror returns with a packed programme of authors, workshops, fun and GAMES.

Hey, games industry! In July 2026, the 'More Than Games' comes message to Develop in Brighton, helping developers understand their value outside the consumer games market.

Coming Soon: The Incentive Programme is a brand new 'dark corporate roguelike' match 3 game from Outplay, the studio's first release on Steam.

The Scottish Games Network is now legally old enough to buy you a beer in America. Here's to the future of the interaction economy - and the next 21!

The new "Building a Unified Framework for UK Video Games Impacts" report from Ukie & OKRE, will help map the creative cultural and social impact of the games ecosystem

The first I AM: Indie Arcade Moray takes place in Elgin in October 2026 with opportunities for developers, speakers, partners & sponors.

SGN launches Project Pathfinder: A new programme to make games an integral part of Scotland's digital and creative future (and offers a model for the wider UK).

The Heralds 50 most powerful people in Scottish arts & culture is a fantastic list of leaders, but why is the country's most successful cultural export sector missing in action?

Two years after launching the ground-breaking Skills Crisis in the UK Games Sector report, Gina Jackson is updating the data - and needs your help.

Protecting Our Legacy: Why This New PhD is the First Step Toward a National Collection for Scottish Games

Meet the Scottish finalists in the 2026 MCV/Develop Awards: SGN, Hyper Luminal Games, Pocket Sized Hands, Screen Burn, Code Wizards & JCCA.