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@brianbaglow.bsky.social

Games generalist. Scottish specialist. Writing the First National strategy for games.

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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...

16.10.2025 09:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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:
โœ… Which games do they play?
โœ… Why play that rather than a console game?
โœ… How do they find new Roblox games?

Shares appreciated #JournoRequest

14.10.2025 06:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Have fun!

02.10.2025 07:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is Cooper aka Coop aka Special Agent Cooper. Zoom in for the very special loop-of-drool trick heโ€™s discovered.

01.10.2025 11:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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.

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...

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05.09.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Dundee Games Meet Up Julyย 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.

Hubworld's Dundee Games Meet Up July 2025 takes place on Friday 25th July at 1 Temple Lane in Dundee. Kicking off at 6pm...

18.07.2025 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UK Games Fund Report Proves Vital Role Of Early-Stage Funding, Underlines Case For Scottish Games Actionย 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 UKโ€™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.

The newly released UK Games Fund Report demonstrates the incredible impact of the fund on the UK's indie games community and startup studios.

21.07.2025 08:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Play the Future of Scottish Games at DCAโ€™s DARE Academyย 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.

Drop In And Play x DARE Academy hits the DCA on Saturday August 30 - come and play brand new games from developers across Scotland.

22.07.2025 07:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Games and History Take Centre Stage at Royal Society of Edinburghโ€™s Curiousย 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…

Games and History Take Centre Stage at Royal Society of Edinburghโ€™s Curiousย 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 partโ€ฆ

23.07.2025 10:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Glasgowโ€™s No Code Rebrands as SCREEN BURN After a Decade of Acclaimedย 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.

After a decade of award-winning games, including Observation & Stories Untold, Glasgow's Nocode Studios has rebranded as SCREEN BURN INTERACTIVE

24.07.2025 07:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 #solodev

16.07.2025 08:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Konnichiwa ใ“ใ‚“ใซใกใฏ

We are thrilled to have landed in Osaka for World Expo 2025! Install of โ€˜Videogames Transforming Livesโ€™ is now in full flow.

With bold graphics, designed to engage audiences of all nationalities, weโ€™re excited to be unveiling exhibits of inclusive and innovative UK game design.

16.07.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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New UK Videogames Council Formed to Advise Government on Sectorย 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…

New UK Videogames Council Formed to Advise Government on Sectorย 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 bringsโ€ฆ

14.07.2025 11:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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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

05.07.2025 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

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...

04.07.2025 10:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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...

forms.gle/rqcYwRrqQ2Lm...

04.07.2025 09:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Hungary banned anything that โ€œpromotes homosexuality,โ€ which means Pride.

However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

28.06.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 54823    ๐Ÿ” 12891    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 562    ๐Ÿ“Œ 810
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UK Government Unveils Major New Support for Games: A Launchpad for Scotlandโ€™s Superclusterย Ambition This week has been a landmark moment for the UKโ€™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.

The UK Government's new Modern Industrial Strategy has a package of support to radically revise the understanding and support for games.

27.06.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Path to Serenity: A reminder of what's truly important Work-life balance can be hard to find

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 #indie

25.06.2025 16:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UK Games Fund Opens Expressions Of Interest For ยฃ30,000 Prototype Fund - The Scottish Games Network Expressions of Interest are open for the 18th round of the Prototype Fund, which offers up to ยฃ30,000 to game developers working in the UK.

Heads up #UK #game #developers. The UK Games Fund is open for expressions of interest in the #PrototypeFund, which offers grants of up to ยฃ30,000.

scottishgames.net/2025/06/12/u...

12.06.2025 10:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UWS Computer Games Development Programme Create Retro Games Room Supporting Student Wellbeing - The Scottish Games Network The UWS Retro Games Room, which gives students access to retro games consoles and titles is now open for students in the Paisley campus.

There's an amazing new #retro #games room at @uniwestscotland.bsky.social's #Paisley campus, giving undergrad students a place to #relax #compete and hold #events.

scottishgames.net/2025/06/11/u...

11.06.2025 09:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cymera Games 2025 Unveils Packed Programme โ€“ Play, Learn & Connect This Weekend! - The Scottish Games Network 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

This weekend the Cymera Festival takes place, with a packed programme of writing, games and speculative fiction The event has free, paid and pay-what-you-can options for tickets.

There's an incredible mix of authors, workshops, games and more.

scottishgames.net/2025/06/06/c...

06.06.2025 08:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Techscaler Japan Takeaways: Games Mission Insight - The Scottish Games Network Techscaler Japan Takeaways is a hybrid event exploring the organisations recent trade delegation to Japan with six Scottish games studios

It's great to see @techscaler.bsky.social highlighting the impact of its recent #games delegation to Tokyo and Osaka in Japan. Hear from the studios which took part and let's celebrate the first of what is hopefully many new events and activities to support games.

scottishgames.net/2025/06/04/t...

04.06.2025 11:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Women in Games Announces PRIDE 24-Hour Charity Stream for The Trevor Project โ€“ Call for Scottish Games Community Support! - The Scottish Games Network 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.

Save the date. June 28th our friends at #WomenInGames are holding a 24-hour charity streaming event to celebrate #PRIDE and raise money for the amazing TREVOR Project to support and protect vulnerable #LGBTQIA+ youth.

#developers #games and #streamers all needed.

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03.06.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 - Applications Open - Scottish Games Talent Wanted - The Scottish Games Network Applications are open for the BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 programme, which supports up-and-coming talent in games, film, TV and more.

Applications are open for the BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 programme, offering career-development for up-and-coming talent in #games, #film, #TV and more.

(#Scottish #game #developers are encouraged to apply!)

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02.06.2025 09:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ECGX - Edinburgh College Games eXpo 2025 - The Scottish Games Network ECGX 2025 - The Edinburgh College Game Expo - Takes place at CodeBase on Thu 5 Jun with over 40 games available to play. Book now.

Book your tickets now - ECGX - the games expo from Edinburgh College's #games students - alongside some of #Scotland's most exciting #indie developers, takes place on Thursday 5th June.

There will be over 40 games available to play.

scottishgames.net/2025/05/30/e...

30.05.2025 11:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Harris Tweedยฎ Embraces Innovation With Additive Manufacturing Breakthrough | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation Harris Tweedยฎ, the world-renowned Scottish textile brand, is harnessing cutting-edge industrial 3D printing technology to bring a new lease of life into its traditional weaving machines, helping to fu...

๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿ”ง Heritage meets high-tech! Harris Tweedยฎ is bringing the art of weaving into the 21st century with the help of industrial 3D printing, reducing loom part production time from 6 months to 2 hours.

๐Ÿ“ @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
๐Ÿ‘‡ Learn more

glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/harris-tweed...

29.05.2025 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Nick. Can I post on SGN??

29.05.2025 09:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™m in #Glasgow today for #FusionFest and #TecTonic. Meeting the mover and shakers, founders and startups from across the tech ecosystem. If youโ€™re here, say hello.

29.05.2025 09:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Scottish Games Network Shares Five Ecosystem Fund Applications - What Would Work For You? - The Scottish Games Network I'm sharing all 5 applications for the Scottish Ecosystem Fund 2025 round. 1) LGF26 2) Indie Bootcamp 3) 'Hello World!' 4) Podcast 5) SGF26

The Ecosystem fund closed last week, with SGN submitting 5 applications to support #games in #Scotland. I wanted to share them with you. So here are the first five the ways we're hoping to build the #videogames sector in 2025/26

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28.05.2025 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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