April 2024
Our first meetup!
From torrential rain and stormy weather to sunshine and blue skies, April has seen it all except for the usual snow we get around this time of the year (we are still waiting for it)! But come sunshine or rain, ScotCreate trudges on!
We especially want to highlight that we had our first online community play hang-out and we now also hosted our first in-person pizza party! We appreciate everyone who came along to hang out with us and made it so much fun!
April is shaping up to be a somewhat quiet month, but it’s just the calm before the storm! With many games related events and some interesting new game releases in the next few months, we hope to get you excited for what is to come!
News
Scottish Games Network - National Games Strategy
The workshops organised by the Scottish Games Network for the Scottish National Games Strategy the last couple of months have been largely completed. However, to give more people the opportunity to speak up, Scottish Games Network are organising a further three workshops next week for women, trans and non-binary people, and one low sensory session.
Find out more information here.
Recently released games
Bootleg Steamer
Join smuggler’s galore in studio Junkfish’s newest rogue-like adventure game: Bootleg Steamer! Assemble the crew, select your boat and embark on your exciting life of bootlegging starting in the 1920s American Prohibition era. You can customise your trusty vessel, do your best to escape the Coast Guard who will make sure to hunt you at every twist and turn, and become rich and build your very own smuggling empire! Supply the people with their booze and become the most well-known captain on the seas of criminality!
Events
Video Games Music in Concert by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra - 31st May 2024 (Edinburgh)/ 1st June 2024 (Glasgow)
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra presents Video Games Music in Concert! Don’t you love music in games? The nostalgia of the Pokémon theme, the hair raising chills of Dark Souls boss music, the serenity of Stardew Valley farming tunes and so much more?
Although these might not be the tunes picked and played at this event (but who knows), you still do not want to miss having video game music performed by a fantastic symphony orchestra!
KitPlus - 18th June (Glasgow)
The KitPlus show is coming back to Scotland, Glasgow after its success from last year and you can join! Focussing on all things broadcasting and media technology, broadcasting and production, esports and gaming, education and much more, the KitPlus show is a must-attend for anyone interested in this thriving industry! With many exhibitors and talks happening on the day, we highly recommend attending if you can! And the best of all: attendance is free, just register on their website!
Glasgow Anime and Gaming Con - 6th July 2024 / 7th July 2024 (Glasgow)
Anime and games, what more could you ask for? Are you a cosplayer and want to participate in a Cosplay Masquerade? Do you love lip sync battles, talent shows, anime bingo, quizzes and more? Well then this is the place for you! Activities, anime, cosplay, boardgames, RPGs are all included!
Game On - 29th June to 3rd November 2024 (Edinburgh)
For a little bit over 4 months the National Museum of Scotland is inviting enthusiasts to their Game On exhibition about the creative and technological advances in games. This interactive exhibition will allow you to play games and explore many different ways in which games and consoles have evolved and changed!
Video Games Day - 6th July (Aberdeen)
The Aberdeen Video Games Day is back on this year at Pittodrie Stadium in July! For all things gaming, retro games, free tournaments and more, this is your event!
Join like-minded folks for a day of fun and play some games!
WorldCon - 8th August 2024 to 12th August 2024 (Glasgow)
The 82nd World Science Fiction Convention is coming for the third time to Glasgow this year! With fantastic speakers and many events around anything science fiction this is the conference for anyone interested in books, TV shows, games and more!
Opportunities
Caledonia Esports - Volunteering, staff opportunities
Caledonia Esports has been organising many small esports tournaments and events since they started is looking for support! If you want to bolster your portfolio, learn some new skills or just want to help and give some of your time to support and become part of a fantastic group of people, then this is for you!
Caledonia Esports are looking for folks to cover several positions: admin team, events team, social media team, support team, development team, and of course content creation! For more information and an idea about what each role entails, have a look at their application form.
We also highly recommend going and saying hi to them in general and maybe check out the fun tournaments they organise on a regular basis!
Battle for Glasgow (2024) - Volunteering opportunity
The Battle for Glasgow is back! After two successful years, the three Glasgow based universities are back, battling for the crown in five different games! As part of the event, many volunteers are needed.
Whether it is production, on air talent, marketing, or more, volunteers are an integral part of creating this fantastic esports event! So if you have any interest in building on your existing skills, trying something new or relating, this is your opportunity to shine, bolster your portfolio and CV and get involved in some exciting live events!