June 2025
Games, games, so many new games!
Games, games, so many new games! Also horrendous heat, so the best time to have a look at all these new releases and play some games! What are your favourites for this summer? I think I must go with an old one called One Hour One Life, so much fun!
Not to speak of all the events coming up; will we see any of you at the Glasgow Indie Games Festival?
For all those leaving on holidays, we wish you a great time off and hope you return from your break relaxed and well!
Recently released games
Lab 77
Lab 77 by Distilled Productions Limited is a fun little arcade 2D platformer where you get to play as Specimen S539-77, find notes in a laboratory and explore the story! Create copies of yourself to traverse the levels and ensure your survival and success.
Awesome bonus: there are game dev diaries to check out and see how the game was created! Have a peek here!
Path to Serenity
Ludus Pax Studios is back and this time with a game called Path to Serenity! Path to Serenity is a casual walking simulator where you get to explore the story of Jim as he goes on a journey from his tumultuous life to find peace and serenity away from all the stress. Using colour and colour transitions this game really shows this gradual transition and invites the player to ponder the difficulties and stressors of modern life, and the importance of life, family and more.
The studio also supports Safe in Our World, a charity supporting mental health awareness, and each game sold makes a contribution to the charity!
MindsEye
Fancy fast-paced action combat shooters and high octane driving games? Enjoy narrative-driven 3D thrillers? Well then Build A Rocket Boy has you covered with their latest release! In Mindseye you get to explore Redrock, a desert metropolis where rogue robots, military experimentation, mercenary groups and political intrigues are never far. Taking on the role of Jacob Diaz, you get to explore this slowly unraveling story and find out more about the implant that lets you control drones and more.
Events
Anime and Gaming Con - 5th to 6th July (Glasgow)
The Glasgow Anime and Gaming Con is back! From games, to anime (of course), cartoons, exhibitors and merchandise, karaoke, cosplay, panels and talks, this convention has it all! No matter if you like game, anime or just want to explore something new, this event will be for you!
Glasgow Independent Games Festival - 9th August (Glasgow)
The Glasgow Indie Games Festival is back folks! From the fantastic organisers:: The Glasgow Independent Games Festival is officially set to take place on 9th August 2025 at the community revered Barras Art and Design Building. This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of independent game development, featuring new game showcases, industry discussions, and games-related art performances even larger than last year’s historic appearance.
So, don’t miss it!
Tabletop Scotland - 5th to 7th September (Edinburgh)
Tabletop fans pay attention! This is Scotland’s biggest board, card and roleplaying game festival happening in Edinburgh! Whether you want to play or buy new games, meet new people or just have a fun day out with your family, Tabletop Scotland has got you covered!
Phase: Esports and Gaming Festival - 27th to 28th September (Edinburgh)
Phase, organised by eRena Sports, is the awesome gaming and esports event coming to Murrayfield Stadium this year! From esports workshops, exhibitors and merchandise, all kinds of tech and game demonstrations to the live esports finals, Phase will be sure to hit the spot for all esports and gaming enthusiasts! So don’t miss out!