Scottish Games Network Podcast
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -The official podcast of Scottishgames.net. A weekly show where we discuss news from the world of gaming and generally just have a good time
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Interview with Ally Low (Lowtek Games) | SGN Pod
May 29, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBOn the podcast this week we have Ally Low, founder of LowTek Games. LowTek burst onto the indie scene last year and have continued to grow from there. Working on both retro games (that you can actually play on NES, Dreamcast and soon to come to Gameboy) and dyslexic friendly titles and game-making tools. We spoke to Ally in February before his talk at the Tinderbox collective's Play Away Festival. In this episode, Ryan and Ally sit down for a catch up on everything he's been up to since then...
Gary McCarten (Pocket Sized Hands)
May 22, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 80.9 MBOn the podcast this week is Gary MacCarten, the CEO of Dundee-based AR and VR specialists Pocket Sized Hands. This chat with Gary was another of the terrific conversations put together by Sebastian MacKay of The Scottish Business Podcast earlier this year. Seb’s kindly let us re-air all of his videogame interviews, including one-to-ones with Maxwell Scot-Slade of Glitchers (makers of Drive Buy) and Marc Williamson from Tag Games. Gary gives Seb a younger games company’s perspective on the i...
Maxwell Scott-Slade (Glitchers)
May 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBWe’ve got another brilliant archive interview for you this week with Maxwell Scott-Slade, the director of the BAFTA-nominated, Edinburgh-based developer Glitchers. The conversation was conducted by Sebastian McKay of The Scottish Business Podcast and follows his similarly enlightening chats with Marc Williamson from Tag and Colin Mcdonald from Rivet Games that we’ve previously featured on SGN. Seb caught Maxwell just a few weeks before Glitchers launched their fantastic "delivery car combat...
Marc Williamson (Tag Games)
May 08, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 75 MBThe CEO of Dundee-based mobile games developer Tag Games Marc Williamson has been in the games industry for more than 15 years. With Tag, he's overseen projects working with some of household names in entertainment, including the BBC, Adult Swim and Angry Birds creators Rovio. This conversation is another achive episode courtesy of Seb McKay of The Scottish Business Podcast. Marc tells Seb about operating as business-facing game developer in a consumer-facing industry and how that dynamic ...
Claire Morwood (3-Fold Games)
May 01, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBWith the console versions of Before I Forget released earlier this week, we took the opportunity to have an extended chat with Claire Morwood, who co-developed the game alongside narrative designer Chella Ramanan. Before I Forget is the first release from 3-Fold Games, the studio the pair formed together. Previously based in Bristol (which was where she met Ramanan), Morwood has recently relocated to Dundee and is now also a member of Biome Collective. In this podcast, Morwood tells us abo...
Colin Macdonald (Rivet Games)
April 24, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 97.3 MBIn this episode Seb chats with Rivet Games' commercial director, Games Jobs Live head honcho and SGN bestie Colin Macdonald about the advantages of serving a niche audience and the importance of app store search optimisation. Colin also talks about how the industry has changed over the course of his career and reveals how he once succesfully used Brexit to market a game while working at Channel 4. If you've have any feedback or questions, leave a comment below or send us an email. You can a...
Shut Up Ryan! | SGN Podcast
April 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBWe welcome a friendly new voice to the podcast this week while also giving Ryan a stricly sensitive and respectful send-off. If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Links: The Scottish Business Podcast: https://anchor.fm/scottish-business-podcast Drive Buy: https://glitchers.com/drive-buy/ Young Enterprise Scotland Articel: https://scottishgames.net/2021/04/12/young-enterprise-scotland-glasgow-university-gamify-ent...
Wii Talk Peripherals | SGN Podcast
April 05, 2021 08:28 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week is Ryan's last week working full time with the team and because of that, the episode is characteristically off-topic. If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Links: SGN Website: https://scottishgames.net/ Ally's Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wallmasterr/video/6945957292546247942?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Eltanin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUQTl7GY9CY Ryan's video with Zor...
Interview with Eltanin from Team Junkfish | SGN Pod - Bonus episode
April 02, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBAndrew and Ryan sat down with Eltanin from Team Junkfish to discuss Monstrum 2, her role and what to expect from Team Junkfish moving forward. Thank you, Eltanin for taking the time to sit down with us and we hope to work together again in the future. If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpodon Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Links: Team Junkfish: https://www.teamjunkfish.com/ Junkfush on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamJunkfish Patch Notes: h...
News! SO MUCH NEWS! | SGN Pod
March 27, 2021 16:50 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThere was so much news this week that we decided to dedicate a whole episode to what we've been reporting on in the world of Scottish games and tech. If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Links: Where to find all the stories we discussed: https://scottishgames.net/ Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scottishgames/ Our Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scottishgames Out LinkedIn: https://www.link...
User Generated Content | Scottish Games Network Podcast
March 20, 2021 16:49 - 1 hour - 113 MBLast week we mentioned user-generated content and so in this episode, we thought we'd discuss our opinions on topics such as modding, fan fiction, art and animations. As always we'd love to hear what you'd have to say so let us know on any of our social media channels or in our YouTube comments section. If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Links: Play Away Article: https://scottishgames.net/2021/03/15/play-away-f...
Scottish University eSports Network | w/ Mark McCready from British eSports
March 15, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBBritish eSports have launched a network for university students to expand what they can do within the world of eSports. We spoke to Mark McCready, Scotland Representative, about what the network offers and how students can benefit. If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Links: British eSports: https://britishesports.org/ British eSports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/British_Esports Mark on Twitter: http...
Scottish Games Network Podcast | ep.7
March 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBBrian has returned! This week we're back in full swing with our usual format. You can expect a weekly news recap that covers everything that has been on the website. We also discussed Reboots and Remakes and what separates the two. If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Background music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/kick... License code: EX1VAMCYAZ0NDQ6F Links : Scot...
A Wild Pokemon Episode Appears! | Scottish Games Network Podcast
March 05, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBThis week with Brian away Ryan and Andrew run wild talking all things pokemon and kinda forget to talk about the rest of the news... (hopefully it's still enjoyable) If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Background music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/kick... License code: EX1VAMCYAZ0NDQ6F Links : Scottish Games Network: https://scottishgames.net/ Cairngorms in Min...
Scottish Games Network Podcast | Play Away Special
February 27, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBThis week we've been attending the talks and panels at this year's Play Away festival! Here's our rundown on everything that happened and what we thought. If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Background music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/kick... License code: EX1VAMCYAZ0NDQ6F Links: (Links to everyone we discussed is on their respective event pages) Play Away Prog...
Scottish Games Network Podcast | ep.4
February 19, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBHello and welcome to the Scottish Games Network Podcast. Let's start by saying this as a weirder one, our big topic this week is marketing in video games and the importance of speaking to the press. If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Background music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/kick... License code: EX1VAMCYAZ0NDQ6F Links to everything we spoke about : ...
Dyslexia in Games | Interview with Ally Low | Play Away Festival
February 18, 2021 09:25 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBWe spoke to Ally Low from LowTek games about his upcoming talk at the Play Away Festival. He will be discussing Dyslexia in games and what we can do to improve gaming for dyslexic people in a series of Mini Talks. Background music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/kick...License code: EX1VAMCYAZ0NDQ6F Links! Play Away Festival: https://tinderboxcollective.org/playa... Games and Empathy Mini Talks: https://tinderboxcollective.org/2020/... ...
Speed Dating with Ghosts | Interview with Gabe Elvery | Play Away Festival
February 16, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this bonus episode of the Scottish Games Network Podcast, we speak to Gabe Elvery about her upcoming Play Away Festival talk "Speed Dating with Ghosts"! Links! Play Away Festival: https://tinderboxcollective.org/playaway/ Speed Dating with Ghosts: https://tinderboxcollective.org/2020/02/25/speed-dating-with-ghosts-workshop/ Gabe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DigiFantastic Gabe's Blog: https://digital-fantastic.com/ Gabe on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/digitalfantastic
Scottish Games Network Podcast | ep.3
February 12, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBHello and welcome to the Scottish Games Network Podcast. Let's start by saying this as a weirder one, our big topic this week is the Scottish Games Network Podcast... yes we're talking about ourselves (not at all narcissistic). However, as always you can expect us to be chatting about the Scottish games industry as well as the occasional off-topic conversation. If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Links to everythin...
Scottish Edge Interview | Bonus Episode
February 08, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBWe sat down with Steve Hammill, COO of the Scottish Edge competition. In this episode, you can find out what Scottish Edge is, how to apply and what winning Scottish Edge can do for your company! Applications end Wednesday 10th of February so you still have time to get involved. Scottish Edge website: https://www.scottishedge.com/ Application: https://portal.scottishedge.com/apply-select/
Play Away Interview | Bonus Episode
February 08, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBWe sat down with Luci Holland, festival director for Play Away. In this episode you can find out about the upcoming event and what to expect from it. Play Away will run between Monday 22nd February and Friday 5th March. Play Away Website: https://tinderboxcollective.org/playaway/
Scottish Games Network Podcast | ep.2
February 05, 2021 11:57 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBHello and welcome to the Scottish Games Network Podcast! This is our second episode, we're still learning but hopefully, we've improved since last week. This week we talked about what you can find on Scottishgames.net as well as the Google Stadia If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Links to the wonderful people we spoke about: Cloud Jumper: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1504820/Cloud_Jumper/#:~:text=Cloud%20...
Scottish Games Network Podcast | ep.1
January 29, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBHello and welcome to the Scottish Games Network Podcast! This is our first ever episode, with that in mind the show is still a little rough around the edges so bear with us as we find our feet. This week we talked about what you can find on Scottishgames.net as well as what the hell is going on with Gamestop. If you want to get in touch with the show you can use #SGNpod on Twitter or message us directly @ScottishGames. Links to the wonderful people we spoke about: Team Junkfish: https:/...