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Scottish Government backs national video game strategy (www.publictechnology.net)
submitted 9 months ago by nanoUFO@sh.itjust.works to c/games@sh.itjust.works
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[–] nanoUFO@sh.itjust.works 25 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I wonder how much of this will go to actually Scottish game devs instead of billion dollar AAA companies living rent free in Scotland.

[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

These programs work by encouraging these industries to set up and build in the region. It is likely a win in the long run, it's not a conspiracy to give away money.

[–] CaptainSpaceman@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

I think both of you are correct

[–] fibojoly@sh.itjust.works 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Billion dollar company is motivated to install a branch in the middle of bumfuck nowhere, is surprised to discover a very well educated workforce, who performs well because they have protective labour laws. The local population gets great salaries (on par with city salaries), because otherwise the talent fuck off to the big cities. The salaries help the local businesses flourish. It's a win win situation, really.
It's what happened in Ireland, no reason Scotland couldn't do the same.

[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 14 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Nice, hopefully we get some awesome Scottish games coming out

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 7 points 9 months ago

Yeah hopefully someone else can fill the hole Rockstar left now that they only make a game every ten years.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

All I can think about is that golf was invented in Scotland.

[–] TheQuietCroc@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Golf 2 gonna go hard

[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

This just after Steam approves the Dwarf tag. Hmm

[–] Apollonius_Cone@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

I'm getting kick out of the word 'furtherment'. It's like cement only further.

[–] PrincessEli@reddthat.com 2 points 9 months ago

How about they keep their worthless government mits out of gaming?