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   * [[https://esportsscotland.co.uk/|Esports Scotland]]
   * [[https://www.gamingscotland.com/|Gaming Scotland]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/gamingscotland/|Facebook]]) - //Gaming Scotland is a community of gamers who get together regularly to play computer games across a local area network. //
+  * [[https://thegamerclub.glasgow.social|The Gamer Club]] - //Private members club.  Four rooms dedicated to board games, tabletop and D&D adventures, arcade games, retro video gaming and PC/VR games. Relax in exclusive comfortable surroundings in Glasgow city centre and let the games begin!//
 ===== Gaming Bars =====
-  * Super Bario Arcade Bar ([[https://twitter.com/superbariogla|Twitter]], [[https://www.facebook.com/superbarioglasgow/|Facebook]])
+  * [[https://nq64.co.uk/glasgow/|NQ64 Arcade Bar]] - //Neon splattered drinking dens full of retro arcade games and classic consoles. We take as much pride in our drinks selection as we do in our games.
-  * [[https://www.thesummoners.co.uk/|The Summoners]]
+Enjoy the perfect combo of sipping on game-themed cocktails or craft beers, whilst button bashing to victory against your mates.//
+  * Super Bario Arcade Bar ([[https://twitter.com/superbariogla|Twitter]], [[https://www.facebook.com/superbarioglasgow/|Facebook]], [[https://www.instagram.com/superbarioglasgow/|Instagram]])
   * [[https://hillheadbookclub.co.uk/retro-games-cage/|Retro Games Cage]] at [[https://hillheadbookclub.co.uk/|Hillhead Bookclub]]
 ===== Gaming Cafes =====
-  * [[http://luckysparrow.co.uk/|Lucky Sparrow Games Cafe]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/luckysparrowgamescafe/|Facebook]], [[https://twitter.com/theluckysparrow|Twitter]])
+  * [[https://www.rcadeglasgow.com/|R-Cade Glasgow]] - //In January 2018 we opened our doors to the public with just a handful of games and a truck load of ideas. We offered everyone the chance to experience retro video games the way they were intended; on original hardware with proper old school televisions. At the same time we wanted to bring back local multiplayer video game experiences to the masses too as the onslaught of online gaming had taken over the younger generation.//
-  * [[https://westendgames.co.uk/|West End Games]]
-  * [[http://luckysparrow.co.uk/|Lucky Sparrow Games Cafe]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/luckysparrowgamescafe/|Facebook]])
-  * [[https://www.rcadeglasgow.com/|R-Cade Glasgow]]
-  * [[https://www.belong.gg/arenas/glasgow/|Belong Gaming Arena]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/BelongGlasgow/|Facebook]])
-  * [[https://www.facebook.com/maxxpgaming/|Max XP Gaming]] ([[https://twitter.com/maxxpgaming|Twitter]])
   * [[https://geek-retreat.com/|Geek Retreat]]
   * [[http://www.comicrazy.co.uk/|Comicrazy Cafe]] - //Comic book and board game cafe based in Paisley//
+===== Gaming Podcasts =====
+  * See [[Podcasts#Gaming|Podcasts: Gaming]]
 ===== Gaming Nights =====
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   * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/261557973924682/|Lanarkshire Gamers]]
   * [[http://www.gdws.co.uk/|Glasgow and District Wargaming Society]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/glasgowwargames/|Facebook]])
-  * [[https://www.facebook.com/UnplugGame/|Unplugged Games Group]] - //Friendly group on the South Side of Glasgow which meets every month to play board, card and table top games of all descriptions. We are a family friendly club, so whether you're a veteran game geek or just discovering the hobby, we'd love to see you at one of our events!//
+  * [[https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2839939/unplugged-games-shawlands|Unplugged Games]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/UnplugGame/|Facebook]]) - //Friendly group on the South Side of Glasgow which meets every month to play board, card and table top games of all descriptions. We are a family friendly club, so whether you're a veteran game geek or just discovering the hobby, we'd love to see you at one of our events!//
+  * [[https://westendgames.co.uk/|West End Games]] - //We are an online retailer and gaming community operating in Glasgow, Scotland.  We offer a friendly and personable service, with a focus on community and creating quality interactions.//
+  * [[https://warhorn.net/events/scottish-pathfinders|Scottish Pathfinders Society]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/scottishpathfinders/|Facebook]]) - //The Scottish Pathfinders Society is Scotlands pioneer Pathfinder Society. Currently based out of Geek Retreat and Avant Garde, in the heart of Glasgow, we run Pathfinder Society Organised Play fortnightly for fresh faced and veteran roleplayers alike.//
 === Student Groups ===
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   * [[https://www.meetup.com/Videogames-Glasgow/|Videogames Glasgow]]
   * [[https://www.meetup.com/Glasgow-Table-Top-Role-Players/|Glasgow Table Top Role Players]]
+=====  Gaming Sites =====
+  * [[https://giantbrain.co.uk/|The Giant Brain]] - //The Giant Brain is an independent tabletop game review site based in Scotland. We are also the home of the Brainwaves podcast, a fortnightly cast bringing you the best in tabletop gaming news.//
 ===== Shops =====
   * [[https://www.geek-aboo.com/|Geek-Aboo]]
   * [[https://a1toys.com/|A1 Toys (previously Static Games)]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/a1toys/|Facebook]])
+  * [[https://www.facebook.com/StaticGamesUK/|Static Games]] - //A1 Comics's sister shop Static Games, taking the gaming world by storm in epic proportions. Static Games incorporates Miniatures gaming, Board gaming, RPG books, Card gaming and everything in between.//
   * [[https://storefinder.game.co.uk/game/stores/locations?lng=-4.251805999999988&lat=55.864237&z=10|GAME]] - 6 locations in Glasgow: [[https://storefinder.game.co.uk/game/stores/3079/GLASGOW--Union-St|Union Street]], [[https://storefinder.game.co.uk/game/stores/48/Glasgow--St-Enoch|St Enoch]], [[https://storefinder.game.co.uk/game/stores/220/Glasgow-The-Fort|The Fort]], [[https://storefinder.game.co.uk/game/stores/192/Braehead|Braehead]], [[https://storefinder.game.co.uk/game/stores/686/Clydebank|Clydebank]] and [[https://storefinder.game.co.uk/game/stores/338/East-Kilbride|East Kilbride]]
   * [[https://geek-retreat.com/|Geek Retreat]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/GeekRetreatUK/|Facebook]], [[https://twitter.com/GeekRetreatUK|Twitter]])
   * [[https://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/|Forbidden Planet]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/FPGlasgow|Facebook]], [[https://www.instagram.com/fpglasgow/|Instagram]], [[https://twitter.com/FPGlasgow|Twitter]])
   * [[https://www.tokyotoys.com/|Tokyo Toys]]
-  * [[https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Warhammer-Glasgow|Warhammer]]
+  * [[https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Warhammer-Glasgow|Warhammer]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/WarhammerGlasgow/|Facebook]])
+  * [[https://www.glasgowgamingmarket.com/|Glasgow Gaming Market]] - //The Glasgow Gaming Market returns to the Glasgow Club Bellahouston after the successful launch event in 2019! //
 ==== Comics ====
   * [[https://www.redhotcomics.co.uk/|Red Hot Comics]]
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 ===== Developers =====
+  * [[https://scottishgames.net|The Scottish Games Network]] - //The Scottish Games Network is an umbrella organisation which brings together everything relevant to the interactive entertainment sector in Scotland.
+Covering academia, business, culture and consumer issues, the Scottish Games Network is a focal point and community for the rapidly evolving industry.//
   * [[https://www.blazinggriffin.com|Blazing Griffin]] - //Founded in 2011 as a game development studio, the company has grown from a team of three to a group of companies spanning game development, film production and end-to-end post-production with around 40 staff based in Glasgow.//
   * [[https://focusgames.com/|Focus Games: The White Studios]] - //Focus Games was founded in 2004. Our design studio is in Glasgow and we do all our own development work in this studio. We have developed over 60 game-based resources to improve training, education and engagement in health and social care. The NHS is our biggest client.//
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   * [[https://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/courses/hnc-computer-games-development-scqf-level-7-2019-08-26|Computer Games Development HNC]] at [[https://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk|City of Glasgow College]]
   * [[https://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/courses/details/index.php/P02850/Computer_Games_(Art_and_Animation)/|Bsc (Hons) Computer Games (Art and Animation)]] at [[https://www.gcu.ac.uk|Glasgow Caledonian University]]
+===== Games in Glasgow =====
+Games set in Glasgow.
+  * [[https://darkroomgames.itch.io/cone-game|The Cone Game]] - //The Cone Game is a persistent online world - every cone that is placed updates in real-time worldwide. That's right - every cone you see has been placed by another player and it’s your job to reach them! You play as one of the many cones that have been placed atop the head of the Duke of Wellington's statue in Glasgow, Scotland - Now it's your chance to prove you're the very best one!//
 ===== Other =====
   * [[https://videogames.arts.gla.ac.uk/|Video Games Research at University of Glasgow]]
   * [[https://press-start.gla.ac.uk/index.php/press-start|Press Start]] - //Press Start is an open access, peer-reviewed student journal that publishes the best undergraduate and postgraduate research, essays and dissertations from across the multidisciplinary subject of Game Studies. //
+===== VR =====
+  * [[https://vr-simulators.com/|VR Simulators]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/vrsimulators/|Facebook]], [[https://twitter.com/vr_simulators|Twitter]]) - //VR Simulators Glasgow and Leeds are Europe’s first 5D virtual reality racing centres. As well as using the latest in virtual reality technology, we also provide motion seats and wind generation technology that gives true immersion by offering a representation of a full racing experience. Enjoy the thrills and endure the spills of racing on your choice of dozens of tracks, and in any of our wide range of realistically reimagined cars that include road cars, track cars, and Formula 1. Whether you want a day out with the family, corporate team building event, birthday party, or want a unique stag idea, VR Simulators will make your day like no other.//
+  * [[https://vrpartyarena.co.uk|VR Party Arena]] - //Our experiences are great fun with an added edge of jump scares. Ideal for Stag, Hen parties and for corporate team building, or just for fun with friends.//
+  * [[https://immotionvr.com/locations/glasgow/|ImmotionVR]] - //Within our VR Experience centres you will find a range of VR Experiences which creates immersive and competitive gameplay and unique cinematic VR experiences. Who is it for? Virtual Reality brings people together and is great for all ages and all abilities. Our guests from ages 8 to 80 enjoy the thrill of experiencing virtual reality. New to VR? Don’t worry, ImmotionVR’s friendly team will be on hand to make sure everyone is having a blast!//
 ===== Web Comics =====
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   * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/spellboundgames/|Spellbound Games]]
   * [[http://www.gugs.org.uk/|GUGS: Glasgow University Gaming Society]]
+  * [[http://www.physmo.com/|Physmo]] - //Physmo is an independent game developer based in Scotland. Currently Developing: Mos Speedrun 2//
+  * [[https://www.thesummoners.co.uk/|The Summoners]] - PC gaming cafe on Pitt Street.  Closed 2020.
+  * [[http://luckysparrow.co.uk/|Lucky Sparrow Games Cafe]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/luckysparrowgamescafe/|Facebook]], [[https://twitter.com/theluckysparrow|Twitter]])
+  * [[https://www.belong.gg/arenas/glasgow/|Belong Gaming Arena]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/BelongGlasgow/|Facebook]])
+  * [[https://www.facebook.com/maxxpgaming/|Max XP Gaming]] ([[https://twitter.com/maxxpgaming|Twitter]])

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