Brian Baglow
@brianbaglow.bsky.social
Games generalist. Scottish specialist. Writing the First National strategy for games.
Check out the incredible work from my friend Cassandra Harrison, artist and 'Live Illustrator'. She's captured the entire debate which took place in the Scottish Parliament, from the opening remarks to the points from each MSP.
It's wonderful... (and she's available for your next event!)
It's wonderful... (and she's available for your next event!)
February 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Check out the incredible work from my friend Cassandra Harrison, artist and 'Live Illustrator'. She's captured the entire debate which took place in the Scottish Parliament, from the opening remarks to the points from each MSP.
It's wonderful... (and she's available for your next event!)
It's wonderful... (and she's available for your next event!)
Hey #games students in #Scotland. At college AND University. Whatever course you're studying. Whatever level you're at. We're running an event to help you decide whether starting your own videogames business (#studio #freelancer #whatever) is the right move for you
scottishgames.net/2026/02/06/h...
scottishgames.net/2026/02/06/h...
Hello World! Startup Summit – One Month to Go for Scotland’s Future Games Founders - The Scottish Games Network
Hello World! the Students Startup Summit takes place in Glasgow on March 2nd. Come and learn what it takes to start your own games business.
scottishgames.net
February 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Hey #games students in #Scotland. At college AND University. Whatever course you're studying. Whatever level you're at. We're running an event to help you decide whether starting your own videogames business (#studio #freelancer #whatever) is the right move for you
scottishgames.net/2026/02/06/h...
scottishgames.net/2026/02/06/h...
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96% towards our funding target! Help us reach 100% and get a @scottishgreens.org ad running on major TV channels in the next few weeks!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-get-t...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-get-t...
Help get the Scottish Greens on TV
Let's get £10,000 to produce the best Scottish Greens Election broadcast yet - Can you help us reach this goal?
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
96% towards our funding target! Help us reach 100% and get a @scottishgreens.org ad running on major TV channels in the next few weeks!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-get-t...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-get-t...
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Thank you to everyone who has tried my demo and wishlisted my game. Build you cosy island in "Fresh start" mode, while managing a cosy economy.
Play demo & wishlist Tiny Terra Spaces on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#wishlistwednesday #indiegame #cosybuilder
Play demo & wishlist Tiny Terra Spaces on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#wishlistwednesday #indiegame #cosybuilder
February 4, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Thank you to everyone who has tried my demo and wishlisted my game. Build you cosy island in "Fresh start" mode, while managing a cosy economy.
Play demo & wishlist Tiny Terra Spaces on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#wishlistwednesday #indiegame #cosybuilder
Play demo & wishlist Tiny Terra Spaces on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#wishlistwednesday #indiegame #cosybuilder
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If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
It happened. The future of Scotland's #videogames sector was debated in the Scottish Parliament yesterday. Watch along. You'll be amazed at the depth and insight of some of the MSPs. We have real allies across the chamber: scottishgames.net/2026/02/04/l...
WATCH: Momentum Builds at Holyrood for Scotland's Games Future - The Scottish Games Network
Level Up: The Scottish Parliament debated the publication of Scotland's Games Action Plan, with commitment to a CPG 'line-by-line' review.
scottishgames.net
February 4, 2026 at 12:24 PM
It happened. The future of Scotland's #videogames sector was debated in the Scottish Parliament yesterday. Watch along. You'll be amazed at the depth and insight of some of the MSPs. We have real allies across the chamber: scottishgames.net/2026/02/04/l...
Here we go! Debate on #LevelUp: Scotland’s Games Action Plan. No photos from the chamber, so you’ll have to make do with the gorgeous pine n’ poured concrete staircase on the way in…
#games #videogames #ScottishGames
#SGAP #GamesActionPlan
#games #videogames #ScottishGames
#SGAP #GamesActionPlan
February 3, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Here we go! Debate on #LevelUp: Scotland’s Games Action Plan. No photos from the chamber, so you’ll have to make do with the gorgeous pine n’ poured concrete staircase on the way in…
#games #videogames #ScottishGames
#SGAP #GamesActionPlan
#games #videogames #ScottishGames
#SGAP #GamesActionPlan
The parliamentary debate on Scotland's Games Action Plan takes place tomorrow (Tuesday 3rd February) at 17:50 (or shortly thereafter). Watch it LIVE on Scottish Paliament TV. I'll aso be doing an #AMA afterwards. Full details below.
scottishgames.net/2026/02/02/l...
scottishgames.net/2026/02/02/l...
Live Debate: Scotland's Games Action Plan @ Holyrood: 17:50, Feb 3rd 2026. - The Scottish Games Network
The Parliamentary debate on Scotland's Games Action Plan will take place at 17:50 on Tuesday 3rd of February 2026. Watch online here.
scottishgames.net
February 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The parliamentary debate on Scotland's Games Action Plan takes place tomorrow (Tuesday 3rd February) at 17:50 (or shortly thereafter). Watch it LIVE on Scottish Paliament TV. I'll aso be doing an #AMA afterwards. Full details below.
scottishgames.net/2026/02/02/l...
scottishgames.net/2026/02/02/l...
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Still loads to do but little Scottish island cosy builder is coming together nicely.
Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted - 160 wishlists so far! Thank you so much!
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #cosygame
Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted - 160 wishlists so far! Thank you so much!
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #cosygame
January 31, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Still loads to do but little Scottish island cosy builder is coming together nicely.
Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted - 160 wishlists so far! Thank you so much!
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #cosygame
Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted - 160 wishlists so far! Thank you so much!
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #cosygame
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It's been fun seeing The Consultants lose their mind about how they don't get this ad, which is the coolest shit she's done yet.
(Also, yes, that's Matt Mercer, who I've come to learn since this ad dropped is more famous than Michael Jordan.)
(Also, yes, that's Matt Mercer, who I've come to learn since this ad dropped is more famous than Michael Jordan.)
January 31, 2026 at 5:15 PM
It's been fun seeing The Consultants lose their mind about how they don't get this ad, which is the coolest shit she's done yet.
(Also, yes, that's Matt Mercer, who I've come to learn since this ad dropped is more famous than Michael Jordan.)
(Also, yes, that's Matt Mercer, who I've come to learn since this ad dropped is more famous than Michael Jordan.)
Fantastic news. The motion to debate Scotland's Games Action Plan has been approved and the debate will take place on TUE FEB 3rd 2026 (time TBC). Details below:
scottishgames.net/2026/01/30/fro
m-paper-to-parliament-national-games-debate-confirmed-for-tuesday-feb-2nd/
#LevelUpScotland
scottishgames.net/2026/01/30/fro
m-paper-to-parliament-national-games-debate-confirmed-for-tuesday-feb-2nd/
#LevelUpScotland
From Paper to Parliament: National Games Debate Confirmed for Tuesday, Feb 3rd - The Scottish Games Network
A National Games Debate will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Tue 2 of Feb to gather views on Level Up: Scotland's Games Action Plan
scottishgames.net
January 30, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Fantastic news. The motion to debate Scotland's Games Action Plan has been approved and the debate will take place on TUE FEB 3rd 2026 (time TBC). Details below:
scottishgames.net/2026/01/30/fro
m-paper-to-parliament-national-games-debate-confirmed-for-tuesday-feb-2nd/
#LevelUpScotland
scottishgames.net/2026/01/30/fro
m-paper-to-parliament-national-games-debate-confirmed-for-tuesday-feb-2nd/
#LevelUpScotland
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This is exactly what Scotland’s games industry needs and wants, Brian - let’s get this debated 🤩❤️🔥
a woman is standing in a living room with the words `` let 's do it '' written on her face .
ALT: a woman is standing in a living room with the words `` let 's do it '' written on her face .
media.tenor.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:54 AM
This is exactly what Scotland’s games industry needs and wants, Brian - let’s get this debated 🤩❤️🔥
One of the mot gratifying things about the Games Action Plan is that it's not rocket science. It asks for some basic help and an understanding of the unique aspects of the games ecosystem. So the plan aligns very neatly with many of the other calls for intervention & support for business in Scotland
Earlier this week The Hunter Foundation launched its new Entrepreneurs Manifesto For Scotland. Its a great piece of work and aligns very neatly with our own Level Up: Scotland's Games Action Plan. Find out more here...
scottishgames.net/2026/01/27/m...
scottishgames.net/2026/01/27/m...
Missing In Action: Why Scotland's Games Action Plan is the Scale-Up Engine Sir Tom Hunter is Looking For - The Scottish Games Network
The Hunter Foundation has launched: The Entrepreneurs Manifesto For Scotland. How do we ensure it supports Scotland's Games Action Plan?
scottishgames.net
January 28, 2026 at 11:05 AM
One of the mot gratifying things about the Games Action Plan is that it's not rocket science. It asks for some basic help and an understanding of the unique aspects of the games ecosystem. So the plan aligns very neatly with many of the other calls for intervention & support for business in Scotland
I'm looking for support to have Scotland's Games Action Plan debated in the Scottish Parliament. There is a motion for such a debate (S6M-20521) currently lodged. Can you lend your support and help build Scotland into the UK's first #games #supercluster worth £1Bn?
scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/s...
scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/s...
Scotland's Games Action Plan Heads To Holyrood
Scotland's Games Action Plan heads to Holyrood as Michael Marra MSP lodges a motion (S6M-20521) calling for a dedicated Members’ debate.
scottishgames.net
January 28, 2026 at 10:41 AM
I'm looking for support to have Scotland's Games Action Plan debated in the Scottish Parliament. There is a motion for such a debate (S6M-20521) currently lodged. Can you lend your support and help build Scotland into the UK's first #games #supercluster worth £1Bn?
scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/s...
scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/s...
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🥳Tiny Terra Spaces reached 154 wishlist! Couldn't be happier.
😍 Thank you to everyone who played the demo and wishlisted my game!
🏆It may not be huge numbers but I am proud of my game's achievement.
🎮Want to try the demo?
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#wishlistwednesday #gamedev
😍 Thank you to everyone who played the demo and wishlisted my game!
🏆It may not be huge numbers but I am proud of my game's achievement.
🎮Want to try the demo?
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#wishlistwednesday #gamedev
January 28, 2026 at 9:36 AM
🥳Tiny Terra Spaces reached 154 wishlist! Couldn't be happier.
😍 Thank you to everyone who played the demo and wishlisted my game!
🏆It may not be huge numbers but I am proud of my game's achievement.
🎮Want to try the demo?
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#wishlistwednesday #gamedev
😍 Thank you to everyone who played the demo and wishlisted my game!
🏆It may not be huge numbers but I am proud of my game's achievement.
🎮Want to try the demo?
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#wishlistwednesday #gamedev
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Had over 500 people playing my demo and reached an additional 60 wishlist. Not huge numbers for most out there lol but approaching slowly 200 wishlist is pretty epic for me!
Play demo & wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#MarketingMonday #indiegame #cosybuilder #cosygame
Play demo & wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#MarketingMonday #indiegame #cosybuilder #cosygame
January 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Had over 500 people playing my demo and reached an additional 60 wishlist. Not huge numbers for most out there lol but approaching slowly 200 wishlist is pretty epic for me!
Play demo & wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#MarketingMonday #indiegame #cosybuilder #cosygame
Play demo & wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
#MarketingMonday #indiegame #cosybuilder #cosygame
Dear people of #Scotland. 2 national newspaper covers in a week might seem a 'bit much' but it's hugely important that the Government supports #Scotland's videogames ecosystem through the new #LevelUp Games Action Plan.
Please email or find your MSP on social. Ask them to support Motion S6M-20521
Please email or find your MSP on social. Ask them to support Motion S6M-20521
January 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Dear people of #Scotland. 2 national newspaper covers in a week might seem a 'bit much' but it's hugely important that the Government supports #Scotland's videogames ecosystem through the new #LevelUp Games Action Plan.
Please email or find your MSP on social. Ask them to support Motion S6M-20521
Please email or find your MSP on social. Ask them to support Motion S6M-20521
I started last week with a 4pp story in the Herald. It closed with another in-depth piece from our friends at the Courier, which talks about my slightly... unusual (?) entry into the games sector, DMA Design, joining Rockstar (sans NDA) & the Games Action Plan.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-...
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-...
‘I used fake CV to join first Grand Theft Auto team in Dundee – now I’m fighting for city’s gaming future’
Fifer Brian Baglow has reflected on his career in games – including developing the notorious GTA storyline.
www.thecourier.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 12:50 PM
I started last week with a 4pp story in the Herald. It closed with another in-depth piece from our friends at the Courier, which talks about my slightly... unusual (?) entry into the games sector, DMA Design, joining Rockstar (sans NDA) & the Games Action Plan.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-...
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-...
Can you help to support the future of #videogames in #Scotland? We have a motion lodged in parliament for a debate around the Games Action Plan, which would put it right at the forefront of the government's to do list. Please ask your MSPs to support the motion.
scottishgames.net/2026/01/26/t...
scottishgames.net/2026/01/26/t...
Level Up Scotland: Help Deliver Scotland's Games Action Plan
Help Needed: Last week I published Scotland's Games Action Plan with events in Dundee & Edinburgh. Now the plan needs debated in parliament.
scottishgames.net
January 26, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Can you help to support the future of #videogames in #Scotland? We have a motion lodged in parliament for a debate around the Games Action Plan, which would put it right at the forefront of the government's to do list. Please ask your MSPs to support the motion.
scottishgames.net/2026/01/26/t...
scottishgames.net/2026/01/26/t...
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This is going to be a long thread but I have to share these amazing videos! Check out this epic content creator doing all these lets plays of my game Rise of the Village Hero!
Like it? Support me with a purchase & review on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2737960/...
#ARPG #RPG #indiegame
Like it? Support me with a purchase & review on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2737960/...
#ARPG #RPG #indiegame
Rise of the Village Hero on Steam
Rise of the Village Hero is a love letter to classic RPGs, blending nostalgia with charm and humor. Explore diverse levels, tackle quirky and heartfelt quests, and trade witty banter with memorable, N...
store.steampowered.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:16 PM
This is going to be a long thread but I have to share these amazing videos! Check out this epic content creator doing all these lets plays of my game Rise of the Village Hero!
Like it? Support me with a purchase & review on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2737960/...
#ARPG #RPG #indiegame
Like it? Support me with a purchase & review on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2737960/...
#ARPG #RPG #indiegame
Lovely games people - I'm looking for your help. On Wednesday this week, MSP Michael Marra lodged a members' motion asking for a debate on Scotland's Games Action Plan. To ensure it happens, we need cross-party support from MSPs.
Full details on how to support:
scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/s...
Full details on how to support:
scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/s...
Scotland's Games Action Plan Heads To Holyrood
Scotland's Games Action Plan heads to Holyrood as Michael Marra MSP lodges a motion (S6M-20521) calling for a dedicated Members’ debate.
scottishgames.net
January 23, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Lovely games people - I'm looking for your help. On Wednesday this week, MSP Michael Marra lodged a members' motion asking for a debate on Scotland's Games Action Plan. To ensure it happens, we need cross-party support from MSPs.
Full details on how to support:
scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/s...
Full details on how to support:
scottishgames.net/2026/01/23/s...
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Check out Tiny Terra Spaces' demo on Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted my game, and played the demo last night and this morning!
Please keep sharing, downloading and wishlisting it helps me a lot!
#indiegame #cosybuilder #FollowFriday #cosy
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted my game, and played the demo last night and this morning!
Please keep sharing, downloading and wishlisting it helps me a lot!
#indiegame #cosybuilder #FollowFriday #cosy
January 23, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Check out Tiny Terra Spaces' demo on Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted my game, and played the demo last night and this morning!
Please keep sharing, downloading and wishlisting it helps me a lot!
#indiegame #cosybuilder #FollowFriday #cosy
store.steampowered.com/app/3788070/...
Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted my game, and played the demo last night and this morning!
Please keep sharing, downloading and wishlisting it helps me a lot!
#indiegame #cosybuilder #FollowFriday #cosy
I absolutely could NOT have got to this point without the input, support and help of the games community, ABS. You've been a total legend across the whole process. Thank you.
really looking forward to this, I really enjoyed giving feedback and taking part in the consultation process, great to see the plan reach this next critical stage, a significant achievement by @brianbaglow.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM
I absolutely could NOT have got to this point without the input, support and help of the games community, ABS. You've been a total legend across the whole process. Thank you.
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At the launch event for the @scottishgames.bsky.social "Level Up Scotland" national action plan for the Scottish Games Sector.
Great plan from @brianbaglow.bsky.social and co and with support and engagement from @scottishgov.bsky.social
Great plan from @brianbaglow.bsky.social and co and with support and engagement from @scottishgov.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 9:46 AM
At the launch event for the @scottishgames.bsky.social "Level Up Scotland" national action plan for the Scottish Games Sector.
Great plan from @brianbaglow.bsky.social and co and with support and engagement from @scottishgov.bsky.social
Great plan from @brianbaglow.bsky.social and co and with support and engagement from @scottishgov.bsky.social