Cambridge-based Ninja Theory, a first‑party British game studio behind Hellblade and past titles like DmC and Heavenly Sword, faces leadership turmoil as staff warned of brand over-extension while Scotland accelerates its browser-first games push.
Scotland has built a strong games heritage into a growing, browser-first industry that is expanding reach beyond traditional consoles and stores. New data shows the sector’s rise from 15 companies in 2010 to about 130 by 2024, with Dundee and Abertay University at the fore, while global browser platforms invite small studios to reach audiences directly.