Name: Pixels & Pitfall - Learning From Failure In The Games Sector
Start: 2025-10-22T17:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-22T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Abertay cyberQuarter

A fireside chat with Paul Farley on navigating the highs & lows of the games industry, and turning failure into lessons for growth.
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Pixels & Pitfall - Learning From Failure In The Games Sector

Date: October 22nd

Time: 17:30 - 20:00

Location: Abertay cyberQuarter

Join us for Pixels & Pitfalls – Learning From Failure in the Game Sector; a fireside chat with Paul Farley, veteran of Scotland’s games industry and founder of Firestoke Games. We’ll explore his career journey from DMA Design to today, uncovering the highs and lows of building studios, shipping games, and launching new ventures. Paul will share candid insights on how businesses can recognise when things aren’t going well, how to handle setbacks, and how to turn failure into a foundation for future success. Whether you’re in games, creative industries, or simply curious about resilience in business, this session will offer valuable lessons and inspiration.