Funds for gaming projects

SIX local projects have received funding in a bid to boost the gaming industry in Dundee.

InGAME’s R&D voucher scheme will give each of the six companies the chance to access academic expertise, resources and support to develop their projects.

The projects include a dyslexia gaming plug-in, e-learning prototypes, augmented reality to showcase Dundee’s history and culture, and helping a start-up to develop an oil rig recommissioning simulation.

InGAME project director Sean Taylor said: “We want to de-risk experimentation and drive innovation within the city and are delighted with the diversity and potential of the projects awarded funding in this round.

“We look forward to working with the recipients and welcome interest from local games studios and businesses ahead of the next round.”

To apply for funding visit innovationforgames. com before July 17.

A DESPERATE crook who tried to break into a drug dealer’s house in a bid to feed his addiction has been jailed.

Ryan Guminski tried to force his way into a property on Wolseley Street after hearing the drug dealing occupant had been remanded in custody.

However, police caught him after neighbours saw his attempt to get through the front door.

At Dundee Sheriff Court, Guminski was jailed after pleading guilty to the crime. He also admitted a separate offence of being found with stolen goods.

Prosecutor Saima Rasheed said Guminski was chased by police who were called out to arrest him.

She told the court: “Police had attended in connection with an unrelated matter at 9pm and the property was locked and secured after leaving.

“At 1.45am, a neighbour was awoken by noise from the locus that sounded like wood breaking.

“They could see the accused standing outside pulling at the door in an attempt to break in.

“A short time later, police