Game Jam Judges
Laura Cress
Gaming & Technology Journalist | Streamer
twitch.tv/cressup | youtube.com/@cressup
Returning for 2026, Laura Cress has worked as a broadcast journalist covering news, technology and gaming trends for the BBC for the past seven years and is currently working for the BBC Technology and Innovations Story team in Glasgow.
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She also streams games and in particular indie games on Twitch, and on YouTube interviews individuals renowned for forging their own creative paths in the industry, such as Ron Gilbert, Charles Cecil and Tim Schafer.
Alastair Low
Indie Game Developer
Alastair Low has worked in the games industry for over a decade on loads from mobile to PS5 and playdate. He runs Lowtek Games, a small studio focusing on making dyslexia-friendly games and tools for old and new systems.
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He's ran 3 successful Kickstarter campaigns for new games for the NES in the FLEA universe. Ally helped run a local makerspace where he hosted many game jams and loves to make weird game concepts with alternative controls.
Andrew Mulholland
Director - Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.
Andrew Mulholland is a Director at Hunted Cow Studios, one of Scotland's longest-running game development studios. With over 20 years in the industry, Hunted Cow has continually evolved—embracing new technologies, supporting emerging talent, and creating games enjoyed by millions worldwide.
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Andrew is dedicated to shaping the future of Hunted Cow through continued innovation and collaboration within the industry. As a judge for the Moray Game Jam, he's excited to see bold ideas come to life and support the talented creators driving the region's growing games scene.
Gary McCartan
Founder - Potato Gaffs | Co-Founder - Pocket Sized Hands
Gary McCartan began his games career as a co-founder of Pocket Sized Hands, where he led the team that contributed to titles such as Pocket Mortys, Oddworld Soulstorm, and Bendy and the Ink Machine. He has recently launched Potato Gaffs, a new independent studio dedicated to developing original games.