"Trust, transparency and open communication, means complex client challenges can be addressed but also you need to demonstrate added value beyond deliverables." Becky from Atomhawk.bsky.social #indiegamedev #gamedev #freelancing #businessdevelopment #collaboration

At 12 noon we have a webinar with Ariel Pai from PQube sharing tips on pitching to publishers. The webinar is free for Game Republic members and there are 5 spaces left for GaMaYo members www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-repub... #indiegamedev #gamedev

Great to hear from the amazing team at Other Things about why they are part of Game Republic - thanks to Matt and Richy who are part of a network of incredible companies and individuals powering the best games www.youtube.com/watch?v=apYO... #gamedev #indiegamedev - gamerepublic.net/join-us

This week we're hosting a webinar with PQube with Ariel Pai Senior Product Scout & Business Dev Manager presenting about publishing opportunities for #gamedevs, as well as how to pitch to PQube, with pitch deck advice and Q&A www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-repub... Free to GR members #gamedev

What game are you playing? Is it made in The North? If you love it, nominate it in the Game Republic Awards and make your weekend even better.

"One of the biggest shocks [...] the concept of crunch. We’ve never adopted that approach because it just feels so bizarre to me. Our focus is to build a studio that’s genuinely a fun place to work" Ash Habib from Steel City Interactive gamerepublic.net/news/the-roa... #gamedev #GamesIndustry

The Plasticine fantastic Platypus Reclayed by Claymatic Games in Sheffield is out today!

As progress is happening on many fronts to support the region - an update following the story on @gibiz.bsky.social gamerepublic.net/news/game-re... #gamedev

Update: Game Republic has supported Tanglewood Games' call for more support to develop game hubs and improved pathways in the north of England. www.gamesindustry.biz/tanglewood-g...

Follow the link for a clue to our final guest for Game Republic New Horizons www.linkedin.com/posts/game-r... #gamedev

NEWS - It's Sunday - instead of mowing the lawn today read exciting news about Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 from the amazing Skyhook Games instead! gamerepublic.net/news/lawn-mo... #gamedev #launch

Exciting speaker announcement next week for #GRNewHorizons.👀👀👀 Early bird & Advance now ended - 200+ coming - Prebook rate til 1st Oct is £199+VAT which includes full access to conference, expo, MeetToMatch, After Party & brekkie, lunch + party food! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-repub... #gamedev

Culture is not just a nice to have. It transforms places, creates opportunity & enriches lives. Great to speak at the Local Government Association conference about One Creative North - a collaboration of Northern Mayors, partners, and industry leaders determined to unlock our creative potential.

"Good business is all about long term relationships and not the short term win" Becky Jackson Atomhawk said at The Baltic this week. We'll be celebrating relationships and our industry at GaMaYo & the Game Republic Awards on 13th Nov at WX. Nominate here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #gamedev

Fab event with so many great insights shared - you can read some of them in the article and enjoy the pics from a wonderful afternoon and evening at The Baltic - and thanks to Double Eleven for supporting this event gamerepublic.net/news/essenti... #gamedev

Good advice now things are busy again www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #gamedev

Look forward to The Baltic later. Thanks to Double Eleven for supporting this event. Delighted that Patrick Randall Double Eleven, Becky @atomhawk.bsky.social, John @pitstop-audio.bsky.social, Sophie kepler-interactive.bsky.social, Andrew Willans plus Phil from NVIDIA will join us! #gamedev

Getting access to Game Republic events, getting business support, being part of a community - Simon Iwaniszak @redkitegames.bsky.social shares what it is like to be a part of Game Republic. youtu.be/1ApPJ5kMHnY?... -get in touch if you would like to get involved too. #gamedev #indiegamedev

Lots of nominations for the best small studio award sponsored by @yogscast.games for the #GRAwards have come in - some great studios on the list, have you nominated yet? c Closing date 30th September - and the big reveal will be at GaMaYo on 13th November #gamedev gamerepublic.net/awards

What do you think the best game made in The North is for 2024-2025? Nominations are open for the best game award category sponsored by @xsolla.bsky.social - so if you have a favourite- you can nominate it here gamerepublic.net/awards - Winning game revealed at GaMaYo on 13/11/25 #gamedev

Great update on @gamayo.bsky.social today - about the next GaMaYo on 13th November with new games to be revealed.👀 #gamedev gamayo.co.uk/2025/09/04/l... - links in article

Game Dev Essentials supported by Double Eleven is sold out. Looking forward to a fab start to the Autumn programme of GR events - thanks to Partners @redkitegames.bsky.social @xsolla.bsky.social - if you'd like to join a waitlist for spares, get in touch #gamedev gamerepublic.net/featured-eve...

FACT - The only remedy for that Back To School feeling is to spend 5 minutes nominating a studio, an individual, an inspiring person and the BEST GAME Made in The North for the Game Republic Awards. Here's the link to nominate ⭐https://gamerepublic.net/awards/⭐ #gamedev

If you are on the Great Northern Games Discord, join us at 12 noon for a chat with Jamie from Game Republic about what has been happening and upcoming events - ease yourself back into September, and bring a cuppa. #gamedev

“This is a fantastic opportunity to bring together some of the brightest minds and exceptional talent across our industry." Exciting update including special guest reveal as Double Eleven backs #GRNewHorizons with VIP Reception gamerepublic.net/featured-eve... #gamedev

Jamie will be doing a recap on what's coming up and a general catch-up chit chat tomorrow at 12 noon on the Great Northern Games Discord on discord.com/events/12143... #gamedev

Thanks to @mcvdevelop.bsky.social for covering #GRNewHorizons mcvuk.com/business-new... #gamedev

NEWS - the amazing Asher McClennahan IV Head of Games from Kickstarter will join #GRNewHorizons + Lirui Ding from the Transcend fund, Harinder Sangha Maverick Games and more www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-repub... FULL STORY - gamerepublic.net/news/kicksta... #gamedev #kickstarter #tech

Michela Vilinskis takes a place in the GR Team tomorrow at a busy time for us (Many may recognise Michela from GaMaYo over the years... ) Please join us in welcoming Michela in their new position as Game Republic's Community and Events Officer! gamerepublic.net/features/new... #gamedev #news

"🎮Children don’t care about production values (in games like Roblox) + they want to participate in creating experiences with friends ⭐the market will progress into niche markets for more sustainable, smaller games" Insights from Gamescom/Devcom gamerepublic.net/news/game-re... #gamedev

Great new initiative from Safe In Our World on #mentalhealth for the games industry @safeinourworld.org gamerepublic.net/news/safe-in... #gamedev

40+ new games, #GRAwards + roundtables with @yogscast.games, @team17.com, @devolverdigital.com to name a few - it's going to be a blast at WX on 13th November. Have you booked yet? Still space for demos. We ❤️ game demos & so do our media, publisher, platform-holder, studio & investor guests #gamedev

@TheGameBusiness.com confirms as Media Partner for Game Republic New Horizons on 16th October. The partnership will see Christopher Dring editor-in-chief & co-founder of The Game Business interview a special guest on stage gamerepublic.net/featured-eve... #gamedev #GRNewHorizons

Best game made in The North sponsored by @xsolla.com .... There are so many you could nominate in what has been a busy year for #gamedevs... What game will you nominate? gamerepublic.net/awards

A Level Results Day! If you're looking to learn about games, computer science, tech, design etc. look at the Game Republic Educational Partners - a brilliant range of Universities & colleges + training providers that are well connected gamerepublic.net/educational-... #students #Alevels

Looking forward to Devcom and Gamescom next week where we have a very special meet up with GR members and an industry guest. GR members get in touch with Jamie if you want to come - only 4 places remain. This is Jamie so say hi if you see him - #gamedev

Freelancers - "surround yourself with people passionate about their work, network with people in industry - it’s okay to take a step back, have a break & reevaluate." Panelists share their tips here gamerepublic.net/news/navigat... #gamedev #freelance #careers #graduates

Alex Earle from Radical Forge shared some fantastic feedback which we caught on camera. It's always good to hear what members really think about being part of the Game Republic network. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihas... #gamedev #network #indiegamedev #videogames

Exciting news that Keith Stuart has confirmed that he will be the Boss Judge for a second year for the Game Republic Awards. The nominations are rolling in so he will have a tough job on his hands. Good news to end the week. To make a nomination - visit the GR Awards page. #GRAwards #gamedev

The amazing team Other Things are sponsoring Best Mid-Sized Game Studio at the #GRAwards You can nominate any studio in The North that employs 21-100 people in this category... Spread a little happiness by sparing 5 mins to make a nomination gamerepublic.net/awards/ #gamedev

An After Party the like of which has not been seen before… 16th October at Level X after #GRNewHorizons www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgU9... Tickets available now but not many left...https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-republic-new-horizons-tickets-1372575723939 #gamedev

Best Large Studio in The North…? Nominate the best large studio in The North to spread a little happiness for this special Award sponsored by Eaton Smith Solicitors Winners announced on 13th November at WX, Wakefield gamerepublic.net/awards/ #gamedev #GRAwards

Game Republic's Jackie shared why The North is a special place for making games... and the role amazing individuals play in shaping places and communities in Debug ++ - you can read the full article by subscribing here: www.teamdebug.com/plus #gamedev #indiegamedev @debugmag.com #gamedev

MeetToMatch will be at #GRNewHorizons - the new flagship conference in The North -16th Oct. Speakers & special guests to be revealed but one headliner is MachineGames’ Axel Torvenius Creative Director of the fantastic Indiana Jones and The Great Circle www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-repub... #gamedev

Sophie Shanks @Kepler-Interactive.bsky.social will join the Game Dev Essentials event at The Baltic on 10th Sept, one of a fab line-up covering production, design, co-development & audio. Free for GR members & for studios based in Newcastle & Gateshead. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-dev-e... #gamedev

Looking to study games next year or even this one? Have a look at the Universities, colleges and training providers that are Game Republic educational partners because that means you get... #gamedev #HigherEd

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's creative director will join BAFTA for Game Republic New Horizons, a new flagship conference for the North of England.

We are front page with Game Republic New Horizons - thanks @gibiz.bsky.social www.gamesindustry.biz/indiana-jone... #gamedev - @baftagames.bsky.social

Exciting update - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Creative Director will be joining BAFTA at Game Republic New Horizons on 16th October at Riverside Stadium. Full story here - gamerepublic.net/news/indiana... More updates coming soon on this new flagship conference for the North. #gamedev