Day 9 brings you.....MEAT by Zovbi games. A chaotic restaurant simulator, work with your friends to ensure your small business survives! Steam: buff.ly/cPvl4A4 #GameDev #VideoGames #Games2026 #PlayIn2026 #UpcomingGames

What do we have for day 8 of GaMaYo games to watch for in 2026?? It's Crapshoot by Gnarled Hand Interactive! Arm yourself with a slot machine gun to battle surreal casino inspired bosses in this high-stakes FPS! Steam: buff.ly/J0upQwj #GameDev #VideoGames #Games2026 #PlayIn2026 #UpcomingGames

Day 7 of GaMaYo games to watch for in 2026....Today's entry is Good Boy from @observerintltd.bsky.social. A heart-warming game that sees you play as a canine space rover to capture and research alien creatures! Steam: buff.ly/c9TMuGG #GameDev #VideoGames #Games2026 #PlayIn2026 #UpcomingGames

Merry Christmas everyone - hope you have a great day, play games and relax. #gamedev

It's Christmas Eve, we hope you are having a rest, you have the Out of Office on...If you missed the posts here is a rundown of our 12 games for Christmas - and a bonus multiplayer too from @maximalistltd.com gamerepublic.net/news/12-game... #gamedev #videogames

It's xmas! Our feature for day 6 of GaMaYo games to watch for in 2026 is Mithra from @seventhdisorder.com. Cult investigation filled with cryptic mystery that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. Steam: buff.ly/50pWtKm #GameDev #VideoGames #Games2026 #PlayIn2026 #UpcomingGames

Last day of our 12 games for Christmas is Positron by @Retroburngames.com Inspired by arcade games of the 80s, Positron is a neon-soaked fast light racer. store.steampowered.com/app/374780/P... #videogames #gamedev #Christmas

It's time for another game, day 5 of GaMaYo games to watch for in 2026 is looking at Space Salvage: Ship Happens by Fruity Systems. Fight and collect refuse in this sci-fi dark comedy 2.5D interstellar delight! Steam: buff.ly/TKMrXsg #GameDev #VideoGames #Games2026 #PlayIn2026 #UpcomingGames

Day 11 of the 12 Games for Christmas is Atomfall Developer & Publisher: Rebellion A fantastic new action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic Britain! store.steampowered.com/app/801800/A... #videogames #Christmas

Flying into day 4 of GaMaYo games to watch for in 2026 with Hyper Sentinel Fusion from @hueygames.bsky.social. Take control of a sentinel fighter to dodge and destroy surface defences in this arcade roguelite game! Steam: buff.ly/pUHDT1T. #GameDev #VideoGames #Games2026 #PlayIn2026 #UpcomingGames

Day 10 of the 12 Games For Christmas is Platypus Reclayed Developer & Publisher: @Claymatic.games A super revamped edition of the plasticine-crafted arcade blaster with new weapons, updated gameplay and more. store.steampowered.com/app/2912430/... #videogames #gamedev #Christmas

Day 3 GaMaYo games to watch for in 2026 and what do we have today? Witchmarsh: Tea Party of the Damned from @witchmarsh.bsky.social. Jazz age New England with a side of investigation and pixel art anyone? Steam: buff.ly/px8bMIT #GameDev #VideoGames #Games2026 #PlayIn2026 #UpcomingGames

Day 9 of the 12 Games For Christmas - Date Everything! #gamedev: Sassy Chap Games Publisher: @Team17.com The game that allows you to date everything...including the kitchen sink! Let the romance flow in this sandbox dating simulator! store.steampowered.com/app/2201320/... #videogames #Xmas

We're on day 2 of GaMaYo games to watch for in 2026 already! Today's game is Pint Sized from Happy Hour Productions. Serve eager patrons at the bar while attempting to keep some form of order! Steam: buff.ly/TewWFdb #GameDev #VideoGames #Games2026 #PlayIn2026 #UpcomingGames

Day 8 of 12 games for Christmas Vextorial #gamedev: @vextgames.bsky.social Publisher: @dinkdevs.bsky.social A mesmerising dimension-shifting puzzle-platformer where you can swap between 2D and 3D perspectives to solve ancient mysteries. store.steampowered.com/app/3068710/... #videogames

Day 1 GaMaYo games to watch for in 2026 with Gata Guressi from @elliotgmann.bsky.social. Learn to communicate with the people of Hierre in this sci-fi language translation game! Steam:https://buff.ly/BoD3Qgw #GameDev #VideoGames #Games2026 #PlayIn2026 #UpcomingGames

Day 7 of our 12 games of Christmas - Rugby League 24 Developer & Publisher: @distinctivegames.com For mobile, this stellar rugby league simulation allows you to craft your dream team and clash against formidable opponents from around the world. #videogames #gamedev #Christmas

Day 6 of our 12 Games For Christmas is Ascend #gamedev @miamiavalon.bsky.social A wonderful cosy adventure where you solve ancient puzzles, collect tarot cards, and complete the zodiac trials to climb the mountain and save your people. store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/... #videogames #Xmas

Day 5 of our 12 Games of Christmas Train Sim VR - New York Developer: @dovetailgamesdtg.bsky.social & Just Add Water Publisher: Dovetail Games Step into the role of a train driver in VR with this real-world sim set in the Big Apple. www.meta.com/en-gb/experi... #videogames #gamedev #Christmas

Day 4 of our 12 Games of Christmas: Red Dead Redemption #gamedev & Publisher: Rockstargames.com New beautifully-smooth Switch 2, iOS and Netflix versions of Rockstar's classic 2010 western action adventure was created in collaboration with Double Eleven and @castirongames.bsky.social #videogames

Interesting story today www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Next up on our 12 days of Christmas - Day 3 is... Retro Slam Tennis Developer & Publisher: @newstargames.bsky.social A mobile role-playing tennis game where you compete to improve your skills and become a new world tennis star! apps.apple.com/us/app/retro... #videogames #Christmas #gamedev

Next on our 12 Games for Christmas list! Dicealot #gamedev @goodviewgames.bsky.social Publisher @Yogscast.Games High-stakes roguelike dice-builder, set in charmingly chaotic Camelot. store.steampowered.com/app/3035330/... #videogames #Christmas #pickoftheday

Game Republic is partnering with @letstalkgames.org - The UK's Student Conference on 11th February- if you are a student or educator you can sign up here www.letstalkgames.org/ticketrequest #gamedev #students @gamerepublic.bsky.social

🎮Ascend Gameplay LIVE Stream - "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" End of Year Livestream! 🎮 Join us with @mayamada.com Livestream and watch us play and talk about Ascend! ➡️ www.twitch.tv/mayamada 📅 Saturday 13th December 🕐 1:00 PM GMT | 2:00 PM CET | 8:00 AM EST #indiedev #gamedev #twitch

And If you've got Amazon prime membership, you can play it for free on your smart TV using your phones as controllers! Perfect Xmas day family fun.

Today we start our 12 Games for Christmas! One a day so keep watching A star of @GaMaYo.bsky.social, Dunk Dunk is a multiplayer chaotic action basketball arcade party game forfriends and family! #gamedev @Badgerhammer.bsky.social Publisher @Playtonicgames.com #videogames #christmas

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has swept the Game Awards – but the most sincere compliment is how so many new titles are seeking to emulate it, says Rob Fahey, hinting at a future where smaller teams and lower budget games are "eagerly sought after." www.gamesindustry.biz/game-awards-...

Oh yes, I did indeed win the annual @gamerepublic.bsky.social games quiz last night!

Got the keys to my new house yesterday. Wasn't going to bother with a tree, but the kids helped me decorate this one from the @gamerepublic.bsky.social party last night :-).

Tree decorated! What a great quiz last night was, thanks @gamerepublic.bsky.social 😁⭐

Wow what a night! Thanks to all who joined the Game Republic Legendary Quiz. The raffle raised £510 for @specialeffect.org.uk 🥰 Thanks to sponsors AMD, Lenovo, Copilot+PC with Escape Technology 🎄🎄Full story with a spectacular array of photos 🎄🎄 gamerepublic.net/news/christm... #gamedev

@gamerepublic.bsky.social say hello to the Hawaiian Shirt Christmas Tree! We had a fun time attending the GR Christmas Quiz and Movie Party. The Matrix holds up as an amazing film to this day! Big thanks to sponsors AMD, Lenovo, Copilot + PC and Escape Technology. #GRXMAS

Today's the day - we have some free gifts, prizes and the SpecialEffect raffle... Please share this post and donate with the link to raise funds for this fab charity - www.justgiving.com/page/game-re... - prizes will be posted if you could not get a ticket to attend the event. #gamedev

It was the night before the GR Christmas Quiz The stockings were filled, we opened the fizz But everywhere #gamedevs lay wide awake Considering what 'facts' might end up being fake... True and false, picture rounds and more - and a mystery movie to be revealed. See you at 6!

"'when it comes to showcasing work on your portfolio - having one really strong piece is more important than ten that maybe aren’t as good" according to Matty McGrory from @Observerintltd.bsky.social who spoke at our Game Republic Student Club webinar gamerepublic.net/news/landing... #gamedev

Haha April 2024 wasn't that long ago but I felt a lot more junior back then and too nervous to point out the error 😅 I'm still overjoyed to be in the magazine at all and this correction is just a testament to the great work and integrity of the guys over at @debugmag.com 💜

Nex Playground is reaching a mass-market audience that other consoles have abandoned, says Rob Fahey: www.gamesindustry.biz/nex-playgrou...

Christmas shopping this weekend? Experiences make the best gifts! So if you know someone who loves games or you fancy treating yourself to meeting the Romeros and attending The Dark Room - this evening event is just about perfect... Book here www.wxwakefield.co.uk/Whats-On/Det... #gamedev

To anyone who has applied to demo at GaMaYo on 21st May, we will be confirming demos from January. If you are a #gamedev in The North - you can apply to join GaMaYo to get a free ticket and apply for a demo by joining the Great Northern Games Discord. discord.gg/CdWTHTK3W8 - please share ;-)

Great news for a Friday - sponsors confirmed for our Christmas Party next week which also includes a @specialeffect.org.uk raffle! #gamedev

Solicitor Sam Crich offers potential solutions and regulations in response to the Stop Killing Games movement. "If the games industry wants to build lasting trust in its player base, it must take action to prevent unfair treatment of consumers." www.gamesindustry.biz/stop-killing...

Off to meetings today on next year's Game Republic New Horizons October 15th, 2026 which will be back in Middlesbrough. Save the date 14-16 Oct. You can also get tickets on a super early bird now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-repub... #gamedev - some fab posts from the event!

"An idea in your head is worthless until it exists in a real, playable form" - Andrew Willans insightful presentation on flow state and following the fun: DeathSprint 66 at The Baltic in Gateshead. Full story here: buff.ly/RyHovf2 @doobivoos.bsky.social #gamedevessentials #Deathsprint66

Chat with "the godfather of the first-person shooter", Wolfenstein 3D, DOOM and Quake, John Romero + BAFTA award-winning designer on Wizardry and Ghost Recon, Brenda Romero + outrageous comedy show The Dark Room. Free for GR members www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-repub... #gamedev

12 noon today - join Mark Horsfield from @plusaccounting.bsky.social on the Great Northern Games Discord about navigating tax credits #gamedev

Privilege to have contributed to this article on the changing culture and technology landscape in games for @pocketgamerbiz.bsky.social 👉 www.pocketgamer.biz/how-culture-... What are your thoughts? Looking forward to delivering my #Kickstarter talk at #PGCLondon - hope to see you there.

@mcmcomiccon.bsky.social Was an absolute hoot! We had a blast (we hope you did too) Huge thanks to all the #indiegamedevs that made the Game Republic zone a hive of activity! Check out the artwork 👀 #gamedev ⭐@iteration-games.com ⭐@Retroburngames.com ⭐Sigtrapgames.bsky.social ⭐@ShotDash.com

"The feeling of my work being recognised to win such an achievement was incredible [...] The experience of working with the team helping me complete my scene has improved my art in so many ways" gamerepublic.net/features/wha... Thanks @atomhawk.bsky.social! #gamedev #careers #GRStudentShowcase

Wow! @mcmcomiccon.bsky.social was amazing - thanks to the brilliant #indiegamedevs that joined the Game Republic zone! #gamedev