Only one more sleep to the #GRAwards and GaMaYo at WX in Wakefield - a reminder that the event will reveal The Best Indie Game Made in The North sponsored by @xsolla.com @gamayo.bsky.social shows just some of the amazing games that will be on show at the event - can't wait!!! #indiegamedev

"Using games technology to solve problems in other sectors, feeding these back into their learning and training projects" Innovative Tech Award sponsored by HP, AMD with Escape Technology. More here: buff.ly/hl1CmtG @reflexarc.bsky.social @hueygames.bsky.social @onetoonedevtrust.bsky.social

As well as almost 70 new games on show - there will be experts on hand to advise game developers and studios on publishing, investment, new tech, platforms, legal, finance, tax, social media at GaMaYo on Thursday! Arrive before 5 to join gamerepublic.net/news/roundta... #gamedev

GaMaYo and the GR Awards on Thursday is…. Sold Out. Get in touch if you want to go on a waitlist for spare tickets #indiegamedev #gamedev

We're going to be at MCM Comic Con Birmingham showing our new game Thingy Paint, along with other awesome indies!

"The team continuously guides and supports young people, especially those in need of direction, opening doors to careers in creative technology and demonstrating the generosity of a studio committed to community" @yogscast.com Read the full story on our website: gamerepublic.net/news/small-s...

First time at GaMaYo? Here is a guide to what to expect next Thursday - follow the thread …

Voting closes at midnight tomorrow 10th November... Have you cast your vote as yet for Best Indie Game Made in The North... Here's the link and congrats to the game developers nominated for this category sponsored by @xsolla.com

NEWS - we have teamed up with MCM Comic Con Birmingham with a stellar line-up of speakers and playable games in the GR Zone at Rezzed gamerepublic.net/news/game-re... #indiegamedev #gamedev

It's coming up to the weekend and your last chance to play, share, vote on the Best Indie Game Made in The North...https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEO3kEANaGr6v-zHVbD85w1iE73r6JtGhGi06TvtI9G5HnXQ/viewform?usp=header #indiegamedev #GaMaYo #GRAwards

Here's a longer version of the games industry piece on our region by James Vincent at BBC Look North (6 minutes in), featuring @castirongames.bsky.social, @maximalistltd.com and @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social with a fantastic 8-bit game intro. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

“ I have been supporting this trade mission for many years, and have seen the positive impact it can have from securing new deals and contracts, to establishing new relationships with key companies.” Jamie Sefton in our story today gamerepublic.net/news/game-re... #gamedev

The Switch 2 has achieved the highest global sales figure of any Nintendo platform in the first four months of launch www.gamesindustry.biz/switch-2-rea...

Off to join the Supercharge Session with @ukieofficial.bsky.social in Newcastle and the Creative Tech Industry Day in Salford today... Two great guests joining our panel in Salford @miamiavalon.bsky.social and @hueygames.bsky.social #highered #gamedev @salforduni.bsky.social

A great games industry story for The North and Yorkshire today - listen to BBC Leeds and watch the news (national and regional) for a full story www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....

"a huge inspiration and role model for me and many others starting out in the games industry" Just one of the many incredible ways nominees of the Martyn Brown Rising Star Award have been described. Read the full story here: gamerepublic.net/news/rising-... #GameRepublic #Awards #RisingStar

12 noon there will be the next AMA Talk with Natalie Griffith about all things networking, managing work and more - link below onto the Great Northern Games Discord

Free advice will be on hand at GaMaYo from our sponsor & supporter affiliate @plusaccounting.bsky.social because help in understanding company structures, tax reliefs and more is super important. Make sure to join the roundtable and meet Mark gamerepublic.net/news/financi... #indiegamedev #gamedev

Put yourself in the judging seat, play them and choose your favourite for the best indie game made in The North sponsored by @xsolla.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/game-r... #GRAwards

Ten days to get your votes in for Best Indie Game Made in The North sponsored by @xsolla.com ....Check out the games on the list and please share docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #indiegamedev #gamedev

So what makes a studio hero? Perhaps we should ask the nominees for Studio Hero Award sponsored by Plus Accounting, Chartered Accountants - see them on gamerepublic.net/awards But in the meantime, here are some of the words that stood out in their nominations.... #GRAwards #GaMaYo #gamedev

Where did all the money go? "From last year, we're really seeing a lot of money going from the US and Europe to other emerging markets, whether it's China, Turkey, or even Vietnam," says Lirui Ding of Transcend Fund. www.gamesindustry.biz/where-did-al...

Showcase your game at #LGF26 - Official Selection applications are open Selected games will feature at New Game Plus, across wider festival programming, and via a Steam front-page spotlight. 🗓 Early Deadline: 24 Nov 2025 🗓 Late Deadline: 12 Jan 2026 👉 festival.games.london/official-sel...

Today at 12 noon we have a webinar on the games industry for students studying at GR Educational Partner Institutions. It will be an overview of the industry and opportunities and is just one of the things we do to support educators and students to succeed in the games industry. #students #highered

At 12 noon next Tuesday we will be hearing from the very inspiring Natalie Griffith about networking - a good time to get some tips and support in advance of GaMaYo and the Game Republic Awards on 13th November. If you make games in The North you can join this discord.gg/DtsytcfaJV #gamedev

"It is easy to focus on new games and global successes for the games industry. Behind those titles are studios full of people who were inspired by tutors... I love that this award celebrates the often unsung heroes that inspire generations of #gamedevs.” gamerepublic.net/news/course-... #GRAwards

Fab to see GR members @iteration-games.com @miamiavalon.bsky.social @pandacatgames.bsky.social @mcmcomiccon.bsky.social #gamedev

Thanks so much to Paige @PitStop-audio.bsky.social sharing why she is pleased to be part of Game Republic and timely that she shares more about GaMaYo - which will be happening on 13th November with over 60 new games on show... Can't wait! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQwC... #gamedev #indiegamedev

Fascinating talk going from meeting Yoko Ono to Dreamcast launch, SEGA to Xbox. Fantastic to hear what was happening in the background from Peter Moore interviewed by Chris Dring The Game Business #gamedev

Today we are partnering with GamesIndustry.Biz on the EGX Investment Summit and there is an excellent programme of speakers including industry legend Peter Moore. #gamedevs will be able to meet with investors at the event with pitch advice and more. We can't wait! #indiegamedev #EGX

Can't believe it was just a week ago! What a great day at @gamerepublic.bsky.social #NewHorizons in Middlesbrough. Got some great feedback on zombiedoggame.com and met some lovely new people. Always useful to get people's handson the game as they find unique ways of breaking it 😂 #indiegame

The voting for Best Indie Game Made in The North sponsored by @xsolla.bsky.social closes on 10th November - have you voted yet? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #indiegamedev #gamedev

Based in North East or Middlesbrough and want to come up @gamayo.bsky.social on 13th Nov - there is a FREE coach here gamayocoachnov25.eventbrite.co.uk #indiegamedev

What a pleasure to interview the Creative Director of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Axel Torvenius, to kick off the @gamerepublic.bsky.social's awesome New Horizon's event. Full video soon. Lots of chat about game design and old skool practical movie effects. I will share! #GRNewHorizons

The deadline for this fantastic scheme is open until 11.59pm on 24th October - safeinourworld.org/news/ambassa... #mentalhealth @safeinourworld.org #gamedev

Proud that Eaton Smith LLP are sponsoring this amazing category, full of great studios!! Congrats to all for being shortlisted!

"Best Large Studio Award 2025" Sponsored by Eaton Smith Solicitors Good Luck nominees! @team17.com @wushustudios.bsky.social @d3tltd.bsky.social @cloudimperiumgames.com @firesprite.bsky.social @lucidgames.bsky.social @holmfirthlawyer.bsky.social See all awards here: gamerepublic.net/awards/

Photos, moments, posts and more about GR New Horizons out today gamerepublic.net/featured-eve... We are so pleased with the response - back again next year! #gamedev #GRNewHorizons

New Horizons is Game Republic's big play for a Develop-style conference of national importance in the north of England. Judging by the turnout there this week, says Lewis Packwood, they might be on to something. www.gamesindustry.biz/game-republi...

Very excited to be at the inaugural New Horizons @gamerepublic.bsky.social a major new conference for the games industry held right here in our home town, Middlesbrough

So excited for #GRNewHorizons. As we head up to Middlesbrough to the Double Eleven VIP Reception we wanted to share the full line up of incredible speakers that are set to take the stage throughout the day. Huge thanks to all our sponsors and speakers. #gamedev #events

NEWS - David Lilley, Kudos QA “We’re backing Game Republic as one of the only, if not the only, QA business based in the North.” gamerepublic.net/news/kudos-q... #gamedev

The @gamerepublic.bsky.social Awards Nominations are in! We’re sponsoring the Studio Hero Award with winners announced on 13 November 2025 at @gamayo.bsky.social in Wakefield. Click here to view the full list of categories and nominees > bit.ly/4ogSgrT Good luck to you all! #GRAwards #GameDev

Dicealot has been nominated for an award! 🎲🏆 This chaotic camelot inspired dice rolling fanfare is up for Best Indie Game Made In The North by @gamerepublic.bsky.social. We think the best way to celebrate launch week is to cast your vote for Dicealot here: gamerepublic.net/news/best-in...

I'm heading to @gamerepublic.bsky.social New Horizons on Wednesday, for my first games event since Covid. My nerves about hitting the circuit again led me to realise that the most important networking conversations we ever have are the ones we have with ourselves. Check out my blog for more. <3

News for one of our members Enchanted Arcade - gamerepublic.net/news/superna... #gamedev

“ it’s about improving access, building connections, and showing that real innovation doesn’t only happen in the South. The more we bring people, businesses, and investment north, the stronger our ecosystem becomes.” Imran Anwar Tees Valley Labs #GRNewHorizons gamerepublic.net/news/tees-va...

"No-one is a perfect networker.... But taking some control over our own self-talk is the most powerful networking skill you’ll ever learn." A must read on networking from @identityspark.bsky.social gamerepublic.net/features/tak... #gamedev

GR New Horizons sold out over the weekend. Please get in touch if you would like to join the waitlist #gamedev #GRNewHorizons media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2l...

We’re delighted to have received multple 😱 nominations for the 2025 @gamerepublic.bsky.social Awards. This means a lot to us and we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at #GaMaYo on 13th Nov! Good luck to everyone! Check out the nominees here! 👉 gamerepublic.net/featured-eve... #GRAwards #GameDev