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Liverpool Game Dev Network

@liverpoolgdn.bsky.social

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Connecting the games industry across Liverpool and the North-West. Our mission is to strengthen relations amongst local game studios and developers, and open avenues for local talent through our network and facilitation of events.

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Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Apr 28

Hello Bluesky! We finally joined the party 🎉

LGDN is a space for Games Industry folk to connect through meet-ups and events. We’re a strong community, supporting people at all stages of their games careers.

Look out for updates on our Liv Game Summit event on 5th June! Great to be here 🙂

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · 10d

🎤 Speaker Spotlight 🎤
Calvin Williams, CEO @imprnt.bsky.social
🐶 “A Dog’s Guide to Kickstarter” - lessons from the successful Hounded kickstarter campaign.

👉 What worked, what didn’t, & why community is still so important.

📍 Oct 29 | Liverpool

🎟 Tickets: luma.com/tbq8uipq

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · 11d

Games Tech Connect will feature a speed networking session designed to help you meet other attendees in a relaxed, structured setting.

Whether you’re looking to connect with founders, funders, or peers, this is a great space to start the conversation.

🎟 luma.com/tbq8uipq

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · 21d

❗ Sponsor Announcement ❗
We're delighted to welcome Brabners as a sponsor for Games Tech Connect ⚡

A top UK law firm with expertise in creative, digital & tech, supporting studios of all sizes with IP, legal & growth.

📅 Oct 29 | Liverpool
🎟 luma.com/tbq8uipq

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · 22d

We're teaming up with @ukieofficial.bsky.social on October 9th✨

After their Supercharge Session, we’ll be hosting a social for a chance to connect with the games community 🎮

Tickets to supercharge day session:
shorturl.at/L4QyO

Free Tickets to the evening social: shorturl.at/Pq5TL

Supercharge Session - Liverpool

Learn from some of the best in the UK video games industry about how you can supercharge your studio

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Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · 23d

❗Panel Announcement – Games Tech Connect❗

The Power of Cross-Sector Partnerships
Featuring:
🎨 Blake Ugo – Lauda Cartoons
📈 Rebecca Robinson – The Growth Playground
🖥 Dr. David Tully – Scenegraph Studios
💡 Lee Danskin – Escape Technology

🎟 Tickets: luma.com/tbq8uipq

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Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · 24d

Our next evening meet-up will be on Wednesday 24th September from 6pm at Head of Steam.

We look forward to seeing you there!

You can register for this event here: lnkd.in/ewxgWM8r

Access to all of our upcoming events and meet-ups: lnkd.in/eiDGDYQM

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · 29d

🎮 Announcing the LGDN Games Pitching Bootcamp!

2 days of talks, networking + live pitches.
Selected teams get 1-to-1 expert sessions + the chance to win £1,000.

📅 26 Nov & 3 Dec

Tickets: shorturl.at/AAmHD

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Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our next Dev Drop-In will be on Saturday 13th September from 10am - 1pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Connect with our Network over a coffee, work on your project, send some emails, or just come along for some relaxed networking

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgdn-dev-d...

LGDN Dev Drop-In

Connect with our Network over a coffee, work on your project, send some emails, or just come along for some relaxed networking

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’re thrilled to announce that Games Tech Connect is sponsored by @firesprite.bsky.social

Based in Liverpool and part of PlayStation Studios, Firesprite is a powerhouse of innovation and creativity in game development.

📅 29 Oct, One Fine Day, Liverpool
🎟 Tickets: shorturl.at/HKDu5

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thrilled to announce Joe Appleford, Director of Sales & Partnerships at Chillblast Group, as a guest speaker for Games Tech Connect on 29th October.

Joe will share practical steps the industry can take to support education and improve the talent pipeline.

🎟 Tickets: luma.com/tbq8uipq

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Aug 27

Want real feedback on your pitch deck from a games publisher?

We're delighted to announce that Exient will be running 1-to-1 Pitch Deck Reviews at Games Tech Connect (Oct 29).
Spaces are limited so secure your ticket now to book your slot!

Tickets: shorturl.at/vB8WF

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Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join Andrew Coggan of BackslashAudio on Wednesday 27th August at 6pm for his talk "Why Good Game Audio Feels Invisible: The Irony Behind Immersion".

Perfect for budding sound designers or devs interested in the craft of creating audio for games.
shorturl.at/fSJSy

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Aug 20

Spread the word! A reminder that our weekday meet-up is today, 20th August at Head of Steam for 6pm onwards.

We'll see you there 🙂

www.eventbrite.com/e/1551790720...

LGDN Meet-Up

An open and friendly environment for the North West's Game Dev scene to meet with like-minded people! Hosted by Liverpool Game Dev Network

www.eventbrite.com

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Aug 14

This coming Saturday 16th, we'll be hosting our first ever Dev Drop-In. This is a casual meet-up with a co-working twist.

Bring along your laptop, work on your project, or just connect over a coffee ☕

www.eventbrite.com/e/1551939275...

LGDN Dev Drop-In

Connect with our Network over a coffee, work on your project, send some emails, or just come along for some relaxed networking

www.eventbrite.com

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our monthly weekday meet-up will be on Wednesday 20th August. We look forward to seeing you there!

Visitors to this meet-up are now entitled to a 25% discount at Head of Steam. Please get in touch with us to learn how to receive this discount.

Register your interest here: shorturl.at/g4zwL

LGDN Meet-Up

An open and friendly environment for the North West's Game Dev scene to meet with like-minded people! Hosted by Liverpool Game Dev Network

shorturl.at

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Aug 4

We had a fantastic meet-up last month! Thanks for everyone who came along.

Our next pub meet-up will be on Wednesday 20th August.

We've also set-up a brand new Saturday morning meet-up, called Dev Drop-In, with our first one on Saturday 16th August. More news on that soon!

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Jul 22

Just a reminder our meet-up is taking place tomorrow evening, 23rd July. We'll see you there!

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Jul 14

Our next meet-up will be on Wednesday 23rd July at Head of Steam from 6pm. Come along and connect with our network of devs in a relaxed and friendly environment:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1482920618...

LGDN Meet-Up

An open and friendly environment for Liverpool’s Game Dev scene to meet with like-minded people! Hosted by Liverpool Game Dev Network

www.eventbrite.com

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Jul 14

Our next meet-up will be on Wednesday 23rd July at Head of Steam from 6pm. Come along and connect with our network of devs in a relaxed and friendly environment:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1482920618...

LGDN Meet-Up

An open and friendly environment for Liverpool’s Game Dev scene to meet with like-minded people! Hosted by Liverpool Game Dev Network

www.eventbrite.com

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Games Jobs Direct @gamesjobsdirect.bsky.social · Jul 4

🚀 Take the Lead in IT! @wushustudios.bsky.social Needs an IT Support Lead 🚀

Oversee and enhance IT infrastructure, support a creative team, and drive improvements in a tech environment. 🔥

Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdehrf84

#gamedev #gamesindustry #indiedev #hiring #jobs

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · Jul 4

Congratulations to recent First-Class Honours graduate Jole Challinor, the inaugural winner of the Liv Game Summit, Liverpool’s biggest game development event!

Jole is making waves with his hit indie game Blade Rush under his own company, Noba Games Ltd.

Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Jun 24

Are you based in or close to Southport? Do you want to connect with games industry and creative-tech peers?

Spotlight Series: Southport, will be taking place on Wednesday 25th for an evening of connection, learning and inspiration!

Tickets: lnkd.in/eU4sS5PP

Some of our previous events below 👇

Liverpool Game Dev Network @liverpoolgdn.bsky.social · Jun 19

We can't wait to host our next Spotlight Series event in Southport on Wednesday 25th June, from 4pm - 8pm.

You can expect:
- 3 fantastic talks from senior-level industry experts
- Engaged networking opportunities
- Buffet-style refreshments

See you there!

Tickets: shorturl.at/6kPY4

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Milky Tea @milkyteastudios.bsky.social · Jun 5

We've loved checking out all the games being showcased at #LivGameSummit!

Bread Winners, Single Espresso, Shuffle Showdown, The Bomb has been Planted and many more fantastic games are here to try! 😍

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Milky Tea @milkyteastudios.bsky.social · Jun 5

That's a wrap on #LivGameSummit! 🌇

We loved showcasing Grit & Valor and connecting with so many wonderful people. Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by. 🥰

Did you get a chance to play? If so, let us know your thoughts! 👇

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · Jun 5

“Start looking for the next project as soon as you get a project. Tailor your pitches to what your strengths are”
David Harper @skyhookgames.bsky.social #livgamesummit
#gamedev

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