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Game Republic is the largest games business network supporting growth & success for #gamedevs, affiliates & unis/colleges in The North of England -visit gamerepublic.net or join The Great Northern Games Discord here -> https://discord.gg/y52sj4yMGn

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · Oct 20

If you are a #gamestudio or #gamedev in the North of England - tag us to be included in this list bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 17h

"a detailed Game Design Document (GDD) along with a solid demo that showcases core mechanics in the early stages can make all the difference in helping publishers to visualise an overall concept. .." Webinar with @pqube.bsky.social

Three key takeaways gamerepublic.net/news/pqube-a...

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 1d

LoFi Zone at Game Republic New Horizons - Hosted by @safeinourworld.org. Set away from the hustle and bustle of the main event the LoFi Zone will give attendees a safe & relaxing place to chill or simply take 5 from the event. Why not #LevelUpMentalHealth while you relax?

#MentalHealth #gamedev

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 1d

"At Autodesk, we’re passionate about empowering the next generation of creators in games and interactive entertainment. Events like GR New Horizons give developers the opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the future of game development..”
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#gamedev

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 1d

At 12 noon today - join us on 7th Oct at 12 noon all about game contracts and pitching. Our online discord events are FREE.
Our guests: Olly Bennett Cardboard Sword & Chris Taylor, Eaton Smith Solicitors
If you have not joined the discord discord.gg/nfvdcUCNFZ
#gamedev

Join the Great Northern Games Discord Discord Server!

A friendly community of gamedevs in Yorkshire, the North East and the North West | 763 members

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pintsizedthegame.bsky.social @pintsizedthegame.bsky.social · 2d

After winning three awards at @gamerepublic.bsky.social in June 2025, 'Pint Sized' is now available to wishlist on Steam!

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Pint Sized on Steam

Serve drinks as Coco and Hazel to earn enough nuts to pay the month's rent on your tree. Between Red Eddies, Blue Worswicks, and Green Gallis, run around the bar to grab glasses, pour pints, and serve...

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 2d

“It’s a massive boost to have the Game Republic New Horizon’s conference flying the flag for the North East game development scene, and the fact that it is in Tees Valley is incredible." @bhvr.com backs new flagship games industry conference

👉🏽 buff.ly/FyhvUTz

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 4d

Congrats to the winners including GR members Observer Interactive, Behaviour Interactive, Mastered, Tanglewood Games and Radical Forge. Amazing work and commitment to creating great places to work in the Game Republic network www.gamesindustry.biz/winners-of-t... #gamedev #HR

Winners of the UK Best Places To Work Awards 2025 revealed

Twenty-three UK companies were recognised for their excellence in supporting staff

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 5d

NEWS - “HP with AMD is proud to support GaMaYo and the GR Awards, alongside our great partner Escape Technology. Events like this are vital for bringing together the creative minds shaping the industry, while also empowering the next generation of game developers.”
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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 6d

Great to have you join us!

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Gritstone Games @gritstonegames.bsky.social · 6d

Pleased to announce Gritstone Games is now a member of @gamerepublic.bsky.social , a great organisation representing game development in the north of England!

#gamedev #gamdevelopment #northern

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 6d

We're having a chat on the Great Northern Games Discord on 7th Oct at 12 noon all about game contracts and pitching. Our online discord events are FREE.
Our guests: Olly Bennett Cardboard Sword & Chris Taylor, Eaton Smith Solicitors
If you have not joined the discord discord.gg/nfvdcUCNFZ
#gamedev

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 7d

Should we share a peek of the limited edition gift from @bethesdastudios.com for the first 200 who attend the @Baftagames.bsky.social supported chat with Axel Torvenius, Creative Director of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle? Yes we should.
Tickets here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-repub... #gamedev

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 7d

An incredible line-up in a fantastic location - just a few tickets left now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-repub...

#gamedev #indiegamedev

Game Republic New Horizons

Flagship conference & expo focused on future opportunities, markets and skills with global speakers from studios, publishers and platforms

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 8d

Support an excellent cause for an incredible prize @safeinourworld.org

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 9d

Tomorrow midnight the Game Republic Awards nominations close... You can nominate here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #gamedev #indiegamedev

Game Republic Awards 2025 Nomination

We want to celebrate the great work of people, companies, partners, educators and teams in our games industry. This is your chance to nominate someone or yourself, your organisation or another person…

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 12d

Next week - #gamedev meet up

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 13d

"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

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 14d

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

Game Republic - PQube Publishing and Pitching, 24th September

A special Game Republic webinar for GR members with Ariel Pai, Senior Product Scout & Business Development Manager at PQube

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 15d

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

What it's like to be a member of Game Republic - Other Things (Subtitled)

Other Things' Managing Director Matt Hitchcock and Creative Director Richy Pears discuss how Northern games network Game Republic has helped their creative agency. Game Republic is the largest games…

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 16d

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

Game Republic - PQube Publishing and Pitching, 24th September

A special Game Republic webinar for GR members with Ariel Pai, Senior Product Scout & Business Development Manager at PQube

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 19d

"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

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 20d

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

Claymatic @claymatic.games · 21d

Play couch-coop TOGETHER 🤝🚀🚀💥

Platypus Reclayed shoots to PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch on September 18!

#PlatypusReclayed #couchcoop #Shmups #GameDev

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 21d

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...

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Game Republic Supports Game Industry Calls from Tanglewood Games - Game Republic

Game Republic has supported the call for Game Hubs and improved pathways in The North from Tanglewood Games in a recent article in GamesIndustry.biz, highlighting Game Republic’s work with One…

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 21d

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...

Tanglewood Games calls for more support to develop game hubs in the North and across the UK

"We want to make sure everyone feels they have a route into the industry, and are supported when they get there"

www.gamesindustry.biz

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