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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 7h

Upgrade your networking at DevGAMM with a VIP pass!
⚫️ VIP & Speakers Reception (Nov 5) to mingle with industry leaders
⚫️ VIP Dinner (Nov 6) for casual conversations with game experts

🎟️ Get VIP Madeira + Lisbon Combo for the full game week in Portugal: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 8h

Hope you've already started packing your bags for Lisbon!😎

DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 8h

🎙️Creating healthy, lasting social spaces for players is key, and Supercell makes it a priority. Nathan Sawatzky & Nada Akl will share expertise on building safe, supportive environments.

🎟️ Join on Nov 6: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 14h

🎙️ Federico Bellucci (@febucci.com) knows tools that empower community are crafted with purpose and passion. Join his workshop on creating tools for devs, including Text Animator for Unity, used in Cult of the Lamb (@cultofthelamb.bsky.social) & Dredge.

🎟️ Nov 6: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 1d

🎙️ Meet Vladimir Tolmachev, Publishing Producer at @tinybuildgames.bsky.social, with over 15 years of experience in the gaming industry. On Nov 7, he'll share his journey of turning a jam idea into a hit.

🎟️ Learn the methods that can help indie games thrive: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 1d

tinyBuild, the studio and publisher of unique indie games, is joining DevGAMM! 🧡

Drop by the @tinybuildgames.bsky.social booth to chat about game pitching, the latest releases and announcements, and what’s next for 2026. Expect news, fun, and a few surprises.

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 2d

Join the 10th anniversary of Games Gathering Kyiv! 💛

Enjoy talks from top industry experts, the Indie Blast showcase, networking zones, Preparty & Main Party celebrations.

📆 Nov 27–30
📍 Kyiv, Hotel “Rus”

🎟 Register: www.ggconference.com/en/conferenc...
Promo code: GG10DEWGAMM25PR

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 2d

🎮 Join Max Nielsen, Itai Edry, Ricardo Cesteiro (
@donjaket.bsky.social) & Callum Underwood on panel discussion about investment strategies for devs, moderated by Rui Guedes (@rflg.bsky.social).

🎟️ Learn more about funding and publishing deals on Nov 7: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 2d

🎙️ On Nov 7, Marie Mejerwall @mejerwall.com, 20-year industry veteran & game design expert (Deus Ex, Dead Rising, Batman Arkham), will share her design hierarchy model, a framework to keep your game’s core essence intact.

🎟️ Don’t lose your game’s soul: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 5d

Oi! 🍻

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 5d

Alex Savin, Commercial Director at Strikerz Inc., leads partnerships for UFL🎙️

In his talk, he’ll explore the wins, compromises, and hidden pitfalls with third-party IPs.

🎟️ Don’t let your game’s potential go off-sight – join on Nov 6: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 5d

🧙Meet our moderators:
- Juney Dijkstra, Electronic Arts
- Ricardo Flores, Codfish Academy
- Jeferson Valadares, APVP
- Katya Hanna, @kandofactory.bsky.social
- Slava Lukyanenka, @gscgameworld.bsky.social
& more!

Registration and the list of topics will be available in late October.

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 5d

Table Talks is an upgraded roundtable format for the conference in Lisbon – this time, open to all ticket types!🎡

Conversations are private and limited to 12 people per table. Each discussion is led by a true professional.

🔑 Fit in your schedule: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 5d

Guy Ulmer, BizDev Lead at @plarium, helped extend the reach of many titles, including RAID: Shadow Legends (@RaidRPG)🎙️

He'll show why organic discovery isn’t dead and teach how to master both storefront-optimized and creator-first mindsets.

🎟️Learn on Nov 6-7: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 5d

Great to have you with us 🤗

DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 6d

Welcome the newest speaker lineup for DevGAMM in Lisbon!

- Chris Charla, ID@Xbox at Microsoft
- Nathan Sawatzky & Nada Akl, Supercell
- Yegor Ostapenko, @gscgameworld.bsky.social
- Alex Savin, Strikerz Inc.
- Itai Edry, @miniclipgames.bsky.social

🧲 Explore the full: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 6d

DevGAMM Lisbon schedule is live!🤩

With MeetToMatch opening soon, you can explore the full lineup of talks, workshops, and networking activities. Start preparing now for the Lisbon Conference on Nov 6-7.

🎟️ Check the full schedule and grab your tickets: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 7d

Psss, ever wondered what’s inside the black box of co-dev? 🎙️

Travis Gibson (@snowedinstudios.bsky.social) brings 15 years of experience with top studios. At DevGAMM, he’ll break down the co-dev process and share key lessons.

🎟️ Open it on Nov 6-7: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 7d

Good luck at the ceremony! 🍀

DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 7d

Psss, ever wondered what’s inside the black box of co-dev? 🎙️

Travis Gibson (@snowedinstudios.bsky.social) brings 15 years of experience with top studios. At DevGAMM, he’ll break down the co-dev process and share key lessons.

🎟️ Open it on Nov 6-7: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 7d

Tell the world you’re heading to DevGAMM! 🗣️
Announcing your attendance on Bluesky can boost meeting chances by 28%.

📑 Download “Join Me” banners: bit.ly/joinme_banners

🎟️ Ticket prices rise soon – get yours now: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 7d

Games Ground 2025 @gamesground.bsky.social is back – bigger & better! 🔥 | Nov 13–16

🎤 Business Days: 60+ sessions w/ Blizzard, Xbox, Twitch & more, Publisher Connect, Mentor & Career Ground!

🎮 Public Days: esports, cosplay, XR, tabletop, creators & festival vibes

🎟️ www.gamesground.de/tickets

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 7d

🎙️ Meet Yegor Ostapenko, game designer from @gscgameworld.bsky.social

At DevGAMM Lisbon, he'll dive into the tools that help players explore the vast 64km² of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 (@stalker2.bsky.social): map, compass, and everything in between.

🎟️ Don’t miss on Nov 6–7: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 8d

63 games from 31 countries are nominated to compete for a $100K prize pool sponsored by Scorewarrior, plus $35K in special categories. 🤩

The winners will be revealed at the DevGAMM conference in Lisbon on November 7.

🏆 Check all the DevGAMM Awards nominees: devgamm.com/awards2025/#...

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DevGAMM @devgamm.bsky.social · 7d

So cool, congrats! And see you in Lisbon 🥰

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