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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · Nov 24

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 10h

"Fun, darkly comedic, 2.5D sci-fi action adventure featuring refuse collection."

Space Salvage: Ship Happens by Fruity Systems showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 1d

"Roguelike Rhythm Deckbuilder Where MUSIC and BEAT are your STRATEGY!"

EMITIME by Otterweave Games Studios showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November
@otterweavegamesstudio.com

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 1d

Are you based in Newcastle or Middlesbrough and planning on going to GaMaYo in November? Want a FREE RETURN COACH ticket?
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Thanks to sponsors: Binary Spiders, Cardboard Sword, Chokepoint Creative, Red Rover Interactive & Silent Games.

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Plus Accounting @plusaccounting.bsky.social · 2d

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

Awards - Game Republic

Nominations closed on 30th September.

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 2d

"Visually stunning hack'n'slash with novel use of Anaglyph 3D."

Neon Overflow showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November @gongylusgames.bsky.social

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 3d

"Research and brew potions to defy fate and achieve ascension! "

Clockwork Concoctions showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November @studiopilled.bsky.social

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 3d

"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

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 6d

"Simple to pick up, but endlessly deep and diverse."

A Journey of Light by Scroll Lock Studios showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November @scroll-lockstudios.bsky.social

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 6d

"Balatro meets Peggle in our story-driven, roguelite deck-builder!"

The Cascadier by Enchanted Arcade showing at GaMaYo on the 13th of November

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 7d

And the list of Best Indie Game Made in The North sponsored by @xsolla.bsky.social is out now... Voting is now open. gamerepublic.net/news/best-in... #indiegamedev - all to be revealed at GaMaYo on 13th November 2025!

GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 7d

The nominees for the #GRAwards revealed gamerepublic.net/featured-eve... and here's a reminder of last year's awards and GaMaYo event - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy2Z... - winners revealed on 13th November at GaMaYo #gamedev

GaMaYo and Game Republic Awards 2024

A video celebrating GaMaYo and the Game Republic Awards 2024, which took place on 21st November 2024 at the new WX Wakefield Exchange venue! 450+ attendees, 45+ indie games from Northern developers,…

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 8d

"Throw people into a black hole, eat snacks, drop-kick aliens."

Science Labs! by Stephen Ryan, Connor Jackson and Tyler Maw showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 8d

"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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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 9d

"Investigate the mysteries of a cult thought lost to time."

Mithra by Seventh Disorder showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November @seventhdisorder.com

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 10d

"Solid, challenging, roguelike shooter in an ever-changing castle."

Another Castle by Something Crazy ltd showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 13d

"Defy physics. Chain insane combos. Rack up views."

X-Gravity by Blueshift Interactive showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November @blueshift-interactive.com

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 13d

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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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 13d

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 15d

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

GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 14d

"Tactical battles, pixel art, rich story—strategy meets emotion."

ēvolūTiō by ShotDash Games showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November @shotdash.com

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 14d

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
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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 15d

"Use your knowledge of history, culture, and planets to sell a rare resource from your home planet to the patrons of the upscale bar Kallay Tirridor."

Gata Guressi by Elliot George Mann showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November @elliotgmann.bsky.social

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 16d

"Chaotic online co-op simulator, focussed on communication and teamwork."

MEAT by Zovbi Games showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 17d

"Quirky pirates, puzzle quests, and endless satisfying coin chaos!"

Penny Pusher Pirates by Industrial Assets showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November @industrialassets.bsky.social

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 20d

"Exploring, uncovering, and surviving the remnants of dead worlds."

The Salpum Cradle by Devroom-Vantasia showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November @vantasia.dev

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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 13/11/25 @gamayo.bsky.social · 21d

"Compete as gods or gladiators in chaotic Greek myth trials!"

O.M.G by Omni Arcade showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

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