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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 6h

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.

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 1d

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.”

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Kudos QA Sponsors Game Republic New Horizons - Game Republic

Kudos QA is backing the Game Republic New Horizons - a new flagship games industry conference that will be happening on 16th October at the Riverside Stadium. Alongside having a dedicated Kudos QA…

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Plus Accounting @plusaccounting.bsky.social · 1d

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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Yogscast Games | Wishlist Dicealot! @yogscast.games · 1d

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...

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Natalie @ Identity Spark 🔜 GR New Hoirzons @identityspark.bsky.social · 2d

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

Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 2d

"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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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Supernatural coin-pusher roguelite deckbuilder The Cascadier demo available now - Game Republic

Supernatural coin-pusher roguelite deckbuilder The Cascadier demo available now as part of Steam Next Fest; Full game releasing Q2 2026 Charge enchanted coins and unleash divine power to reveal…

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 2d

“ 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

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 2d

"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...

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 2d

GR New Horizons sold out over the weekend. Please get in touch if you would like to join the waitlist #gamedev #GRNewHorizons

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Desolation Row Concert GIF by My Chemical Romance - Find & Share on GIPHY

Discover & share this Desolation Row Concert GIF by My Chemical Romance with everyone you know. GIPHY is how you search, share, discover, and create GIFs.

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Panda Cat Games 🔜Heartwood Village @pandacatgames.bsky.social · 3d

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

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 5d

News from Double Eleven gamerepublic.net/news/double-...

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DOUBLE ELEVEN APPOINTS CO-CEOS TO LEAD NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH - Game Republic

UK-based games developer and publisher, Double Eleven, is proud to announce a new phase in its journey as Kimberley Turner (former CFO and Commercial Director) and Mark South (former COO) are…

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 5d

Yay! Huge congrats to @goodviewgames.bsky.social and @yogscast.games - Dicealot is OUT TODAY! Proud to say the game was one of many signed because of @gamayo.bsky.social, which is back on 13th November at WX in Wakefield!

Yogscast Games | Wishlist Dicealot! @yogscast.games · 5d

Hark! Dicealot as farkling new and trendy!

Thankyou to everyone who is rolling those dice and loving it as much as we do! If you're playing and fancy leaving a review on Steam we'd be so grateful. Reviews really help out indie devs so much 🫶🎲

#indiegame #gaming #gamedev

Screenshot of new and trendy section on Steam featuring Dicealot.

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 6d

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!

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 6d

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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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 7d

"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 · 8d

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 · 8d

"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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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 8d

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
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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 · 8d

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 · 9d

“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 · 11d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

Great to have you join us!

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Gritstone Games @gritstonegames.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 13d

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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