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GaMaYo - next GaMaYo 21st May 2026 @gamayo.bsky.social · Nov 24
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NEWS - Epic Games and Unity have announced a major partnership, allowing developers to publish Unity titles in Fortnite.
www.gamesindustry.biz/epic-announc... #gamedev #indiegamedev
Epic announces partnership to bring Unity games into Fortnite
"We believe companies need to work together to build the open metaverse in a way that’s interoperable and fair," says Epic CEO
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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GaMaYo has been spectacular!

Thanks to everyone who came to playtest Clockwork Concoctions (over 100+ playtesters!) and showed their overwhelming love and support for the game. Seeing people queuing up made us realise it was so much more than our studio was expecting!

#GaMaYo #gamedev
November 14, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Special commendations in the Game Republic Awards last week - a fantastic list of studios, teams and individuals gamerepublic.net/news/special... #GRAwards #gamedev
Special Commendations in Game Republic Awards - Game Republic
Alongside the Game Republic Awards and due to the stellar line-up of nominations, Boss Judge Keith Stuart, Guardian journalist and writer made several commendations for nominees. Congratulations to…
gamerepublic.net
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Remember to rip up your badge (take off the sticky label) and plant it so you get some spring flowers. Check out the amazing event sponsors before you plant it including @plusaccounting.bsky.social @xsolla.com @redkitegames.bsky.social #indiegamedev #gardening #gamedev 🌸
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Fabulous story as we head to the weekend - thanks to @gibiz.bsky.social - congrats to everyone from the nominees, to the commended, to the winners, to the #gamedevs showing off their incredible work from The North and Scotland - all in one place!
Empyreal named Best Indie Game Made in The North
Game Republic Awards also honours Gremlin Graphics founder Ian Stewart
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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And now for the pics of a brilliant and our biggest ever GaMaYo! Thank you all for being part of it! And to our sponsors of the event @plusaccounting.bsky.social and HP, AMD with Escape Technology #gamedev #indiegamedev

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Biggest Ever GaMaYo Brings North and Scotland Together - The Game Developer Network
MD of Game Republic Jamie Sefton described GaMaYo #25 at WX in Wakefield as "buzzing" as over 500 developers from across The North and Scotland gathered for
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November 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Today's the day! See you later at GaMaYo at WX in Wakefield. Please bring your tickets so we can scan you in quickly - and roundtables start at 5pm! So many brilliant new games to play. Pics from last year!

#indiegamedev #gamedev
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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"A farming, base building and dungeon exploring chess game"

An Elaborate History of Chess by Iteration Games showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

gamayo.co.uk/2025/11/12/g...

@iteration-games.com

#indiegamedev #gaming #showcase #chessgame
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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"Arcade-like, stylistic, nostalgic, and super casual"

Positron by Retroburn showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

gamayo.co.uk/2025/11/11/g...

@retroburngames.com

#indiegamedev #gaming #showcase #arcadelike
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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As well as almost 70 new games on show - there will be experts on hand to advise game developers and studios on publishing, investment, new tech, platforms, legal, finance, tax, social media at GaMaYo on Thursday!
Arrive before 5 to join gamerepublic.net/news/roundta... #gamedev
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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"Jazzy 1920s Pixel-art, plus RPG mechanics! What's not to love?"

Witchmarsh: Tea Party of the Damned by Inglenook Games showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

gamayo.co.uk/2025/11/10/g...

@witchmarsh.bsky.social

#indiegamedev #gaming #showcase #pixelart
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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NEWS UPDATE At GaMaYo Adam from @Xsolla.com will share how to partner with them to increase your game's visibility on YouTube, Twitch, and other platforms #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Voting closes at midnight tomorrow 10th November... Have you cast your vote as yet for Best Indie Game Made in The North... Here's the link and congrats to the game developers nominated for this category sponsored by @xsolla.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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First time at GaMaYo? Here is a guide to what to expect next Thursday - follow the thread …
November 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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"Art deco boomer shooter, weapon mod roulette"

Crapshoot by Gnarled Hand Interactive showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

gamayo.co.uk/2025/11/07/g...

#indiegamedev #gaming #showcase
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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It's coming up to the weekend and your last chance to play, share, vote on the Best Indie Game Made in The North...https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEO3kEANaGr6v-zHVbD85w1iE73r6JtGhGi06TvtI9G5HnXQ/viewform?usp=header #indiegamedev #GaMaYo #GRAwards
Best Indie Game Made in The North
Following lots of nominations for Best Indie Game Made in The North sponsored by Xsolla - the final list is now open to a public vote. All games in this list have been released between September…
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November 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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"A relaxing cosy game with the twist of a less common gameplay mechanic and the obvious glory of being set in Yorkshire"

The Detectorist Guild By Full Stop Studios at GaMaYo on the 13th November

gamayo.co.uk/2025/11/06/g...

@fullstopstudios.bsky.social

#indiegamedev #gaming #showcase
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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“ I have been supporting this trade mission for many years, and have seen the positive impact it can have from securing new deals and contracts, to establishing new relationships with key companies.” Jamie Sefton in our story today gamerepublic.net/news/game-re... #gamedev
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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"Bound through manifestations of anxiety"

Bound By Point Reverie showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

gamayo.co.uk/2025/11/05/g...

#indiegamedev #gaming #showcase
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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On radio & telly this morning, banging on about the games industry here in the North! Full report on BBC Look North later.
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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"An intense shoot-em-up + roguelite fusion"

Hyper Sentinel Fusion by Huey Games & Four5Six Pixel showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

gamayo.co.uk/2025/11/04/g...

@hueygames.bsky.social

#indiegamedev #gaming #showcase #Pixel #Retro
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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"Goat-headed princess must save the kingdom - a stop-motion adventure."

Crackernuts by Hairy Heart Games showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

gamayo.co.uk/2025/11/03/g...

@hairyheartstudio.bsky.social

#indiegamedev #gaming #showcase #stopmotion
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Free advice will be on hand at GaMaYo from our sponsor & supporter affiliate @plusaccounting.bsky.social because help in understanding company structures, tax reliefs and more is super important. Make sure to join the roundtable and meet Mark

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November 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Play, judge, vote and share / the best indie game made in The North sponsored by @xsolla.bsky.social is live until 10th December www.linkedin.com/posts/game-r... #indiegamedev
Best Indie Game Made in The North | Game Republic 🔜 GaMaYo 13/11/25
Votes are coming in for the Best Indie Game Made in The North sponsored by Xsolla - please check them out and vote on the link Vote here - https://lnkd.in/ecVam-ZC Rules and Rodents – Gravy Crew Gam...
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November 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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"Build and battle tanks in a toy-filled sandbox!"

Teensy Tiny Tankery by Neptuna Ltd. showing at GaMaYo on the 13th November

gamayo.co.uk/2025/10/31/g...

#indiegamedev #gaming #showcase
October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM