I attended GaMaYo and the #GRAwards last week and was overjoyed to receive a Community Management commendation award for the Save Room Club! 🎉💾

Thank you to @gamerepublic.bsky.social for hosting the awards and to @keefstuart.bsky.social for judging & considering us commendation worthy! 🏅

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Square Enix games aren't selling.

Not surprised.
Steam list prices are disgusting.

2D priced £50.
Old priced £50.
Some priced £40.

Never heard of £20 £15.

#FFXVI #FinalFantasy #GameDev #Gaming #Games #DevGame #GamingNews #SqaureEnix #SE #GameDevs #GRAwards #GamingAwards #VideoGames

Final Fantasy XVI deserves a lot more praise but due to the LACK of faith fans have with Square Enix.. didn't sell well.

#FFXVI #FinalFantasy #GameDev #Gaming #Games #DevGame #GamingNews #SqaureEnix #SE #GameDevs #GRAwards #GamingAwards #VideoGames

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

Over 500 developers came to showcase games, connect with others in the industry, and celebrate the achievements of the games community at WX in Wakefield. Read more here > bit.ly/3M6zqWA

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#GRAwards #GaMaYo #IndieDevs #VideoGames

Mark Horsfield attended @gamayo.bsky.social last Thursday, where he hosted an Ask Me Anything roundtable to support attendees with their finance, investment, and tax questions, at what became the biggest GaMaYo event yet.

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#GRAwards #GaMaYo #IndieDevs #VideoGames

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…

Special commendations in the Game Republic Awards last week - a fantastic list of studios, teams and individuals gamerepublic.net/news/special... #GRAwards #gamedev

We’re proud to share that we were named Best Large Studio at last night's #GRAwards.

This is a testament to our team and the great work that they deliver each day across our studios.

Congratulations to all the nominees and thank you to the @gamerepublic.bsky.social team for a fantastic event.

Winners of the Game Republic Awards revealed - Game Republic Over 500 game developers joined together from across The North and Scotland to celebrate games talent at GaMaYo on 13th November when the Game Republic Awards

Amazing night and we are left even more inspired by the games industry - here are the #GRAwards winners

gamerepublic.net/news/winners...

Congrats all!

And finally - Game Republic's Lifetime Achievement Award goes to the amazing Ian Stewart, founder of Gremlin Graphics who is widely considered to have kicked off the Sheffield #gamedev scene and had an incredible impact in the games industry. #GRAwards #gamedev

Game Republic Game Legend Award presented to Darren Falcus by Simon Iwaniszak @redkitegames.bsky.social - @keefstuart.bsky.social says  “It is difficult to conceive of anyone who has had more impact on games in the North of England.” #GRAwards

iGGi CDT (@iggi-phd.bsky.social) Based at Uni of York, Queen Mary Uni of London, Goldsmiths, and Essex, the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Intelligent Games & Game Intelligence (iGGi) is the world's largest PhD programme for…

“Francesca's research into emotional experience feels vital in an era where generations are looking to video games more than TV or film for their stories, heroes & role models.” @keefstuart.bsky.social 🎉🎓🧠Best Game-Related Research Award winner Francesca Foffano of iggi-phd.bsky.social #GRAwards

“Community manager is one of the most complex roles requiring patience, kindness, creativity, technical knowledge & incredible diplomacy skills. Pedro has shown all of these and more.” 🎉🎉Congrats to Pedro Silva Double Eleven winning the Game Republic Community Manager Award. #GRAwards

The Game Republic Studio Hero Award sponsored by @plusaccounting.bsky.social goes to Natasha Vincent of EA Playdemic @keefstuart.bsky.social said "“Natasha Vincent has made a hugely positive impact within their studio, supporting staff and driving change." #gamedev #GRAwards

🤖“The sheer range of work has impressed from immersive movie experiences to robotics. They seem to be operating around 5 years in the future.”  @keefstuart.bsky.social Congrats to @reflexarc.bsky.social winning Innovative Use of Technology Award sponsored by HP, AMD w/ Escape Technology #GRAwards

🎉🎉🎓Most inspiring course leader award goes to @robcharlish.bsky.social of Wakefield College #GRAwards #gamedev

🎉🎉Game Republic Martyn Brown Rising Star Award... And the winner is Sarah York from @pandacatgames.bsky.social #gamedev #GRAwards 🐈‍⬛

Woo hoo! The Game Republic Best Large Studio Award sponsored by Eaton Smith Solicitors is @d3tltd 🎉🎉🎉 #GRAwards #gamedev

🎉Brilliant work! Winner of Best Mid-Sized Studio sponsored by Other Things @tanglewoodgames.bsky.social so @keefstuart.bsky.social said "Tanglewood Games has brought its experience and technical expertise to some of the biggest video games on the planet" #GRAwards #gamedev

🎉🎉Congrats to the amazing @safeinourworld.org - Winner of the Game Republic Inclusivity Award!! #GRAwards #gamedev

🎉🎉Huge congrats to @silentgameshq as their game Empyreal wins Best Indie Game Made in The North sponsored by @xsolla following a public vote. #GRAwards #gamedev

Today's the day! If you are a GR Member, join us at the VIP reception at 4pm, roundtables from 5pm. Huge thanks to our sponsors @plusaccounting.bsky.social and HP, AMD with Escape Technology. And later the reveal of the #GRAwards winners!! Remember bring your ticket with you

#indiegamedev #gamedev

Only one more sleep to the #GRAwards and GaMaYo at WX in Wakefield - a reminder that the event will reveal The Best Indie Game Made in The North sponsored by @xsolla.com @gamayo.bsky.social shows just some of the amazing games that will be on show at the event - can't wait!!!

#indiegamedev

Delighted to have been nominated for the Most Innovative Use of Technology Award sponsored by HP, AMD and Escape Technology in the Game Republic Awards for 2025. 🎉

#GRAwards @gamerepublic.bsky.social - see you at GaMaYo at WX on 13th November - good luck to everyone! #gamedev

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…

It's coming up to the weekend and your last chance to play, share, vote on the Best Indie Game Made in The North...docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEO3kE... #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…

It's coming up to the weekend and your last chance to play, share, vote on the Best Indie Game Made in The North...docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEO3kE... #indiegamedev #GaMaYo #GRAwards

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...

Put yourself in the judging seat, play them and choose your favourite for the best indie game made in The North sponsored by @xsolla.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/game-r... #GRAwards

So what makes a studio hero? Perhaps we should ask the nominees for Studio Hero Award sponsored by Plus Accounting, Chartered Accountants - see them on gamerepublic.net/awards

But in the meantime, here are some of the words that stood out in their nominations....

#GRAwards #GaMaYo #gamedev

"It is easy to focus on new games and global successes for the games industry. Behind those titles are studios full of people who were inspired by tutors... I love that this award celebrates the often unsung heroes that inspire generations of #gamedevs.” gamerepublic.net/news/course-... #GRAwards

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Mercenaries, Empyreal has been nominated for Best Indie Game in The North sponsored by Xsolla! ⚔️

Cast your votes here 👉 zurl.co/VhuMm

#gamedev #GRAwards

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We've been nominated for the @gamerepublic.bsky.social awards! 🥳

We're up for:
- Best Small Studio Award 🎮
- Inclusivity Award 🌈

Additionally, our co-founder @chaosandcode.bsky.social has been nominated for the Studio Hero Award! 🦸🏻

See you at #GaMaYo on 13th November!

#GRAwards #GameDev