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Nominations coming in fast for games companies across Yorkshire and The North

Studios of all sizes have been nominated for Game Republic’s 20th Anniversary Awards over the Summer. Nominations close on 30th September but most popular categories for nominations so far are for best studios in Yorkshire and The North. Nominated companies do not have to be members of Game Republic but must be based in Yorkshire […]

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Rhianna Pratchett confirmed as Boss Judge on GR 20th Anniversary Awards

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Rhianna Pratchett has agreed to be “Boss Judge” for the special Game Republic 20th Anniversary Awards, it has been revealed. There are few entertainment fields that Rhianna Pratchett hasn’t written for. In her award-winning work for games, she’s helped craft titles such as Heavenly Sword, Mirror’s Edge, the Overlord series, Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Lost Words: Beyond

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Fondant Gang Beasts prove no match for a real beast

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The Game Republic team is in shock after a provocative video has been released online revealing the fate of the fondant Gang Beasts that once adorned the GR 20th Anniversary birthday cake. Kidnapped following the Summer Arcade Party in July, a video on TikTok has emerged, showing two of the fondant characters being mercilessly thrashed.

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WASD x IGN partners with Game Republic

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WASD x IGN at the Truman Brewery in London will take place from 14th – 16th September and Game Republic is partnering with this new games event. WASD x IGN will feature over 60 playable games from some of the biggest content creators such as Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Tekken 8, Pacific Drive,

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Original Remaster and Brand New Sixth Broken Sword featured in Industry Press

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Charles Cecil of York-based Revolution Software has been doing his fair share of interviews over the last few weeks, thanks to the announcement of a launch of a beautifully remastered Broken Sword set for early 2024 and news that a brand new Sixth Broken Sword is on its way too. The remaster of the original

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