Andy Kelly from Devolver Digital has confirmed as special guest for the Game Republic Fireside Chat at the Liv Game Summit on 5th June, 2025 at Boxpark. Andy is a former journalist (Edge, Vice, PC Gamer, BBC News, Kotaku, etc.) who now does in his own words “PR, marketing, copywriting, design, art, and other creative stuff at Devolver Digital.” Andy has also written the Alien: Isolation companion book Perfect Organism.
The event which is being led by the Liverpool Game Dev Network aims to celebrate the region’s current games industry strengths, discuss ways to overcome collective challenges, and provide a platform for upcoming local talent. Partners include Liverpool City Region Growth Platform, Game Republic, Mastered, Milky Tea Studios and Lucid Games.
MD of Game Republic Jamie Sefton said “We are really happy to support Marek and the Liverpool Game Dev network with this event and look forward to our interview with Andy Kelly as well as the other talks and activities on the day.”
The event will include panels and talks including
LGDN Panel: The Business of Co-Dev: Practical Strategies for Growth
Hosted by Marek Smagala of Liverpool Game Dev Network
With special guests from Climax Studios, Skyhook Games, Lucid Games and Radical Forge.
Game Republic Fireside Chat about publishing your Game with Andy Kelly of Devolver Digital being interviewed by Jamie Sefton, MD of Game Republic. The talk will cover what Devolver look for when signing games, publishing a game in the current market and PR and community management advice for developers.
and a GameChangers Panel: From Classroom to Career: Strengthening the Path into the Games Industry
Hosted by Marcia Deakin of Next Gen Skills
The event also includes special guests from City of Liverpool College, The Game Assembly, Universally Speaking, Sony, and King’s Trust.
Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/liv-game-summit-2025-tickets-1273773533929
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