Game Republic

Outstanding studios nominated for Best Large Studio Award

Eaton Smith Solicitors has confirmed they are once again sponsoring the Best Large Studio Award in the Game Republic Awards.  The Best Large Studio Award was won last year by Double Eleven. This year nominations are open but will close on 30th September – Nominations can be submitted here. The Award is one of 12 game categories that are open for nominations including Best Small Studio and Best Mid-Sized Studio. Winners will be announced at GaMaYo on 13th November at WX in Wakefield where more than 50 new games will also be on show. The Game Republic Awards and GaMaYo forms part of the 2025 events programme supported by Official Partners Red Kite Games, Barclays Games and Creative and Xsolla.

Chris Taylor, Partner at Eaton Smith LLP and head of the Video Games Team said “Eaton Smith are absolutely delighted to once again be sponsoring the Best Large Studio category at the Game Republic Awards 2025. This award celebrates not only the qualities of creativity and innovation that define the games industry, but also the dedication and sheer hard work of the extremely talented individuals who make these studios thrive. Businesses making the shortlist across all categories in the awards represent the very best of what the North of England has to offer. At Eaton Smith LLP, we’re proud to support and advise games businesses across the region and beyond, helping them to not only make great games but also to navigate the legal landscape as they build, grow and succeed. It’s an absolute privilege to be part of the Game Republic community and to be involved in these awards. We are very much looking forward to joining everyone in celebrating the achievements of these outstanding studios and people in November.”

Sam Crich will also be hosting a roundtable at GaMaYo for game developers providing legal advice and support

Jackie Mulligan, Development Director at Game Republic said “We are really pleased that Eaton Smith continues to support and sponsor the Game Republic Awards which highlight the fantastic work going on in large studios across the North! This year we have a fantastic range of Awards celebrating the incredible work being done by individuals, studios and games.”

Anyone interested in attending the event and/or becoming part of Game Republic can visit gamerepublic.net/join-us. If you are developing or supporting games in The North, you can join the Great Northern Games Discord here

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