Game Republic is introducing some new roundtable content at GaMaYo on 21st May which will enable developers to learn from each other as well as the special guests including publishers, platform-holders, experts and investors. As the largest and most welcoming gathering of indie game developers in the UK, the event will see 44 new games on show and more than 300 developers in attendance. GaMaYo will also host roundtables led by industry specialists alongside the indie game developers in the event which is being sponsored by Game Republic’s Official Partners Red Kite Games, Xsolla and Double Eleven with event sponsors Plus Accounting, Kudos Games, Steel City Interactive and Escape Technology.
Game Design from Game Developers
The new content for attendees will be a chance to learn from developers firsthand on the games they are making and what they have learned
MachineFun will be sharing the value of simplifying design and trusting core systems to achieve strong game feel;
DevroomVantasia will be providing perspectives on becoming an art designer without traditional drawing skills;
Stuffed Crust Studios will be looking at the use of AI coding tools within indie development;
and INFINITY27 will be providing an honest look at the challenges of securing a role in the industry.
Jamie Sefton, MD of Game Republic shared his thoughts:
“GaMaYo has always been about bringing the industry together and celebrating incredible talent, and this year we want to continue strengthening that. By combining developer led sessions with expertise from publishers, legal, finance and QA specialists, we hope to create a space where developers can get support for all aspects of game development and the wider ecosystem and how to succeed within it.”
Legal, financial, QA and China Market expertise for Game Developers
Experts will be providing free insights and tips for game developers at the event with
- Legal guidance and AMA from Eaton Smith Solicitors;
- Insights into marketing in China with KinePhantom;
- Kudos Games will be providing insights on the impact of strong QA on successful game development;
- Financial advice and AMA from Plus Accounting.
Opportunities and developments from publishers, investors and platform-holders ID@Xbox and Epic for game developers
- Epic and ID@Xbox will be attending hosting roundtables on opportunities and development on the platforms
- Opportunities and tips from publishers will be shared by Curve, Devolver Digital and Silver Lining;
- Pitching insights will be delivered by Pitchify.
Take a look at just some of the games that are confirmed as demoing at the event who have been interviewed about their games on the GaMaYo website
If you would like to attend GaMaYo and make games but are not a member of Game Republic or GaMaYo, you can apply to join the network or secure a free ticket through the Great Northern Games Discord and/or the GaMaYo Facebook page. If you are interested in finding out more about Game Republic membership, visit this link.
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