Welcome to Game Republic!
Game Republic is the largest industry-led games business network and trade body in the North of England. The organisation advocates for, supports and promotes the games industry with members including Rockstar, Rebellion, Double Eleven, Sumo Digital, Revolution Software, Boneloaf, Escape Technology, the University of Huddersfield, Team17 and Huey Games. There are over 2000 members in the network including developers, publishers, investors, service providers and educators – all united in their passion for games.
Our mission statement is simply:
“More business for Game Republic members”
Game Republic offers extensive commercial benefits to its members, that includes games developers, digital publishers, digital companies, software and technology providers, business support companies and academic institutions.
Game Republic is essential to games businesses looking for support, contacts, advice, investment, innovation and business development in the North of England, the UK and the global games industry.
Game Republic has arranged meetings and held business-focused networking events in the region with major international companies including Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe, Microsoft ID@Xbox, Amazon, GOG.com, Intel, Unity, Devolver, Yogscast, SEGA and Nintendo. The organisation has also led trade missions, curated investment events in the US and in cities in the UK and hosts online events.
If you’d like to join Game Republic, or simply find out more about how the network can help your business or university/college, contact us.
Testimonials on Game Republic
“Game Republic brings everyone in the region together and provides fantastic opportunities for studios to connect and meet important people in the industry, as well as providing support for graduates, students and regional talent. So many of the events we attend throughout the year are hosted or supported by Game Republic, or discounts are available through Game Republic membership, so it really is the glue which binds together many of the business development opportunities throughout the year. I often meet people from other regions who envy what we have with Game Republic!” Rob Hewson – Huey Games
“I love Game Republic – it serves a key purpose bringing studios together. The scene here is so strong, and it is vital that we continue to meet, learn from each other and contract each other for work. Game Republic keeps us all together.” Bruce Slater – Radical Forge
“It supports studios in the North East by helping to promote them and giving them a voice when it comes to policies and initiatives that can benefit their growth (like funding and tax incentives). I’m sure the events created by the organisation have led to interesting business opportunities for companies in the region.” Kimberley Turner – co-CEO Double Eleven
“Game Republic has been a bedrock in games development since 2003. Lots of places tried to mimic it, but when public sector funding was withdrawn, most other regions stopped doing this. Game Republic stayed afloat. I think a lot of studios would not have survived without Game Republic and it continues to bring studios together and to do a lot of flag waving for the North. It is this amazing asset for the region helping people to connect with opportunities and each other.” Andrew Crawshaw – Thunkd
“I am so proud of Game Republic; I feel like shouting from the rooftops about it. It keeps us together. Whilst we founded it with other companies and sadly one of those Gordon Hall is no longer with us, it continues to keep our close net group in Yorkshire together. It does so much to support start-ups giving them the opportunity to larger studio owners and companies who can support them. It gives us access to big players. Jamie’s incredible ability to bring UK and international guests to events including Sony, Microsoft, Apple and more provides members with a unique opportunity to introduce themselves and build relationships. Game Republic drives the power of our collective networks that supports our region.” Noirin Carmody – Revolution
“Game Republic brings everyone in the region together and provides fantastic opportunities for studios to connect and meet important people in the industry, as well as providing support for graduates, students and regional talent. So many of the events we attend throughout the year are hosted or supported by Game Republic, or discounts are available through Game Republic membership, so it really is the glue which binds together many of the business development opportunities throughout the year. I often meet people from other regions who envy what we have with Game Republic!” Rob Hewson – Huey Games
“I love Game Republic – it serves a key purpose bringing studios together. The scene here is so strong, and it is vital that we continue to meet, learn from each other and contract each other for work. Game Republic keeps us all together.” Bruce Slater – Radical Forge
“We always feel proud to say we are part of Game Republic. There is a pride in it. Winning the award last year for Innovative use of Tech, honestly, we were so surprised and pleased. I love that Game Republic are in embracing immersive storytelling within the games sector, I hope that is good for other companies to see the games sector can translate a bit broader.” – Judi Alston – Dreaming Methods
“Rebellion North is proud to work with Game Republic to support and challenge the next generation of game makers. Videogame development in Yorkshire would simply not be the same without the dedication and hard work of Jamie and the Game Republic team.”
Jon Seymour, Rebellion North
“I believe that Game Republic performs a pivotal role in aiding, assisting and bringing together the games industry in the Yorkshire and Northern region.”Martyn Brown, Insight Studios Ltd
“Game Republic has been instrumental in raising the visibility of the world class game development companies. The support, passion and energy of all those involved has attracted a lot of interest in the region and competitive advantages have been realised.” Carl Cavers, Sumo Digital