Ga-Ma-Yo is an informal network for game makers based in and around Yorkshire. We have occasional social events, and hang out on Facebook.
Read on, and if you think you think you fit the bill drop us a line and/or head over to our Facebook page (where we've got 150+ local, caring and sharing, game makers).
Ga-Ma-Yo is for anyone in the area that makes games - console games, handheld games, PC games, browser games, mobile games, tablet games, iTV games, board games, location based games...You'll be making games full-time, part-time, or in your own time... It's aimed at the individuals that make games rather than companies.
You should sign up if you're one or more of the following
- A lone game creator looking for potential collaborators to co-develop games with
- A freelancer looking to network and find new contracts
- A games studio looking to meet local talent
- An indie developer looking for occasional help, or feedback from their peers
- A remote worker that doesn't get an opportunity to have a post-work beer and to talk 'shop' with their colleagues
- Someone already working in the games industry that wants to expand their network
- Someone that occasionally works on games as part of their job
Then add your name to the mailing list, and get to know one another by jumping on the Ga-Ma-Yo Facebook page or connecting to us on Twitter. We want to hear from all game makers in and around West Yorkshire, so spread the word. Add your details and we'll send you news of our events (we promise not to spam you and your details will not be shared with anyone else).
The following sites might also be useful:
Game Republic - Is a members-only organisation that aims to bring more business to Yorkshire and Humberside's games companies. Highly recommended!
Shindig - Is a meetup for indie game developers in Sheffield
NWIndies - Is a collection of indie game developers based in the North West of England
London Indies - News and monthly drinks for London's indie game developers
Cambridge Friendship Club - A weekly get together for Camridge's indie games developers
- Email addresses will NOT be shared with 3rd parties.
- There are no hard and fast rules about being in Yorkshire. If you live here, work here, or are near enough to attend meet ups, then that's good enough for us
- Recruitment agencies are NOT welcome. We're happy to announce local jobs or local talent seeking work via Twitter
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You should be someone that has released a game, or is working on one right now, on any platform, digital or analogue (board game makers are welcome).
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We recommend that students attend network events that they can access via their University (such as Game Republic) - unless they have already released one or more games, in which case Ga-Ma-Yo welcomes them.
- If in doubt, drop us a line : )
- Ga-Ma-Yo is organised by Andrew Crawshaw, a Leeds lad that has spent the last 16 years working for/with games developers in Yorkshire, and more recently started his own company "Thunkd"
- Ga-Ma-Yo is not a commercial venture, and it is aimed at individuals not companies.