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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 27/08/2026

You can play ‘I Love Dog’ by heading over to itch today and you can listen to Mike and Rami Are Still Here wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Moon Modes YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MoonModeGames #DevelopBrighton #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 27/08/2026

The session took place during the recording of their first ever live podcast, Mike and Rami Are Still Here. Mike Rose had Rami Ismail pitch a fictional game to a real-life audience, during the climax of a 40-minute D&D session.

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 27/08/2026

Check out ‘I love Dog’ developed by Chris McLaughlin @MoonMode.com in just over two weeks having been inspired by a live Dungeons & Dragons session at this year's Develop:Brighton.

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 15/07/2026

Today at 12PM in Room 7: Liam Wiltshire, VP/GM at Tebex, on why D2C's biggest opportunity has nothing to do with platform fees. He'll break down what the fastest-growing D2C studios do instead, with real data from 45,000+ gaming stores. Don't miss it. #DevelopBrighton

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 14/07/2026

Meet @TebexPlatform, our Platinum Sponsor at Develop:Brighton, at Booth B16. Learn why a Merchant of Record helps studios win more revenue while increasing player satisfaction. With over 14 years of experience and powering 45,000+ stores, Tebex is purpose-built for games.

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 13/07/2026

1 day to go ☀️ Sunscreen at the ready.. see you tomorrow! #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 13/07/2026

Connect easily with other Develop attendees by registering with Meet@Develop today. Don't forget to check any pending requests via the platform to ensure you're not missing out on a brilliant opportunity to connect. #DevelopConf #DevelopBrighton

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 08/07/2026

Say 👋 to Tebex - our Platinum sponsor at #DevelopBrighton. Studios build games. Tebex handles the monetization - checkout, tax, chargebacks, and more! - for 45,000+ gaming companies. Special offer for @developconf attendees: get in touch at tebex.io or find them at booth B16!

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 07/07/2026

There is ONE WEEK TO GO until Develop:Brighton! We're beyond excited to welcome everyone back to the Brighton beachside next week! Be sure to plan your trip in advance using the conference schedules ➡️ developconference.com/conference-programme #DevelopBrighton #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 06/07/2026

Since then the conf has become a mirror of the UK/European industry; creative, opinionated, inclusive and above all friendly and perhaps my favourite part of the conf over the years has been setting up the Epic Networking lounge using it to showcase Indie Devs and their amazing creative work."

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 06/07/2026

20 Years of Develop: Mike Gamble "I was on the advisory board for the first Develop Conf in 2006, it was an exciting moment for us as this was the first UK based conf with the ambition of matching the energy and breadth of content found at the US events. #DevelopBrighton #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 03/07/2026

Want to learn narrative techniques to tell new kinds of stories? This year at Develop:Brighton we’re hosting a range of insightful talks on innovative and unorthodox approaches to narrative design. If you’re looking for fresh approaches to storytelling, check out these sessions: #DevelopBrighton

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 02/07/2026

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 02/07/2026

Introducing the Wellbeing Hub at Develop:Brighton 2026 🌿🍃 Delivered by The PAUSE Collective, in partnership with @safeinourworld.org, @womeningames.bysky.social and @specialeffect.org.uk , the programme has been built to highlight our commitment to supporting wellbeing across the games industry.

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 01/07/2026

The D2C game monetization debate in games has been stuck on one number: saving 25-30% on platform fees. That's the wrong number. Tebex's Liam Wiltshire will show at Develop:Brighton what the fastest-growing studios do differently - using real data from 45,000+ gaming stores.

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 30/06/2026

Want to get the best out of a diverse team? At Develop:Brighton, we believe it’s important for the games industry to support inclusive workplaces and enable neurodiverse teams to thrive. That’s why we’re hosting the following sessions and roundtables. #DevelopBrighton #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 29/06/2026

There’s only TWO WEEKS TO GO until Develop:Brighton 2026 and it’s shaping up to be one of our best years ever! Which talks and speakers are you looking forward to? Check out the full agenda here: www.developconference.com/conference-p... #DevelopBrighton #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 26/06/2026

This year, Develop:Brighton is bringing together leading voices from the industry to dive deep into key technical topics. If you’re interested in optimising your games and delivering the best possible experiences for players then check out these talks! #DevelopBrighton #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 23/06/2026

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! XDS Ignite is coming to the UK for the first time and it's happening at Develop:Brighton. Register your interest here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PM5PS6K

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 18/06/2026

20 Years of Develop: @ioi.dk IO Interactive have been here since the beginning, and for them the magic isn't just on stage. It's the conversations between sessions, the room full of peers, and a city by the sea that makes the whole week feel like a treat. #DevelopBrighton #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 17/06/2026

We’re excited to announce this year’s shortlisted games for our ever-popular Indie Showcase! You’ll be able to play all these games within the Expo at Develop:Brighton, then vote for your favourite in the People’s Choice Award. #DevelopConf #IndieShowcase

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 12/06/2026

This year at Develop:Brighton we’re hosting talks by experts from a wide range of sectors to give you some fresh perspectives and new approaches. If you’re looking for inspiration from beyond the games industry check out these sessions:

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 11/06/2026

20 Years of Develop: AJ Grand-Scrutton, Dlala Studios Where did your first Develop take you? Share your story as we mark 20 years! #DevelopBrighton #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 10/06/2026

Where you launch matters more than ever. Player behaviour is shifting, competition is intensifying, and developers have more choices than ever before. In this talk, Guy Richards will cover how XBOX and developers can work together to help games break through #developconf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 09/06/2026

On Tuesday 14 July we are welcoming XDS to Develop:Brighton. Registered attendees will also receive an invite to an exclusive Monday evening social mixer. Register to XDS Ignite: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PM5PS6K

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 05/06/2026

Need help marketing your game? This year at Develop:Brighton, we’ve got a brilliant selection of speakers pulling from years of real, practical marketing experience to help you navigate the games marketing landscape. Check them out below!

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 03/06/2026

TODAY is the final day to vote for the Develop:Star Awards 2026! Don't forget to cast your vote - all past attendees of Develop:Brighton are invited to have their say! #DevelopStar

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 03/06/2026

Today is the final day to take advantage of the Early Bird rate! This is a great deal on conference passes, so don't miss out! #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 02/06/2026

Voting for the Develop:Star Awards 2026 closes at midnight tomorrow. Don't miss your chance to have your say! Take a look at the incredible nominees for this year's 'Best Game' category! #DevelopStar

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 02/06/2026

The Develop:Stars Awards is always a blast and there's only one day left to make the most of our Early Bird rate! Book a table now and enjoy this special offer until Midnight June 3rd: www.developconference.com/awards #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 02/06/2026

There's only one day left to cast your votes for the Develop:Star Awards 2026! Don't miss this opportunity to submit your votes and have your say. The winners will be unveiled at the Develop:Star Awards ceremony on the evening of July 15th, during Develop:Brighton 2026. #DevelopStar

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 01/06/2026

Snap up your Develop:Brighton 2026 conference pass at our Early Bird rate and enjoy some big savings 💸 Available until 3rd of June #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 21/05/2026

Develop:Brighton 2026 – Second Keynote Announced! We’re delighted to reveal our second keynote for this year’s Develop:Brighton: 4J Studios’ Chris van der Kuyl & Joseph Garrett will be taking to the stage to present Powered By Players: Reforjing 4J Studios. #developconf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Studio finalists are... ⭐ Frontier Developments ⭐ FuturLab ⭐ Hangar 13 ⭐ Kinetic Games ⭐ Sandfall Interactive ⭐Sucker Punch #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Small Studio finalists are... ⭐ Draknek & Friends ⭐ inkle ⭐ Landfall, Aggro Crab ⭐ Magic Notion ⭐ Neolithic LLC ⭐ Panik Arcade #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Game finalists are... ⭐ Blue Prince ⭐ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ⭐ Death Stranding 2: On The Beach ⭐ Dispatch ⭐ Ghost of Yōtei ⭐ Jurassic World Evolution 3 ⭐ PEAK #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Ongoing Game finalists are... ⭐ FINAL FANTASY XIV Online ⭐ HITMAN World of Assassination ⭐ No Man's Sky ⭐ Phasmophobia ⭐ Rust ⭐ Vampire Survivors #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Mobile Game finalists are... ⭐ Grand Mountain Adventure 2 ⭐ HITMAN World of Assassination ⭐ Mindset GO! ⭐ Pine Hearts ⭐ PowerWash Simulator #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best In-Game Accessibility finalists are... ⭐ Dead Reset ⭐ DOOM: The Dark Ages ⭐ Pine Hearts Mobile ⭐ Tiny Bookshop ⭐ Unseen Diplomacy 2 ⭐ ustwo games – Monument Valley 3 multiplatform release #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Tomorrow’s Star finalists are... ⭐ Ayo Norman-Williams ⭐ Deevya Patel ⭐ Dennis Welling ⭐ Elise Barry ⭐ Jing Wang ⭐ Nicole Gregory #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Publishing Star finalists are... ⭐ Hooded Horse ⭐ Kepler Interactive ⭐ Megabit Publishing ⭐ Secret Mode ⭐ Sony ⭐ Team17 ⭐ Yogscast #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Talent & Recruitment finalists are... ⭐ Aardvark Swift Recruitment Ltd ⭐ Amiqus ⭐ Lighthouse Games ⭐ Pixel Movement ⭐ Skillsearch Ltd ⭐Talent and Academy Team, Double Eleven ⭐Playground Games ⭐The Talent Acquisition team at IO Interactive #DevelopStars

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Supporting Star finalists are... ⭐ Atomhawk ⭐ Dead Nice Studio ⭐ Keywords Studios Ltd ⭐ PitStop Productions ⭐ PlanetPlay ⭐ Side ⭐ Sumo Digital ⭐ Testronic #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Marketing Campaign finalists are... ⭐ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ⭐ CloverPit ⭐ Dispatch ⭐ Ghost of Yōtei ⭐ Monument Valley 3 / The Garden of Life ⭐ The Slayeux Tapestry #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best EDI Initiative finalists are... ⭐ Football Manager for Missing Managers ⭐ Into Games - Boost ⭐ Limit Break Mentorship ⭐ Melanin Gamers ⭐ Out Making Games #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Technical Innovation finalists are... ⭐ Crimson Desert ⭐ Death Stranding 2: On The Beach ⭐ DOOM: The Dark Ages ⭐ G'AIM'E Lightgun ⭐ Ghost Town ⭐ Ghost of Yōtei ⭐ Jurassic World Evolution 3 #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Original IP finalists are... ⭐ Date Everything! ⭐ Dispatch ⭐ Ghost Town ⭐ PEAK ⭐ Pieced Together ⭐ The Alters #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Audio finalists are... ⭐ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ⭐ Death Stranding 2: On The Beach ⭐ DOOM: The Dark Ages ⭐ Jurassic World Evolution 3 ⭐ Let Them Come: Onslaught ⭐ TR-49 #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Game Design finalists are... ⭐ 9 Kings ⭐ Blue Prince ⭐ Cairn ⭐ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ⭐ Death Stranding 2: On The Beach ⭐ Ghost of Yōtei #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 20/05/2026

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 Best Narrative finalists are... ⭐ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ⭐ Dispatch ⭐ Ghost of Yōtei ⭐ Mafia: The Old Country ⭐ The Alters ⭐ TR-49 #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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