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Alex Boucher MBE

@thatwouldbealex.bsky.social
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Trailer's done. Now the hard part: finding it a home. 1 week into distribution conversations. More soon.
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
All wine is mulled wine, when you think about it.
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Warp Digital currently have bandwidth for projects if you are looking for a co-dev or porting partner! Drop me a line if you'd like to know more
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
mcvuk.com/business-new...
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[Event News] VIVA! Games Marketing Returns This November with a Day of Unfiltered Industry Insight - MCV/DEVELOP
VIVA! Games Marketing is back this November, bringing together some of the games industry's leading marketing, publishing, brand, legal and creator voices for a day focused on the questions, challenge...
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I have a favour to ask, can you all please vote for Analog in the Small Business Awards please! thesmallbusinessawards.co.uk/nationalvoti...
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National Voting – The Small Business Awards
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Time for Develop! I’m wearing the loudest, orangiest Hawaiian shirt I can find, so say hi if you see me
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Games meets Music is back in 2027, and we're building the team to make it our best year yet. We need a brilliant events and marketing partner to help us pull it all together: logistics, campaign, content, the works. Please email erin.for.alexboucher@gmail.com for the RFP. Proposals close 18 July.
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Really should use BlueSky more... Anyway, Game Dev Heroes is next week and almost sold out! If you've registered to join the free entry waitlist, I've got some bad news for ya... ...but the good news is you could still sign up us a supporter and ensure you get in luma.com/l2wuw4x0
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Game Dev Heroes 2026 · Luma
The Game Dev Heroes Awards are a celebration of the unsung heroes of the games industry, recognising the efforts of those working behind the scenes. Nominated…
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Hello, I’m looking for a full-service events and marketing partner to help me deliver an event for next April - if you'd like to receive the RFP and send over a proposal, please email erin.for.alexboucher@gmail.com
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
I‘m very honoured, proud, and excited to share that I’ve been shortlisted in the QA category for the Game Dev Heroes awards next month! A massive thank you for the nomination, and huge congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted! gamedevheroes.co/2026-game-de...
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Announcing the Game Dev Heroes 2026 Shortlists! ⋆ Game Dev Heroes
We’re incredibly pleased to reveal our shortlists for this year’s Game Dev Heroes awards! We received over 700 nominations this year from across the games industry, so making it to the shortlist is a massive achievement in itself. Game Dev Heroes celebrates and recognises the work and individual achievements of those working behind the scenes […]
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Just a few short weeks until our 6th Games Growth Summit, and the speaker line-up is “chef’s kiss” See you there? gamesgrowthsummit.eventbrite.co.uk
gamesgrowthsummit.eventbrite.co.uk
Games Growth Summit
Games Growth Summit will be back for 2026! Join us on June 4th and hear from the experts on how to grow your business successfully.
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Such a great line-up for Games Growth Summit next month, hope to see a few of you there! Tickets: gamesgrowthsummit.eventbrite.co.uk
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Games Growth Summit
Games Growth Summit will be back for 2026! Join us on June 4th and hear from the experts on how to grow your business successfully.
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Shirobon @shirobon.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Had a great time last week at Games Meet Music chatting with @soundcuts.bsky.social alongside @pizzahotline.bsky.social and @kwokwokwokwok.bsky.social about how to break into doing music for video games 😊 Huge thanks to @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social for organised such a fantastic event 🙌
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Alexa Ray Corriea @alexaray.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Game Dev Heroes nominations are still open -- would love to see some unsung heroes and quiet folks doing the work get recognized for their efforts. Get in there and tell them about your people! gamedevheroes.co/nominations/
gamedevheroes.co
2026 Nominations – Game Dev Heroes
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Control Magazine @controlmagazine.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
De Game Dev Heroes awards zijn in het Verenigd Koninkrijk een begrip. In samenwerking met Control komt er dit jaar voor het eerst een Benelux editie. #gamedev #gamebiz #indiedev #gameawards
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Benelux krijgt eigen Game Dev Heroes awards
De Game Dev Heroes awards zijn in het Verenigd Koninkrijk een begrip. In samenwerking met Control komt er dit jaar voor het eerst een Benelux editie.
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Metaroot @metaroot.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Hey devs, We are a small, family-run publisher based in Switzerland. We are currently looking for PC games to publish this autumn, as well as for 2027 and beyond. We'd love to see your projects! We look forward to receiving your pitches at: chat@metaroot.ch
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
This "What were you like in the 90s" trend is fun - I'm not sure where to start tbh.. youtu.be/ANxrjNSooB4?...
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Alex & Friends
YouTube video by Alex Boucher
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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Challenge for Bond fans! @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social and I recast classic Bond films as if they were made at a different time for the latest episode of our Bond & Beyond Podcast - and we want your ideas!
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
The MCV/Develop Awards deadline for nominations is soon - mcvuk.com/business-new...
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MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026 - Deadline looming! - MCV/DEVELOP
The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancaster Hotel, overlooking London’s Hyde Park.  BUT THERE'S NOT LONG LEFT TO ENTER!
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This is a great 1 ticket for 2 events deal! For a limited time you can purchase a special priced ticket that grants you access to GDLX AND Games meets Music! Both sites are offering the deal, so it doesn't matter where you go to register. Only 25 tickets are available!
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Chris Charla @iocat.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
OMG if it's midnight and you're in some weird part of San Francisco, please don't be: a) wearing your GDC badge, b) stumbling around heads down in your mobile phone.
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
🎮 Only 100 seats! Discover how top studios build, grow & sustain game communities. Fireside chats, panels & insider tips from Rebellion, Creative Assembly, Slitherine & more. Don’t miss out – register now! vivacommunityandplayerfeedback.eventbrite.co.uk
vivacommunityandplayerfeedback.eventbrite.co.uk
VIVA! Community & Player Feedback
A new addition to the VIVA! Series, where we will do a deep dive on all things Community Management & Player Feedback
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This is a great 1 ticket for 2 events deal! For a limited time you can purchase a special priced ticket that grants you access to GDLX AND Games meets Music! Both sites are offering the deal, so it doesn't matter where you go to register. Only 25 tickets are available!
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Just a reminder that this is coming up next month; would love to see more games industry attendees; there will be plenty of fellow games, plus music industry people for you to network with! gamesmeetsmusic.eventbrite.co.uk
gamesmeetsmusic.eventbrite.co.uk
Games meets Music - the B-Side
New and Bigger venue! Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships!
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Emma Kidwell えま @emmakidwell.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Nominations for Game Dev Heroes are open! This is a great time to nominate a writer doing the kind of work you want to celebrate (there are lotsa categories outside of leadership) gamedevheroes.co/nominations/
gamedevheroes.co
2026 Nominations – Game Dev Heroes
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Nominations are now open for this years Game Dev Heroes! www.gamedevheroes.co
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Game Dev Heroes – Recognising the unsung heroes of game development
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
It's tough out there, so we've add a limited number of heavily discounted indie dev passes for Games meets Music - get them before they go! gamesmeetsmusic.eventbrite.co.uk
gamesmeetsmusic.eventbrite.co.uk
Games meets Music - the B-Side
New and Bigger venue! Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships!
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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Still doomscrolling? Take a break with the latest Bond & Beyond Podcast, in which @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social and I discuss what almost every Bond cast member ever did before or after. Was 007 the height of their fame, or the beginning of the end? bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com/post/8087485...
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Anyone struggling to book meetings for GDC this year?
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
You can still donate, help us make a kick-ass music documentary with one foot in the 90s and the other in present day: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/three-and-...
crowdfunder.co.uk
Three and a Half Minutes of Fame Music Documentary
Then vs now: what it takes to make it in music. A raw look at fame, passion, and the bands that keep music alive.
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
You can still donate, help us make a kick-ass music documentary with one foot in the 90s and the other in present day: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/three-and-...
crowdfunder.co.uk
Three and a Half Minutes of Fame Music Documentary
Then vs now: what it takes to make it in music. A raw look at fame, passion, and the bands that keep music alive.
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
www.instagram.com/reel/DUaa0RO...
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3andahalfminutesfilm on Instagram: "We’re looking for bands and artists currently shaping the UK’s music scenes to take part in a large, filmed Zoom discussion that wi…"
We’re looking for bands and artists currently shaping the UK’s music scenes to take part in a large, filmed Zoom discussion that will form part of Three and a Half Minutes of Fame, an independent music documentary currently in production.Co-producer and presenter Alex Boucher MBE and the team want to capture honest, present-day perspectives on what it means to be an artist right now. From playing grassroots venues, touring and releasing music, to the sustainability of making music, the realities of the modern industry, and how today’s artists view and are influenced by the UK music industry of the past.The filmed Zoom call will be recorded for inclusion in the documentary and will take place on Friday 20 February between 5pm and 8pm.We’re keen to hear from artists of all genres, backgrounds, and locations who are actively building momentum, whether you’re DIY, independent, or established.If you’re active and interested in reflecting on your experiences as part of a wider conversation about music past, present, and future, we’d love to hear from you.To be considered, please register your interest via the Google Form below (or via the link in our bio).Please note: due to limited capacity, not all applicants will be able to take part.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTYW4YiKvMeTMcn40p-Hnkgz6GqvfNCFkqfHiccxUuld1yNg/viewform
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Agenda is live for Games meets Music (The B-Side) featuring talks and panels on sync/licensing, collaborations with global mega stars, finding work as a composer, mobile games and writing music fron an IP. Tickets - gamesmeetsmusic.eventbrite.co.uk
gamesmeetsmusic.eventbrite.co.uk
Games meets Music - the B-Side
New and Bigger venue! Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships!
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Loads of people have told me they are not going to GDC this year, I also heard that multiple trade delegations will be avoiding it too
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
The agenda for Games Meets Music (The B-Side) is now live! Featuring talks on writing music for an IP, How to get your music into games, Finding work as a composer, making money from music in your game, we have something for everyone!
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
I'm back on the best 90s podcast in the land, talking about the documentary. Watch - www.youtube.com/channel/UCfP... Listen - podcasts.apple.com/.../stupid..... Give the lads a follow on the socials too! linktr.ee/stupidandcon...
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Stupid And Contagious Podcast
Dive back into the decade that defined guitar-driven music. From grunge to Britpop, alt-rock to shred, Stupid And Contagious celebrates the riffs, tones, and stories that made the ’90s kick ass! Join ...
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
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Call Sheet
Day 1 approaches
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Cannot wait for Games meets Music #2 next year, the line-up is INSANE www.theplacetobe.uk/news
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Blog 1 — Analog Events
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Off to a great start, but every little donation here and there will really help! More info here on my Three and a Half Minutes of Fame Music Documentary www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/three-and-...
crowdfunder.co.uk
Three and a Half Minutes of Fame Music Documentary
Then vs now: what it takes to make it in music. A raw look at fame, passion, and the bands that keep music alive.
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Where better to hold an event called DevMix, than at RichMix?! Join the PC games industry on Feb 19th: loads of networking, no talks - bring plenty of business cards.. www.eventbrite.com/e/1760833112...
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DevMix PC
“DevMix London: A pop-up mash-up for PC game developers, indies, and hardware innovators. Talks kept light, networking kept real.
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
DevMix is DEVinitely happening! 😉 Early Bird tickets are on sale, come and network and meet everyone who's making waves in PC Games right now. Open to students, indies, studios, publishers, vendors, platform holders, hardware companies and middleware providers. www.eventbrite.com/e/1760833112...
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DevMix PC
“DevMix London: A pop-up mash-up for PC game developers, indies, and hardware innovators. Talks kept light, networking kept real.
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Quick one — I’m making a documentary, Three and a Half Minutes of Fame, about what it really takes for bands to succeed today compared to the 90s. Gigs, near-misses, fandom, all of it. Would love if you had a look and maybe shared it — every bit helps! 🎸 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/three-and-...
crowdfunder.co.uk
Three and a Half Minutes of Fame Music Documentary
Then vs now: what it takes to make it in music. A raw look at fame, passion, and the venues that keep music alive.
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Cyrus @cyrusthehermit.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Are you a UK #gamedev #gamepublisher - or maybe a #musician / #composer? Get yer swerve on and go to #GamesMeetMusic in April!
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Back once again for the Renegade Master www.eventbrite.com/e/games-meet...
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Games meets Music - the B-Side
Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships! London Games Festival Side Event.
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
News! I’m on the Jo Bailey Drive-time show TOMORROW at 4:30pm, talking about the 90s, my book and the documentary we’re making next year - tune in…. phoenixfm.com
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Phoenix FM - Local radio for Brentwood and Billericay
Local radio for Brentwood and Billericay
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Ready for DevMix? Indie and student early bird tickets are now on sale, along with networking passes and group tickets - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/devmix-pc-...
eventbrite.co.uk
DevMix PC
“DevMix London: A pop-up mash-up for PC game developers, indies, and hardware innovators. Talks kept light, networking kept real.
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Cyrus @cyrusthehermit.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Are you a UK based #gamdev or #indiedev? #AnalogEvents theplacetobe.uk
Alex won't even tell me what the event is!!!
How am I supposed to even design the bloody logo when I know as much about it as you do?!
...wait - you know something already don't you?
DON'T YOU!?!?!
TELLL MEEEEEEEEE!
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Coming soon
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Into PC Games and sad that EGX didn’t deliver? Announcing a new event for next year that may go some way to bring the PC community together
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
I can't wait for VIVA! IP & Licensing on Thursday! Tickets are now limited, get yourself along for some insightful panels and valued networking - www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...
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VIVA! Games IP & Licensing / Games Licensing Awards
A new addition to the VIVA! Series, where we will do a deep dive on all things IP and Licensing + new awards event , Games Licensing Awards!
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