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Right now we're unpacking the @ukieofficial.bsky.social Games Industry Census: junior talent, diversity and the cost of gaming 👾 Got a question? Drop it in the mayamada Discord or Twitch chat and we'll put it to the panel live. 📺 www.twitch.tv/mayamada #GamesIndustryExplained #LookLikeAGamer

Coming to you live from @ukieofficial.bsky.social HQ! 🎮 Games Industry Explained: Make It Make Sense is on right now! Not in the room? You can still join us live on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mayamada or YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/rLKvhzO... #looklikeagamer #Raisethegame

Showrunners grew out of our events work into something we believe is essential: real work experience for young and emerging creative talent 🎬 Dozens of opportunities so far, and counting. Find out more: mayamada.com/showrunners #mayamada #Showrunners #ImagineMoreOpportunity

We've used years of producing comics and events to help other creative organisations do the same 🤝 From newcomers to some of the UK's largest orgs, we've loved being part of the journey. Find out more: mayamada.com/productions #mayamada #Productions #ImagineMoreCollaboration

We've been running creative workshops with youth organisations for the best part of a decade: comics, game design, content creation, and more 🎨 Now that same space is open to adults and organisations too. Find out more: mayamada.com/labs #mayamada #Labs #ImagineMoreGrowth

"Do I Look Like A Gamer?" almost didn't happen. The pandemic delayed it, but didn't deny it 🎮 Now it's an annual campaign and one of the UK's leading initiatives for diversity in gaming. Get involved: mayamada.com/looklikeagamer #mayamada #LookLikeAGamer #ImagineMoreWins

Studio77 started out of necessity. We literally had nothing else to do 😅 It's grown into a whole platform: podcasting, live-streaming, storytelling conversations, and a community for creatives at every stage. Join us: mayamada.com/studio77 #mayamada #Studio77 #ImagineMoreBelonging

Events have been part of mayamada since day one, bringing people together around comics and gaming 🎪 Now we run our own, show up at conventions across the UK and abroad, and design events for others too. See what we do: mayamada.com/studios #mayamada #Events #ImagineMoreAdventure

LIVE NOW on Games Night: Join us for some Ninza action! Experience the fun as our team tries out this chaotic multiplayer fighting game where you crush opponents by pushing level pieces instead of attacking directly. It's free to play with no pay-to-win DLC or microtransactions! 🎮 twitch.tv/mayamada

We started mayamada because we loved manga and Japanese storytelling, and wanted to make our own 🎨 Now we've built a universe of original characters and help organisations tell their stories through comics too. Discover it: mayamada.com/universe #mayamada #Manga #ImagineMoreStories

The next “Do I Look Like A Gamer?” event 🎮🎉 Games Industry Explained sees Nigel @tazziii.bsky.social and industry pros make sense of the industry...tackling junior roles, diversity and rising costs. Wed 14 Oct, @ukieofficial.bsky.social + livestream. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2000866662...

🎉 Celebrating our 50th episode tonight on Casual Conversations: Nigel chats with @domduongart.bsky.social, taking us through her journey as a comic artist and illustrator and the progress of her debut graphic novel, The Threads That Bind Us! 🎨 Join us at 7:30PM GMT on twitch.tv/mayamada

Tonight on Casual Conversations With Comic Creators: Nigel chats with Vivian Truong, whose works include City of Dragons and Cooking with Monsters! 🎨 Join us at 7:30PM GMT on twitch.tv/mayamada

Have a desire to build a career in games? Make sure you tune in tonight for Press Start to Career to help plan your journey into the games industry. We’ve worked with Brunel University and Stanmore College to talk about the pathway into games with those in it today. Watch here: youtu.be/FxlzH5NBJ04

⏰ The Cupcake & GamePad Social is 1 sleep away! Join us for an afternoon of casual gaming, cupcakes and networking 🧁 Tickets available online www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992569578... #LookLikeAGamer

Calling out indie devs 🎮🛠 We’ve got in-person and online opportunities to showcase your games at upcoming “Do I Look Like A Gamer?” events this year! If you’re interested in sharing your games (finished or still in development), tell us about them: forms.gle/sDEPYY8JPc92...

[40] "If you just keep your eyes and mind open, and a curious and kind attitude, everything will turn out okay." - Marina Kutt, Player Support Content Manager King is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[39] "Playing a video game, we are looking to achieve something - but it doesn't always need to be a medal or a point." - PadiCrash, Player Support Agent / Voice Actor is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[38] "Being a gamer is one of the many outlets that allows you to express who you are." - Elisha Cole, Freelance Digital Strategist is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[37] "It's part of my aspiration to have a seat at the table where decisions are being made" - Michelle Tilley, Manager (Publishing Management) PlayStation Studios is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[36] "I want to bring the fun to people, and I feel like contributing to this is my calling." - Pau Díaz, Games Design Student ENTI (Barcelona) is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[35] "Yoshi's Story on the N64! It holds a special place for me as one of the first games I ever played, thanks to my dad" - Siti Ab Halim is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[33] "You enjoy this medium of expression that has this huge capacity for telling stories" - Martina Mora Torres, Technical Artist Student is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[32] "You can do so many things in gaming: link up with friends, go on solo adventures, express yourself and more." - @squirrelsensei.bsky.social, Pixel Artist & Motion Designer is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ More: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[31] "From Candy Crush to competitive esports - we are all gamers." - Sally Sheppard, CEO & Lecturer Wyrdren Games is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[30] "It's all about play and expression!" - @OllieInGaming.bsky.social, Senior Account Executive Plan of Attack is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[29] "One of my earliest gaming memories was playing Rayman with my dad and sister." - @rings-many-bells.bsky.social, Game Designer & Animator Eternal Toll Studios is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[28] "A lover of the gaming experience." - Eli, Games Student is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[27] "I never saw any females or people who looked like me in gaming. So I am glad I got to be that person." - @bigfuzzyyak.bsky.social, Content Creator (Twitch Partner) is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[26] "Be patient, be kind and stay true to yourself." - Ivan Phillips, College Lecturer & Indie Game Dev South London College is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[25] "It's okay to take risks and challenge yourself to try new things" - @leahlemoncakes.bsky.social, Producer is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[24] "Keep dreaming big and never let anyone tell you otherwise." - @Justogato.bsky.social, Games & Nerd Culture Enthusiast is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[23] "My mum always encouraged me to explore my interests. The rest is history." - Sara Alvarez Gurdiel, Senior QA Specialist King is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[22] "…keep being creative, being curious and hold tight to that compassion." - @shutterfinch.bsky.social, Community Manager Out Making Games is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[21] "I think it's funny when people don't see it as something you have to be good at, not realising the skill it takes." - Elise Kampta, PR & Youth Board Urban MBA is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[20] "It's possible to work on what you've always dreamed of. Hard, but possible." - Iu Tirbio, Video Game Programming & Development Student is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada.com 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[19] "The game that made me fall in love with gaming is Tomb Raider." - @rina-777.bsky.social, Indie Studio Founder is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada.com 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[18] "The only real qualifier I have is that a gamer is also someone who is NOT toxic" - Zaid Shaikh, Game Designer at Firesprite is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more:

[17] "…stop listening to the people who don't believe in you." - Maria Liciu, Game Producer, is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[16] "Start making games now! Whether designing or coding, it's never too early" - Becky Saunders, Game Dev Club Mentor, is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada.com 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[15] "Gamer means someone who makes video games a significant part of their life" - Lewis Howard, Supporting Artist in TV & Film is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada.com 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[14] "What matters most is how the game makes you feel." - Sid Reddy, Creative Producer at Jagex is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada.com 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

[13] "A gamer can connect communities, create their own realities or worlds." - @yuey.bsky.social, Senior Community Manager at Jagex & Gaymers iNC Founder is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada.com 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40

We're going to be at TCAF this weekend!!!!! Gina is looking after our table, so swing by to say hi and check out our new releases! Also @rachaelsmith.bsky.social is a guest! I remember we went there together 9 years ago (okay I looked it up). Tillie Walden was there too, and is also there this year!

[12] "...worry less about the future and to give everything to the present, without fear." - Yajaira Katherine, Game Art Development Student is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada.com 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40-...

[11] "Meet as many people as possible, and don't be afraid to ask" - @beyond-the-pixels.bsky.social, Founder Beyond The Pixels is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada.com 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40-...

A scheduling change means two Casual Conversations With Comic Creators episodes in June! 1st up is @shazleenmkhan.bsky.social talking about the shift from self-publishing to a publisher with their BUUZA!!, out later this month 📚✨ On the @mayamada.com Twitch, TONIGHT 7.30PM BST www.twitch.tv/mayamada

[10] "There is no real or fake gamer. If you love the story, the lore, the graphic design or the music - you are a gamer." - Project Manager @reyiell is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada.com 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40-...

[9] Kofi Oppong, Founder Urban MBA is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada.com 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40-...

[8] "Gamers are all ages and backgrounds. Anyone who picks up a phone and plays a game is a gamer" - MM, Communications Consultant is one of the 40 Players & Makers in the @mayamada.com 2026 #LookLikeAGamer campaign 🎮✨ See more: looklikeagamer.com/meet-the-40-...