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· Dec 14
We'll soon be recording our Story x Story Wrapped episode where Nigel and @tazziii.bsky.social count down their favourite stories of the year and this time, we’re opening up listener submissions 👀 Check the thread for the categories and let us know your picks creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Developers, artists, streamers, casual players, esports athletes – we're celebrating YOU. Campaign 40 is about the real faces of gaming. Liverpool & London | March 2026 | Apply: [looklikeagamer.com/join-the-campaign-40](looklikeagamer.com/join-the-cam...) #LookLikeAGamer #ImagineMoreWins
February 13, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Developers, artists, streamers, casual players, esports athletes – we're celebrating YOU. Campaign 40 is about the real faces of gaming. Liverpool & London | March 2026 | Apply: [looklikeagamer.com/join-the-campaign-40](looklikeagamer.com/join-the-cam...) #LookLikeAGamer #ImagineMoreWins
Every background. Every role. Every generation. If you game or work in games, there's a place for you in the "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" Campaign 40.
📸 March 2026 | Apply here: [looklikeagamer.com/join-the-campaign-40](looklikeagamer.com/join-the-cam...)
#LookLikeAGamer #ImagineMoreWins
📸 March 2026 | Apply here: [looklikeagamer.com/join-the-campaign-40](looklikeagamer.com/join-the-cam...)
#LookLikeAGamer #ImagineMoreWins
February 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Every background. Every role. Every generation. If you game or work in games, there's a place for you in the "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" Campaign 40.
📸 March 2026 | Apply here: [looklikeagamer.com/join-the-campaign-40](looklikeagamer.com/join-the-cam...)
#LookLikeAGamer #ImagineMoreWins
📸 March 2026 | Apply here: [looklikeagamer.com/join-the-campaign-40](looklikeagamer.com/join-the-cam...)
#LookLikeAGamer #ImagineMoreWins
Right now on Casual Conversations: Nigel chats with @coreybrotherson.bsky.social, taking us through his journey from comics to lead narrative designer on BAFTA award-winning Tales of Kenzera: ZAU and co-writer of Windrush Tales! 🎨 Join us at 7:30PM GMT on twitch.tv/mayamada
February 10, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Right now on Casual Conversations: Nigel chats with @coreybrotherson.bsky.social, taking us through his journey from comics to lead narrative designer on BAFTA award-winning Tales of Kenzera: ZAU and co-writer of Windrush Tales! 🎨 Join us at 7:30PM GMT on twitch.tv/mayamada
From comics to BAFTA-winning video games 🎮 @coreybrotherson.bsky.social has spent over 20 years telling stories across mediums! Join Nigel for a conversation about craft and creativity TONIGHT @ 7:30PM GMT ⏰ www.twitch.tv/mayamada
February 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
From comics to BAFTA-winning video games 🎮 @coreybrotherson.bsky.social has spent over 20 years telling stories across mediums! Join Nigel for a conversation about craft and creativity TONIGHT @ 7:30PM GMT ⏰ www.twitch.tv/mayamada
Our monthly Casual Conversations With Comic Creators returns TONIGHT, 7:30PM GMT 🎙️ Nigel chats with award-winning writer & narrative designer @coreybrotherson.bsky.social about comics, games and the people behind the stories ✨
📺 Watch live: www.twitch.tv/mayamada
📺 Watch live: www.twitch.tv/mayamada
February 10, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Our monthly Casual Conversations With Comic Creators returns TONIGHT, 7:30PM GMT 🎙️ Nigel chats with award-winning writer & narrative designer @coreybrotherson.bsky.social about comics, games and the people behind the stories ✨
📺 Watch live: www.twitch.tv/mayamada
📺 Watch live: www.twitch.tv/mayamada
🎮 Want more of YOU represented in video games? The “Do I Look Like A Gamer?” photoshoot is BACK for its 5th year, and we’re aiming for the 200th photo celebrating diversity in gaming ✨ 40 spots available across March 2026 looklikeagamer.com/join-the-campaign-40
#LookLikeAGamer #ImagineMoreWins
#LookLikeAGamer #ImagineMoreWins
January 30, 2026 at 11:51 AM
🎮 Want more of YOU represented in video games? The “Do I Look Like A Gamer?” photoshoot is BACK for its 5th year, and we’re aiming for the 200th photo celebrating diversity in gaming ✨ 40 spots available across March 2026 looklikeagamer.com/join-the-campaign-40
#LookLikeAGamer #ImagineMoreWins
#LookLikeAGamer #ImagineMoreWins
Our first Games Night livestream of 2026 is coming up TONIGHT 🎮 @tazziii.bsky.social and Nigel are jumping into Lego Fortnite with the community. Expect some co-op chaos, some builds, a few battles and lots of good vibes from 7PM (ish) UK time!
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
January 28, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Our first Games Night livestream of 2026 is coming up TONIGHT 🎮 @tazziii.bsky.social and Nigel are jumping into Lego Fortnite with the community. Expect some co-op chaos, some builds, a few battles and lots of good vibes from 7PM (ish) UK time!
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
Small groups. Focused mentoring. Space to experiment🧑🔬.
That’s how last year’s content creation cohort built real audio skills. We prioritise learning by doing, not just listening🤝. We can't wait to see the creativity our next set of workshops will bring! 🥳✨🎙️
#CreativeWorkshops #YouthCreativity
That’s how last year’s content creation cohort built real audio skills. We prioritise learning by doing, not just listening🤝. We can't wait to see the creativity our next set of workshops will bring! 🥳✨🎙️
#CreativeWorkshops #YouthCreativity
January 23, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Small groups. Focused mentoring. Space to experiment🧑🔬.
That’s how last year’s content creation cohort built real audio skills. We prioritise learning by doing, not just listening🤝. We can't wait to see the creativity our next set of workshops will bring! 🥳✨🎙️
#CreativeWorkshops #YouthCreativity
That’s how last year’s content creation cohort built real audio skills. We prioritise learning by doing, not just listening🤝. We can't wait to see the creativity our next set of workshops will bring! 🥳✨🎙️
#CreativeWorkshops #YouthCreativity
Tonight on Casual Conversations: Nigel chats with Jenika Ioffreda, creator of "Vampire Free Style" and veteran of over 300 European comic conventions, discussing how to promote your work through conventions and connect with readers! 🎨 Join us from 7:30PM GMT on twitch.tv/mayamada
January 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Tonight on Casual Conversations: Nigel chats with Jenika Ioffreda, creator of "Vampire Free Style" and veteran of over 300 European comic conventions, discussing how to promote your work through conventions and connect with readers! 🎨 Join us from 7:30PM GMT on twitch.tv/mayamada
Making comics is about people as much as the pages.
Join Nigel and Jenika Ioffreda for a relaxed conversation about creativity, conventions and community on the @mayamada.com monthly show, Casual Conversations With Comic Creators. TONIGHT, Monday 19th from 7:30PM GMT: twitch.tv/mayamada
Join Nigel and Jenika Ioffreda for a relaxed conversation about creativity, conventions and community on the @mayamada.com monthly show, Casual Conversations With Comic Creators. TONIGHT, Monday 19th from 7:30PM GMT: twitch.tv/mayamada
January 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Making comics is about people as much as the pages.
Join Nigel and Jenika Ioffreda for a relaxed conversation about creativity, conventions and community on the @mayamada.com monthly show, Casual Conversations With Comic Creators. TONIGHT, Monday 19th from 7:30PM GMT: twitch.tv/mayamada
Join Nigel and Jenika Ioffreda for a relaxed conversation about creativity, conventions and community on the @mayamada.com monthly show, Casual Conversations With Comic Creators. TONIGHT, Monday 19th from 7:30PM GMT: twitch.tv/mayamada
Casual Conversations With Comic Creators is back for 2026! For our first episode of the year, @mayamada.com co-founder Nigel chats with comic creator Jenika Ioffreda about promoting indie comics through conventions across Europe. Follow us on #LiveOnTwitch: www.twitch.tv/mayamada
January 19, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Casual Conversations With Comic Creators is back for 2026! For our first episode of the year, @mayamada.com co-founder Nigel chats with comic creator Jenika Ioffreda about promoting indie comics through conventions across Europe. Follow us on #LiveOnTwitch: www.twitch.tv/mayamada
From the @mayamada.com studio to you and yours 🎄 Merry Christmas! We hope today brings lots of joy, good company, and amazing food 🍽️😋 Thanks for being part of the journey with us. Looking forward to going into a new year with our community ✨
December 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
From the @mayamada.com studio to you and yours 🎄 Merry Christmas! We hope today brings lots of joy, good company, and amazing food 🍽️😋 Thanks for being part of the journey with us. Looking forward to going into a new year with our community ✨
For Story x Story episode 234, Nigel & @tazziii.bsky.social talk events, community, and creative dedication with Martha Julian from @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social and Abi Wright from Festival of the Girl 🎪
Listen & Subscribe: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Listen & Subscribe: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
December 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
For Story x Story episode 234, Nigel & @tazziii.bsky.social talk events, community, and creative dedication with Martha Julian from @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social and Abi Wright from Festival of the Girl 🎪
Listen & Subscribe: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Listen & Subscribe: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
🎮 The FINAL Games Night of 2025 is coming tonight! @tazziii.bsky.social and Nigel join the community for chaotic fun in Gartic Phone, Telephone meets Pictionary with some predictably unpredictable results. Watch our last stream this year 👉 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🎮 The FINAL Games Night of 2025 is coming tonight! @tazziii.bsky.social and Nigel join the community for chaotic fun in Gartic Phone, Telephone meets Pictionary with some predictably unpredictable results. Watch our last stream this year 👉 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
We'll soon be recording our Story x Story Wrapped episode where Nigel and @tazziii.bsky.social count down their favourite stories of the year and this time, we’re opening up listener submissions 👀 Check the thread for the categories and let us know your picks creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
December 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We'll soon be recording our Story x Story Wrapped episode where Nigel and @tazziii.bsky.social count down their favourite stories of the year and this time, we’re opening up listener submissions 👀 Check the thread for the categories and let us know your picks creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
🌟 Our final roundtable is LIVE! Game educator Sally Sheppard (Wyrdren Games), @creative-genius.bsky.social, and @officialindeedee.bsky.social l share advice for future talent and discuss what's next for gaming in 2026 and beyond. Watch NOW: twitch.tv/mayamada
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🌟 Our final roundtable is LIVE! Game educator Sally Sheppard (Wyrdren Games), @creative-genius.bsky.social, and @officialindeedee.bsky.social l share advice for future talent and discuss what's next for gaming in 2026 and beyond. Watch NOW: twitch.tv/mayamada
🕹️ Interactive gameplay interview happening NOW with Nareice Wint @miamiavalon.bsky.social as we discuss her transition from AAA to indie development and championing collaborative game creation. Tune in: twitch.tv/mayamada
December 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🕹️ Interactive gameplay interview happening NOW with Nareice Wint @miamiavalon.bsky.social as we discuss her transition from AAA to indie development and championing collaborative game creation. Tune in: twitch.tv/mayamada
🎙️ Industry roundtable happening NOW! UX researcher Roshelle P, accessibility advocate @jarvdusa.bsky.social (Happy Volcano), and Dom Shaw share diverse perspectives on the state of gaming, career paths, and what's next for the industry. Watch live: twitch.tv/mayamada
December 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🎙️ Industry roundtable happening NOW! UX researcher Roshelle P, accessibility advocate @jarvdusa.bsky.social (Happy Volcano), and Dom Shaw share diverse perspectives on the state of gaming, career paths, and what's next for the industry. Watch live: twitch.tv/mayamada
🎮 Another gameplay showcase happening NOW! @beyond-the-pixels.bsky.social shares his development story whilst we experience his game ASTRO BURN first-hand. Watch live: twitch.tv/mayamada
December 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🎮 Another gameplay showcase happening NOW! @beyond-the-pixels.bsky.social shares his development story whilst we experience his game ASTRO BURN first-hand. Watch live: twitch.tv/mayamada
🕹️ Interactive gameplay interview happening NOW with @luxille.bsky.social cial and @vickyagain.bsky.social Watch as they play their own game whilst discussing their creative process. Tune in: twitch.tv/mayamada
December 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🕹️ Interactive gameplay interview happening NOW with @luxille.bsky.social cial and @vickyagain.bsky.social Watch as they play their own game whilst discussing their creative process. Tune in: twitch.tv/mayamada
🎮 LIVE NOW: Interview with Dean Gichukie discussing African game development, creating HIRU, and building Kunta Content. Watch: twitch.tv/mayamada
December 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🎮 LIVE NOW: Interview with Dean Gichukie discussing African game development, creating HIRU, and building Kunta Content. Watch: twitch.tv/mayamada
🎮 Next 1UP: End of Year Livestream is now LIVE! Join @tazziii.bsky.social and Nigel on the @mayamada.com .bsky.social Twitch as we explore the future of gaming with industry pros, indie developers, & emerging talent. Tune in: twitch.tv/mayamada
December 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🎮 Next 1UP: End of Year Livestream is now LIVE! Join @tazziii.bsky.social and Nigel on the @mayamada.com .bsky.social Twitch as we explore the future of gaming with industry pros, indie developers, & emerging talent. Tune in: twitch.tv/mayamada
UX researcher Roshelle Patterson, accessibility advocate @jarvdusa.bsky.social, and Dom Shaw join our first Next 1UP roundtable on 13th Dec from 1PM GMT to discuss lessons learned from the past year in video games!
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #GamesUX #GameAccessibility
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #GamesUX #GameAccessibility
December 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
UX researcher Roshelle Patterson, accessibility advocate @jarvdusa.bsky.social, and Dom Shaw join our first Next 1UP roundtable on 13th Dec from 1PM GMT to discuss lessons learned from the past year in video games!
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #GamesUX #GameAccessibility
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #GamesUX #GameAccessibility
@sallygamedev.bsky.social , @creative-genius.bsky.social and @officialindeedee.bsky.social join our second Next 1UP roundtable on 13th Dec to talk about what aspiring games professionals need to know for 2026!
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #GamesEducation #GamesIndustry
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #GamesEducation #GamesIndustry
December 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
@sallygamedev.bsky.social , @creative-genius.bsky.social and @officialindeedee.bsky.social join our second Next 1UP roundtable on 13th Dec to talk about what aspiring games professionals need to know for 2026!
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #GamesEducation #GamesIndustry
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #GamesEducation #GamesIndustry
Excited to announce that Dean Gichukie, CEO & Game Producer at Kunta Content, joins the Next 1UP livestream tomorrow!
He kicks things off with insights into his games studio and HIRU, a Maasai-inspired 3D game.
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #IndieGames #AfricanGames
He kicks things off with insights into his games studio and HIRU, a Maasai-inspired 3D game.
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #IndieGames #AfricanGames
December 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Excited to announce that Dean Gichukie, CEO & Game Producer at Kunta Content, joins the Next 1UP livestream tomorrow!
He kicks things off with insights into his games studio and HIRU, a Maasai-inspired 3D game.
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #IndieGames #AfricanGames
He kicks things off with insights into his games studio and HIRU, a Maasai-inspired 3D game.
📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv
#Next1UP #IndieGames #AfricanGames