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World's First Manga Network. UK based creative brand using storytelling to develop creativity within young and aspiring professionals, and the industries that impact them.
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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/...
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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
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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 🎪

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December 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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🎮 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
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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
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🌟 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
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🕹️ 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
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🎙️ 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
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🎮 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
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🕹️ 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
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🎮 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
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🎮 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
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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
December 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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@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
December 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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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
December 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Less than 24 hours until we go live!!🥳

Join Nigel and @tazziii.bsky.social for the final 2025 celebration - interviews, guests, Q&A & international indie showcases. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU TOMORROW!!

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#Next1UP #IndieGames
December 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Nareice Wint joins us for a live gameplay interview at Next 1UP on 13th Dec from 1 PM GMT. Hear about her journey from AAA production to indie studio leadership @miamiavalon.bsky.social

📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv

#Next1UP #IndieGames
December 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Filmmaker & game dev @beyond-the-pixels.bsky.social joins us for a live gameplay interview at the Next 1UP livestream! Hear his path from AAA to real-time filmmaking + his upcoming ASTRO BURN Game!. 📅 13 Dec, 2:20 PM GMT 📺 twitch.tv/mayamada | youtube.com/mayamadatv #Next1UP #IndieGames
December 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Excited to announce @luxille.bsky.social and @vickyagain.bsky.social from Studio Lavacado will be joining the Next 1UP livestream on 13th Dec! Sharing Floramino & their indie dev journey in a live gameplay interview @1:50 PM GMT.

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#Next1UP #IndieGames
December 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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2 days til the Next 1UP livestream! Join @tazziii.bsky.social and Nigel for interviews, plus indies & community interaction as we wrap the "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" campaign!

📅 Sat 13 Dec – 1PM GMT
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#Next1UP #LookLikeAGamer
December 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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The final deep dive episode of 2025! Nigel and @tazziii.bsky.social break down Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio with guests Sky Tunley-Stainton from @safeinourworld.org and @pigeonface.bsky.social✨🎙 Listen & Subscribe creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
December 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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🎮 Announcing Next 1UP, the end of year "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" livestream! Join Host @tazziii.bsky.social, Nigel and the @mayamada.bsky.social team on Sat 13 Dec for interviews, roundtables, indie showcases & community...

Details 👉 looklikeagamer.com/next-1up-end...

#Next1UP #LookLikeAGamer
December 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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This is just the beginning! We have more events planned as part of "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" 🎮 Plus, some very exciting announcements coming later this year and into 2026. Watch this space! 👀 looklikeagamer.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Huge thanks to @SquareEnix for hosting us at their London HQ! It was amazing to see games being created in a space where some of the world's most beloved video games are made. Support like this really helps inspire the next generation of game designers! 🙏
December 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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What a fantastic day! 🎉 Our Friends & Family Game Design Jam at Square Enix London HQ was genuinely our best game jam yet. Thank you to everyone who brought their creativity and enthusiasm - the games you created were brilliant! 🎮✨
December 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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🎲 Tomorrow's the day! Join us for the Friends & Family Game Design Jam. We're kicking off from 12pm...

📍 Square Enix London

🚆 Near Blackfriars & Southwark stations

👨👩👧👦 Perfect for all ages

See you there! A few tickets still available 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-fa...

#LookLikeAGamer
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM