Alex Boucher MBE
@thatwouldbealex.bsky.social
Games, music, events.
Pinned
DevMix PC
“DevMix London: A pop-up mash-up for PC game developers, indies, and hardware innovators. Talks kept light, networking kept real.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
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-...
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-...
Would love if you had a look and maybe shared it — every bit helps! 🎸
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/three-and-...
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.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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-...
Would love if you had a look and maybe shared it — every bit helps! 🎸
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/three-and-...
Reposted by Alex Boucher MBE
Are you a UK #gamedev #gamepublisher - or maybe a #musician / #composer?
Get yer swerve on and go to #GamesMeetMusic in April!
Get yer swerve on and go to #GamesMeetMusic in April!
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Are you a UK #gamedev #gamepublisher - or maybe a #musician / #composer?
Get yer swerve on and go to #GamesMeetMusic in April!
Get yer swerve on and go to #GamesMeetMusic in April!
Back once again for the Renegade Master www.eventbrite.com/e/games-meet...
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.
www.eventbrite.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Back once again for the Renegade Master www.eventbrite.com/e/games-meet...
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
Phoenix FM - Local radio for Brentwood and Billericay
Local radio for Brentwood and Billericay
phoenixfm.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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
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-...
DevMix PC
“DevMix London: A pop-up mash-up for PC game developers, indies, and hardware innovators. Talks kept light, networking kept real.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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-...
Reposted by Alex Boucher MBE
October 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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
October 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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
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...
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!
www.eventbrite.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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...
Reposted by Alex Boucher MBE
⚠️🚨CUFFBUST has escaped and is released! 🚨⚠️
✨Featuring a fun and intuitive Level Editor that was created by us!✨
Don't get caught out 😜 jump right in and make some awesome levels!
We've already made some exciting ones that you can grab and play already!
store.steampowered.com/app/2592220/...
✨Featuring a fun and intuitive Level Editor that was created by us!✨
Don't get caught out 😜 jump right in and make some awesome levels!
We've already made some exciting ones that you can grab and play already!
store.steampowered.com/app/2592220/...
October 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
⚠️🚨CUFFBUST has escaped and is released! 🚨⚠️
✨Featuring a fun and intuitive Level Editor that was created by us!✨
Don't get caught out 😜 jump right in and make some awesome levels!
We've already made some exciting ones that you can grab and play already!
store.steampowered.com/app/2592220/...
✨Featuring a fun and intuitive Level Editor that was created by us!✨
Don't get caught out 😜 jump right in and make some awesome levels!
We've already made some exciting ones that you can grab and play already!
store.steampowered.com/app/2592220/...
I’m on the wireless this morning, from 10:30 talking about stuff - www.cambridge.radio
Cambridge Radio
Radio and Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs
www.cambridge.radio
October 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I’m on the wireless this morning, from 10:30 talking about stuff - www.cambridge.radio
Thanks @mcvdevelop.bsky.social
Tickets are still available, come along and learn more about New IP, Retro IP, Household Brands, tie-ins, collabs and all the cool things you can do with your own IP!
Plus, stick around for the Games Licensing Awards too...
mcvuk.com/business-new...
Tickets are still available, come along and learn more about New IP, Retro IP, Household Brands, tie-ins, collabs and all the cool things you can do with your own IP!
Plus, stick around for the Games Licensing Awards too...
mcvuk.com/business-new...
Analog Events will launch the inaugural VIVA! Games IP & Licensing Event - MCV/DEVELOP
A brand-new one-day conference spotlighting the future of games, licensing, and IP strategy
mcvuk.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Thanks @mcvdevelop.bsky.social
Tickets are still available, come along and learn more about New IP, Retro IP, Household Brands, tie-ins, collabs and all the cool things you can do with your own IP!
Plus, stick around for the Games Licensing Awards too...
mcvuk.com/business-new...
Tickets are still available, come along and learn more about New IP, Retro IP, Household Brands, tie-ins, collabs and all the cool things you can do with your own IP!
Plus, stick around for the Games Licensing Awards too...
mcvuk.com/business-new...
If you work in PC game development, publishing or hardware, put a 'hold" in your calendar for 19/02/2026...
October 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
If you work in PC game development, publishing or hardware, put a 'hold" in your calendar for 19/02/2026...
Reposted by Alex Boucher MBE
I really should do more BlueSky! Anyway, if you didn't already hear about it, come along to the next VIVA! conference next month - we're covering IP & Licensing, and will also be doing a mini-awards ceremony in the evening too. Should be fun!
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...
VIVA! Games IP & Licensing
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!
www.eventbrite.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I really should do more BlueSky! Anyway, if you didn't already hear about it, come along to the next VIVA! conference next month - we're covering IP & Licensing, and will also be doing a mini-awards ceremony in the evening too. Should be fun!
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...
VIVA! Games IP & Licensing
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!
www.eventbrite.com
September 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I really should do more BlueSky! Anyway, if you didn't already hear about it, come along to the next VIVA! conference next month - we're covering IP & Licensing, and will also be doing a mini-awards ceremony in the evening too. Should be fun!
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...
Reposted by Alex Boucher MBE
So @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social and I are attempting to get back to fortnightly (or at least more regular) episodes of Bond & Beyond -- and to kick off, we share our impressions of the recent deep dive into 007 First Light
bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com/post/7945553...
bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com/post/7945553...
Dossier #84: 007 First Light first look
Kicking off renewed efforts to deliver a more regular Bond & Bond listening experience, Alex and James share their impressions of the recent deep dive into upcoming video game 007 First Light.
If you....
bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com
September 13, 2025 at 7:06 AM
So @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social and I are attempting to get back to fortnightly (or at least more regular) episodes of Bond & Beyond -- and to kick off, we share our impressions of the recent deep dive into 007 First Light
bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com/post/7945553...
bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com/post/7945553...
Reposted by Alex Boucher MBE
All accompanied by @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social telling the story of his several brushes with fame as a 90s music artist via his book 3 1/2 minutes of fame.
BIG recommend
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BIG recommend
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August 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
All accompanied by @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social telling the story of his several brushes with fame as a 90s music artist via his book 3 1/2 minutes of fame.
BIG recommend
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BIG recommend
amzn.eu/d/2OqZ4yd
Early Bird tickets for the next VIVA! will expire next week - we've also added some more details about the Games Licensing Awards, which will happen straight after the conference.
Get involved....
www.eventbrite.com/e/viva-games...
Get involved....
www.eventbrite.com/e/viva-games...
VIVA! Games IP & Licensing
A new additon to the VIVA! Series, where we will do a deep dive on all things IP and Licensing + new awards event , Games Licensing Awards!
www.eventbrite.com
July 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Early Bird tickets for the next VIVA! will expire next week - we've also added some more details about the Games Licensing Awards, which will happen straight after the conference.
Get involved....
www.eventbrite.com/e/viva-games...
Get involved....
www.eventbrite.com/e/viva-games...
Had a great time at Develop, with lots of interest & raised eyebrows for VIVA! IP & Licensing, which was awesome to see!
If you want to get yourself an early bird ticket, buy one soon, before the prices go up next month... www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...
If you want to get yourself an early bird ticket, buy one soon, before the prices go up next month... www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...
VIVA! Games IP & Licensing
A new additon to the VIVA! Series, where we will do a deep dive on all things IP and Licensing
www.eventbrite.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Had a great time at Develop, with lots of interest & raised eyebrows for VIVA! IP & Licensing, which was awesome to see!
If you want to get yourself an early bird ticket, buy one soon, before the prices go up next month... www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...
If you want to get yourself an early bird ticket, buy one soon, before the prices go up next month... www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...
Massive thanks to @cyrusthehermit.bsky.social for his epic Game Dev Heroes T-shirt design, nice little bonus to grab the wallpaper too!
Enjoying #gamedevheroes ?
LOVING the tshirts and maybe a bit jealous you didn't get one?
WORRY NOT!
Official HD desktop wallpapers (with or without noms!):
tiny.cc/GDH25desk1
tiny.cc/GDH25desk2
(yes I did the design).
@thatwouldbealex.bsky.social @kiddesimo.bsky.social @thesharkbit.bsky.social
LOVING the tshirts and maybe a bit jealous you didn't get one?
WORRY NOT!
Official HD desktop wallpapers (with or without noms!):
tiny.cc/GDH25desk1
tiny.cc/GDH25desk2
(yes I did the design).
@thatwouldbealex.bsky.social @kiddesimo.bsky.social @thesharkbit.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Massive thanks to @cyrusthehermit.bsky.social for his epic Game Dev Heroes T-shirt design, nice little bonus to grab the wallpaper too!
When your audiobook ends up in the ears of your old schoolmate @jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social you know it’s doing the rounds in the right kind of kitchens.
“Three and a Half Minutes of Fame” is the story of chasing the dream — even if the dream only lasts the length of the perfect pop song.
“Three and a Half Minutes of Fame” is the story of chasing the dream — even if the dream only lasts the length of the perfect pop song.
July 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
When your audiobook ends up in the ears of your old schoolmate @jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social you know it’s doing the rounds in the right kind of kitchens.
“Three and a Half Minutes of Fame” is the story of chasing the dream — even if the dream only lasts the length of the perfect pop song.
“Three and a Half Minutes of Fame” is the story of chasing the dream — even if the dream only lasts the length of the perfect pop song.
🎮 New from the Analog Events team: VIVA Games: IP & Licensing!
A fresh event on the future of games, IP, and licensing deals.
🎟️ Early bird tickets on sale now!
🗣️ Speaker & sponsor slots open.
📅 eventbrite.com/e/viva-games-ip-licensing-tickets-1354505184469
#GamesIndustry #IP #Licensing #VIVAGames
A fresh event on the future of games, IP, and licensing deals.
🎟️ Early bird tickets on sale now!
🗣️ Speaker & sponsor slots open.
📅 eventbrite.com/e/viva-games-ip-licensing-tickets-1354505184469
#GamesIndustry #IP #Licensing #VIVAGames
VIVA! Games IP & Licensing
A new additon to the VIVA! Series, where we will do a deep dive on all things IP and Licensing
eventbrite.com
June 23, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🎮 New from the Analog Events team: VIVA Games: IP & Licensing!
A fresh event on the future of games, IP, and licensing deals.
🎟️ Early bird tickets on sale now!
🗣️ Speaker & sponsor slots open.
📅 eventbrite.com/e/viva-games-ip-licensing-tickets-1354505184469
#GamesIndustry #IP #Licensing #VIVAGames
A fresh event on the future of games, IP, and licensing deals.
🎟️ Early bird tickets on sale now!
🗣️ Speaker & sponsor slots open.
📅 eventbrite.com/e/viva-games-ip-licensing-tickets-1354505184469
#GamesIndustry #IP #Licensing #VIVAGames
I’m honoured (and a little surprised) to share that I’ve been awarded an MBE for services to entrepreneurship and the video games industry!
June 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I’m honoured (and a little surprised) to share that I’ve been awarded an MBE for services to entrepreneurship and the video games industry!
New post!
Must Be Exaggerating
Where do I start?
open.substack.com
June 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
New post!