{
  "id": 14925960,
  "title": "Game Republic New Horizons 2026 attendance grew 76% to over 461 visitors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/game-republic-new-horizons-2026-attendance-grew-76-to-over-461",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T10:10:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GamesIndustry",
    "slug": "gamesindustry",
    "url": "https://www.gamesindustry.biz/game-republic-new-horizons-2026-attendance-grew-76-to-over-461-visitors"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Game Republic New Horizons 2026 welcomed a staggering 76% increase in attendees, drawing 461 visitors to the event. The three-day conference, held at Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough from October 14 to 16, attracted over 100 attendees from London, the South East, and across the UK. International visitors hailed from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, China, Italy, Japan, Canada, the United States, France, and the Netherlands.\n\nNotable meetings between industry professionals saw a 157% rise, from 100 to 257, highlighting the event's growing significance in fostering collaboration. Nintendo representatives, along with development and publisher stakeholders, engaged in discussions aimed at exploring opportunities and resources for working with the Nintendo platform.\n\nThe conference boasted an impressive lineup of speakers, including industry heavyweights Ken Kutaragi and Rebecca Lautner, as well as presentations from IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak, Housemarque, Bithell Games, and 4J Studios. This year's event was lauded as one of the most comprehensive and compelling line-ups of speakers and companies to host a games conference in the UK.\n\nGame Republic managing director Jamie Sefton expressed his delight at the event's success, praising the influx of games industry professionals from various corners of the globe. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen emphasized Teesside's reputation as a leading hub for video games development, attributing the event's success to the region's thriving businesses and talented workforce.\n\nWith the promise of returning in 2027, Game Republic New Horizons 2026 has cemented its position as a pivotal event for the gaming industry, showcasing Teesside's potential as a prominent player on the global stage.",
  "summary": "Attendance at Game Republic New Horizons 2026 rose by 78% year-over-year, from 259 to 461 visitors. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "Game Republic New Horizons 2026 saw a 76% increase in attendance to 461 visitors.",
    "Conference held at Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough from October 14-16.",
    "International visitors from 10 countries, including Denmark, Sweden, and the US."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}