
Game Bridge X Animex
Tue 17 Nov · 18:00
The Hub
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Game Bridge X Animex is a networking event for the games industry taking place on 17 November 2026 at The Hub in Middlesbrough. This event is part of Teesside's ANIMEX FESTIVAL and is open to game developers, industry professionals, and students. Attendance is free, with complimentary drinks and a coach service from Newcastle.
Games Industry Networking
IT'S GAME BRIDGE X ANIMEX - the North East's largest games industry networking event, during Teesside's ANIMEX FESTIVAL (https://animex.tees.ac.uk/)!
Meet with other game developers, industry professionals, indie devs, games graduates and games students in this relaxed professional event.
> An Animex Ticket is NOT required to attend <
Sponsors have covered limited FREE DRINKS tokens and a FREE COACH from/to Newcastle (see below).
Please read all information below.
SILVER SPONSORS:
Behaviour Interactive (https://www.bhvr.com/), the home of legendary horror titles such as Dead By Daylight, 7 Days to Die and Darkest Dungeon, is one of the world's largest independent game developer and publishers, with more than 1,300 employees at our studios across Canada, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough.
Coatsink (https://coatsink.com/), a multi-award-winning video game developer, recognised for its expertise in innovative Virtual Reality and polished indie titles. As a studio within Atari group, Coatsink has become a central pillar of the North East gaming hub, delivering engaging games to players worldwide across all major platforms.
Double Eleven (https://double11.com/) is one of the UK’s largest and most successful independent video games developers and publishers with more than 400 employees across studios in Middlesbrough and Kuala Lumpur. Recent projects for the studio include Minecraft Dungeons II, Grounded 2, and continuing to bring Rust to new platforms and audiences.
Additional Sponsors:
Unreal Engine (https://www.unrealengine.com/), Observer Interactive (https://observerinteractive.com/), Middlesbrough Council (https://www.investmiddlesbrough.co.uk/), Teesside University (https://www.tees.ac.uk/)
EXHIBITORS
Blue Sight (https://bluesightgames.co.uk/) - Run, Gun, Repeat!
Ceratops Games (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4498790/Hazard_Suits/) - Hazard Suits
Dink (https://Dinkdevs.com) - Hero In The Making
Lynx Studios (https://www.linkedin.com/company/lynxstudios/) - Neon Mayhem | 6 - 1
OSAKA Productions (https://linktr.ee/OSAKAProductions) - Dream of ME!
Talico (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2918070/A_Tale_of_Sand_and_Bone/) - A Tale of Sand And Bone
More to come!
Want to EXHIBIT or SPONSOR? Get in touch!
EVENT SCHEDULE
18:00: Doors Open
20:00: Welcome / Talks
23:30: Coach Departs
00:00: Event Closes
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Games industry professionals, related industries, and graduate & final-year games students only.
The Hub is on the top floor of the Students' Union (http://i.imgur.com/rbdN9cC.jpg).
Registration is required for free drinks tokens and coach. Tickets can be registered on the door but will not receive free drinks tokens. Animex ticket holders that have not registered an Eventbrite ticket will be required to display their pass. Registration is free.
Attendees must be 18 or over.
>>>>>>> RETURN COACH DETAILS <<<<<<<<
A FREE return coach will go to and from the event, picking up at Newcastle and doing the return journey at the end of the night. Tickets must be registered in advance.
WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR TICKET YOU MUST SELECT A PICK UP AND/OR DROP OFF LOCATION OR YOUR COACH TICKET WILL BE CANCELLED
Newcastle: Bewick Street (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.9692826,-1.6186828,3a,75y,306.47h,89.15t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1svmfv8L4z3L7Jq5fHAwYJFw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=en&authuser=0), next to Newcastle train station
Departure (from Newcastle) 16:45
Return Departure (from Middlesbrough) 23:30
One-way tickets permitted
Notes: Game Bridge takes no responsibility for anyone missing the coach. Passenger list supplied to driver & Game Bridge rep to track travellers. IF YOU BOOK A SEAT BUT CANNOT MAKE IT, PLEASE CANCEL SO THAT OTHERS MAY BOOK IN YOUR PLACE. Failure to cancel or travel will result in blacklisting from the next event's coach. There is a toilet on board.
Please continue to support Game Bridge on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/gamebridge) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/game_bridge) (@Game_Bridge)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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View all →Frequently asked questions
Game Bridge X Animex takes place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 18:00.
Game Bridge X Animex is held at The Hub in Middlesbrough (Students Union Building (Top floor), Middlesbrough, TS1 3BZ).
Entry to Game Bridge X Animex is free.
The forecast for Game Bridge X Animex is Light drizzle · 5°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Hub can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Game Bridge X Animex can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Game Bridge X Animex is a networking event for the games industry taking place on 17 November 2026 at The Hub in Middlesbrough. This event is part of Teesside's ANIMEX FESTIVAL and is open to game developers, industry professionals, and students. Attendance is free, with complimentary drinks and a coach service from Newcastle.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Games Industry Networking
IT'S GAME BRIDGE X ANIMEX - the North East's largest games industry networking event, during Teesside's ANIMEX FESTIVAL (https://animex.tees.ac.uk/)!
Meet with other game developers, industry professionals, indie devs, games graduates and games students in this relaxed professional event.
> An Animex Ticket is NOT required to attend <
Sponsors have covered limited FREE DRINKS tokens and a FREE COACH from/to Newcastle (see below).
Please read all information below.
SILVER SPONSORS:
Behaviour Interactive (https://www.bhvr.com/), the home of legendary horror titles such as Dead By Daylight, 7 Days to Die and Darkest Dungeon, is one of the world's largest independent game developer and publishers, with more than 1,300 employees at our studios across Canada, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough.
Coatsink (https://coatsink.com/), a multi-award-winning video game developer, recognised for its expertise in innovative Virtual Reality and polished indie titles. As a studio within Atari group, Coatsink has become a central pillar of the North East gaming hub, delivering engaging games to players worldwide across all major platforms.
Double Eleven (https://double11.com/) is one of the UK’s largest and most successful independent video games developers and publishers with more than 400 employees across studios in Middlesbrough and Kuala Lumpur. Recent projects for the studio include Minecraft Dungeons II, Grounded 2, and continuing to bring Rust to new platforms and audiences.
Additional Sponsors:
Unreal Engine (https://www.unrealengine.com/), Observer Interactive (https://observerinteractive.com/), Middlesbrough Council (https://www.investmiddlesbrough.co.uk/), Teesside University (https://www.tees.ac.uk/)
EXHIBITORS
Blue Sight (https://bluesightgames.co.uk/) - Run, Gun, Repeat!
Ceratops Games (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4498790/Hazard_Suits/) - Hazard Suits
Dink (https://Dinkdevs.com) - Hero In The Making
Lynx Studios (https://www.linkedin.com/company/lynxstudios/) - Neon Mayhem | 6 - 1
OSAKA Productions (https://linktr.ee/OSAKAProductions) - Dream of ME!
Talico (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2918070/A_Tale_of_Sand_and_Bone/) - A Tale of Sand And Bone
More to come!
Want to EXHIBIT or SPONSOR? Get in touch!
EVENT SCHEDULE
18:00: Doors Open
20:00: Welcome / Talks
23:30: Coach Departs
00:00: Event Closes
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Games industry professionals, related industries, and graduate & final-year games students only.
The Hub is on the top floor of the Students' Union (http://i.imgur.com/rbdN9cC.jpg).
Registration is required for free drinks tokens and coach. Tickets can be registered on the door but will not receive free drinks tokens. Animex ticket holders that have not registered an Eventbrite ticket will be required to display their pass. Registration is free.
Attendees must be 18 or over.
>>>>>>> RETURN COACH DETAILS <<<<<<<<
A FREE return coach will go to and from the event, picking up at Newcastle and doing the return journey at the end of the night. Tickets must be registered in advance.
WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR TICKET YOU MUST SELECT A PICK UP AND/OR DROP OFF LOCATION OR YOUR COACH TICKET WILL BE CANCELLED
Newcastle: Bewick Street (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.9692826,-1.6186828,3a,75y,306.47h,89.15t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1svmfv8L4z3L7Jq5fHAwYJFw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=en&authuser=0), next to Newcastle train station
Departure (from Newcastle) 16:45
Return Departure (from Middlesbrough) 23:30
One-way tickets permitted
Notes: Game Bridge takes no responsibility for anyone missing the coach. Passenger list supplied to driver & Game Bridge rep to track travellers. IF YOU BOOK A SEAT BUT CANNOT MAKE IT, PLEASE CANCEL SO THAT OTHERS MAY BOOK IN YOUR PLACE. Failure to cancel or travel will result in blacklisting from the next event's coach. There is a toilet on board.
Please continue to support Game Bridge on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/gamebridge) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/game_bridge) (@Game_Bridge)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The Hub. Searching near Students Union Building (Top floor), Middlesbrough, TS1 3BZ; check-in Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
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WhereThe Hub
Students Union Building (Top floor), Middlesbrough, TS1 3BZ
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Game Bridge X Animex?
Game Bridge X Animex takes place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Game Bridge X Animex taking place?
Game Bridge X Animex is held at The Hub in Middlesbrough (Students Union Building (Top floor), Middlesbrough, TS1 3BZ).
How much are tickets for Game Bridge X Animex?
Entry to Game Bridge X Animex is free.
What will the weather be like at Game Bridge X Animex?
The forecast for Game Bridge X Animex is Light drizzle · 5°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Is there anywhere to stay near Game Bridge X Animex?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Hub can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Game Bridge X Animex?
Tickets for Game Bridge X Animex can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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