According to the latest statistics, Brighton is now home to over 20% of the UK’s game developers. It is also home to several software companies, including Electric Square. For this reason, it’s not surprising to see that one of the biggest conferences for gaming, Brighton Develop, is held in the city every year. Game developers from across the country flood to the city when the event is held, to learn about the latest trends, changes in technology, and upcoming partnerships between companies.
The Brighton Gaming Sector
Brighton is home to a number of casinos, including the Rendezvous Casino and the Genting Casino. This, combined with the strong growth of the digital gaming market is helping to generate interest from developers. If you have ever played online bingo at Paddy Power then you will know how different online games can be from their traditional counterparts. A lot more goes into creating an online bingo game, and in some instances, they even have various themes, such as Crystal Room and Age of the Gods. As a result, some developers only focus on casino-specific games, showing how much room for growth there is within the market. Niche markets like this are creating pockets of opportunity, which is helping to spur events, like Brighton Develop. We are also seeing lots of new companies attending the events every year as well, with each passing event showing more diversity than the year before.
Brighton Develop and The Electric Square Gaming Studio
The Electric Square gaming studio, the sister company of Lively Studio, have been in operation since 2015 and ever since then, they have worked with some of the top names in the sector. With the gaming market on the rise and companies like Electric Square becoming more household names, it’s interesting to see Brighton becoming such a hub for gaming. Some even say that the area may overtake London, given enough time and investment. The company attended the Brighton Develop Conference this year, ensuring that local names were represented, along with the top companies who are currently dominating the market.
At the heart of the Brighton Develop expo, you have the Networking Lounge. You don’t have to go far to mix with other visitors or to find someone to have a quick informal meeting with. The conference even has its meeting system, where people can book on. This, combined with the Indie Showcase, which gives new developers the chance to shine and show their latest projects, helps to provide a melting pot of opportunity for those who are in attendance.
At the conference, you also have cutting-edge technology, as well as several companies who like to showcase their new talent and progress. Gaming conferences like this have helped to put Brighton on the map, while also helping local companies, like the Electric Square Gaming Studio, to shine. Even though the event is over for this year, dates are already in the books for 2025 to ensure the event is bigger and better than ever in 2025.
