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Ahead of London Games Festival 2008, which starts this Saturday (October 26th), the event organisers have told MCV that they want to involve all of Europe. Our long-term aim is to take it beyond the borders and make it one of the key highlights across the whole of Europe,” LGF …
Read More »Third London Games Festival announced
After a successful second outing last year, the London Games Festival is to return for a third stint later this year, it has been confirmed. Starting on October 25th, the ‘cultural celebration of everything gaming’ will target a wide demographic, ranging from hardcore gamers to the growing casual audience. Last …
Read More »LGF press was incredible, says EA
EA boss Keith Ramsdale has hailed the ‘unprecedented’ exposure the firm received after its Be The One event at the London Games Festival – and hinted that it may host an even more ambitious showcase next year. As revealed by MCV, Be The One was the most high profile marketing …
Read More »Industry gears up for LGF
This Monday October 22nd sees the return of London Games Festival, boasting its biggest and most varied line-up ever seen.Running right up until Friday November 2nd, London will host over 40 events which promise to celebrate gaming culture and broaden its reach in mainstream circles further. After a promising start …
Read More »EA to rule over London
The most high-profile marketing stunt the UK games industry has ever seen is set to boost the London Games Festival next week. Electronic Arts will be taking over Trafalgar Square for three days next week with its Be The One fest, giving gamers the opportunity to play its current and …
Read More »Tanya Byron to speak at ELSPA forum
TV psychologist Dr Tanya Byron, author of the government’s recently announced Byron Report which will examine the availability of violent video games, is set to speak at the upcoming ELSPA Forum as part of the London Games Festival. Byron will discuss why the government called for the review, and the …
Read More »Tanya Byron to speak at ELSPA forum
TV psychologist Dr Tanya Byron, author of the government’s recently announced Byron Report which will examine the availability of violent video games, is set to speak at the upcoming ELSPA Forum as part of the London Games Festival. Byron will discuss why the government called for the review, and the …
Read More »Design and machinima workshops set for LGF
Half-day sessions take place on October 25th
Read More »Design and machinima workshops set for LGF
Half-day sessions take place on October 25th
Read More »Call for fringe events at LGF
Organisers of the London Games Festival are inviting people to get involved with the event as part of a set of ‘fringe’ activities. Those who want to organise their own events – such as seminars, street games, performances or exhibitions – under the London Games Festival Fringe umbrella will be …
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