London’s 12-day citywide celebration of video games is back. Visitors can check out a host of artworks and installations, as well as the festival’s official selection of exciting new video games from across the globe and exhibitions. Look out for the new Game Plus at London Museum Spaces, London Wall (April 3-4) – a gaming consumer and industry event with over 80 games to play and panels, talks, including the Time Capsule Panel, which will take a look at the past 10 years in gaming and offer predictions for the next 10 years and the Joystique Roadshow showcasing their rare and unusual gaming items.
Screen Play (April 10) is back exploring the intersection of video games, entertainment and visual storytelling. Trafalgar Square (April 11) will be filled with open-air fun outdoor games and a pop-up gaming lounge. Now Play This (April 11-12) is taking over Somerset House showcasing experimental games, inspiring talks, workshops, and playful sessions. The London Video Game Orchestra (April 13) will provide another landmark concert of video game soundtracks and try your hand at Asses.masses (April 12-13) is a custom video game designed to be played from beginning to end by a live audience, one person at a time.