Events

First in a series of 'Off the Page' event, and this one will be examining gaming and what other creative industries can learn from it. GameCity Prize Judge Charlie Higson will be introducing the event, and there will be talks from figures such as video game designer Dave Morris and others.

Tickets are £15 and include a free drink. For more info please see here : http://offthepage.net/gaming-march-2013/

Nintendo Spot is presenting a Streetpass Meet in the Ritzy Cinema in Brixton, in accordance with the 2nd anniversary of the Nintendo 3DS Console and the release of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.

For more info please see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/436792739730891/

Drink, relax and play with Loading Cafe/Bar as they take to Soho to celebrate Bioshock Infinite. Complete with Bioshock-inspired cocktails, free swag and prizes galore. For the networking-minded among you, there should be plenty of games industry people in attendance to get mingling with.

http://loadingonline.co.uk/news/

DS:London is hosting another meetup where people can play their 3DS (or DS for those not on the bandwagon yet) and drink and chat in between games.

(Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Baker Street, Regent's Park, Marble Arch)

For more info please see here : http://www.meetup.com/dslondon/events/108148962/

GamerDisco vs Capcom Community event

Darkstalkers Special Event !!!

In a long awaited collaboration GamerDisco have teamed up with the brilliant Capcom to bring you a night of video gaming delight!!

Featuring:

Big Screen Darkstalkers competition
Fantastic Capcom Prizes
Capcom Arcade on the big screen
Guile's Theme Drinks Promotion
Recorded gaming battles
Capcom Classic tunes played throughout the night

The Capcom guys will be on hand for tournaments, gaming discussion and the occasional drinking contest!

GamerDisco DJ's will be playing gaming themes and 8 bit bangers all night:

DJ Jet Set Rory (Tokyo Soundscape: http://soasradio.org/tokyo-soundscape) - Gaming Themes, 8bit, wacky!

Plus More DJ's TBA

Drinking, Dancing, Gaming- GamerDisco an arcade for adults!

Expect: UMVC3, SFXT, Darkstalkers, Capcom Arcade & More

Costs: Free
18+ (ID may be required)

Gaming night where retro games are played socially. Bringing along your retro consoles/games is recommended!
There will be a Minecraft server, so if you have a laptop with Minecraft do be sure to bring that too!

For more info please see here : http://retroandminecraft-es2004.eventbrite.co.uk/?rank=1

Meet and Greet with gaming professionals at BAFTA's swanky Piccadilly Circus venue. Includes a free drink

For more info please visit : http://bafta.ticketsolve.com/shows/873492633/events

Prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the gaming industry's greatest. 23 awards up for grabs.

For more info please see here : http://www.mcvawards.com

Firstly, it turns out London has a new geek-friendly drinks venue. It opened about 3 weeks ago in Soho and it's called Loading Bar. (See what they did there?) We went there. We liked it. (And we're not even obliged to say so either.)

Secondly, DS London Midweek Meets are about to come back in to fashion. I know after a hard day's work the only thing that will make me feel better is killing something or Tetris. (Sometimes both).

I know what you're thinking next... What if we combined the two? Well it just so happens those very same Soho gamer-geeks have kindly given us free reign of their basement allowing us to bring you...

Loading Bar Soho Midweek Meet on Thursday 18th of April @ 6:30pm.

(Round of applause)

Also, if while you're there you happen to meet Jimmi, Loading Bar's very own 3DS Mii, you will get 10% off!

Come here to listen to a lecture by Siobhan Reddy, Studio Director at Media Molecule (the team behind LittleBigPlanet) speak about Games Design. For more info please see here : http://www.bafta.org/games/news-and-events/the-bafta-creative-skillset-guest-lecture-programme,3606,BA.html

The first DS:London to take place in the Loading Bar was so successful the team have decided to hold another one there! Chill out with comfy seating, good company and, if you're so inclined ; gaming-themes cocktails and shots! Expect to see 3DSBlessed there.

For more info please see here : http://meetu.ps/189XdM

"Calling all Hunters from No-rank to G-Rank, even those who have never lifted a Great sword or carved from a kelbi or if you just want to cheer on those brave enough to hunt the most ferocious of monsters. All are welcome in the London gathering halls!

There will be special prizes given out to those lucky few. The elite Hunters from Capcom and Nintendo may even grace us with their presence!"

More info : https://www.facebook.com/events/161924637307726/

Come here to listen to a lecture delivered by the Bafta nominated duo Mike O' Leary and Alexandra Wall, where they give a talk on Cross Platform Content.
For more info please see here : http://www.bafta.org/games/news-and-events/the-bafta-creative-skillset-guest-lecture-programme,3606,BA.html

The Eurogamer team are revving up to host their largest ever community night! Featuring free beer (!) and numerous game consoles set up (running the likes of FIFA and Fuse).

Revelers are encouraged to bring along their 3DSes

For more info and to RSVP please see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/565606853484175/

"The Xbox 360 MCV Quiz is back. Once again retailers, suppliers and the games media are given the chance to show off their general knowledge skills.

The industry is invited to enjoy the great atmosphere of Holborn's Sway bar, where they will be tested with a night of devious brain-teasers, disorientating visual puzzles and the ever-popular music round".

For more info please see here : http://www.mcvuk.com/events/read/the-xbox-360-mcv-quiz-summer-2013/0112666

The latest IGN Pub Quiz has been announced! It will be taking places in Temple, which is in Central London, and there will be prizes from big names such as InsertCoin and EA. Team tickets are £30 (plus £1.25 booking fee). For more info please see here : http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/04/25/ign-pub-quiz-next-week-book-your-place-now

"Come and meet Rhianna Pratchett, the lead writer on Tomb Raider who specialises in developing the narrative structure, humour and characterisation in games and played a key role in the reinvention of the legendary Lara Croft".

More info : http://www.bafta.org/games/news-and-events/

Meltdown London is a sports bar with a difference. Leave your real-world feats of athletic prowess at the door, because it’s dedicated purely to eSports.

Eurogamer reports that Meltdown London will open its doors on June 1st and will stream eSports matches and coverage seven days a week. It is the third Meltdown-branded bar to open worldwide, following sites in Paris and Berlin.

The bar is situated on 342 Caledonian Road, and it will also be offering a range of gaming and cocktails inspired by pop culture.

For more info please see here : http://thenextweb.com/uk/2013/05/13/meltdown-is-launching-the-uks-first-esports-bar-in-london-on-june-1/

Our affiliate DS:London is hosting their 158th meetup on 6/6/13 in Loading @ MADD. Be sure to charge your 3DS and pop on down for the usual multiplayer mahem!

For more info and to RSVP please see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/486516581417040/

Monster Hunter gathering hosted by Capcom.

"Bring your own food/drink/tribute
World exclusive first play download quest with a special reward weapon available
Arena Grudge Match: Lagombi competition. HR 1-2 = no handicap, HR 3-5 = 60 Sec handicap and HR6+ = 120 sec handicap"

For more details and to RSVP please see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/345355745566774/

Spearheaded by the likes of the Guardian's Keith Stuart, the ETOO event is a meetup happening in the Loading Bar in Soho where gaming enthusiacs will get together to watch the E3 broadcasts as they happen!

For more info and to buy tickets please see here : http://etoolondon.com/

The latest meet to be hosted by the Nintendo Spot, this time to coincide with the release of Animal Crossing : New Leaf. Limited edition Animal Crossing posters up for grabs plus more 'surprises and prizes on the day'.

For more info and to RSVP : https://www.facebook.com/events/595723443793741/

Second June Monster Hunter meet. 

"Join chief hunter Mao for more sneak peak free DLC and time attack events. feel free to bring food/drink and riches. looking forward to streetpassing you all"

To RSVP see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/573104096057020/

From the team that brought you Eurogamer ; Rezzed is a relatively new convention celebrating all things indie. Now in its second year, the line-up of activities is already starting to look impressive. Please see here for more info : http://www.rezzed.com/

"Join us at the Ritzy Cinema in Brixton, London for an official Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate gathering day. There will be plenty of multiplayer fun, challenges with prizes to be won and of course lots of StreetPasses, so don't forget your Nintendo 3DS!

There will also be Monster Hunter themed food and mocktails to keep you alert and refreshed throughout your hunts".

For more details and to RSVP see : https://www.facebook.com/events/166813726831362/

'Streetpass event to celebrate the UK launch of Animal Crossing New Leaf; bring your 3DS & New Leaf to meet Animal Crossing fans, trade items, StreetPass your new home and play island multiplayer minigames!'

For more info and to RSVP please see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/453602481390350/453651334718798

Next installment in the long-running DS/3DS meet. Come down, have a drink and get stuck into some MK7/Mario Tennis/MH3U action!

For more details and to RSVP please see here :  https://www.facebook.com/events/535443279826201/

"To celebrate the release of Animal Crossing New Leaf, and the lazy days of bug catching, house decorating and pitfall burying that will follow, StreetPass Manchester is teaming up with Kyoto Lounge to host an Animal Crossing themed StreetPass event. There will be tournaments, competitions and prizes so make sure you're there!".

For more information and to RSVP please see here :  https://www.facebook.com/events/652332041450075/

Firefly Studios, the team that brought you Stronghold, will be holding an event at the medieval pub The George Inn. Fans are invited along to share a drink and discuss Firefly games, movies, sports etc.

For more info and to RSVP please see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/517586018303765/

From the team who brought you Nintendisco comes the monthly club night GamerDisco; a truly social video
gaming event!

THIS MONTH:

Now with added Street Fighter (Version TBA)

Smash Bros Tournament
Mario Kart Tournament
Capcom Arcade Hight Score Challenge
Plus..... a short bonus Bullet Hell High Score Challenge!

With multi-screen projected gaming from old skool Nintendo to contemporary future classics whilst DJs spin 90s, electro, hip hop, chiptune and gaming themes.

"It's simple... If you love retro gaming or just want to relive those lost nostalgic years make sure you attend Retro'Spect5
(and please raid your lofts and bring your consoles with you!)
This is our fifth event and it's solely about playing. If you fancy spinning through Sonic, bouncing and bashing your way through Mario or just saving the world from the Mad Bomber please come and take part in this retro event."

For more info and to buy tickets please see here : https://retrospect5-esm.eventbrite.co.uk/?rank=5

Once again MH3U fans are given the chance to mingle with Capcom employees while getting their game on. After the event said employees will be joining the group for a  rendezvous to a local pub, making this an excellent networking opportunity. For readers of this site ; HelenBaby will also be in attendance, so do be sure to say hi!

For more info and to RSVP please see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/359377277522068/

International Sonic convention now in its 6th year. Games, cosplay, an art section, what more could you ask for? For more information both about the event and on how to obtain tickets please see :

http://2013.summerofsonic.com/

DS: London is back and at the same place the mecca of gaming in the West End: Loading Bar which is at the MADD Cafe in Soho, so bring your charged 3DS/DS consoles.

Google Map for directions to MADD can be found here:http://goo.gl/maps/mpZnB (Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Circus, Covent Garden).

'Insomnia is a computer gaming festival for all ages, where gamers and industry leaders alike come together to celebrate games in all their forms. The next event is i49 which runs from 23 Aug – 26 Aug 2013.

The event has 2 main areas; the Gaming Halls and the Exhibition Hall The Gaming Halls are where the Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) attendees set up their PC’s and game through the night and into the weekend, playing anything from Battlefield to TrackMania with their friends and clanmates!'

To check out more information and to buy tickets check out http://insomniagamingfestival.com/

Nintendo Spot will be hosting an event for the upcoming game The Wonderful 101 for the Wii U at Loading Bar/ MADD in Central London's Soho.

There will be a chance to try out the game and cosplaying action as well.

For more info check out: https://www.facebook.com/events/270072456467370/

The latest installment in the SonicLondon meets for Sonic fans over the age of 18. Plan A is a picnic and activities in Regent's Park, while Plan B in case of rain will see the fun and frolics heading to the Royal Festival Hall.

For more info and to RSVP please see : https://www.facebook.com/events/585438461479599/

Chris Martinet will be signing autographs from between 11am-1pm, and 2pm-4pm for Saturday only. For the whole weekend, attendees will be able to meet Mario and Luigi, compete in hourly Mario Kart 7 competitions to win a trophy, and enjoy Nintendo-themed colouring books and jigsaws.

The following games will be playable on both games.

• New Super Mario Bros. U
• New Super Luigi U
• Super Mario 3D Land
• Mario Kart 7
• Luigi's Mansion 2
• New Super Mario Bros. 2

Its that time again, another meetup from the badass lot as DS:London and the gaming hangout Loading Bar at Soho's MADD.

It's time for some Monday multiplayer madness! So if you're looking for fun this Monday try our awesome 3 step program

Step 1. Charge up your 3DS and grab your games!

Step 2. Head to MADD/Loading Bar on Rupert Street and grab a drink/food from their awesome bar staff. I'll take this time to recommend their "A Drink to the past" It's green, a zelda pun and gets you tipsy. . . What more do you want!?!

Step 3. Play! Catch up on your streetpass hits, challenge someone to a game of 8 Player Mario Kart, Take down a Lagiacrus with some fellow hunters or if you want to take a break from looking at 2 screens we'll have Super Smash Bros Brawl on hand as well so bring your own Gamecube pad if you're that way inclined

S well so bring your own Gamecube pad if you're that way inclined 

We'll also have some Prizes to give away but more details to follow later!

So grab your friends, Grab your 3DS and head on down it'll be a blast!

To know more: http://www.meetup.com/dslondon/events/138895482/

The guys from Monster Hunter Community (UK) are trying out a new venue ; MeltdownLondon, an awesome new arcade/bar in Caledonian Road (which is served by the Picadilly Line).

The plan of action on the day is to meet up and get stuck in to some general 3DS action (with a special emphasis on MH3U ofcourse). There are alcoholic drinks to buy, and the owners are even cool enough to not mind people bringing along their own food.

3DSBlessed will be attendance, so make sure you come on down!

https://www.facebook.com/events/525808294160661/

Eurogamer Expo is the UK's biggest video gaming event and takes place from the 26-29 September at Earls Court One.

http://www.eurogamer.net/expo/

• GamerDisco, the self-described 'home of Smash Bros' present: BomberMan & Brawl Party!
• Drinks promotions throughout the night and prizes for all competition winners.
• A night for casual button bashers, seasoned gamers, chiptune lovers, nerds and geeks alike!
• Music policy: Chiptunes, gaming themes, nerdcore, electro, party vibes
• Costs: Free
• To RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1415352832017052/?ref=22

Exhibition featuring high-quality artwork based on games like Halo, Skyrim and TMNT

For more details and to RSVP see : https://www.facebook.com/events/523842201030764/

"Portable Gaming Center is back with a new generation. After being on hiatus for over a year NGI's portable gaming arena is back in Walthamstow Games City.

Entry: £5. Refreshments at the event are free!"

For more details/to RSVP please see here : https://m.facebook.com/events/520357761379702

Namco Arcade meetup for gaming girls about town!

For more details/to RSVP please go to either :

• MeetUp.com : http://www.meetup.com/D-Pad-Divas-Gamer-Girls-of-London/events/140887052/
• Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/578120125584059

Our friends at MHCUK are hosting their latest meet at the Meltdown Bar in Caledonian Road (on the Piccadilly Line). Reasonably priced drinks, plus the owners don't mind punters bringing in food from outside. So what are you waiting for? Come down and raise that Hunter Rank!

For more details and to RSVP please see here : https://m.facebook.com/events/492162447546282

Play Expo is a large convention which will be returning to Manchester for its second year in October. It will be divided into re.play, now.play, pro.play and cos.play, which corresponds with retro gaming, the latest releases, tournaments and, of course, cosplay competitions and general shenanigans!

For more information and to buy tickets please see here : http://www.playexpo.net

DS:London return once more to Loading @ MADD. Should prove to be a treasure trove of Streetpass hits and a great opportunity to play MK7, Luigi's Mansion etc with others.

If you'd like to join them please RSVP here : https://m.facebook.com/events/524490467635073

Pub-based meetup for gaming girls about town!

For more details/to RSVP please go to either :

• MeetUp.com : http://www.meetup.com/D-Pad-Divas-Gamer-Girls-of-London/events/140770172/

• Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/1415027195380315/

Pub-based meetup for gaming girls about town!

For more details/to RSVP please go to either :

• MeetUp.com : http://www.meetup.com/D-Pad-Divas-Gamer-Girls-of-London/events/140770172/
• Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/578120125584059

Pub-based meetup for gaming girls about town! More details to be confirmed...

For more details/to RSVP please see : https://www.facebook.com/events/352774801524253

'GameCity is a unique celebration of culture.

It’s a series of regular events across the UK culminating in an annual festival that takes place in Nottingham’s best venues and public spaces. GameCity brings people together to participate in interesting things and engage in playful experiences in exciting new ways. GameCity projects aim to contextualise videogames as accessible, important, cultural, visionary and enduring pieces of work made by people. Real creative people with diverse skills, ambitions and imaginations. We want as many people as possible to be able to join in, play, learn and have some fun in the process.'

For more info and to buy tickets please see here : http://gamecity.org/

Halloween MHCUK meet. Food, drink and prizes.

Time and location to be confirmed. To RSVP please see here : https://m.facebook.com/events/522282731179746

GamerDisco, formerly known as Nintendisco are hosting another event at The Book Club and as such will have the following:

Big Screen Super Bomber Man 4 Player free play & Super Mario Kart SNES tournament

Big Screen Smash Brothers tournament!!!

BigScreen SFIV tournament (With MadKatz TE Sticks)

PLUS the GARY MEGA PARTY GAME ZONE - with loads of extra surprise party games to play

Drinks promotions throughout the night and prizes for all competition winners.

A night for casual button bashers, seasoned gamers, chiptune lovers, nerds and geeks alike!

GamerDisco DJs - busting out some classic gaming themes, 8 bit, chiptune, 80's 90's tunes and more!

Music policy: With a hangover of Hallowe'en theme, Chiptunes, gaming themes, nerdcore, electro, party vibes

 To RSVP go to

https://www.facebook.com/events/641918372495399/

Examining the publishing side of the games industry, looking at which new games platforms that will shape the next five years.

According to conference director James Binns : "There are no shortage of conferences around social and mobile… London Games Conference 2013 will add platform evolution from Sony, Xbox and Nintendo and the PC, along with emergent platforms.

"LGC 2013 is the only conference where you can get the full picture of how games publishing is evolving."

For further details please see here : http://www.mcvuk.com/events/read/london-games-conference-2013/0110381

The MHCUK team once again assemble for more Monster Hunting mayhem. Come along to share a pint and some laughs with other Monster Hunter fans

https://www.facebook.com/events/172597576271527

'Drink,Sing and Dream on....#Dreamcast15 Anniversary'. Heaps of Dreamcase games to play, karaoke on the SEGA Mega CD, a Shenmue QTE contest, prizes, 2 for 1 cocktails plus much more. What are you waiting for? Come on down!

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/8519254319

The SonicLondon gang get together for the twelfth time for fun and frolicks at Meltdown London. It also marks the occasion that one of the organisers will be reaching a landmark age, so if you see her about do be sure to buy her a drink!

For more details/to RSVP please see here : https://m.facebook.com/events/1412673555626472

Gamerdisco and MadCatz are teaming up to have a pre-Xmas event at the famous Book Club in Shoreditch

For more information and to RSVP, click on here

StreetPass Manchester are hosting a Christmas meetup at Manchester's TV21 bar

To RSVP and for more information, click on StreetPass Manchester

The Monster Hunter Community Uk's Christmas Bash! Massive event featuring :

• Loads of contests
• Loads of prizes
• Loads of freebies

If you're a Monster Hunter fan this is absolutely not to be missed. For more details and to RSVP please see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/426119867511126/

DS London are at Loading Bar at Soho's MADD once again for a special Christmas meet

To RSVP go to Facebook DS:London

Special Christmas edition of the Xbox 360 MCV Quiz

For more details please see here : http://www.mcvuk.com/events/read/the-xbox-360-mcv-quiz-christmas-2013/0112667

Heart of Gaming, London's newest arcade is planning a New Years Eve party, which will last from midday on New Years Eve to midday on New Years Day. Tickets are £20 and first come first serve.

To find out more https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartOfGaming