Events

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

StreetPass East Midlands presents Combat time!!! As well as the usual StreetPass stuff, we are planning some combat related fun. Street Fighter IV 3D, Dead or Alive Dimensions, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Pokémon X/Y and Bomberman Blitz.

https://www.facebook.com/events/708955262462461/

"Well it's time to detox and to work off some of that Christmas belly so get yourselves to Meltdown on the 12th for a calorie burning Hunt and lets work out your thumbs .

We will be Starting from 3pm till late . There will be the normal dinner run at 6pm".

For more details and to RSVP see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/811380785544899/

"Join us at our Children’s Question Time event where our panel of some of the brightest minds in children’s media will be debating key issues facing the industry today and answering questions submitted in advance. Our panel of experts will be discussing issues such as creative risk taking, franchise dominance, new revenue streams and how to deal with more controversial content".

For more info and to RSVP see : http://bafta.ticketsolve.com/shows/873507948/events

Nintendo have invited StreetPass East Midlands and Streetpass Derby attendees to come and play the new Mario Party at the GAME store in Derby! Possible visit to pub or café for more 3DS shenanigans may take place afterwards...

For more info/to RSVP see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/1397419330514999/

The London Anime Con is back, and this time there's a whole building dedicated to games! "The event will see over 100 setups and over 200 gaming titles available to choose from. Gaming shall take place in three rooms; the Tournaments Zone, the Publishers Hall and the Community Lounge.". We can't hide our excitement!

For more info/to buy a ticket please see here : www.londonanimecon.com/

Join us at Meltown on Sunday 9th February from 3pm til late for a special celebratory event to mark the news that Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has been confirmed for UK release! Whether you are a veteran hunter or new to the game, all are welcome!

For more details and to RSVP please see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/417701888364054/

Come along and StreetPass and play some Mario Party!!

Facebook Event link: http://on.fb.me/1diCiSW

For this weekend, The Heart of Gaming Arcade in London's North Acton will be hosting an location test for the upcoming Ultra Street Fighter IV game which will be on from Friday 21st February to Sunday 23th February.

For more info check out Heart of Gaming Facebook

You all know the deal by now : a bunch of Sonic the Hedgehog fans get together to chat, drink, play games etc. Hosted by various 3DSBlessed members. 18+

To find out more/RSVP see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/571207212959354/

The Monster Hunter community are heading out to the Southbank Centre this time to hunt together in a more 'cultural' location so come along and hunt with us in style.

For more details and to RSVP please see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/1415113372069659/

The Streetpass Leeds gang are getting together for their 3rd meet! Much has left to be confirmed, but expect excitement and plenty of 3DS-playing shenanigans!

For more info and to RSVP see here : https://m.facebook.com/events/227232960781986

Monster Hunters are all gathering at Meltdown on 22nd March for a hunting party! Come along, get some megapotions from the bar and get hunting!

For more details and to RSVP please see here: https://www.facebook.com/events/628534037199658/?previousaction=join&ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular&source=1

EGX Rezzed is a gaming convention brought to you by the same team behind EGX London. It has an emphasis on PC and indie gaming, but you'll also find some of the latest console games. Other attractions include the developer sessions and the Leftfield Collection. Not to be missed.

http://www.egxrezzed.net/

Las Vegas Arcade in Soho will be hosting a Streetpass meetup and a Pokemon X&Y Tournament for the first time.

Some tournament details:

- Entrance Fee: £3 (Pot)
- Game: Pokémon X & Y for the 3DS System.
- Time: Registration; Anytime from 3PM onwards, please see Toby!
- Tournament; 6PM to 8PM approx
- Prize pot: Winner - 50% - Second - 30% - Third - 20%

For more info check out:

https://www.facebook.com/events/220474181482946/

StreetPass East Midlands presents our next big event featuring a MASSIVE Mario Kart Tourney.

Also other stuff will be happening too, A WiiU with Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate running all day and a Wii (maybe) as well.

Keep an eye on Facebook event for updates https://www.facebook.com/events/835201899840208/

Loading have moved into their new home in Dalston's Scenario Bar and are hosting their launch of their new home and their new drink menu on Thursday 10th April from 7pm to midnight.

More info about the event and Loading Bar at https://twitter.com/drinkrelaxplay

Monster Hunter Community UK are hosting another event in London's The Somerset Hotel which is near Baker Street station which will make it easy to get to.

For those that went to their Halloween or Christmas events you will expect to have the same perks as before such as beverages and competitions.

To RSVP please click on the Event page

Premier meet-up for StreetPass UK's London charter! All ages welcome! Collect StreetPass hits! Play Mario Kart 7/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/Pokémon X and Y (plus other games) with others! Make friends!

For more details/to RSVP please see here : https://www.facebook.com/events/1407200506204447/

"The UK’s favourite Arcade, Indie & Retro video gaming expo (Replay) is returning to its spiritual home at the Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre over the early May bank holiday on the 3rd/4th May 2014"!

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

After the easter hunt, its back to normal for Monster Hunter London meetups at London's Meltdown Bar.

To find out more and to RSVP click here

GameHorizon aims to be Europe's most relevant forward-looking games industry event. With a combination of inspirational sessions, debate and networking it's the place to plan the future of your video game business.

Inspired by the wider entertainment markets, speakers are hand-picked by the GamesIndustry International editorial team for experience and knowledge of their respective fields. Sessions are targeted at future opportunities and industry growth through new technology, creativity and financial success.

With over 250 decision-makers, CEOs and creative talent in attendance, GameHorizon is an essential addition to the games industry calendar.

http://www.gamehorizon.net/tickets

UPDATE: Due to the pending tube strike this event have been moved back to the 14th May 

Soho's only gaming arcade Las Vegas are hosting another Pokemon and 3DS Streetpass event

- Entrance Fee: £3 (Pot)
- Game: Pokémon X & Y for the 3DS System.
- Time: Registration; 5:50PM. please see Toby!
- Tournament; 6PM to 8PM approx
- Prize pot: Winner - 50% - Second - 30% - Third - 20%

To RSVP and know about the tournament rules click on this link https://www.facebook.com/events/234979363369954/

"GameCamp is an all-inclusive one-day event about games, gamers, gaming, game making and game culture. It throws its doors open to everyone from players, students, designers, programmers, publishers, writers, artists, philosophers and more. It covers videogames, tabletop games, street-games, games as art and science, and pretty much anything you want to talk about".

For more details/to buy a ticket please see here : http://www.eventbrite.com/e/gamecamp-7-tickets-11033819451?aff=es2&rank=54&sid=b481b387d5e111e38db022000ae901a9

Keynote presentations and panels by well-known game journalists such as Guy Cocker, Will Freeman and Keith Andrew. Meet and greet pub session to follow

For more details and to buy a ticket please see here : http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-meet-the-games-press-marketing-professionals-tickets-10972479983?aff=es2&rank=16&sid=ba60ca35d5dd11e3a3a222000ae901a9

Soho's Las Vegas Arcade are hosting a MK7 tournament and in addition a good opportunity to get some streetpasses.

To RSVP and to find out the rules click here

Nintendo Spot will be hosting their first 2014 event in London's Peckham at the Pelican Plus Community Hall, not far from Peckham High Street. Mario Kart 8 (Wii U) is released on the 30th May and as such they want to hosting a launch party to celebrate it.

Check out Nintendo Spot's FB page to RSVP

https://www.facebook.com/TheNintendoSpot

Gamerdisco are hosting their MK8 launch event at Shoreditch's Book Club near Old Street station. As well as the latest Mario Kart, they have the original SNES version.

To RSVP, click here

Las Vegas Arcade Soho are hosting another Pokemon tournament after the last two events were successful on the 5th June. For those without Pokemon X/Y, you can still come and get those streetpasses to collect puzzles or defeat the monsters in Streetpass Quest 1/2.

For more info and to RSVP click here

"Every month the games industry in Brighton meets at the Eagle to celebrate being awesome.  We work in a great city, in one of the greatest industries possible.  Come down and say hi, share your stories and learn about all the great studios in Brighton". 

Featuring Mario Kart 8, Smash Bros Brawl and more TBC

Keep an eye on event page on Facebook for more info https://www.facebook.com/events/507487266024376/

"Video games are hotly debated within society and this presentation will explore what research shows about the topic. This will include important questions such as whether we develop any skills by playing games, whether playing violent game make us more violent and whether games addictive".

For more details and to RSVP please see here : http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-do-we-learn-by-playing-video-games-tickets-10894613081?aff=es2&rank=4

Street Fighter 3: Third Strike tournament Gutter Trash, returns to the HOG on the 14th of June.

There are still sign ups available in the 2v2 tournament and there is a reserve list operating for the singles tournament as it is currently full. If you are interested in entering please email guttertrashuk@gmail.com.

For more info check out HOG's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartOfGaming

GamerDisco (formerly known as Nintendisco) are hosting another event at Shoreditch's Book Club with the latest games and many retro games.

To RSVP and for more information check out their event page

London Anime Con are hosting another 2014 meet at London Metropolitan University's Rocket Complex on the 5-6th July.

For more information on prices and events check out

http://www.londonanimecon.com/index.php

Reztron are hosting a SEGA themed meetup in Clapham's Aquum Bar for some more SEGA gaming from Master System to the Dreamcast.

With major sporting events happening on the same weekend as our next event it'll be rude not to inject a bit of retro sporting theme to it with Italia '90 ,Virtua Tennis 2 and Virtua Racing on the big screen.

This time we'll be taking over the whole of Aquum...so expect it to be BIGGER and BETTER than last time!

Plus old favourites such as Virtua Cop,Sonic 2 and SFII will be present...

To register for this event go to Eventbrite

Reztron's Official Site Reztron

For you all DDR fans or dancers in general, Las Vegas Arcade are hosting their 2nd DDR tournament of 2014.

To find out more info and RSVP click here

London Game Space are hosting a launch party for several upcoming indie games such as One Spear Arena, Tango Fiesta and Q.U.B.E (Director's Cut) and will be at Dalston Scenario Bar which is also home to the well-known Loading Bar.

To get tickets for this event check out their Eventbrite

To follow London Game Space's twitter account https://twitter.com/LondonGameSpace

Reztron are back in Hoxton and with another SEGA meet/drink up

For more information and to purchase tickets go to http://hyperjapan.co.uk/

Opening times:

We were going to wait til the release of a certain video game in fall to do our next meet, but later decided we simply couldn't wait that long after all. So without further ado I give you the Impromptu StreetPass London Summer Meet!

Expect more MK7, MH3U and Pokémon shenanigans. Oh, and don't forget to fully charge your 3DS the night before! =D

We meet at 1:30 pm. Then, around 4pm, we'll be heading outside of the Royal Festival Hall for some outdoor gaming.

Please RSVP here : https://www.facebook.com/events/679042825509418/

Reztron are going all Matsuri for their next event to mix it with SEGA consoles.

The following games will be playable: Shinobi,Strider,Space Harrier 3-D,Final Fight,Streets of Rage 2,Bangai-O,Bomberman,Shenmue,Jet Set Radio, Godzilla Generations, Shutoko Battle,Dragon Ball Z,Fighters Megamix,Street Fighter II

To get tickets go to Eventbrite

Las Vegas Arcade Soho are hosting another Pokemon/Streetpass event had their Central London arcade:

~ The Essentials! ~
• Entrance Fee: £3 (Pot)
• Game: Pokémon X & Y for the 3DS System.
• Time: Registration; 4:55PM. please see Toby!
• Tournament; 5PM to 6:30PM approx
• Prize pot: Winner - 50% - Second - 30% - Third - 20%
• Amount of pot is determined by the number of participants.

For more info and to RSVP click here

Reztron are back at their home in Hoxton on Thursday 21st August with an Outrun/Summer theme.

FREE food until 9pm.

To check out more , click on Eventbrite

London's famous arcade The Heart of Gaming (HOG) are having a musical theme at the end of August with their event.

Games include:

In the groove, dance dance revolution, guitar hero, rock band and more.

Band tournament and guitar VS guitar tournament signups coming soon so get practicing.

Also they are live bands in the evening.

£10 entrance fee

To sign up go to their Event Page

GamerDisco are returning to the Book Club in London's Shoreditch for another session of gaming. Games include Pacman, Metal Slug, Smash Bros and Game Boy classics.

To find out more and to RSVP click:

https://www.facebook.com/events/263944337129687/

Las Vegas Arcade are hosting another Pokemon X/Y meetup for you all Pokemon players and even for those without the game you can collect your Streetpass here.

To find out more and to RSVP click here

Here at Joypad we strongly believe in the adage that you either go hard or go home. With that in mind, this month’s #superwarehouse will be a 10 hour gaming/dancing/partying BEHEMOTH of a shindig with DOUBLE THE GAMES and DOUBLE THE TUNAGE. As even the most hardened party animals need refreshment - we’ll be providing barbecued goodness in our courtyard throughout the day.

To find out more and to purchase tickets click on Oval Space

Britain's best gaming convention (formerly known as Eurogamer) returns to Earl's Court this September. As always expect the very latest games to be on show and playable at the event. Most recommended.

www.egxlondon.net/

• Entrance Fee: £3 (Pot)
• Game: Pokémon X or Y for the 3DS System.
• A 3DS of course.
• Time: Registration; 1PM. Please see Toby!
• Tournament; 1PM to 3PM approx.
• Prize Pot: Winner – 50%, Second – 30%, Third – 20%
• Amount of pot of determined by the number of participants.

Please find the Facebook event page here;
www.facebook.com/events/1568216486733856/1569029626652542

So the new Pokémon games will be out soon. So lets send off X&Y with a big tournament!!! Please read the All the Marbles post for the rules on Facebook

All the usual StreetPass stuff will be happening (I think it will also be National StreetPass Weekend)

Monster Hunters: I will have the WiiU running MH3U from 12 until 2pm.

We mill also do a Smash Brawl tourney 😉

~ BASICS & PRIZE POT ~
• Bring your own console (3DS)
• 8 players per cup; 2x/3x simultaneous 8 player tournaments if needbe!
• Entrance Fee: £3 (£1 towards LV, £2 into the prize pot)
• Prize Pot: Winner 1st: 50% 2nd: 30% 3rd: 20%

To RSVP and more info click here

Join us on the 5th of October to celebrate the launch of Super Smash Bros for 3DS! Expect a fun-packed tournament and Smash Bros general knowledge quiz with prizes! We'll also have our usual mix of friendly banter, laughs-a-plenty and all your favourite games including Mario Kart 7, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate etc.

Hope to see as many of you as possible! This is an open group so feel free to invite your friends with the invite button.

Join Streetpass London and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1460577850862896/

Re-live the golden years with legendary games on all four generation of SEGA consoles...Master System! Mega Drive! Saturn! and the Dreamcast! ...and mix it up with 2-4-1 Cocktails and elevator Karaoke in Clapham's Aquum Bar provided by Reztron

To RSVP on Eventbrite Click here

Play Expo returns to EventCity, Manchester on 12-13 October 2013 after a hugely successful debut last year.

Play Expo will expand considerably on last years show and will once again feature four distinct events:

• re.play (retro systems and arcade/pinball machines)
• now.play (previews of the latest games and hardware)
• pro.play (casual and competetive tournaments)
• cos.play (costime competitions and dealers/traders)

For all the latest news about the event, see www.playexpo.net

BOO! Scared ya. As Hallowe'en approaches, Gamerdisco goes spooky, with ghastly gaming challenges, terrifying tournaments and macabre multiplayer action. Line-up includes...

RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1526588644225457

Details to come soon. www.reztron.co.uk

Fans of the British Sonic the Comic book series have set up their own convention in York, headed by T-Bird of Summer of Sonic fame!

More details to come later.

RSVP at

https://www.facebook.com/events/453808928094146/

WARNING: This is a ticket only event.

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/Events/2014/Super-Smash-Bros-for-Nintendo-3DS-National-Championship-2014-923535.html

15th SonicLondon meet. Come along, have a drink, play some games and chat with other Sonic fans about that most beloved of gaming franchises!

18+

RSVP here : https://www.facebook.com/events/668679306549149/

ENTRY FEE: £3
VENUE: TBA
DOORS OPEN: TBA

TOURNAMENT RULES:

- Your Pokemon must be kalos-born only. If a Pokemon does not have a blue pentagon in its summary, it is considered unplayable in this event.
- Your team cannot hold the same item.
- ALL legendaries are banned in this tournament.
- You are only allowed to put ONE Pokemon from your opponent’s team to sleep.
- Gengar, Blaziken and Kanghaskan are not allowed to hold a mega stone.
- This tournament is doubles VS based.
- Fissure, Guillotine, and Sheer Cold – i.e One-hit K.O moves are banned.
- You cannot have Pokemon with the same Pokedex entry in your team.

Facebook details here; www.facebook.com/events/851963701493884

To celebrate the 20th anniversary for the SEGA Saturn, REZTron are hosting a Saturn themed event at Clapham's Aquum Bar.

• Legendary SEGA Saturn games (incl.Virtua Cop,House Of The Dead,SEGA Rally,Daytona USA,Virtua Fighter 2,Fighters Megamix,Street Fighter II,Street Fighter Zero,Mortal Kombat 3,NiGHTS,Bomberman,Sonic Jam and many MORE...)
• RETRO CRT TVs and Projector screens
• SEGA Rally time attack competition (Desert course).The current Guinness World record stands at 2 min 30.73 sec set by Justin Towell (UK) on 29 January 2009.
• WIN a SEGA Saturn+game+Virtua Fighter plush+More for the fastest time on SEGA Rally (Desert course)
• Drink offers until 9pm 80s/90s
• KARAOKE in an ELEVATOR!
• DJ, spinning some retro House/RnB/Techno and
• more surprises...

RSVP at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturnday-sega-saturn-20th-anniversary-special-tickets-13580033245?aff=eorg

To sign up click here

VR in a Bar is as the name suggests virtual reality games in a licenced premesis.

As nobody died the first or second time round it's back again!

If you haven't played with headsets like Oculus and want a chance to sample, make games and want to meet other developers or just have a drink and look on at puzzeled at people wearing headsets looking gormless this is for you!

Game wise we'll have Oculus mk.2 running Elite Dangerous which is the shiny HD ready headset for even more escapism.

Our two kits will be running the best demos we stumble accross on the internet.

We'll also have a Durovis Dive here which can help turn your smart phone into a mobile VR machine.

And more....

The Wii U version of Super Smash Bros will be released on the 28th November 2014 and to celebrate Heart of Gaming (HOG) are having a event in which they have 4 Wii U consoles and as SSB Wii U has 8 player mode that means 32 players.

To find out more and RSVP click:

https://www.facebook.com/events/488205314653158/

Sean Ryan of Smash Bros Community UK is hosting another tournament at Southwark's Lord Nelson Pub

RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/269230193201086/

Monster Hunter Community UK are hosting a Christmas meetup at CAPCOM Europe's HQ in Hammersmith.

To RSVP click here