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London Games Festival ready for October return

London Games Festival ready for October return

The UK’s biggest celebration of video games is back.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 3rd 2012 at 10:01AM in News
No London Games Festival in 2011

No London Games Festival in 2011

UK video games trade body UKIE has announced that there will be no London Games Festival this year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 8th 2011 at 12:37PM in News
London Games Festival draws in 76,000

London Games Festival draws in 76,000

The London Games Festival saw a whopping 76,000 people attend its various games events.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 11th 2010 at 12:29PM in News
LGC 2010: PSP and DS devs are 'in trouble'

LGC 2010: PSP and DS devs are 'in trouble'

Bigpoint CEO Heiko Hubert warned that developers of traditional handheld games face a crisis as iPhones and Android devices tempt away their audience.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 5th 2010 at 11:45AM in News

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LGC 2010: Bigpoint pours scorn on Facebook

LGC 2010: Bigpoint pours scorn on Facebook

In his opening keynote at the London Games Festival last night Bigpoint CEO Heiko Hubertz shrugged off the Facebook goldfish.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 5th 2010 at 10:46AM in News
London Games Conference: The liveblog

London Games Conference: The liveblog

If you're missing the London Games Conference later today, don't dispair - MCV is providing an updated liveblog throughout the event, starting from 5pm.

by Michael French
on Nov 4th 2010 at 2:09PM in News
Bigpoint founder outlines London Games Conference keynote

Bigpoint founder outlines London Games Conference keynote

The CEO of Bigpoint has warned that only those publishers with the right spread of browser, casual and mobile games will ride the digital tidal wave.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Oct 7th 2010 at 1:59PM in News
Sonic creator heads to LGF

Sonic creator heads to LGF

The co-creator of Sega’s popular Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will make an appearance at this year’s London Games Festival.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 15th 2010 at 10:57AM in News

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LGF kicks off Earls Court next month

LGF kicks off Earls Court next month

Plans for the UK games industry’s fourth week-long celebration of video games are starting to shape up.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 26th 2010 at 11:53AM in News
London Games Festival expands for 2010

London Games Festival expands for 2010

THE FIFTH London Games Festival takes place this October as a month-long celebration of games, targeted at mainstream consumers, mass media and key Westminster figures.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 21st 2010 at 10:42AM in News
Key speakers confirmed for London Games Conference

Key speakers confirmed for London Games Conference

The programme for the London Games Conference has been announced, with an impressive and eclectic line-up of speakers, panellists and topics.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Sep 24th 2009 at 11:30AM in News
LGF returns on October 24th

LGF returns on October 24th

The London Games Festival is set to return to the capital for its fourth successive year from October 24th.

by Tim Ingham
on Jul 13th 2009 at 12:07PM in News

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October games conference to return

October games conference to return

MCV publisher Intent Media is to launch a new games conference this autumn, following its recent swoop for a range of event and magazine assets.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 21st 2009 at 4:31PM in News
LGF to grow beyond UK?

LGF to grow beyond UK?

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.

by Tim Ingham
on Oct 24th 2008 at 3:30PM in News
Golden Joysticks spearhead London Games Festival

Golden Joysticks spearhead London Games Festival

The Golden Joysticks is set to become the jewel in the crown of this year’s London Games Festival as MCV can reveal that the Future-organised event is the official awards ...

by Tim Ingham
on May 22nd 2008 at 1:49PM in News
Third London Games Festival announced

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2008 at 11:49AM in News

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LGF press was incredible, says EA

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 ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 12th 2007 at 10:54AM in News
Industry gears up for LGF

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 ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 19th 2007 at 12:43PM in News
EA to rule over London

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 19th 2007 at 11:28AM in News
Tanya Byron to speak at ELSPA forum

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 ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 17th 2007 at 12:00PM in News
TIGA to host new event at London Games Festival

TIGA to host new event at London Games Festival

Another event has been added to the fast-growing roster for October's London Games Festival with the day-long Working With Games set to examine how developers can forge partnerships with the ...

by Tim Ingham
on Sep 20th 2007 at 4:02PM in News
‘The world is watching LGF’

‘The world is watching LGF’

After the promising start made by London Games Festival last year, chairman of LGF Keith Ramsdale has told MCV that publisher announcements made at 2007’s event will have ramifications throughout ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 26th 2007 at 11:25AM in News