Well, 2016 has been a heck of a year – so we’re going to see it out in the best way possible: with a candid discussion about the best, worst and most interesting moments from the world of video games.
On 15 December, the Guardian games section is holding its annual review of the year event at our London headquarters. Joining games editor Keith Stuart on stage will be Tomb Raider writer Rhianna Pratchett, comedian and broadcaster Ellie Gibson (from hit Dave show, Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit), and designer and academic Phoenix Perry, as well as Alice Bell from games site VideoGamer and Guardian games contributors Simon Parkin and Jordan Erica Webber.
We’ll be looking at the lows and highs of the year, from the majestic Uncharted 4 to the now available Final Fantasy XV; from the promise of virtual reality to the ... unfulfilled promise of virtual reality; from the biggest commercial releases to the strangest, most beautiful little indie gems. We’ll also be asking: what do the games of 2016 tell us about what we can expect in 2017 and beyond?
Along with candid games chat, there will be home-cooked mince pies and lots of prizes on our now legendary raffle table. Companies such as Team 17, Activision, Rovio, Read Only Memory and many more have given us a lot of frankly amazing prizes to give away, including games, merchandise and books such as the beautiful Bitmap Brothers Universe. Not only that but the developer of the critically acclaimed PC game Fractured Space is providing a free digital copy of the Fractured Space: Commander Pack (worth £45) for every one who attends the event.
So there is really no excuse – join us for lively debate and Christmas fun.
Tickets are £15 and available from the Guardian Members website.
