Next week is over-run with games related events, and while most are situated in the nation's capital as part of London Games Festival or the London Games Fringe, GameCity offers an option for people who don't wish to travel to the Big Smoke.
After a successful run last year (including a session hosted by our very own Keef), this year's three-day festival is tackling some tougher issues. In particular, they're hosting a whole series of features on the effects of games on their players.
Starting with the world premiere of Playing Columbine, a film directed by Super Columbine RPG creator Danny LeDonne. LeDonne will be on hand for a Q&A afterwards, accompanied by Keef and Sam Roberts from the Slamdance Film Festival, which controversially removed the game from its finalist selection at the last minute.
The Who's Afraid of Videogames panel offer the public the opportunity to ask a panel of experts (including a developer, a psychologist, an e-learning consultant and a BBFC examiner) for answers to the tough questions gamers grapple with.
Offering a buoyant alternative to these sobering sessions is the keynote from Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi.
The schedule looks fantastic so check it out. And if you do happen along, be nice to Keef and say hello!
