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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · 9d

🎮 New Game Plus returns in 2026, and we’re moving to a bigger venue!

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Games London @gameslondon.bsky.social · Apr 28

Last week, we celebrated 10 years of Games London at Coutts! 🎉

In a decade, we’ve:
✅ Unlocked £110m+ in deals
✅ Created 900+ jobs
✅ Made London Europe’s #1 games hub

Thanks to the @MayorofLondon and all our amazing partners, colleagues and Games London community members.

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Apr 5

Day two of New Game Plus brought even more energy, with a packed out live podcast recording of 'Press X to Continue', A 10 year celebration of Monument Valley, a special 'Women In' networking event and more with players diving into 70+ games across the show floor.

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Apr 3

New Game Plus - Today, we showcased a fantastic lineup of 70+ games with hands-on demos and talks.

Check out some highlights below!

The last batch of Friday tickets are back on sale: tickets.games.london

#NewGamePlus #LGF25

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Apr 3

In the elipse hall we have an exciting schedule of career’s talks! #NewGamePlus

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Apr 3

Next up at the New Game Plus Industry Area - 'A Decade of Gaming - What We've Gained, Lost and What's Next!' All predictions will be sealed in a time capsule until 2035!

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Apr 3

New Game Plus industry area has kicked off with a session on 'Key legal issues for games companies' with Taylor Wessing!

New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Apr 1

Check out the New Game Plus Map!

Plan your route, and make sure to check out over 80 playable games. With Playlist Rewards, scan your ticket every time you play to unlock exclusive merch! (while stocks last)

Check out the full list of games: lnkd.in/e2xsTtyP

🎟️ tickets.games.london

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Apr 1

🚨 Tickets Update! 🚨

🎟️ Thursday & Two-Day Passes are now SOLD OUT!

New Game Plus, Friday tickets and Industry Passes are still available.

🔗 tickets.games.london

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Apr 1

➕Playable at New Game Plus

⬆Take Us North - @anima-interactive.com

Take Us North is a single-player narrative adventure/survival game that follows the poignant journeys of migrants and asylum seekers on their way to cross the US- Mexico border.

🎟️ tickets.festival.games | #LGF25

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Apr 1

➕Playable at New Game Plus

🕵️‍♀️KARMA: The Dark World- @pollard_studio

A first-person psychological horror game set in 1984. Uncover a world of espionage, deceit, and mind-bending truths in the shadow of Leviathan Corp.

🎟️ tickets.games.london | #NewGamePlus #LGF25

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 31

Only 3 sleeps to go!

80+ Games, Industry Conference, Ensemble and more...

➕ games.london/newgameplus

🎟️ tickets.games.london

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 31

New Game Plus Industry Conference: From Play to Impact How can games drive environmental change?

Join PlanetPlay CEO Rhea Loucas & industry leaders at #LGF25 to explore sustainability in gaming.

Thursday 3 April - 4:00pm

Tickets: tickets.games.london

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 31

New Game Plus Industry Conference: From Play to Impact

How can games drive environmental change? Join PlanetPlay CEO Rhea Loucas & industry leaders at #LGF25 to explore sustainability in gaming.

Thursday 3 April 2:30pm

Tickets: tickets.games.london

New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 31

The BitSummit Roadshow is heading to New Game Plus.

The renowned Kyoto-based indie games event BitSummit will bring its roadshow to London for the very first time.

The lineup included:

DevilReversi
Electrogical
CASSETTE BOY
Maid Cafe on Electric Street

🎟️ festival.games.london

New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 31

Playable at New Game Plus

🐭Winter Burrow - Pine Creek Games

A cozy woodland survival game where a mouse restores their childhood home. Explore, craft, bake, and befriend the locals in a charming winter world!

tickets.games.london | #LGF25 #OfficialSelection

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 31

Fireshine Games are heading to New Game Plus this Thursday 3 April and Friday 4 April. They will be showcasing:

🛶 Gunboat God
⬜️ITER
߷ Odinfall
⛰️Len's Island

🎟️ tickets.games.london

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 31

➕Playable at New Game Plus➕

🌲 Treeplanter - Henry Driver

Grow your own idyllic woodland, and sit back and relax as you bask in the sounds and seasons. Players plant virtual trees & restore habitats to fund real-world tree planting.

tickets.games.london | #LGF25

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 31

Playable at New Game Plus

🎲GIMMIKO - SorryPoniko!

Demons from the collective subconscious are leaking into reality - stop the curse of the Jabberwock! Roll the dice and unleash chaos in this wacky dice-building twin-stick action roguelite!

tickets.games.london

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 31

🎮 New Game Plus Industry Talk - Fireside Chat: In conversation with Reedah El-Saie, founder/CEO of
BrainsparkGames
🧠✨

Discover how her award-winning EdTech studio is blending AI, AR & neurogames to spark a love of learning through play.

🕒 3PM

🎟️ tickets.games.london

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 30

@panic.com are heading to New Game Plus. Get the chance to play these great titles.

⚽ Despelote
🪰 Time Flies
⛰️ Herdling

Plus!
🟨 Playdate games: Mars After Midnight, Root Bear, Zero Zero Perfect Stop, XTRIS, and BWIRDS!

tickets.games.london

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 28

New Game Plus Industry Talk: Game City Sessions

Join us for a deep dive into regional gaming scenes at the Game City Sessions, where industry and creators share insights into the unique challenges and opportunities faced in Madrid, Kyoto, and Berlin.

tickets.games.london

New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 28

➕Playable at New Game Plus➕

🦸‍♂️Heroes of Forever - @luckymountaingames.bsky.social

Leap into fast-paced arcade action with Heroes of Forever! Warp across dimensions, wipe out waves of enemies, and blast away the corruption that threatens to alter history forever.

tickets.games.london

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 28

➕New Game Plus Industry Talk: Building a Game from Scratch with AI: Lessons from Recreating X-COM.

Ken Noland, discusses how AI can accelerate development, the challenges it presents, and practical workflows for indie developers and small teams.

🎟️ tickets.games.london

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New Game Plus @newgameplus.bsky.social · Mar 27

👻 New Game Plus Industry Talk: Scare Tactics - Lessons from Phasmophobia

How did a solo dev project sell 22M+ copies?
Join Kinetic Games' Daniel Knight, Ben Lavender & Asim Tanvir as they share how Phasmophobia became a global horror hit.

🎟️ tickets.games.london | #LGF25 #newgameplus

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