GameCity, the World’s best-loved video games festival, with the National Video game Archive, both initiatives of Nottingham Trent University’s Centre for Contemporary Play, have announced an evening of video games discussion at the Japanese Embassy in London. The event is strictly by invitation only. All attendees must bring a valid form of photo ID and their booking details. Entry is 18+ only.
With GameCity helping to bring to life a children’s playground designed by Keita Takahashi, a night of discussion focusing on the topic of play will take place at the Japanese Embassy.
Headlined by Keita Takahashi, the creative mind behind Noby Noby Boy and Katamari Damacy, other panelists include Mark Stephenson, designer of the brilliantly innovative LittleBigPlanet and Martin Hollis, producer of Goldeneye, one of the most critically acclaimed FPS’ of all time. Chairing the discussion will be Iain Simons, Director of GameCity, and co-founder of the National Video game Archive.
Iain Simons said, “It’s a great honour to be welcomed to the Japanese Embassy, and I’m looking forward to chairing a stimulating evening of exploration and discussion.”
Exploring the importance of play in all aspects of our everyday lives, the discussion promises to look into the relationship between Japan and the UK and the cultural exchange taking place in the video games industry.
All attendees must bring a valid form of photo ID and their booking details. Entry is 18+ only. For full details on how to register your attendance at this event, please follow the link below.
http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/en/event/games/invitation/100713.html