Do you love video games? Then head to the London Games Festival for a look at new and retro games
If you would like to have a Pac-Man-sized smile on your face, then visit the annual London Games Festival (5-15 Apr). Spread across various locations, this joyous festival whizzes you around the world of games.
Think computer games are for people who like hiding in dark rooms? Well, think again, because the computer games world is leaping from the screen to the streets. The Games Character Parade (14 Apr) will fulfil all of your childhood dreams, as a wave of real-life Marios, Zeldas and Tetris blocks march through London. It starts at 12.30pm at Guildhall Yard in the City – be prepared for a visual treat.
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