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London Gaymers

The LGBT+ community for board and video gaymers in London and across the UK.

Trans visibility and support in the games industry

Trans visibility and support in the games industry

For Trans Day of Visibility our good friend Hannah Rose agreed to write about her experiences of being trans and working in the games…
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Kat Welsford
Mar 31, 2021
Nathan’s message

Nathan’s message

At this time we’re using our voice to amplify those of our Black members, and to share messages of solidarity and support from PoC and…
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Curtis Free
Jun 3, 2020
Black. Lives. Matter.

Black. Lives. Matter.

As we mark the start of Pride Month we’re reminded how 50 years ago, pride began as a protest against police brutality.
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Curtis Free
Jun 3, 2020
Online spaces for everyone

Online spaces for everyone

How we’re moving our offline events, online
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Curtis Free
Mar 20, 2020
Important event information regarding the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Important event information regarding the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Hello Gaymers
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Curtis Free
Mar 13, 2020
Pride Run — not just a beat matching game…

Pride Run — not just a beat matching game…

We talked to Giacomo Guccinelli (Art Director, Pride Run) and David Clark (MD Publishing, Green Man Gaming) about Pride Run!
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Matt Hardwick
Oct 11, 2019
Ones to watch from EGX Rezzed 2019

Ones to watch from EGX Rezzed 2019

We explore some our favourites, including both weird and wonderful, from EGX Rezzed.
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Matt Hardwick
Apr 15, 2019
LG Member Spotlight — Emily

LG Member Spotlight — Emily

Member Spotlight — #7
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jay barnham
Mar 9, 2019
LG Members Spotlight — Steve

LG Members Spotlight — Steve

Member Spotlight #6
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jay barnham
Feb 5, 2019
LG Member Spotlight — Popelady

LG Member Spotlight — Popelady

Member Spotlight #5
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jay barnham
Jan 15, 2019
A year in review

A year in review

2018 has been another fantastic, and busy year for London Gaymers — we take a quick look at some of the biggest moments of the last twelve…
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Curtis Free
Jan 1, 2019
LG Member Spotlight — Vaneet

LG Member Spotlight — Vaneet

Member Spotlight #4
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jay barnham
Nov 29, 2018
LG Member Spotlight - Elijah

LG Member Spotlight - Elijah

Member Spotlight #3
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jay barnham
Nov 13, 2018
How are gaming brands representing LGBT+ gamers?

How are gaming brands representing LGBT+ gamers?

A quick recap of our panel at MCM London Comic Con
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London Gaymers
Nov 2, 2018
LG Member Spotlight — Luce

LG Member Spotlight — Luce

Member Spotlight #2
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jay barnham
Oct 16, 2018
National Coming Out Day 2018

National Coming Out Day 2018

Coming out can be hard, but also so rewarding. For many it’s easy for many more, it isn’t. This year we asked some of our Ambassadors to…
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Matt Hardwick
Oct 11, 2018
Five Ideas to ‘Improve’ PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS

Five Ideas to ‘Improve’ PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS

Chicken Dinner connoisseur Shadeslay sets out his agenda for the future of PUBG.
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Matt Hurst
Oct 9, 2018
LG Member Spotlight - Shadeslay

LG Member Spotlight - Shadeslay

Member Spotlight #1
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jay barnham
Oct 2, 2018
Ones to watch from EGX 2018

Ones to watch from EGX 2018

Our takes on the indie games shown at EGX 2018 to look out for
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Matt Hardwick
Sep 28, 2018
Why Blizzard’s support for Pride is still a big deal

Why Blizzard’s support for Pride is still a big deal

Even if rainbows, glitter and crowds aren’t your thing, you’d be pushed not to have noticed it’s Pride season. While you might expect your…
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Justin Harbottle
Jul 6, 2018
ESL One Birmingham — The UK’s First Dota 2 Major

ESL One Birmingham — The UK’s First Dota 2 Major

In February this year, international eSports organisation ESL made a surprise announcement. In May, the UK would host its first ever Dota 2…
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Matt Hurst
Jun 26, 2018
D&D: A newbie perspective

D&D: A newbie perspective

The8BitBear tells us why we are all capable of playing Dungeons and Dragons - and why we ought to
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The8BitBear
Jun 8, 2018
MtG(LBT+) Diversity in Magic: the Gathering

MtG(LBT+) Diversity in Magic: the Gathering

Magic: the Gathering (MtG) turned 25 this year and, as a very, very long term player, the London Gaymers and I felt it was a good time to…
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Antony Ovens
May 22, 2018
Memories of an Old School Gamer

Memories of an Old School Gamer

The8BitBear takes a long, long walk down memory lane and remembers the games that uplifted, frustrated and kept him gaming for the past 30…
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The8BitBear
May 16, 2018
When a little retro games party ends up raising over £1,200 for SpecialEffect 😍

When a little retro games party ends up raising over £1,200 for SpecialEffect 😍

A couple of months ago, Monzo reached out to us and wondered if we wanted to collaborate on running a retro consoles party… the timing was…
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Matt Hardwick
May 1, 2018
London Gaymers World Of Warcraft Guild — The Admiral Duncan

London Gaymers World Of Warcraft Guild — The Admiral Duncan

Did you know that London Gaymers have one of the biggest LGBT+ World of Warcraft guilds in the EU? Find out more about what we do and how…
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John David
Apr 25, 2018
How indies are reviving local multiplayer gaming

How indies are reviving local multiplayer gaming

After years of games moving to big, full screen, multiplayer online experiences (343 might never be forgiven for removing local co-op from…
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Curtis Free
Apr 18, 2018
Cosplaying in a Parade

Cosplaying in a Parade

Continuing on from my previous article about how to choose your first cosplay, this time I’ll be talking about things you’ll want to think…
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Ryan Chatha
Apr 12, 2018
Sexuality is not Binary

Sexuality is not Binary

The issue of Bi-erasure
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Vaneet Mehta
Apr 3, 2018
Your First Cosplay: Things to Think About

Your First Cosplay: Things to Think About

London Gaymers recently confirmed that we will be marching in the Pride in London parade again this July, and like last year we are hoping…
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Ryan Chatha
Mar 29, 2018
The absolute best Nintendo songs of all time

The absolute best Nintendo songs of all time

As soon as we finish the list…
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Curtis Free
Mar 19, 2018
Smashing pots to bring in those rupees…

Smashing pots to bring in those rupees…

An interesting way of saying here’s how are we managing donations & spending.
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Matt Hardwick
Mar 14, 2018
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