Joypad's #videogamedemocracy caused a stir at Boxpark

Shorditch is becoming the gaming hub of London - finding almost 2-3 gaming events every week now from Nintendo to Sega here is a non sponsored event to mix things up.

I was absolutely impressed with the equipment to put the #videogamedemocracy in to play. You had a large screen at the opposite end of the room (away from the consoles) attached to two sets of buttons which people need to tap continuously to make up numbers to win the vote. The large screen had two games to choose from.

Upon entering I asked how it went and I was just in time for a vote and 20 people ran across the room and button bashed like there lives depended on it. This consisted of perseverance and real passion! I absolutely loved the comradely - no trash talk - all friendly banter - the best part were a lot of the people had just met each there today.

I had a chat with a couple of people at the event some came alone some came in groups - Anders said he came to a previous event and invited friends this time around to come along and they all made circuits around the many consoles to play a bit of everything.

Every 15 minutes the vote began for a new game on different consoles, people were given wristbands after paying entry and were allowed in and out of the tent to smoke, bring food and drinks. The audience were a mix of people who came straight from work in suits and younger with 50/50 ratio of Male and Female.

 Joypad is run by George Swain and Matt Farthing. Their next event will be the Official EGX Rezzed Afterparty at the Pickle Factory.



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Gamerdisco x Kotaku Event

 Where: The Book Club, 

100 Leonard Street , EC2A 4RH London, United Kingdom

 Show me the money: Free

When: 21/01/2015 (always a wednesday)

Who are 'Gamerdisco' ?

The guys started out their events as 'Nintendisco' and became endorsed by them and toured at events. They then changed their name to encompass a variety of games "a spanking shiny new monthly club night' GamerDisco- a truly social video gaming event!

With multi-screen projected gaming from old skool Nintendo including Pacman - one of the higlights was whoever got the top score on single player mode got an instant prize announced straight at 8.30pm! In the next room near the lightbulb bar they had Bomberman people played competitively

After 9pm Sami Cetin representative of the UK for Mario Kart championships entered the scene to challenge people to Mario Kart tournament with lots of prizes to be won.

 Whilst the hardcore gamers got into their zone you had Jetset Rory spin some 90's tunes mixed with 8 bit; electro, hip hop and gaming themes including Pokemon and Street Fighter. Later relieved by Tom from Japan Underground playing the expected Kyari tracks back to back.

This is a night for both casual button bashers and seasoned pros alike - I saw a different sort of clientèle with more random bystanders than the usual gaming community.

Find more photos here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.761170733937377.1073741854.554115554642897&type=3&uploaded=7

London's Biggest Frozen Yogurt Party

Mayamada is teaming up with Tutti Frutti.frozen yogurt (Bedford st) the UK's tastiest frozen yogurt company to bring you a treat filled day for fun lovers only on Saturday 13th April from 3pm!

Love mango and chocolate? In the same cup? Then you're in luck....and a little weird. This and many other combinations will be available plus a brand new combination will be unveiled for one day only.

Once you've had your favourite flavour, head downstairs where you'll be able to check out the mayamada pop up shop featuring their fantastic range of anime inspired t-shirts, new comic, snapback caps plus the first showing of their brand new 2013 hoodie.

Things will quickly turn competitive with lively video gaming sessions during the afternoon open to people of all shapes, sizes and hand-eye coordination levels. Race around Mushroom Kingdom in the Mario Kart tournament or engage in fruit based violence in the Fruit Ninja tournament. With prizes for the victors be sure you bring your competitive streak with you. Capping the event off will be the return of the giant Jenga tournament that was a huge hit at the 2012 event. Players will compete in fast paced rounds for the chance to be crowned Jenga King or Queen. And while they last, tasty mayamada cupcakes will given away for those that arrive before 6pm so do not miss out on this one day extravaganza and get your free tickets right now!

LINKS

Mayamada website: www.mayamada.com

Event information and free tickets: http://frozentees2013.eventbrite.co.uk

Facebook event page for latest news: http://on.fb.me/11LkRJS

For more information about this event, or the brand in general, please contact the mayamada team at
press@mayamada.com.