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Step away from the mess of consoles in your bedroom and get immersed in the latest experimental games from across the world at Somerset House’s video-gaming extravaganza Now Play This. Into 8-bit 1-uping or cutting-edge new releases? The fest is all about interacting with thoughtful, inventive games that draw from the world we live in. It’s the 10th edition this year and, as ever, it will be showcasing games around a particular theme – this year: ‘Liminal: Playing Between Worlds’.
In ‘Crashboard’, players navigate a sea of pop-up windows on a skateboard hijacked to become a controller, and ‘Beyond the Garden’ invites you into a glistening interactive art installation inspired by the Islands of the Paraná River in South America. But’s not just fun-filled exhibits: there’s also a packed programme of performances, talks and participatory events. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or have never even held an Xbox, there’s loads of virtual fun to be had here.