SpecialEffect’s GameBlast25 charity gaming weekend raises over £130,000 💙

💙The amazing charity that we have been helping with fundraising for over a decade have once again managed to raise an amazing amount of money as part of GameBlast25!

The total raised for GameBlast25, the UK’s largest charity gaming weekend, has been confirmed at over £130,000.

Gamers across the UK and beyond took on gaming marathons and game-themed events over the weekend of 21-23 February to raise money for the charity, who help people with physical disabilities to experience the fun and inclusion of video games.

Hundreds of gamers, creators and communities signed up for the event, along with many major names in the games industry including Rare, Kinetic Games, Dovetail Games, Digital Extremes and Team Terrible.

“We’re amazed and humbled by the final figure,” said Paige Harvey, the GameBlast Event Coordinator, “To have the support of so many gamers around the world is a huge boost for the charity, and we’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of everyone involved. We couldn’t be more thankful for their support, time, and generosity.”

“Both the funds and awareness for SpecialEffect will help us have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of disabled people around the world by assisting them in discovering the magic of video games.”

Funds raised from the event will help support the charity’s lifelong gaming accessibility support service that enables gamers like Maxine to play to the very best of her abilities. The charity does not charge for any of its services.

GameBlast has raised over £1.8M to support disabled gamers over the past twelve years, and the dates for GameBlast26 have been announced as 17 February - 1 March.

Donations for GameBlast can still be made at https://bit.ly/40hQYCG

THE NEXT LONDON GAMING MARKET IS ON 29 JUNE - TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 💰🕹️ @ReplayEvents #retrogaming #gamersunite

The ONLY dedicated gaming market in London is back for its TENTH year. 

The London Gaming Market is THE place to buy retro video-games, board games and merchandise all in one place.

The next market will take place on Sunday 29th June 2025. 

The event starts at 10:30 and the event will close at 16:30.

-Advance Entrance starts from 10:30, tickets cost £8.00 per person. Under 16's must purchase a ticket for this at the door.

-Second door entry is at 12:00 for just £5.00 per ticket. Under 16's must purchase a ticket for this at the door.

-Third door entry is at 13:30 for just £5.00 per ticket. Under 16's must purchase a ticket for this at the door.

-Fourth door entry is at 15:00 for just £3.50 per ticket, with under 16's free with a paying adult.

Under 16s require a ticket for entry before 15:00. Under 5s do not require a ticket for this event.

Brought to you by experienced games expo organisers Replay Events, the London Gaming Market is the only event of its kind held in the heart of London.

So if gaming is your passion you are sure to find unique, nostalgic and rare items from our fantastic vendors.

Whether you are a veteran market attendee or new to the show, come along and join us for a fantastic day of gaming and shopping.

🔗Click the link below to purchase your ticket!

London Gaming Market - Sunday 29th June 2025 Tickets, Sun 29 Jun 2025 at 10:30 | Eventbrite