BAFTA GAMES AWARDS 2026 London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall hosts the annual British awards ceremony honouring ‘outstanding creative achievement’ in the video game industry. Expect the likes of Battlefield 6, Ghost of  Raiders, and Indiana Jones and the great Circle to duke it out for top props. Have I been invited? No. No I have not. Sigh…


LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL Running from April 13-19, the London Games Festival 2026 will host a city-wide celebration that incorporates a programme of activity for global games professionals and players from across the country. Events include the 11th annual “Official Selection”, showcasing the freshest and most innovative independent games from around the world, as well as “New Game Plus”, a two-day boutique expo offering hands-on time with the hottest playable games around.


APRIL 13th 17th 28th


DIABLO IV: LORD OF


HATRED Lord of Hatred is a major expansion pack (and the second major expansion for the game, following Vessel of Hatred). “Make your final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto in a rich new campaign, master two new classes – the Paladin and Warlock - and discover the ancient region of Skovos” is what it says here. So there. Do that then. In April.


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