UK Games Expo 2025 – That Video Game Blog

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So, imagine me, not just glued to a screen for once. Yeah, no joke—I stepped away from video games. Don’t laugh. Anyway, took a little detour to the UK Games Expo 2025. Sounds fancy, right? Spoiler: it was. Had no idea what I was walking into. Board games, geeky stuff, all that jazz. And I guess… I loved it? We’ll get there.

First off, picture this: The NEC in Birmingham. Crowded like sardines, but in a good way, if that’s a thing. The whole shebang starts in June. Seriously, it’s like all the board game brains just… popped up. There’s previews, sneak peeks, all those things. It’s like if a video game expo decided, “Hey, let’s add tables and more dice.”

Now, let’s talk money. Okay, so I survived without mortgaging my house. But it was close, I swear. Merch everywhere—stuff you didn’t even know you needed, right? And if you ever think of going, just… save up. Trust me.

Oh, the places you’ll go—like this Buy, Sell, and Swap tent. Imagine a garage sale, but with things you actually want. Shelves full of board games nobody played. Or maybe they did? Who’s to say? Found myself with three bags of stuff—don’t ask how. And there’s that saying, “someone’s trash…” well, you get it.

Anyway, on Saturday, I moved over to another spot, the Hilton. More for the stage stuff. Comedians in werewolf suits. Knightmare Live—blast from the past! If you never saw it, just know it’s… vintage. (Is that code for old and weird? Probably.)

Then, night hit. Plunked myself down in a gaming hall, cracked a beer. It’s funny how you can bond with strangers over rolling dice. They had a game library open for newbies—brilliant, if you ask me. Could spend days there.

My Sunday? Back to the main event. Seriously, it’s like you blink and miss half of it. Over 800 companies, I’m not even exaggerating. Just stalls, games, more stalls. And dice—so many dice. If accessories tickle your fancy, you’d be in heaven. Also, authors and artists floating around. Try not to geek out—it’s hard.

Here’s a tip: if you’re thinking of going next year (you probably should), grab tickets early. Hotels fill up faster than you’d think—don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Bottom line? It’s a must-see. Even if board games aren’t your jam, the vibe is contagious. Planning on hitting up the whole weekend next year. Swear I’ll make that happen. And you, whoever you are, look into it. Might just surprise you.