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AdventureX conference showcases indie narrative games in London

gamingNov 8, 2026611,063

AdventureX in London staged panels, demos and announcements this weekend focused on indie narrative, experimental and retro-style games. Inkle celebrated its 15th birthday at the show with balloons, cake, two demos, books and a talk. Developers used the event to debut new projects and playable demos, including a billionaire revenge fantasy titled All Will Rise. Panels covered craft topics such as detective game design, a session at 17:30 GMT featured makers of Séance of Blake Manor, Roottrees Are Dead, Golden Idol and The Ratline, and editing and editorial culture in games, led by Jess Haskins and Marissa Koors. Speakers discussed remakes and remasters, with Francisco presenting one candidate for expansion, and a range of talks were streamed live with the full schedule posted at adventurexpo.org/schedule. Attendees and volunteers described the weekend as welcoming and energizing, with many developers and players connecting in person and at after-hours meetups.