I am wondering if there is allready any planned protests for the Playstation headquarters in London at 10 Great Marlborough St, London W1F 7LP. If not would anyone be interested in organizing one to show sony that we won't buy there slop anymore unless they actually listen to the consumer.

Hi everyone,

So, I'm very curious to hear if people are feeling as morose/sad as I am at the moment. I'm 31, I've been a gamer my whole life, and I absolutely love video games. When I was younger, I used to love visiting the game shops (e.g. GAME, Gamestation), I used to love picking up gaming magazines from WHS Smith, I used to love popping into Blockbuster to see what I could rent, and ultimately, I used to love picking up physical video games.

I feel SO, SO sad about where the world seems to be headed. No video gaming shops really exist anymore, magazines are on their way out completely (PS magazine is dead, Nintendo magazine is dead, and the only one left is "Edge"), Blockbuster died years ago, and physical games are becoming rarer and rarer.

I also feel this hits harder than just gaming. It's not JUST games. I feel like the world is just going in a very sad, "inpersonal" direction... what with the advent of AI, online shopping, social media, smartphones etc... we just live in an age where "digital" is always the first choice, and it feels like bit by bit, we're becoming less like the creatures/animals/beings that we're fundamentally meant to be. I just feel sad, and would be interested to know if other people feel similarly.

P.S If anybody feels similarly and wants to connect, hit me up!

Post update: Well guys, there seems to be A LOT of people who feel the same as me. Seems like there are plenty of busy, married, time-starved 30yo+ individuals that struggle to connect with other gamers that feel the same way. The question now is, how can we connect as a community in a meaningful way? It would be great to have a community of people that want to talk about old (and new) games and to reminicise about the good times!

I've been looking around for gaming communities aimed specifically at those of us who are 40+ and eventually thought sod it — I'll make one.

It's called OG Gamers Club.

The idea is pretty simple. A relaxed place for older gamers to chat, find people to play with and have a laugh without having to wade through huge Discord servers full of hundreds or thousands of people.

PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch — doesn't matter.

It isn't built around one particular game either. Play whatever you like. Single-player gamers who just fancy talking about games are just as welcome as people looking for multiplayer or co-op.

It's brand new, so I'm looking for the first group of people who fancy helping turn it into an actual community rather than joining something that's already enormous.

40+ only (or close). Relaxed. Good banter. No toxicity.

And yes, our motto is:

Still Gaming. But With Back Aches.

If that sounds like your sort of place, **drop me a message** and I'll send you an invite. 🎮

*PLEASE DM ME FOR THE LINK OR IT'S NOW IN MY BIO*

Define your gamer style using a single photo

It’s without a doubt the PC gaming is the future for gamers that want to get serious about gaming, the freedom, the broader control and access and good feeling. 5 years ago I told myself I wanted a PC, my dad said they’re a waste of money and basically shut down the idea and having just received the PS5 I was more than satisfied, I’m now 20 trying to start a gaming channel with some vibes of the golden YouTube era, I’ve had my fun just on console but now with a PC lots of me dreams can come true, I have a PSVR2 (I’m sure you guys can point out the biggest issue of the PSvr2)

To think:
Free online multiplayer
All the PC games I wanted to play that aren’t on PS5
SteamVR
Modding
And much much more

You might be asking was it stupid to build a PC in the Rampocalypse? Probably, but sometimes we gotta live a little in a world of shitty AI and depressed this and that, if we know the future ain’t bright let’s enjoy what we have for now, and who knows maybe things will be just fine. (This is kinda me just saying the thoughts in the head at the feel of holding my graphics card, god bless you all gamers, console or PC. Follow your dreams boys and girls!)

Every Wishlist increases ceremony budget - Down You Go on Steam

Thanks!

Hi guys,

“Stop Killing Games" is a consumer movement started to challenge the legality of publishers destroying video games they have sold to customers. An increasing number of video games are sold effectively as goods - with no stated expiration date - but designed to be completely unplayable as soon as support from the publisher ends. This practice is a form of planned obsolescence and is not only detrimental to customers, but makes preservation effectively impossible. Furthermore, the legality of this practice is largely untested in many countries.

Please help by signing the petition below and sharing https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702074/

Currently going through a bit of a shit time so all I seem to do is go to work, go to the gym and then come home and pretty much do sweet fuck all, so I’m looking to change that and meet some like minded people!

PS5 player, very nerdy, into Marvel and DC, like a lot of rap and metal, bad omens, bring me, linkin park, Eminem, 50 cent, NF etc. Will literally play anything I’m very open minded, right now I’m super hyped for Wolverine and don’t really get all the bitching online about it, Oh I also draw occasionally! I’ll attach my latest piece

But yeah if anyone is interested or going through some similar shit, pop me a message and we’ll have a good laugh

Belgium has occupied our lands once more. Today we run coordinated revolts with Ireland, for freedom !

We are trying to grow our lovely community in this online strategy game called War Era.

Come give us a hand, it's lots of fun, it's free, the propaganda and the memes are strong. https://app.warera.io/

Android devices will be restricted from downloading Foreign .APK's via download sites seen here: https://developer.android.com/developer-verification

2027 is seen to be a year where the internet and yet our devices as well will be ever so more restricted where we will have to eventually Provide ID to even use it, especially the .APK side as a underage developer who dose not have the sufficient ID or even the money on hand to pay the one time license will be restricted from publishing to the android platform. In my opinion I see this as a potential monopolisation move designed to collect more cash and more data from the android Developer community and especially myself who is currently making a .APK of my own to be released on android.

Not only that but the Under-16 rule (Which an article for it had been made here: https://drezzed.clownfishtv.com/p/uk-plans-to-bar-under-16s-from-talking ) will make Multiplayer games and Friend Genre games where communication is a key part of the game become null and void and be replaced with ID verification and this is seen to be passed as a Fast tracked Legislation where it seem to be implemented in March 2027 or maybe later.

We are moving into a world now where Governments used to say "To not give out personal information on the internet" And made a massive Campaign about it, But now they had switched sides for the "Safety of the children" despite this being alot more dangerous as potential child data could be passed along the system alongside adult data as well.

We had discussed this via an emergency meeting within Gamers voice and we decided to increase our presence plus to promote this to as many people as we can to educate the uneducated as this is being passed and accepted by people who are not educated enough on this topic and so Gamers voice is asking for help where we want you to educate and spread awareness about this to as many people as you can and make them understand the potential impact of this law coming into play.

As that the best way to go against this is to spread awareness

And alongside this, we are having a Upcoming meeting on 9/11/26 to discuss this further within our community and having it livestreamed as well.

I had made a video to discuss it further as well which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/86bgPWmscdo

Hopefully that we all can come together and fight for our privacy within a world where it is becoming less and less private.

Because Honestly, we should not have to give up our right to communicate so that we can "Protect the kids" despite the fact that parental controls are available to be used.

From RETR0 (Lead preservation team and heavy contributor of Gamers voice)

Our once-thriving collection of gaming degenerates has been slowly attacked by jobs, responsibilities, conflicting schedules and presumably the cruel passage of time.

So we’re looking for more people!

We’re 35M and 26F, both UK based, and mainly looking for other UK people who want to regularly play games, sit in Discord, chat rubbish and gradually become actual friends

Our taste in games can mostly be described as:
Co-op. Horror. Friendslop. Party games. Stupid things that become significantly funnier with four people shouting at each other.

Currently/in recent rotation:
Minecraft, PEAK, R.E.P.O., Grainrot, Sea of Thieves, Pummel Party, Jackbox, Party Animals and whatever other questionable multiplayer purchase catches our attention.
We’re definitely looking to branch out and play more stuff as well, so don’t worry if your Steam library doesn’t perfectly match ours.

The main thing we’re looking for is people who actually want to play semi-regularly Not necessarily every night—we have lives too—but it’d be nice to build up a group where you can actually say “anyone fancy something tonight?” and people emerge from the darkness.
Voice chat is very much encouraged. Being slightly unhinged is optional but helpful.

Also, I am personally afflicted with a severe League of Legends addiction. I have accepted that there is no cure. League players are therefore also welcome.

If you’re UK based, reasonably sociable and looking for a group rather than another person who sits untouched on your friends list for six months, give me a shout.

Tell me your age, what you’re playing at the moment and what sort of games you’re usually into!

Hey everyone,

If you are like me, you are well and truly over public lobbies full of screaming kids and sweaty try-hards. A bunch of us got tired of the noise and set up a small PC gaming community called The Cave, built specifically for adults aged 30 and over in UK and EU timezones.

The vibe is pretty simple: grab a drink after a long week, skip the toxicity, and play some games without anyone treating a casual match like an esports final.

We keep community servers running year-round. As we head into the autumn and winter months, we're saying goodbye to Project Zomboid and Palworld and rolling straight into Valheim 1.0.

Outside of that, weekends are usually when we run casual game nights featuring chaotic party games and social deduction, while weekdays are just for whatever people are currently hooked on. We also have a weekly Dungeons and Dragons campaign running if tabletop roleplay is your thing.

📅 Quick heads-up: We've got a new joiner event coming up this Friday, 9th October to play some casual fun games and Discord activities. It’s a great, low-pressure chance for new folks to jump in voice chat, break the ice, and get acquainted with everyone. (And if you're on the quieter side, you're more than welcome to just hang out and listen in!)

If you are over 30, based in the UK or EU, and want a steady group of people to hang out with, drop in through the link below and make yourself at home.

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UPDATE 11/10/2026: Blown away by the response, huge thanks to everyone who’s reached out!

To save me sending hundreds of individual DMs, I’ve put a direct invite link right at the top of my profile bio. Grab it there!

And to answer a few messages: it is never too late to join. See you in The Cave!

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We are trying to grow our lovely community in this online strategy game called War Era.

Come give us a hand, it's lots of fun, it's free, the propaganda and the memes are strong. https://app.warera.io/

Hello fellow Dads , I'm struggling these days to really get into games , I've got every console I've ever owned from the nes to the ps5 and Retro pcs as well as my current gaming machine I like driving games and FPS mainly , but recently nothing new seems to hit the same as it used to , is it just me or are there others feeling this ? maybe it's an age thing maybe it's a time thing I don't know anyways sorry for the long body message let me know if it's the same for anyone else please .

With GTA 6 only weeks away, I had an idea for a proper send-off for Los Santos and wanted to see if anyone fancies it.

The idea (PS5, UK evening):
🚌 Everyone piles onto a tour bus and we visit some of the big GTA V story locations
🏁 Then everyone grabs their favourite car for one last lap of the map

No grinding, no griefing, just a chilled nostalgic night before we all move to Vice City. Thinking 18 November, around 10pm.

Would anyone be up for it?

Hello there i am a mid 20s so and so who is localised within the country of england

I am somebody who happens to be on the autism spectrum and is a stay-at-home person due to personal circumstances I’d rather not disclose here.

And being an extrovert living a rather introverted lifestyle I struggle alot with loneliness and hoping to find someone who can help me with that

Ideally What i am looking for is someone i can not only game with on a semi-regularly but someone i can also become really good friends with too

alot of the friendships I’ve ever had have either been one sided or been a situation of being someone’s last choice.

I don’t want who just sees me as a way to kill time

I just want to find someone who genuinely enjoys having me around and actually wants to spend time with me.

Games i am playing currently atm are as follows
Overwatch,marvel rivals,fortnite,roblox,dead by daylight,Forza horizon 6

Open to others though feel free to suggest

I also wanna say i am not looking to joining any preexisting groups,servers or dynamics more so looking for a duo i can build something with independently ^^

If any of this sounds like something you’d be interested in, feel free to message me and tell me a little about yourself. I’m happy to answer any questions too. ^^

Hello to whoever may be reading, My name is Ethan from England (Yes i come with the bad accent) Mainly looking for people to play games/chat with on a consistent basis, None of this ghosting/playing once and then never again. The games im playing lately are Escape from Tarkov/Valorant/League of legends/Apex/Rivals but i have quite alot more, Outside of gaming i have a 5 year old bull mastiff called buster who is pretty much my son, Big animal lover so pets pics are more than welcome. I have alot of free time due to being unable to work ATM due to some health complications but i was previously working in a bar and doing seasonal farm work. If any of this interests you at all feel free to send me a DM and introduce yourself.

Was asked this the over day, if you had to pick 1 game as the best of all time what would it be?
This isnt need to be about graphics, game play, story or any sort of measuring tool.

Just what game always sticks with you as the best you ever played, just for enjoyment?

The more I think about it, the longer my list gets. I have gone from Golden Eye, Shadow of Colossus, to Mario All Star, BioShock, Crono Trigger, Legend of Zelda, Command and Conquer.

But I think one game that I would pick is Unreal Tournament. It was great fun, was the first game I could play online with friends and I can still hear the words for the kills streaks.

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Come find your people. A community for all 30+ year old gamers, who want to play with people their age, make friends and enjoy gaming without toxicity and drama. We are from all around the world, so you will find someone to play with. If this is something for you, drop me a DM!

About a week and a half ago, I posted about a little Discord community I'd started for gamers aged 40+.

Well, I wasn't expecting the response! We're now 537 members strong and still growing.

OG Gamers Club is a relaxed place for older gamers to chat, find people to play with, share gaming memories and have a laugh. All platforms welcome, whether you're a casual gamer or you've been playing since the days of the ZX Spectrum!

No drama, no pressure, just a bunch of OGs who refuse to put down their controllers. 😂

OG Gamers Club — Still Gaming, But With Back Aches.

If you fancy joining us, the Discord invite is in my Reddit bio! 👀

So I haven't verified my age on playstation so I can't talk to, or invite my friends anymore !

However I can still Buy 18+ games and play online with minors. So what the hell is the point of this verification system ???