Just Play With Others: UK Games Expo 2026 (Feat. NinjaGeek Games)

Con-Crud is a real thing but you know what, it's worth it when you've attended the UK Games Expo 2026. JP is joined by Mark Monk from @NinjaGeekGames (studio.youtube.com/channel/UCoD7IaOl_wDxa56PxJ…)where they break down the show, the games they've played, the people they've met and the wicked awesome (thanks Mark) time they had.

DISCLAIMER!!! For those watching on video Mark's video / audio has a slight delay which will be resolved in future guest episodes as JP has learnt his lesson.

IN THIS EPISODE
- JP & Mark catch-up around their journeys into the NEC Birmingham and find out that Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers have nothing to worry about.
- We break down our experiences over Thursday to Sunday and talk about games, games, games, people and more games
GAMES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
Flip 7 / Flip 7 with a Vengeance by The Op Games
The Thing: Infection Outpost 31 by Mondo Games
Song of the Wildkin by Boken Games
Paths Unknown Series by Raybox Games
Almighty by Keen Bean Games
Drillers by Czech Games Edition
Codenames: Critical Role Adventures by Czech Games Edition
Wroth & Wreck by Chip Theory Games
Too Many Bones 2.0 by Chip Theory Games
Sublime Dark by Hall or Nothing Productions
Trouble on the Tempus by Minor Disaster Games
Railway Porters by Saachi & Saachi
Tally Up by Messy Table Games
A Carnivore Did It by Horrible Guild
Thief's Market by PickPocket Games
Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit by NoctiLux Games
Prague: Unseen by Albi Games
Tenby by Mighty Boards
War of Whispers by Starling Games
Snowdonia Gran Tour by Naylor Games
Time Troopers by Molinarius Games
Whisperwood by Cardboard Alchemy

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - youtube.com/watch?v=ECFNdpqcXGsCheck out Mark's channel right here - youtube.com/@NinjaGeekGames
Becky's Cheesy Bangers Playlist - open.spotify.com/playlist/2GB4D1yA8G2qehCSAOZ2…

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:24 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:03:33 - PHASE B: JUST PLAY WITH OTHERS - UK Games Expo 2026
00:06:41 - Day 0 - THURSDAY - Press Event
00:07:01 - PHASE C: JUST PLAYED AT THE EVENT
00:12:20 - Flip 7 , Cabanga, Things In Rings
00:13:37 - The Thing: Infection Outpost 31
00:14:38 - DAY 1 - FRIDAY & Song of the Wildkin
00:19:41 - Paths Unknown Series
00:22:58 - Almighty
00:29:05 - Drillers
00:31:50 - Codenames: Critical Role Adventures
00:34:13 - Wroth & Wreck
00:37:57 - Too Many Bones 2.0
00:40:55 - Sublime Dark
00:44:15 - Trouble on the Tempus
00:49:58 - Sanctuary
00:51:38 - Flip 7: With a Vengence
00:53:39 - DAY 2 - SATURDAY & Hegemony: Shadows of Authority
00:59:20 - Meet & Greets then Railway Porters
01:03:32 - Tally Up, A Carnivore Did It & Thief's Market
01:08:04 - Kryptothera & Stoke Me A Clipper!!!
01:10:39 - Prague: Unseen
01:15:18 - Tenby
01:20:13 - War of Whispers & Heat: Mario Kart
01:23:47 - DAY 3 - SUNDAY & Snowdonia Grand Tour
01:29:43 - Catching up with Mindclash Games
01:32:03 - Time Troopers
01:34:17 - Whisperwood
01:41:59 - PHASE D: UKGE PURCHASES & WRAP UP
01:52:07 - PHASE E: THE LAST PLAY
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INTRO / OUTRO CREDITS
Intro / Outro Music: Getaway by D0d
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/d0d/getaway