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Sign up is now open<\/a> for GameBlast25<\/strong>, the UK\u2019s biggest annual charity gaming marathon weekend! It’s the event specifically for gamers, to help gamers, via the gamer\u2019s charity. That makes it the best excuse to game EVER, so there’s a big GameBlast25 welcome waiting for you over the weekend of 21-23 February.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be raising money for us, SpecialEffect. We\u2019re there for the thousands of people who want to share your passion for video games, but their physical disabilities stop or limit their ability to play any of the titles you\u2019re fanatical about.<\/p>\n

Whether it’s livestreams, board games or your own game-themed challenge, we invite you as individuals, communities and companies to join the fun on 21-23 February – or whenever is convenient – and help us level the playing field for gamers with physical disabilities.<\/p>\n

Find out more here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sign up is now open for GameBlast25, the UK\u2019s biggest annual charity gaming marathon weekend! It’s the event specifically for gamers, to help gamers, via the gamer\u2019s charity. That makes it the best excuse to game EVER, so there’s a big GameBlast25 welcome waiting for you over the weekend of 21-23 February. 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