Since its $2 billion cash injection, Oculus Rift has become the most hyped beneficiary of the year. Twitch, the world's leading live video game viewing platform boasts more than 45 million users a month, while Grand Theft Auto V surpassed a billion dollars in sales within four days. Gaming is clearly big news. For our latest forum we'll explore what is happening at the cutting edge of game development and explore how and why gaming is becoming more immersive, more interactive and more innovative. We'll explore how brands are getting involved in the gaming world, and discuss what exactly video games have become today, and what will they be like tomorrow.

‘The Future of Gaming’ Forum will take place on Tuesday, 8th July from 19:00 to 20:30 at our New Inn Yard space, tickets are available here.

Speaking will be:

Andy Millns is the Creative Director of Inition, an immersive experience production company and emerging technology provider. They use 3D technologies to produce installation-based experiences exploiting a finely tuned blend of technical and creative expertise with augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D printing , 3D scanning and haptic technology. Recent high profile installations include the award-winning virtual reality catwalk experience for Topshop and a VR wingsuit experience for Nissan Juke.

Alex Fleetwood, founder and director of Hide&Seek, a game design studio that was dedicated to inventing new kinds of play that involve surrounding environments. They occupied a unique position in the UK, creating innovative games, installations and events with organisations including Film4, the Cultural Olympiad, Tate Modern, Warner Bros, Gâité Lyrique, Nike, Sony and the Royal Opera House, as well as successfully crowd-funding one of the first UK game projects on Kickstarter.

Luke Whittaker, Founder and Director of State of Play Games, creates "lovingly crafted games and animations", including the hand-built puzzle adventure game Lume for PC and Mac, and Headspin: Storybook for iOS platforms, one of Apple's 'Best iPad Apps of 2010'. They have also created hit games for clients including MTV, Miniclip, BBC, ESPN, Fremantle, Mind Candy and Shockwave.