Original title
Orbital Drift
A zero-gravity racer, 40k downloads on launch weekend.
Gaming studio & competitive arena · Shoreditch
Chart new worlds.Compete under our constellations.
NovaWildProtocol is an East London gaming studio and 24-station arena. We build original titles, coach ranked players, and host weekly tournament nights just off Brick Lane.
58 Hanbury Street, Shoreditch, London E1 5JL
- 24
- Arena stations
- 4.9★
- Player rating
- £12
- Off-peak hour
The main floor, Hanbury Street
Who we are
A studio built by players, for players
Founded in 2017 above a print works on Hanbury Street, NovaWildProtocol grew from a six-seat LAN room into Shoreditch's home for competitive and creative gaming.
Our team ships original indie titles under the NovaWild label, runs a fully-fitted arena on 240Hz displays, and coaches players from bronze to open-bracket finals. Whether you're queuing solo after work or booking the whole floor for a launch, we treat every session like it matters.
In-house development
Two shipped titles and a third in early access, all built and playtested on-site.
Pro-grade hardware
RTX-class rigs, 240Hz panels, and low-latency peripheral bays cleaned between sessions.
Community first
Free entry to Tuesday casual nights and a members' Discord run by our own staff.
By the numbers
- 0
- Competition stations
- 0+
- Tournaments hosted
- 0+
- Registered members
- 0
- Original titles shipped
Our work
Projects & productions
From shipped games to sold-out arena events — filter by what you'd like to see.
Tournament
Protocol Cup
128-player open bracket with a £3,000 prize pool.
Coaching
Ranked Bootcamp
Six-week FPS aim & positioning intensive.
Social night
Nebula Nights
Weekly co-op & party-game evenings, free entry.
Early access
Wildcard Arena
Our card-battler now in community playtesting.
Coaching
Rookie Ladder
One-to-one sessions for first-time competitors.
The arena
Everything under one roof
Book by the hour, the night, or the whole floor. Prices below are per person unless noted.
Competition Stations
RTX-class rigs on 240Hz panels with adjustable seating. Off-peak from £12/hour, peak £16/hour.
VR Discovery Bays
Four wireless VR bays with room-scale tracking and a rotating library of 30+ experiences.
Private Floor Hire
Take the full 24-station arena for launches, birthdays, or studio away-days. Catering optional.
Coaching Programmes
Ranked improvement blocks led by open-bracket players across FPS, MOBA, and fighting games.
Console Lounge
Sofa-side co-op on the latest consoles with a 120-title catalogue and drinks from the bar.
Tournament Nights
Weekly ticketed brackets with live casting, leaderboards, and cash prizes for the top three.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need before your first visit to Hanbury Street.
Walk-ins are welcome whenever stations are free, but weekends and tournament nights fill up fast. We recommend reserving a station online for evenings after 6pm. Members get priority booking 48 hours ahead.
The arena is open Monday to Thursday 12pm–11pm, Friday and Saturday 11am–1am, and Sunday 12pm–10pm. Coaching sessions can be scheduled outside these hours by arrangement with the team.
Under-16s are welcome until 8pm when accompanied by an adult, and we run age-rated title lists on request. After 8pm the arena is 16+, and the bar serves alcohol to over-18s with valid ID.
Absolutely — private floor hire covers the full 24 stations, the VR bays, and the console lounge. We can arrange catering from neighbouring Brick Lane spots and provide a dedicated host and caster for tournaments.
Yes. Membership is £22/month and includes four free off-peak hours, priority booking, discounted coaching, and access to our members' Discord and Tuesday casual nights.
Get in touch
Drop by, or send us a line
Questions about bookings, coaching, or private hire? We usually reply within one working day.
- Phone
- +44 20 7324 3680
- Arena
- 58 Hanbury Street, Shoreditch, London E1 5JL
- [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–Thu 12–23 · Fri–Sat 11–01 · Sun 12–22