America's Video Game Expo

America's Video Game Expo - October 27-29

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America's VideoGame Expo is a celebration of video and computer games for the avid and casual gamer. Attendees will have the opportunity to play the newest, coolest games, meet game industry celebrities and legends, compete in tournaments, and buy new and retro games.

"America's VideoGame Expo promises three days packed full of videogame celebrations," said Ed Fleming, founder of VGXPO. " VGXPO is a destination where gamers can come together to celebrate videogames and the culture that games are helping to define."

VGXPO is a gaming festival that celebrates the positive impact that videogames have had on the US culture since the 1970s. The convention provides a forum for the game industry to celebrate its stars, icons and legends. When a gamer comes to VGXPO he will have the opportunity not just to play & buy the latest games (and the classics) but also have the opportunity to meet the people responsible for their creation.

Now in its second year, America's VideoGame Expo was created to provide US game players with conventions on par with similar international game events, such as the Tokyo Game Show, Korea's G-Star convention and the German G|C expo. In 2005, VGXPO attracted 17,000 attendees and over 40 exhibitors.

"We're thrilled to bring VGXPO back to Philadelphia," said Fleming. "This year's expo will feature the best that videogames have to offer and lots more."

The following is a sample of some of the events and exhibits that are planned for VGXPO 2006:

# Exhibitors showcasing the latest games for current and next-generation gaming platforms
# Conference panels, presentations and discussions
# Dozens of vendors selling games from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today
# Halloween costume contests and COSPlay
# 24-Hour Gaming: non-stop gaming action Friday night through Sunday, featuring

The VGXPO Arcade
Card Gaming and Table-Top Games
BYOC LAN Center

# Massive gaming competitions and tournaments
# The second annual VGXPO Lifetime Achievement Award
# VGXPO Robot Wars
# Videogame icons, legends and celebrities
# Battle of the VideoGame Bands contest
# And much more

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Anyone going? I'll be there all weekend with 2 friends, we've got a room at the hotel. From what I've heard this is what became of the Philly Classic.

I went last year, but the table prices are really restricting for smaller collectors/exhibitors. They're looking to pick up the slack from E3 from what I'm hearing now.

Xeno, take me, I'll cover gas :P

Already 3 people in my car & room. That's cramped enough.

I'll be there. I actually met K3V there last year. This is the event that Philly Classic has evolved into. It was OK last year, but I personally enjoyed the first couple of years of the Philly Classic. It just had more interesting things then.

On a side note I'm also going to hit the Digital Life convention in NY earlier in the month.

I'd be nice if they could go back to PhillyClassic. :\

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Originally Posted by Glass Joe

I'll be there. I actually met K3V there last year. This is the event that Philly Classic has evolved into. It was OK last year, but I personally enjoyed the first couple of years of the Philly Classic. It just had more interesting things then.

On a side note I'm also going to hit the Digital Life convention in NY earlier in the month.

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Yep, I remember meeting you too...good times. I would go again this year if I wasn't so damn busy.

Just a little over 4 days away now. Anyone else going for sure?

been going every year since Philly Classic 2. It's been all downhill since Philly Classic 3, but I'm still going.

Busy weekend this weekend, going to have to pass.