Videogame Expo looks to be like E3, but better (i.e. us gamers get to attend)

Written by Dan Zuccarelli

Wednesday, 09 August 2006 06:22

While we're all still reeling over the news of E3 (c'mon admit it, you're upset) some other shows are looking to fill the void left behind. While the "E3 media event" will cater to the select few, where will the rest of us go to check out the new games? Where can the smaller retailers go to show off their stuff? Shows like the Video Game Expo (VGXPO) are hoping to step up and provide just a place. (It's taking place October 27-29 in Valley Forge, PA)

What's most exciting (except the fact that it takes place about 30 minutes from my house) is that we're all invited. Unlike E3, and similar to the Tokyo Game Show, anyone can attend. It's a place to show the real people that matter (fans and consumers) the latest and greatest.

You can bet we here at bbps will be attending and blogging. Here's to hoping this and other shows will rise up to take E3's place, and make it even better. The show will include exhibitors showcasing the latest games for current and next-generation gaming platforms, conference panels vendors selling games from all eras, Halloween costume contests and COSPlay, 24-Hour Gaming: non-stop gaming action Friday night through Sunday, BYOC LAN Center, gaming competitions and tournaments, VGXPO Robot Wars, icons and legends, battle of the VideoGame Bands contest, and more.

Gamedaily.biz has a very nice article up about this show and the others hoping to fill in for E3.

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.
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.

For more information, check out VGXPO.com, VGXPO's myspace page, or click here to buy tickets

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