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Retro Gaming at Retro Con 2022!
The Game Is Afoot Arcade will once again be bringing arcade gaming to Retro Con! In addition to dedicated arcade cabs, they’ll also be bringing in their “multicades” featuring thousands of titles to choose from. So no matter what your favorite era of video games is, they’ll have you covered!
Based in Warrington PA, The Game is Afoot Arcade is an epic gaming place for all ages, with dozens of arcade games and pinball machines on-site. No quarters needed! You simply pay for the time you are there.
Check out their website HERE!
And go on a Virtual Tour of their facilities HERE!
Meet James Rolfe AKA the Angry Video Game Nerd at Retro Con 2019!
**Appearing Sunday Only!**
He’s been with us since our very first show in 2012, and we’re pleased to report that James Rolfe will be returning for Retro Con 2019!
James is best known for his hilarious reviews of classic video games as the character the Angry Video Game Nerd, which mix together insightful commentary, over-the-top language, physical comedy, and special effect elements. The show has been in production for 14 years and still going strong!
Other programs on the Cinemassacre channel include Rental Reviews, James & Mike Mondays, Board James, You Know What’s Bulls#!t?, and literally hundreds of movie reviews of films spanning from the early 1900’s to present day!
Check out his team’s work over at Cinemassacre youtube page:
https://www.youtube.com/user/JamesNintendoNerd/
**James will be appearing at Retro Con on SUNDAY ONLY. He will be holding a 3 hour signing session, followed by a Q&A. Times will be determined soon!**
Free Play Arcade at Retro Con 2018!
The Retro Con Free Play arcade will return for 2018!!
The Game Is Afoot Arcade will once again be bringing their arcade machines to the show! They’ll have more than a dozen cabinets on the show floor. Some will be vintage machines, and some will be ‘Multicades’ with 1000’s of games to choose from. Something for everyone to enjoy!
So when you’re all shopped out at the show, drop off those bags at the car and then stop by our arcade section for some retro gaming action!!
Meet James Rolfe at Retro Con 2018!
He’s been with us since the beginning, and we’re pleased to report that James Rolfe, aka the Angry Video Game Nerd, will be returning for Retro Con 2018!
“He’s gonna take you back to the past…”
James is best known for his hilarious reviews of classic video games as the character ‘The Angry Video Game Nerd’, which mix together insightful commentary, over-the-top language, physical comedy, and various theatrical elements. The show has been in production for 13 years and still going strong!
Other programs on James’ website include James & Mike Mondays, Board James, You Know What’s Bulls#!t?, and literally hundreds of movie reviews of films spanning from the early 1900’s to present day! He also released a feature-length movie based around his AVGN character in 2014. Check out his team’s work over at Cinemassacre.com!
**James will be appearing at the show on SUNDAY ONLY. Times will be determined soon!**
Win a Super Nintendo Classic Edition at Retro Con 2017!
We have secured a brand new Super Nintendo Classic Edition for the Retro Con 2017 raffle!
Pre-loaded with 21 classic titles (including Super Mario World, Zelda III, F-Zero and many more), this currently hard to find game system will be raffled off on Sunday afternoon at the show. One lucky winner will take it!!
We’ll also be raffling off one of last year’s NES Classic Editions at the show!
Check out our other fantastic raffle items for 2017 here:
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Cool 98.5 WXPM FM
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The Retro Network
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Rediscover The 80s
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The Breaux Show
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Uncanny!
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Garrison Carida
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Fandom Spotlite
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Toy Spotlite
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