America's VideoGame Expo (VGXPO) the biggest consumer gaming event on the east coast will be returning to the Valley Forge Convention Center, October 27-29th.
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.
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 latest games, meet game industry celebrities and legends, compete in tournaments, and buy new and retro games.
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
For more information regarding America's VideoGame Expo, visit www.VGXPO.com