VGXPO
November 21 - 23, 2008
America's VideoGame Expo (aka VGXPO) is is the biggest videogame convention on the East Coast. It will be held on November 21 - 23, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA.Click here for the VGXPO homepage
The VGXPO Conference: panels, presentations and discussions on everything gaming. Last year's conference included topics such as:
- VideoGames in Philadelphia - Making our City a force in Gaming
- The Game Makers Round Table
- How to Get into the Videogame Industry
- Making Games with XNA
'Breaking In' - The Game Conference: VGXPO will host a 2-day special event: 'Breaking In' - The Game Conference. Co-sponsored by GameJobs.com, at this unique event, you'll be provided with everything you need to know to get know to find a job in the games industry.
EXPO Hall - Gaming Companies: Past VGXPO events featured companies like: Intel, Dell, EA's Rock Band, NVIDIA, ATARI, Panasonic, Philips, NUBY, Ziff Davis, Tips and Tricks, Red Octane, VideoGames Live, EB Games and Game Crazy
COSPlay Costume Competition: Animation conventions are not the only place you see COSPlayers! For the third year in a row, VGXPO will play host to a huge COSPlay competition. Over 50 people participated in last year's competition - don't be left out, start working on this year's costume now!
VGXPO Arcades: VGXPO is famous for its Arcades. This year we're going crazy with Arcade games... Expect over 100 arcade machines set on free play.
Gaming Competitions: Videogame Competitions are a hallmark of VGXPO. Last year we gave away over 25 trophies for competitions on games for console, PC and retro platforms. Expect more of the same in 2008!
The VideoGame Museum: This history museum is growing and will be back showcasing games and systems from days gone past. In addition, the museum will be taking your donations again this year - if you have old games or systems that you want to donate to the museum bring them along with you to the expo.
VideoGame Celebrities: VGXPO provides visitors with the opportunity to meet some gaming greats like Tommy Tallarico, Bill Kunkel and Ralph Baer. This year we'll be expanding our celebrity guest list to include even more legendary game makers.
VGXPO Battle of the VideoGame Bands: This competition is what it sounds like. With games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band proving to be HUGE hits with gamers, the Battle of the VideoGame Bands is sure to be a big event at this year's VGXPO.