Where: Oregon Convention Center - Portland, Oregon
When: Oct 21-23, 2016
Floor Hours:
Friday: 3pm-12am(Retro arcade only)
Saturday: 10am-5:30pm(Show floor opens at 9am for presale badge holders, Retro arcade stays open until 12am
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Tickets:
Buy Tickets here
Hotels:
http://retrogamingexpo.com/lodging.php
Panels:
Highlights(as picked by me)
Angry Video Game Nerd (two sessions!)
Speaker: James Rolfe, The Angry Video Game Nerd
Description: PRGE is proud to welcome James Rolfe for his first ever appearance in Portland! Join him for an hour of AVGN stories, Q & A, and there might even be a special Halloween treat!
The Gaming Historian
Speaker: Norman "The Gaming Historian" Caruso
Description: Join Norman Caruso as he presents a live episode of his show. The topic is a mystery, but you are sure to learn something new. There will also be a round of Jeopardy!, where members of the audience get a chance to show off their knowledge and win prizes. The panel concludes with a Q&A session.
Retro Game Console Mods and "Nintendo Playstation" update with Ben Heckendorn
Speaker: Benjamin Heckendorn
Description: Ben has been analyzing and modifying classic game consoles since well before 2005 when he released his popular book, Hacking Video Game Consoles: Turn your old video game systems into awesome new portables. Earlier this year, Ben got his hands on the one-of-a-kind "Nintendo Playstation" prototype console that recently surfaced. Ben was able to do a teardown of the system and restore functionality of the Super Nintendo component.
Surprise! The owners of the "Nintendo Playstation" prototype console are bringing it to PRGE where Ben will attempt to repair the CD-ROM drive and make the system fully-functional for the first time since it was built. Will he succeed? Come to the panel and find out!
In addition to the "Nintendo Playstation", Ben will share the details behind some of his amazing and ambitious modified video game consoles. Expect some tips and tricks for making your own game console mods! Do not miss it!
Retro Games Roadshow
Speakers: Chris Kohler, Steve Lin and Frank Cifaldi
Description: Old games can be worth big money, but in this age of counterfeits and inflated prices, its tough to know whats collectible gold and whats just fools gold. Our panel of experts will evaluate your items, telling you why theyre rare (or not!) and guess at a price.
Have something you want to profile on the Roadshow?
If youd like to have your items showcased on stage you can bring them to Chris Kohler at booth S-58 on the show floor on Saturday to be evaluated for the Roadshow. Or you can opt to show up at the panel and find Chris, Frank or Steve before it starts to let them know you have an item. Attend the panel and they'll call you up on stage, time permitting!
The Retronauts 10th Anniversary Extravaganza
Speakers: Bob Mackey, Jeremy Parish and Chris Kohler
Description: The Retronauts celebrate 10 years of their classic gaming podcast with returning guests, and discuss how retro game appreciation has changed over the passing decade. A question and answer session will follow.
The panel schedule lists "It's just emulation!" - The Challenge of Selling Old Games with Frank Cifaldi
However it's not in the panel description list. Not sure what that means. Maybe he's redoing his GDC talk, maybe he'll do something regarding his new project. If he has his own panel, it's worth seeing.
Panel Schedule:
http://retrogamingexpo.com/schedule.php#panels
All Panel Descriptions:
http://retrogamingexpo.com/panel_descriptions.php
Speaker List:
http://retrogamingexpo.com/speakers.php
Live Concert:
http://retrogamingexpo.com/concert.php
Exhibitor List:
http://retrogamingexpo.com/exhibitors.php
If you're going to Portland Retro Gaming Expo or are a Portland Local, lets hang out.
I'm thinking Saturday night would be good. I'm currently researching locations. If any locals have any recommendations, by all means let me know. If you haven't been to a NeoGAF meetup before, you should. They are tons of fun.
Retronauts 10th Anniversary Party
Party with The Retronauts at one of Portland's greatest arcades! Join us Sunday, October 23 at QuarterWorld for food, drinks, and, of course, a collection of awesome pinball machines and arcade cabinets. Please RSVP early and print out your ticket because our space is limitedsee you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/retronauts-10th-anniversary-party-tickets-27831050421