CLASSIC GAME FEST 2013 – July 13-14 - Palmer Events Center – Austin,TX
Full Schedule and Details on Austin’s RETRO Video Game Convention
Over the past 5 years, in addition to their regular monthly tournaments and events, Game Over Videogames has staged the largest classic video game party in central Texas for video game fans of all ages known as CLASSIC GAME FEST, or simply CGF (
http://www.classicgamefest.com). These events typically have included HUGE retro game tournaments, costume contests, movies, live video game music bands, and much more fun for the whole family. This summer, CGF will become an annual Retro Video Game Convention held each summer in Austin, TX. Bring the whole family to see what video games were like “back in the day”.
CLASSIC GAME FEST 2013 will take place on July 13-14 at the Palmer Events Center near downtown Austin (
http://www.palmereventscenter.com ). Wristbands good for admission the entire weekend including ALL events, tournaments, concerts, etc. will be sold for only $10 each and all children under 12 get in FREE all weekend (when accompanied by an adult). Plus, a portion of every wristband sold will benefit the Dell Children’s Medical Center Foundation. Discount wristbands on sale NOW at all Game Over Videogames retail stores and online at
www.gameovervideogames.com.
The complete listing of all events and times for CGF2013 has just been officially released. The full schedule is as follows:
BOTH DAYS - July 13-14, Classic Game Fest will include:
- Artist Alley and Dealers room featuring classic and retro video games and related merchandise - games, systems, plushies, tshirts, figures, artwork, & more!
- Apple Computer FAN booth - see classic Apple computers from the 80s
- NeoGeo FAN booth - see & play on the amazing NeoGeo systems - find out WHY these were the biggest cartridges ever made!
- Classic Video Game Museum - see all of the classics up close and show your kids and friends which ones YOU played "back in the day"
- Children's Coloring station - something for the younger fans
- Get to PLAY your favorite retro systems such as Atari, NES, Genesis, and more!
- "CA$H for GAMES" station where you can bring and sell YOUR classic games, systems, and accessories for CA$H!
- LIVE MUSIC - both nights feature amazing and FREE concerts from amazing gaming/nerdcore bands
- Classic Arcade machines set up on FREE PLAY!
The following schedule is for DAY ONE - Saturday, July 13th:
10am - Doors OPEN and CGF Begins
12pm - CGF Tournament#1 begins - NeoGeo - League Bowling (8 Player LINKED battle - never before attempted at a convention!)
2pm - CGF Tournament#2 begins - Speed Runs and other retro challenges!
3pm - Official CGF Costume Contest - 2 brackets - Kids 17 and under and Adults 18+ - prizes announced soon!
4pm - CGF Tournament#3 begins - TETRIS - 2-player Tengen Tetris BATTLE!
6pm - Artist Alley/Dealers room closes and AFTER party begins!
6pm - CGF After Party #1 begins - featuring LIVE MUSIC from the Returners, Gimmick-the video game band, and Descendents of Erdrick!
9pm - End of Day one.
The following schedule is for DAY TWO - Sunday, July 14th:
12pm - Doors OPEN and CGF Begins
1pm - CGF Tournament#4 Begins - NeoGeo - King of Fighters 98
3pm - CGF Tournament#5 Begins - Super Smash Bros 64 - PRO level tournament
6pm - Artist Alley/Dealers Room closes and AFTER party begins!
6pm - CGF After Party #2 begins - featuring an ALL-STAR nerd-core/hip-hop LIVE MUSIC showcase from Scrub Club Records featuring: Madhatter, King Pheenix, and more!
8pm - End of Day two.
Full descriptions of each event including all tournament rules, signup info, etc. will be announced soon online on Facebook, Twitter, and at
www.classicgamefest.com.
For more info on CGF2013 and for all media/press inquiries, please contact David Kaelin at
info@classicgamefest.com.
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