Last week, I posted an update on a few Arizona conventions which touched on a guest update for Game On Expo. Now, a bit more news on the first year retro video game convention as registration has opened for purchase!

Here are the options and costs:

  • Weekend Adult Membership (includes one kid weekend membership) – $35
  • Friday Adult Membership (includes one kid Friday membership) – $15
  • Saturday Adult Membership (includes one kid Saturday membership) – $25
  • Sunday Adult Membership (includes one kid Sunday membership) – $15

If you need more kid memberships, options are available for additional memberships. Game On Expo takes place at the Mesa Convention Center, August 28-30.

Early programming details have been posted on the site as well! Here is what you can expect for programming from Game On Expo

Auction:

Do you have some gaming related items you want to sell, or are you on a look out to purchase some gaming stuff from others? Then join us Saturday night for our gaming auction.

Cosplay Contest:

Dress up in one of your favorite cosplay costumes, and join our cosplay contest. You could win some very cool prizes too.

Free Play Gaming Area:

We’ll feature areas for both retro and modern gaming, as well as have some classic arcades available set to free play for Game On Expo attendees to enjoy.

Panels:

The Game On Expo will feature a variety of panels featuring special guests, gaming topics and more.  Schedule of panels will be released closer to the date of the event.

Retro Championships Competition:

Join the Game On Expo’s Retro Championships. Do you have what it takes to compete among other gamers in front of a large audience?  Now is your chance to join our Retro Champion Competition.  The top prize winner will receive a very limited edition gold cart version of this unique NES game created specifically for this event. The remaining top ten will receive a gray cart as well.

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