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Conquering Oz Comic-Con Melbourne 2015

June 30, 2015 By ausretrogamer

Oz Comic-Con Melbourne 2015 has been conquered – and wow, what a weekend it was! The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre was brimming with artists, cool exhibitors (including Beta Bar, Gametraders Highpoint, Little Lands, Classic Comics, Hammerspace Games, and The 501st Legion), awesome cosplay, a full program of speakers / panels / workshops (across 5 stages!) and, of course, photos and autographs with the plethora of TV and film megastars (e.g. Bruce Campbell, David Wenham, Jewel Staite, Jason Momoa, Amber Benson, David Hewlett).

Look out for the next Oz Comic-Cons in Brisbane (19-20 September 2015) and Sydney (26-27 September 2015), but in the meantime let’s re-live Melbourne’s pop-culture extravaganza in fifty photos – we hope you feel like you’re there!

The crowd gathers for Oz Comic-Con Melbourne 2015!

Got our media passes – let’s go!

Ms ausretrogamer & ausretrogamer excited to be in attendance!

Make it so Number 1

Eat your heart out, Khaleesi

Rocket! Yeah!

The merchandise was too enticing!

Jon Snow comes back to life

Comics galore at the Classic Comics stand

Shut up and take my photo!

Cosplay from all over the universe

Button mashing time!

Foxy!

Let’s get the credit card ready!

For your next cosplay event

The Gaming Zone was abuzz!

Even The Joker found time to play some games

A proud Whovian in a beautiful self-made TARDIS dress!
Join the Doctor Who Club of Victoria

Gaming merch!

The Great Wall Of Pop!

Cels for sale!

Hulk smash pins!

Arcade and pinball represent, baby!

Look Bones, it’s Batman!

I’m a Mawg. Half-man, half-dog. I’m my own best friend.
(Note: The ears moved on this awesome costume!)

Warcraft heroes taking it easy

Hey Jabba, how much do you want for that carbonite Han Solo?

Say Death Star!

Star Wars Legion: 501st Terror Australis Garrison

Rebel Pilot and Co-Pilot in training

Refuel with one of these retro energy drinks!

Let’s see how big this phone box is……

The silence is deafening at this disco!

If it bleeds, we can kill it!

Great Wall Of Mugs!

Old-school style!

We’ll take them all, thank you.

Grab this hero for hire

Hi Mr Campbell, can I have your autograph?

Release your inner lead foot

The Brits have invaded!

A LEGO Marvel Comics extravaganza!

Don’t mess with me

Na na na na na na na na Brickman!

To the Batmobile!

Lego Super Mario under Lego Abbey Road

Donkey Kong terrarium by Little Lands

Super Mario Sisters!

Get your retro on! – Quarries Of Scred by Noble Kale (Hammerspace Games)

Till next time……..

2015 Supanova Pop Culture Expo – Melbourne

April 19, 2015 By Ms. ausretrogamer

The 2015 Supanova Pop Culture Expo began at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds last weekend (10-12 April) (followed by Gold Coast 17-19 Apr, Sydney 19-21 Jun, Perth 26-28 Jun, Adelaide 20-22 Nov and Brisbane 27-29 Nov). Ausretrogamer and I visited primarily to watch the Australian 2015 Timezone Supanova Pinball Championship: Victorian State Final, but we could not resist checking out all the other geeky delights on offer.

Celebrities

There was a plethora of cool celebrities for autographs and photos – Christopher Lloyd, James Cosmo, George Takei, Charisma Carpenter, James Marsters, Dolph Lundgren and John Jarratt to name a few!

Cosplay

We spotted some awesome cosplay in real life (and on twitter).

It’s not a great photo, but this was my favourite cosplay – the Belcher kids from Bob’s Burgers in Halloween costumes (Tina as a Mummy Mommy, Louise as Edward Scissorhands & Gene as Queen Latifah).

Image source: Flavorwire

An awesome display by the Mandalorian Mercs

All the Robins
Image source: @australianwords

MYAAH!!
Image source: @JamesAndersen94

Katarina from LoL – beautiful!
Image source: @Japandaman71

A very cool Marceline, the Vampire Queen
Image source: @Madman

Skull Kid vs. Link
Image source: @Nomteg

Braaaains!
A terrifyingly-realistic zombie advertising the Oz Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse Survival Game
Image source: @sootmag

Marvel-ous Cosplay!
Image source: @Japandaman71

The Exhibition Hall

There was a lot going on in the Exhibition Hall including the WETA Workshop booth, a De Lorean for photos, Australasian Wrestling Federation matches, Popcultcha and EB Games stores, the Australian 2015 Timezone Supanova Pinball Championship: Victorian State Final, and many artists.

Ausretrogamer met Gollum at the WETA Workshop booth!

Terminator v Superman

A life-size Incredible Hulk!

… And life-size Iron Man Hulkbuster Armor

Have your photo taken in a real De Lorean

The wrestling matches drew huge crowds

The Australian Pinball League‘s the Australian 2015 Timezone Supanova Pinball Championship also generated a lot of interest

A beautiful art book by Anthony ChristouShop till you drop!

Events

There were plenty of seminars, workshops and screenings (see the program for full details).

The verdict

We had a great time, see you next year Supanova!

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Ms. ausretrogamer
Editor and Researcher at ausretrogamer – The Australian Retro Gamer E-Zine. Lover of science fiction, fashion, books, movies and TV. Player of games, old and new.

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PAX Aus 2014: The Classic Gaming Schedule

October 10, 2014 By ausretrogamer

Those great people at PAX Aus 2014 have finalised the schedule of tournaments, panels and quiz shows. If you would like to view the entire schedule, head on over here.

For those that are keen to know when and where the retro gaming tournaments and panels will be on, look below and lock in the times and dates in your diary!

Classic Gaming Tournaments

Classic Gaming Panels
image source: PAX Aus

Japan Amusement Expo 2014

February 10, 2014 By ausretrogamer

Forget Valentine’s Day, I know exactly where I would like to be on Friday 14th February – at the Japan Amusement Expo (JAEPO) 2014. JAEPO is on from Friday 14th February till Saturday 15th February, with Friday being for traders only. If you are part of the general public, then mark Saturday as your day. Doors open at 10am! Get there early, as there are six great zones to explore:

Arcade Zone: the main exhibit showcasing arcade machines, sticker photos, simulation games, prize and medal game machines.
Family Zone: this zone includes arcade games, rides and amusement park equipment for elementary school children and families.
Prize Zone: exhibiting the prizes for prize (redemption) awarding game machines.
Related Product Zone: showcasing products and equipment related to amusement and entertainment.
Publication Zone: main exhibit for publications related to amusement and entertainment.
International Zone: Main exhibitors from abroad (outside of Japan).

With iconic arcade exhibitors like Taito, Sega, Konami and Namco headlining the expo, you will be assured to be dazzled with what’s new in the amusement machines world.

If you are lucky enough to attend, share your photos with us all.

Event Details:
Event: Japan Amusement Expo 2014 (JAEPO 2014)
Organiser: Japan Amusement Machine and Marketing Association, Inc (JAMMA)
Date: February 14 (Trade only) & February 15 (General public)
Entry Fee: 1,000YEN (~$11AUD) or Coupon
Venue: Makuhari Messe

image source: JAEPO and Taito

Event: Portland Retro Gaming Expo

October 1, 2013 By ausretrogamer

Got any plans this coming weekend? Careful how you respond, as there is only one answer – you will be at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo [PRGE]!

The PRGE is on from October 5 to 6 at the Oregon Convention Centre. With its sister expo in Seattle, these are the premier retro gaming events that you need to attend. There are many highlights that have been announced for PRGE, but I am most excited about AtariAge debuting several homebrew games for the Atari 2600 and 7800!

If attending the expo wasn’t enough, if you buy your ticket(s) before October 1, you can win your very own Atari Asteroids Deluxe cocktail-style arcade machine. Go on, get going!

source: RadiumZ1

Event: Seattle Retro Gaming Expo

July 2, 2013 By ausretrogamer

Are you feeling lucky, punk! Well, do you? If you are going to the Seattle Retro Gaming Expo (SRGE) on the weekend of July 13 -14, then you are one lucky son of a gun.

If you haven’t grabbed your tickets, then head on over to SRGE and snap some up now.

SRGE 2013 Highlights:
source: SRGE

Massive freeplay room, including:

Every US SNES game available for play
Every US N64 game available for play
Over 1000 other games available for play such as (Jaguar, 3DO, Sega CD, TG16, etc.)
10 player steel battalion set up
8 player system link set up
61 inch Vertical Shmups Station
10 player Saturn Bomberman station
Retron 5 fully playable at the Hyperkin booth!

Panels including:

Retronauts
Ryan Payton
Chris Kolher
John Hancock
Dan Callan
Paul Ehreth
Ray Almaden

Vendor Hall:

Game Guru’s
RecycledGamer
Y-Bot
Specialty Gamer
Mad Gear Games
Super Smash Games
Another Castle Video Games
Try n Save
The Bit Planes
Anime Haus
2.5d Sprites
WB games
Hyperkin
GeekStar Costuming
Choose o Matic Books
DigitalSoaps
Cutie Bytes
Digipen
IADT

Chiptune Artists

The Icarus Kids
Mega Ran
Fighter X

SIFF Uptown Cinema Videogame Movie Nights

Friday: The Ecstasy of Order
Saturday: The Space Invaders – In Search of Lost Time

Expo Details:
What: Seattle Retro Gaming Expo (SRGE)
When: July 13-14, 2013
Where: Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington, USA

EuroGamer Expo 2013

May 7, 2013 By ausretrogamer

Come this September, there is only one place you should be at – Earls Court in London for EuroGamer Expo – the UK’s biggest and best games show.

The Expo will feature playable versions of the latest and greatest games, and for those of us that want a hit of nostalgia, the Expo will feature the ever popular Retro Arcade zone.

Tickets are running out fast! Get yours here.

Event: EuroGamer Expo
When: September 26 – 29 2013
Where: Earls Court, London

EB Games Expo Sydney 2013

April 26, 2013 By ausretrogamer

Lock up your dogs, give your cats to your mum, EB Games Expo Sydney 2013 is coming this October, from Friday 4th to Sunday the 6th!

Tickets have already gone on sale to Australia’s biggest and best gaming event, and by the looks of it, you better be quick, as they are going faster than Usain Bolt in a 100m sprint!

Making a return to its home at the Sydney Showgrounds, EB Games Expo 2013 will feature exhibitions of the hottest games from the biggest brands in gaming. Showcased in an exhibition hall bigger than two football fields, the Expo truly has to be seen to be believed. For more information on this huge event, check out the EB Games Events Team press release

Tickets for the EB Games Expo 2013 are on sale right now, get them at all EB Games stores, online store or Ticketek . General admission prices are the same as 2012, however the organisers have also introduced a new discounted 4 person multiplayer pass for both the Friday and Saturday twilight sessions. You better hurry up before they are all snapped up!

All images sourced from and remain the property of EB Games Expo 2013

Retro Gaming Expo: News

May 7, 2012 By ausretrogamer

If you are a Retro Gamer and are in the Seattle or Portland area, then you are in luck !
The SRGE (Seattle Retro Gaming Expo) and PRGE (Portland Retro Gaming Expo) have announced their respective event dates for 2012.

The Portland event will be at a new, larger capacity venue, the Oregon Convention Centre. The PRGE crew have also announced that 20,000 square feet of floorspace has been earmarked for an arcade area, called the Mega-Cade. This area will feature full-size video game and pinball machines. There is also an expanded exhibitor area and more speakers and panels lined up for the event. Last but not least, for the first time ever, PRGE and Ground Kontrol will host an after hours party, with free play arcade and console machines. The party is opened to all paid attendees (ages 21+).

Make sure you put these events in your diary !

Seattle Retro Gaming Expo
Date: June 16 – 17, 2012
Venue: Red Lion, Bellevue WA
Ticket information: http://www.jetcityretro.org/news/registration.html

Portland Retro Gaming Expo
Date: September 29 – 30, 2012
Venue: Oregon Convention Centre, Portland OR
Ticket information: http://retrogamingexpo.com/admission.php

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