vancouverretrogamingexpo

Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo is an all-ages, licensed event celebrating retro gaming, with vendors, tournaments, guests, music, panels, & more.

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We are excited for the return of Danny Baranowsky, who has been composing music for the past decade, creating driving, deep and complex soundtracks for titles such as Super Meat Boy, Crypt of the Necrodancer, Cadence of Hyrule, The Binding of Isaac and many more.

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When gaming and politics mix, things can get interesting. Join J.J. McCullough, Canadian journalist, author, and political & social commentary YouTuber, in a panel about retro games that entered the political zeitgeist.

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FIFA, EA Sports, and Game Development with Bogdan Banasiewicz. From growing up loving retro sports games to becoming a developer & producer on the FC Team at EA, in his panel you can hear about his journey through the industry and his love for the game.

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Vancouver’s first fusion VGM band is back at VRGE!
Featuring a new, beefed-up horn section and their classic, hard-grooving back line crew.
missingNo will be playing an energetic set of revamped older arrangements and killer new grooves.

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We've got 2 amazing improv shows lined up for VRGE this year. Comedy, magic, adventure, and you.

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3 weeks away from VRGE!!!
Get your costumes ready and show them off, the costume contest returns on the main stage. Share your outfits with us in the comments!

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We're excited for the return of @thewavebirds fresh off their CD release, available online & at @gamedealsvideogames

#VRGE2026 #ska

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Our largest sponsor @gamedealsvideogames is celebrating their 20th Anniversary this weekend (Fri-Mon) with 20% off everything, snacks, special guests, spin-the-wheel social promo & more. #gamedeals20 #vrge2026 #shoplocal

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The schedule is complete, website is updated, press releases sent, gamers we are ready to go...

Over the next few weeks we're going to showcase some of this year's exciting content. Please like & share, and we'll see you soon.

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Are you following VRGE on TikTok? BlueSky or X? Follow us everywhere so you don't miss out on exclusive show info, promotions, and more!

@vanretrogaming on every platform!

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We're ONE MONTH AWAY from the Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo!!!

Tag your friends, get your tickets, add it to your calendar, and share our socials so nobody misses it. We're looking forward to another great year with an EA Sports vibe in honor of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver.

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We're excited to announce that (most of) our schedule is now live and we are 1 month away from #VRGE2025

Check it out and get your tickets at:
https://t.co/KbzNmJPpWY

Mark your calendars, share with your friends, and we will see you June 14th.

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VRGE returns June 14th 2025 with another year of amazing content, guests, music, vendors, and so much more!!!

Tickets and details at: https://t.co/Wmp5XIqBNX

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Tickets are live and a good chunk of the content on the website is updated. We're so excited to bring you the biggest show yet, with more gaming, more experience, and one of the best music line-ups we've ever had.
#VRGE2024 #vancouver #retrogaming #newwest #videogames

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We have begun planning for the 2023 event which will return to Anvil Centre on June 24th. Tickets and vendor registration are open. See our website for details. More info to come.

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Shout out to some last-minute prize support sponsors: Evolve Virtual Reality, Glitch Bar & Games Room, The Den Arcade & Drinkery, & Press Start.

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VRGE is TOMORROW!!!
- Tickets are available online & at the door. Just bring your ID, no need to print anything. It's going to be hot (high 29C) so dress/hydrate accordingly. Venue has AC. Download/save the digital guide via this QR code. Tag us on social media #VRGE2022

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2 Days away from VRGE!!!

We are so excited to have "The Immortal" John Hancock joining us again with a panel at 1pm, and he will have 25 copies of Retro Game Quest available at VRGE. This is the first time the 2600 homebrew is offered here.

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Don't forget about our Costume Contest!!!

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We are so happy that Happyland is joining us this year.
HAPPYLAND is a registered charity to provide a safe, fun and stress-free space for kids to learn and play. Their programs are free, funded by birthdays, special events, junk removal & donations.
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