Video Games Live and Videogames Expo

Video Games Live is coming to Indianapolis and the Videogames Expo could replace the E3 downsizing later this year. 

Video Games Live, the Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall-headed touring production of live music from various popular video games, announced that it will soon be stopping in Indiana for state’s first video game music concert. Two performances will take place on Friday, August 11th and Saturday, August 12th at 8pm during the gaming convention Gen Con. Both shows will be performed with the Indianapolis Symphony at the prestigious Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.Video Games Live is once again opening the doors early to present a pre-show festival from 7:00pm – 8:00pm which is FREE to all ticket holders. Tickets can be purchased from the Indianapolis Symphony website.

- Officials from event organizers Lunar Tide Communications have announced that annual America’s VideoGame Expo (VGXPO) is being positioned as a potential alternative video game event in the wake of E3′s recent downsizing. The consumer event aims to provide both casual and hardcore gamers with the opportunity to play new titles, meet industry figures, compete in tournaments and buy new and retro games. VGXPO is scheduled to take place from October 27-29, 2006 at the Valley Forge Convention Center, outside of Philadelphia, PA. Tickets are available at the event’s website. “It seems we’ve come full circle… I started making games over 20 years ago, back then the ONLY kind of expo was for gamers. I have very fond memories of being shoulder deep in gamers all eager to be the first to try a new game. The energy and excitement they generate fuels the passion that makes game development so fun,” said David Perry, CEO of GameConsultants.com.
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