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Official 2012 Portland Retro Gaming Expo thread - Sept. 29-30

May 6, 2012 at 10:31:41 PM
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We can hardly believe it, but it's our 7th year of the Portland Retro Gaming Expo in beautiful Portland, Oregon. Here's the big news for 2012:
  • PRGE has moved to the Oregon Convention Center! The main show floor will be in a massive 60,000 square foot hall with the speakers and panels taking place in two separate auditoriums just outside the main hall. The venue is more the three times the size of the Doubletree last year and is fully cllimate controlled to eliminate that glorious geek-stank we enjoyed so much last year.
  • PRGE, in cooperation with Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, introduces Mega-Cade - a 20,000 square foot zone of full-size arcade and pinball machines - all set to freeplay.
  • Main show floor with be open until 7:00 PM on Saturday - vendors and all!
  • Main show floor will close down between 7:00 and 9:00 on Saturday during the live auction, but will reopen for an after-hours party in the Mega-Cade sponsored by Ground Kontrol for those 21 and up. Features musical entertainment, snacks and a cash bar.
As always, PRGE is right on Portland's famous light rail line and close by several hotels.

Tickets just went on sale and we are continuing our tradition of 1 hour early admission for presale badge holders. We have no idea what kind of demand we are going to see this year by moving to the Convention Center so you may want to reserve your passes early.

Order Passes for PRGE 2012

Lodging Options for PRGE 2012

Stay tuned for announcements about our speakers and entertainment! Want to be an exhibitor at PRGE 2012? Check out our vendor packages and sponsorship opportunities.

Sincerely,
The PRGE staff and volunteers

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May 6, 2012 at 11:58:22 PM
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Just be sure to bring the Candy Bowl and we'll all be there Chuck!

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I HAVE IT ALL NOW NES WISE!  Unless you come across a Canadian DK JR MATH... if so I'm a Buyer!
USA GG set (Including all variants): COMPLETE!   Set includes 244 / 257 Sealed/NEW!
Euro GG set (Including all variants): Missing 9 boxes, 9 books, 9 carts.
Japan GG set: COMPLETE!  196/196
Brazil GG set: Have 61/68.  Need 5 boxes, 7 books, 3 carts.
GG Pirate Total: 68 different & Counting, Including Car Licence!
GG Prototypes:  4


May 7, 2012 at 12:28:08 AM
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You pulled it off, wow. The convention center. Buy tickets soon guys, this is the Superbowl.

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May 7, 2012 at 1:05:02 AM
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Love the candy bowl! But that is not the only reason we are going to be there!

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May 7, 2012 at 10:28:56 AM
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Originally posted by: EcstasyOfOrder

You pulled it off, wow. The convention center. Buy tickets soon guys, this is the Superbowl.



No pressure or anything... ;-)

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May 11, 2012 at 7:39:52 PM
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Awesome Chuck! Look forward to it

May 12, 2012 at 11:39:49 PM
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Sweet- hope its as good as last year.

May 13, 2012 at 10:03:32 AM
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Originally posted by: ProtonX

Sweet- hope its as good as last year.


It's going to be WAY better!  

Rick

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May 13, 2012 at 10:15:43 AM
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Guys, I've been to PRGE twice now, last year and in 2009, and I'm here to tell you it's an epic event. I'll be there for sure... can't wait!

May 14, 2012 at 12:33:05 AM
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For sure making it this year.

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May 17, 2012 at 3:41:51 PM
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The convention center, awesome!

Been two years since I've been, but I will be there this year. Nothing to hold me back, really.

May 17, 2012 at 4:53:13 PM
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Maybe I'll bring some black boxes for you nickross.

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I HAVE IT ALL NOW NES WISE!  Unless you come across a Canadian DK JR MATH... if so I'm a Buyer!
USA GG set (Including all variants): COMPLETE!   Set includes 244 / 257 Sealed/NEW!
Euro GG set (Including all variants): Missing 9 boxes, 9 books, 9 carts.
Japan GG set: COMPLETE!  196/196
Brazil GG set: Have 61/68.  Need 5 boxes, 7 books, 3 carts.
GG Pirate Total: 68 different & Counting, Including Car Licence!
GG Prototypes:  4


May 18, 2012 at 2:14:31 AM
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^ Hilarious. I just came here to say the same thing. I'll compile a list.

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Jul 2, 2012 at 4:48:47 PM
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Well, Leah and I will be there! Planning to be in town Thurs-Sun.

Bought the passes today, and spent a shitload of United miles on plane tickets and lodging.
Staying at the Red Lion next to the convention center.

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Jul 4, 2012 at 2:27:52 PM
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If anyone is interested in being a vendor at our show Please PM me. we have room for over 70+ vendors this year, we already have many new vendors signed on. don't wait for the last minute we may fill up.

Single table space (5 x 10) with 1 admission and electric and comes with 1 Table (limit 1 table)=100.00
Single booth space (10 x 10) with 2 admissions and electric and NO Tables=200.00
Double Booth space (10 x 20) with 4 admissions and NO tables=400.00
Triple booth space (10 x 30) with 6 admissions and electric and NO tables=600.00
Quad booth space (10 x 40 or 20 x 20) with 8 admissions and electric and NO tables=800.00
Mega booth space (10 x 60 or 20 x 30) with 10 admissions and electric and NO tables=1000.00


You can bring your own tables or fix up your booth anyway you want it. If you need tables we can add that to your package at 20.00 per Table (30 x 96 inches)
if you want vendor parking we can add that to your package for 30.00 for a car/small truck space or 60.00 for a bigger space large truck and this would include Friday through Sunday.

going to be a huge show this year don't miss out!

Rick

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Jul 4, 2012 at 2:36:05 PM
Benihana (154)
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Oh yeah...I plan on coming since my business trip is cancelled.
Sweet!

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Jul 31, 2012 at 12:41:04 PM
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Super excited for this. I may have an extra bedroom available if anyone needs to crash.

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Aug 1, 2012 at 12:27:46 AM
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^are you moving back?

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Aug 1, 2012 at 1:08:14 AM
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I hope to be there with some new hardware

Aug 1, 2012 at 2:01:10 AM
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I will be there one way or another!

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Edited: 08/10/2012 at 12:32 PM by Madmax

Aug 1, 2012 at 3:24:12 AM
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Already back, sorta. Moved 1/2 my stuff last week. Back in Cali right now (going in a cruise this week for a bachelor party) I'll be back in Portland on the 10th. Got a cool little place off Belmont, about a 1 minute walk to the horse brass.

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Aug 1, 2012 at 10:49:31 AM
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Work will keep me from making it this year. I will be there in 13.

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Aug 1, 2012 at 4:23:36 PM
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Definitely going again this year and I'm bringing Toshi503 with me. This is going to be awesome! Remember to check out the Tetris World Championship while you're up at the PRGE.

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If anyone is LOOKING for certain repro/homebrews, I have a running repro company thread going as well as a lot of extras myself which include Limited Editions as well.  I'm also free to help answer questions and point people in the right direction so never hesitate to ask!  Here is the current list of repro companies.  Please let me know if I need to update it:
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/...


Aug 1, 2012 at 4:24:49 PM
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I will be there!

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Aug 1, 2012 at 8:18:09 PM
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for all of you that were at SRGE and was drooling (including ME) over 2.5.d framed art! he has just signed up for a booth at our show! bring lots of $$$

Rick

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