Upcoming Retro Gaming/Classic Computing events

[StarshipUK]

South Coast Slam III: Return of the Slam

14th-15th of April 2012 on the South Coast at Worthing, West Sussex

http://www.ukvac.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=329899

[StarshipUK]

Unfortunately due to the closure of The Arcade Barn, HISCORE 2012 is cancelled for now, but I will be looking at other possibilities so stay tuned...

Colin's Garage

[mohicankid]

South Coast Slam III: Return of the Slam

14th-15th of April 2012 on the South Coast at Worthing, West Sussex

http://www.ukvac.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=329899

not been to one of these, is it a big event or a small event?

[filecore]

South Coast Slam III: Return of the Slam

14th-15th of April 2012 on the South Coast at Worthing, West Sussex

http://www.ukvac.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=329899

not been to one of these, is it a big event or a small event?

Last year had 82pins and 29vids.
Report of last year's show here:
http://pinballnews.com/shows/southcoast ... index.html

The pinball pledge list is already at 96 this year. Link to current pledges here:
http://ukpinball.wetpaint.com/page/SCS+Tables+2012
http://ukpinball.wetpaint.com/page/SLAM ... ie+Line-up

Also the main site for the event is: http://www.southcoastslam.com/

[SimonH]

The Retro Computer Museum and Snibston Discovery centre once again join forces to bring you another weekend of retro gaming goodness on the 7th and 8th April 2012.

We had a huge amount of positive feedback about the venue and the event from our November 2011 weekender. Being based at the discovery centre means there is plenty of alternative things to do, so its a perfect day out for the family.

We will have over 60 systems ready for you to play on!.

If you are going to attend and want to see a specific system - then give us a shout and we will do our best to ensure it is included.

See https://www.facebook.com/events/279711658749433/ or http://www.retrocomputermuseum.co.uk/ for details.

[Arcadian]

Added SLAM III & RCM to the top post.

[simes]

Not fully games related but as there's a section for events with Retro Game Displays...

Auto Assembly 2012 - Europe's Largest Transformers Convention
3rd - 5th August 2012
Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel
NEC, Birmingham

3 day Transformers convention with massive video games area running every Transformers video game ever released from 1985 onwards on original hardware, with a full display featuring almost every game including rare releases including Japanese and American only releases and the rare boxed copy of Beast Wars: Transmetals for the Nintendo 64.

www.autoassembly.org.uk

[Arcadian]

Added Hi-Score 2012 (revised dates) and the Transformers convention to the index.

[psj3809]

Saw a new Replay message on twitter. Looks like its Manchester not Blackpool this year and October not November. Exciting toI hear

[Arcadian]

Confirmed dates/location added for this year's Replay ...

Replay Expo 2012*
Manchester, 13-14 October 2012

* = there /might/ be a slight tweak to the name this year, once it gets properly confirmed!

Full announcement, including actual venue info, to follow shortly via our newsletter: http://t.co/iLfYyHFE

[retrogamingmuseum]

90s video games at Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, Russell Square, London - April 21st

Hi all
I am putting on a '90s gaming night' on April 21st at Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, near UCL in London. Its also a club night so if you like bowling, 90s games, 90s music or just having fun please come along

Heres the blurb....
Throwback club night at Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes will play host to the first ever Retro Game Base event, in association with Hand Baked Arcade! The theme is 90's and we will have a selection of classic games from what was the most exciting decade for consoles, including....
8 player Bomberman on the Sega Saturn!
4 player Mario Kart & Goldeneye on N64
Megadrive Sonic, Streets Of Rage 2 & other classics
Street Fighter 2 Turbo & Mario Kart on the Snes
Mini arcade with classics such as Smash T.V.
4 player arcade board with classic 4 player arcade games like Turtles, Simpsons, XMen and NBA Jam!!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/394023587276646/


Bloomsbury also has several retro arcade machines ( including an original Sega Rally that we will be installing this week) for you to enjoy as well as a very exciting selection of bottled beers.

Hope to see some of you Retro Gamer folk there!

[Arcadian]

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[Antiriad2097]

Some chap in Edinburgh is planning a retro event at some point this year, for us Northerners...

http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-eveni ... _1_2034638

Is there any more news on this one?

[Gonad]

Some chap in Edinburgh is planning a retro event at some point this year, for us Northerners...

http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-eveni ... _1_2034638

Is there any more news on this one?

Well, a group of us now meet up every couple of weeks, but we don't know if there's enough interest in Scotland to put on a larger event.

You're welcome to pop over to our forum at www.edinburghretropc.co.uk though and say hello, there's also info on there about when we're having our next meeting, which everyone is welcome to attend.

[Arcadian]

EGL 5 (European Gaming League)
Blackpool, 7-8 April 2012
Homepage: http://www.egl.tv

This event is taking place at the Norbreck Castle - home of the first two Replay Expos!

We'll be there with a big display in the centre of the hall, running our popular Multiplayer Retro Lounges, Replay LAN (old-school Halo!) and maybe even an arcade cab or two!!

(see Rich, it's not "Game Over" for Blackpool in terms of video gaming events, after all ... ! ).