vancouverretrogamingexpo

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

VRGE returns June 14th 2025 with another year of amazing content, guests, music, vendors, and so much more!!! Tickets and details at: vancouvergamingexpo.com

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

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. vancouvergamingexpo.com

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

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

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.

Don't forget about our Costume Contest!!!

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. happylandevents.com

Thanks @newwestanchor for helping us promote the show. Only 4 days away!!! newwestanchor.com/p/vancouver-re…

5 days away from VRGE!!! We're so happy to have Capital City Arcade back this year with some cabinets, prizes, give-aways, a Street Fighter 2 tournament, and more!!! They are offering $2 off arcade admission with your VRGE wristband Sat/Sun, so go have more fun this weekend.

6 Days away from VRGE!!! The digital program guide is now available in full resolution on our website & via QR code at the show. Get it early, plan your schedule, and have an awesome day. #VRGE2022 #vancouver #retrogaming #newwest #videogames #nintendo #playstation

ONE WEEK AWAY from VRGE!!! Every year we hear from people after the event that they are sad they missed it. Don't let them be sad. Please Like & Share the event on every platform you can (even ones we aren't on), and let's make everyone happy this year. #VRGE2022

8 days away from VRGE!!! We've got Pokemon themed drink specials this year (on top of all the usual bar offerings). #PleaseDrinkResponsibly

9 days away from VRGE!!! We know you will be looking for places to eat & we'd like to suggest our sponsors: Georgie's Local, Kelly O'Bryan's, and Donuteria as they are some of the best options locally and we really want to show our appreciation for their support of this event.

10 days away from VRGE!!! We're super excited to also be bringing The Koopa Troopas, Shane Steward, and 20SIX Hundred to our main stage, which happens to be in the licenced area and also full of dozens of free-play gaming setups. Tickets available at: vancouvergamingexpo.com/tickets.html

11 Days away, with this note from @TheWavebirds 👾🏁WE'RE BACK!! It's been a dream of ours to play the Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo (our favorite in the GVA... Shh don't tell the others) and now we're excited to announce we're headlining the 2022 edition in 2 weeks on June 25th!!

12 days away from VRGE!!! Do you like Chiptunes? We've got the "Chip Music Showcase" at 1pm featuring Megus & friends, as well as the "How To Make Chip Music in 2022" panel at 3pm including Pongball, tssf, and bryface #VRGE2022 #vancouver #retrogaming #newwest #videogames

Only 13 days away, and we're excited to announce the Super Smash Bros Experience!!! The best place to experience the evolution of the SSB series from 64 to Ultimate. Learn the fundamentals with competitive players, play casually, & compete in tournaments. Hosted by @MSGBC_

18 days away from VRGE and excited about some fresh panels that will be added to the website shorty, including this one that I'm sure will have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs. #VRGE2022 #vancouver #retrogaming #newwest #videogames #nintendo #playstation #xbox #sega #games