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CLASSIC GAMING EXPO RETURNS TO E3
History of Videogames Exhibit set to rock Kentia Hall
VALLEY STREAM, NEW YORK – May 13, 2005 – CGE Services Corporation,
organizers of Classic Gaming Expo, today announced that they will be
returning to E3 with their acclaimed “History of Videogames” exhibit. CGE
staff will be on hand to answer questions about the upcoming eighth-annual
Classic Gaming Expo that will take place August 20 and 21, 2005 in San
Francisco, and to remind show-goers of the rich history of video gaming that
is often overlooked in today’s fast-paced gaming industry.
“We’re thrilled to be returning to E3 this year,” said John Hardie, founder
of Classic Gaming Expo. “E3 is the video game industry’s biggest show and
we’re proud of the fact that Classic Gaming Expo has been recognized as the
premier show dedicated to the preservation and celebration of video game
history. E3 is the perfect forum for us to show people the importance of
archiving and preserving video game history for future generations of
gamers.”
Sponsored by TechnoSource USA and Intellivision Productions, the Classic
Gaming Expo exhibit will encompass over 2,000 square feet in Kentia Hall and
will be open for visitors all three days of the May 18 - 20, 2005 E3 show.
Last year’s “History of Videogames” exhibit garnered some of the top awards
handed out at E-3 including “Best of Show” by PC World Magazine and the #2
spot in G4 TV’s “Achievements in Booth Design. “Show-goers can expect to
see all of the features they loved from last year’s exhibit,” said Hardie.
“We’re bringing back the arcade machines and home consoles as well as the 80
’s living rooms and D.J.” CGE show organizers welcome appointments with
press, exhibitors and potential sponsors.
Classic Gaming Expo 2005 will take place at the spectacular Hyatt Regency
Hotel in Burlingame, Calif. the weekend of August 20 and 21. This is the
first time CGE will be held in San Francisco. As the show has grown in
popularity and attendance, show co-organizers John Hardie, Sean Kelly and
Joe Santulli made the decision to move the show to a larger venue while
still maintaining a family-friendly and intimate atmosphere near San
Francisco.
Classic Gaming Expo is open to anyone with an interest in video games – both
classic and modern. Information on attendance, ticketing and past events is
available at www.cgexpo.com.
About CGE Services Corporation
Classic Gaming Expo is a production of CGE Services Corporation. Currently
in its eighth year, Classic Gaming Expo remains the industry's only annual
event dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history of electronic
entertainment, bringing together industry pioneers, gaming enthusiasts and
the media for the ultimate experience in learning, game-playing and
networking. For additional information, visit CGE Services Corporation’s
Web site at http://www.cgexpo.com.
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