Retro Gamers Unite 2014 - Winnipeg's First Retro Video Game Convention

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Retro Gamers Unite was an outstanding success! Thank you Winnipeg for your support! 

 Over 550+ people attended Winnipeg's first Retro Video Game Convention!



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Event Info Leading up to April 2014's Retro Gamers Unite1
A Video Game Event to Support Lighthouse Mission
April 5th 2014 11am-9pm
Sturgeon Heights Community Centre (210 Rita st. Near PNP Portage)
Admission: $5/person (Free for children 6 and under)
Get your pre-sale tickets now!!!

We have vendors from all over the city, a huge retro gaming lounge, tournaments hosted by ChipDamage and more attractions to come! Stay tuned to our facebook page for more details! We're encouraging attendees to bring donations of food and clothing in support of Winnipeg's longest running homeless shelter, Lighthouse Mission.

Thank you to our sponsors: PNP Games, Galaxy Comics, Video King, Planet of Sound and Primo's Collectables.

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