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R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« on: April 22, 2010, 12:28:39 PM »
Exciting new Arcade, Retro & Video Gaming Expo heading to Blackpool!



R3PLAY (pronounced “Replay”) is a brand new show celebrating four decades of gaming history. Presented in association with Retro Gamer and gamesTM magazines, this unique event will offer gamers of all ages the chance to experience gaming systems from the 1970s to present day. R3PLAY will take place at The Norbreck Castle in Blackpool on 6/7 November 2010 – the final weekend of this year’s famous Illuminations.

More than 300 systems will be available at R3PLAY comprising the finest possible selection of consoles, coin-ops and computers from all over the globe (with all machines set to free-play). Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in prize gaming competitions, listen to Q&A sessions with guest speakers, participate in workshops, view galleries of video game artwork, win fantastic raffle prizes, tender bids in a special auction and much, much more! Ticket holders will also be able to purchase games, systems, accessories and memorabilia via a number of specialist seller stands.

R3PLAY is dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the “3 C’s”:

* CONSOLES
Ranging from the humble Atari 2600, through the SEGA vs Nintendo console wars of the 1990s, to the all-conquering behemoths that are the PS3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. Video game consoles from all corners of the world will be showcased at R3PLAY allowing visitors to play on rare and obscure machines they may never see again!

* COIN-OPS
Arcade and Pinball Machines have captured the nation’s imagination since the first mass-produced classics of the 70s and 80s. R3PLAY not only looks at the retro classics, but thanks to the support of leading arcade communities, there will be plenty on offer for the new generation of arcade gamers, too.

* COMPUTERS
The UK was a world leader in 80s computing and R3PLAY will celebrate the diverse history of Acorn, Amstrad and Sinclair, as well as their international competitors such as Commodore and Atari. Furthermore, fans of PC-based gaming will be able to enjoy both the very latest releases, in addition to classics such as Commander Keen, Descent and the original network version of Doom (Deathmatch anyone?). The National Museum of Computing will also be on hand, raising awareness of computing history in the UK.


Adult ticket prices are £12 for single-day entry and £20 for a weekend ticket, with reductions for children and families. It is expected that the full allocation of tickets will be sold in advance through the dedicated website: http://www.R3PLAY.info

Organisers, the Computing & Gaming Events Union (CGEU) have already staged a number of arcade/video gaming and computing events, raising thousand of pounds for charitable causes in the process. At R3PLAY, the CGEU will be raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and The National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park.

R3PLAY presents a fantastic social networking environment for gamers, a perfect location for casual play as well as intense competition.

Further announcements regarding activities, sponsors/partners, lists of systems and special guests will be made over the coming weeks.

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2010, 12:20:09 AM »
That looks very interesting and promising. I would like to know what to expect arcade wise though....

The text mentions "Woodies" and this is a very typical term that is NEVER used in the classic arcade cabinet scene, but is a word I learned from the guys in the Candy scene (right Erik ! ;))

AND they use the horrendous modern Atari logo, I mean.....this is RETRO right ?

 ;D

Seriously, this sounds like a great event....and a brilliant excuse to go to the UK again and maybe meet up with some forum friends !!!!

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2010, 11:07:25 AM »
Im going, booked my ticket and my accommodation :)

according to a post i read somewhere they will have up to 300 arcade/pinball machines all on free play!!!

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2010, 12:05:26 PM »
I'm seriously considering going also. And I hope that there will be a lot of woodies there.  ;D

But the old consoles also have my interest. and the candy cabs of course.

Perhaps we could team up with a few guys, driving together etcetera.

Edit: Oeps, just googled for location of Blackpool. A bit too far away to drive.
« Last Edit: April 23, 2010, 12:08:29 PM by ckong »

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2010, 02:06:50 PM »
Anyone thinking about attending apart from myself then?

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2010, 02:38:31 PM »
sorry no...

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2010, 11:36:25 PM »
no one from here going then? just me??

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2010, 08:00:25 PM »
you guys missed a great event....

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2010, 08:12:29 PM »
Argh... It wasn't possible for me  :-\ Do you have some picture of the event?

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2010, 08:13:04 PM »
you guys missed a great event....

Please tell us about it.

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2010, 12:59:15 PM »
http://subzero.ziphoid.com/Page.html

R3play 2 is already in the planning stages!!!!  ;D

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2010, 05:49:12 PM »
Nice  :-*  :arrow:



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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2010, 07:13:43 PM »
Maybe some of you will make next years event?

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Re: R3play retro gaming event - nov 6/7 2010 - Blackpool UK :)
« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2010, 07:32:46 PM »
Maybe some of you will make next years event?

I hope so.

Nice pics by the way, thanks for sharing. It looks like a great event, Not very crowded, nice.
« Last Edit: November 09, 2010, 07:40:04 PM by ckong »