Metro Vancouver's largest video game convention returns next month
A celebration of classic video games is happening in Metro Vancouver next month and gamers of all ages will want to check it out.
Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo (VRGE) is taking place on Saturday, June 14, at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, with vendors, panels, and live entertainment happening throughout the day.
According to VRGE’s founder, the 12th annual event will have plenty of activities for long-time fans and newcomers to discover.
Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo
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“We’re really excited about the content this year,” Brian Hughes, show director for Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo and owner of Gamedeals Video Games, said in a release.
“Great guests, new music, more tournaments, new vendors, and some fun new panels. VRGE has always been more than just a vendor hall. It’s an experience, and we can’t wait to enjoy it with you.”
Attendees at the Anvil Centre can shop dozens of different vendors offering everything from clearance bin deals to collectable rarities, retro gaming-themed art, and more.
Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo
There will be appearances by popular content creators and collectors, including “The Immortal” John Hancock, Happy Console Gamer Johnny Millennium, J.J. McCullough, and Victor Lucas, creator and host of The Electric Playground.
VRGE will also have a costume contest, video game tournaments, The Fictionals Comedy Co. improv show, a Fandom Trivia quiz, community panels, and 10 gaming tournaments.
Bonus Stage is curating a next-level concert lineup, with video game music by Shane Steward, ROM-hack, Glitch Kibbitz, Ro Panuganti Prog XP, The Last Seahorse, and dannyBstyle.
Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo
“People love entertainment, and gaming is unique in the interactivity and replayability, but mostly when it comes to retro, it’s the nostalgia,” added Hughes.
“We hope that everyone has fun. We’ve got some great guests, music, and entertainment lined up, plus our giant vendor hall. There’s literally something for everyone.”
Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo 2025
When: June 14, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Anvil Centre ā 777 Columbia St., New Westminster
Admission: $25, purchase online. Children under 10 are free with the purchase of an adult ticket.