Retropalooza

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Retropalooza
StatusActive
GenreRetro-based Gaming
VenueArlington Convention Center
Location(s)Arlington, Texas
Pasadena, Texas
CountryUnited States
Years active2013–2019, 2021–
Inaugurated2013
Websiteretropalooza.com
retropaloozahouston.com

Retropalooza is a retro-based gaming convention started in 2013. It is a two-day convention that is usually held annually in the Fall in Arlington, Texas and in the Summer in Pasadena, Texas. It is an annual event featuring YouTube personalities, free-play console games, contests and competitions, guest panels and vendor booths.[1][2][3][4]

Event History[]

Name Dates Location Atten. Guests
Retropalooza September 28, 2013 Bob Duncan Center
Arlington, Texas[5]
Retropalooza II September 20–21, 2014 Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[6]
Retropalooza III September 26–27, 2015 Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[7]
Retropalooza Houston 2016 April 30–May 1, 2016
Pasadena, Texas[8]
Retropalooza IV October 1–2, 2016 Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[9]
Retropalooza Houston 2017 April 22–23, 2017 Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, Texas[10]
Retropalooza V October 7–8, 2017 Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[11]
Retropalooza Houston 2018 July 28–29, 2018 NRG Park
Houston, Texas[12]
Retropalooza VI September 29–30, 2018 Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[13]
Retropalooza Houston 2019 June 8–9, 2019 Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, Texas[14]
Retropalooza VII October 19–20, 2019 Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[15][16]
Retropalooza VIII 23–24 October 2021 Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[17]
Retropalooza Houston 2021 March 13–14, 2021 Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, Texas[18]

References[]

  1. ^ "Retropalooza | A celebration of all things retro". Retropalooza.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  2. ^ "Retropalooza - About". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  3. ^ Weiss, Brett (2016-09-29). "Retropalooza video game convention hits rewind button in Arlington". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Gen Xers, hipsters, moms, dads and even millennials clamor for the days of Donkey Kong, Pac-Man and the original Super Mario Bros...
  4. ^ "Retropalooza @ Arlington Convention Center in Arlington". GuideLive.com. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
  5. ^ "Retropalooza 2013". NerdNinja.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  6. ^ "Retropalooza II". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  7. ^ "Retropalooza III". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  8. ^ "Retropalooza Houston 2016". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  9. ^ "Retropalooza IV". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  10. ^ "Retropalooza Houston 2017". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  11. ^ "Retropalooza V". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  12. ^ "Retropalooza Houston 2018". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  13. ^ "Retropalooza VI". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  14. ^ "Retropalooza Houston 2019". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  15. ^ "Retropalooza VII". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  16. ^ "Retropalooza (Oct 2019), Arlington USA - Conference". 10times.com. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
  17. ^ "Retropalooza A celebration of all things retro A celebration of all things retro". Retropalooza.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  18. ^ "Retropalooza A celebration of all things retro... in Houston". RetropaloozaHouston.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
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