Retropalooza
Retropalooza | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Retro-based Gaming |
Venue | Arlington Convention Center |
Location(s) | Arlington, Texas Pasadena, Texas |
Country | United States |
Years active | 2013–2019, 2021– |
Inaugurated | 2013 |
Website | retropalooza retropaloozahouston |
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 |
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Retropalooza | September 28, 2013 | Bob Duncan Center Arlington, Texas[5] |
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Retropalooza II | September 20–21, 2014 | Arlington Convention Center Arlington, Texas[6] |
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Retropalooza III | September 26–27, 2015 | Arlington Convention Center Arlington, Texas[7] |
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Retropalooza Houston 2016 | April 30–May 1, 2016 | Pasadena, Texas[8] |
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Retropalooza IV | October 1–2, 2016 | Arlington Convention Center Arlington, Texas[9] |
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Retropalooza Houston 2017 | April 22–23, 2017 | Pasadena Convention Center Pasadena, Texas[10] |
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Retropalooza V | October 7–8, 2017 | Arlington Convention Center Arlington, Texas[11] |
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Retropalooza Houston 2018 | July 28–29, 2018 | NRG Park Houston, Texas[12] |
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Retropalooza VI | September 29–30, 2018 | Arlington Convention Center Arlington, Texas[13] |
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Retropalooza Houston 2019 | June 8–9, 2019 | Pasadena Convention Center Pasadena, Texas[14] |
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Retropalooza VII | October 19–20, 2019 | Arlington Convention Center Arlington, Texas[15][16] |
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Retropalooza VIII | 23–24 October 2021 | Arlington Convention Center Arlington, Texas[17] |
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Retropalooza Houston 2021 | March 13–14, 2021 | Pasadena Convention Center Pasadena, Texas[18] |
References[]
- ^ "Retropalooza | A celebration of all things retro". Retropalooza.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza - About". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ 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...
- ^ "Retropalooza @ Arlington Convention Center in Arlington". GuideLive.com. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
- ^ "Retropalooza 2013". NerdNinja.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza II". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza III". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza Houston 2016". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza IV". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza Houston 2017". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza V". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza Houston 2018". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza VI". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza Houston 2019". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza VII". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Retropalooza (Oct 2019), Arlington USA - Conference". 10times.com. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
- ^ "Retropalooza A celebration of all things retro A celebration of all things retro". Retropalooza.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
- ^ "Retropalooza A celebration of all things retro... in Houston". RetropaloozaHouston.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
Categories:
- Gaming conventions
- Recurring events established in 2013
- 2013 establishments in Texas
- Annual events in Texas
- Conventions in Texas
- Festivals in Texas
- Culture of Dallas
- Tourist attractions in Dallas