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Play Expo takes place at Manchester’s EventCity on 13-14th October and is the UK’s newest large-scale Gaming Expo, offering gamers the unique opportunity to experience all aspects of the hobby under one massive roof. The Expo is essentially four events in one:

now.play is a showcase of the latest games and innovations from some of the biggest names in the industry, including Nintendo, EA, Konami and Namco Bandai.

pro.play is a dedicated area for competitive multiplayer gaming. Our partners from the EGL will be running tournaments on the likes of FIFA, Call of Duty and Super Street Fighter IV, with cash prizes to be won.

re.play celebrates the history of gaming with over 300 classic consoles, home computers, arcade and pinball machines. Everything from Pong to the PS3 will be available for visitors to play, with special themed areas, competitions, giveaways and much more.

cos.play is a dedicated area focussing on Cosplay, Anime and Japanese Gaming culture, with masquerades, skits and contests throughout the weekend.


We want Play Expo to be the ultimate celebration of gaming and believe it is the ideal opportunity for online communities to meet 'in real life' in an environment perfectly suited to their hobby! With plenty of hotels, shops and nightlife nearby and excellent transport links, Manchester is the perfect location for the Expo and for community meets.

If any UK or European Digital Spy members are interested in coming to the event, we can offer a special package for your community, including a designated meeting place at the event, a 'team photo', lanyards and passes and discounted tickets for group purchases.

You can connect with Replay Events and Play Expo via the popular social networking sites. We are running weekly giveaways on the Facebook page so please pop along and ‘like’ us!

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If you have any questions about the event please post them here or send us a PM!

[Ash_735]

Will you guys still be attending EuroGamer Expo? The spread you put out last year of classic consoles was awesome.

[familyguy8904]

What part of Manchester is this going to be like is it in MEN Arena, Manchester Centre (G mez) or MediaCity?

[Ash_735]

It's EventCity, a venue near the Trafford Centre.

[lym]

Originally Posted by familyguy8904

What part of Manchester is this going to be like is it in MEN Arena, Manchester Centre (G mez) or MediaCity?

None of those, it's at the Eventcity next to the Trafford Centre.

[familyguy8904]

Cheers lym and ash, I know what it is now thanks.

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Originally Posted by Ash_735

Will you guys still be attending EuroGamer Expo? The spread you put out last year of classic consoles was awesome.

Yes, we are once again providing a selection of old and new consoles at Eurogamer. Glad you liked it last year!

[Ash_735]

Originally Posted by ReplayEvents

Yes, we are once again providing a selection of old and new consoles at Eurogamer. Glad you liked it last year!

I know this may be a bit weird to ask, but did you guys ever get your hands on any old Tekken Arcade Units? Haven't seen a Tekken 2 or Tekken 3 unit in years and the last place I did see them was in Blackpool.

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The re.play area takes shape!

Planning for the re.play area of Play Expo has now been completed and we can reveal some of the great retro gaming zones that will be available to our visitors. Remember that everything is free to play (including our already-announced Arcade and Pinball areas) and there will be over 350 classic games and systems to choose from...

Replay Lounges
Our popular Replay Lounges have already appeared at past events such as GEEK 2012 and The Gadget Show Live, but this will mark their debut at our own show. Each lounge consist of four large-screen TVs, each offering a classic multiplayer game – just sit down, grab a joypad and join in!

We will be featuring dedicated lounges for FPS games like Goldeneye, plus a dedicated racing game lounge featuring Micro Machines and Mario Kart 64. Additional lounges will feature other multiplayer party classics like Bomberman, Super Smash Bros and the legendary Warlords.

Lightgun Shooting Gallery
Go for your guns and shoot to win! Our shooting gallery will feature big screens and a range of classic lightgun games such as Point Blank, Virtua Cop, Time Crisis and Duck Hunt!

Genre-specific Game Zones
We’ll be charting the rich history of the major gaming genres with each getting its own specific area at the show. So whether you like driving games, beat em ups, sports, platformers, shooters or even puzzle games, there will be an area for you featuring standout titles from the past 35 years.

Classic Computers
It all started for many of us in the 1980’s with an 8-bit computer like the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 or BBC Micro. If you’re a little younger then you may have tried your first taste of gaming on an Amiga or Atari ST. This zone will have them all, along with some of the less well-known computers from that classic era.

Import Only
Some of the greatest games and systems never even made it to British shores. This zone will showcase a variety of offerings from distant lands that you may never have seen before!

Console Curiosities
Here we aim to introduce you to some of the most bizarre consoles and games you’re ever likely to see! Ever killed zombies with a keyboard, played a platform game with a set of bongos, or controlled Tetris with a Balance Board? If not then you’re sure to enjoy this weird and wonderful array of obscurities. If you have, then we’ll still have some surprises for you!

Retro Request Zone
If all the great games we’ve chosen in our other zones don’t appeal to you, don’t worry! The Retro Request Zone will feature all the popular consoles from the Atari 2600 to the XBOX with a selection of games available for each. Just request your chosen game from the Play Expo crew and your own piece of gaming heaven will be delivered for you to enjoy.

And there’s much, much more... But we’ll save a few surprises for the show itself!

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Wii U comes to Play Expo

Here's the news that Nintendo fans have been eagerly waiting for – the Wii U is coming to Play Expo! Nintendo have confirmed their Wii U tour today and we are delighted to say the console will be available to try at our show this coming October.

With world famous Nintendo franchises like New Super Mario U and Wii U exclusives including Nintendo Land and Ubisoft’s ZombiU, the tour is the perfect place to try out the console for yourself and really experience how the Wii U and GamePad controller can change your in-home gaming experience.

As well as the chance to play pre-release Wii U titles, you will be able to play the as new Nintendo 3DS XL games too, including the upcoming Pokemon and Mario adventures.

There are Wii U challenges for you to complete, fantastic prizes to be won, and Mario and Luigi will even be there to meet and greet you. Make sure you come and check out this amazing new console.

[Ladyxxmacbeth]

Ohh I think I'll take my son and then show him "How it was in my day "

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Medal of Honor Warfighter playable at Play Expo
We are pleased to announce that EA will be showcasing another of their highly anticipated 2012 titles at Play Expo.

Attendees will be able to play Medal of Honor: Warfighter 13 days before its UK release and after seeing some of the trailers for the game we think it is looking pretty impressive.

The game will be playable alongside Need for Speed: Most Wanted and the latest version of perennial fan favourite, EA Sports FIFA 13.


EGL Fighting Game Tournaments Announced
The European Gaming League has confirmed that their fighting tournaments will be organised by Armshouse. There will be several cash prize tournaments run throughout the weekend, as follows:

Saturday
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 – Solo
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 - 3v3
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 - North vs South exhibition
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 – Solo

Sunday
Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition 2012 – Solo
Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition 2012 - 2v2
King of Fighters XIII – Solo

For entry fees and further information please visit our website.

Additional free to enter fighting game tournaments will take place in our now.play and re.play areas – more information on these will be announced soon.

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We have made loads of announcements over the last week or so, so here's a summary. Please visit the Play Expo website for further details...

On The Day Admission Prices Confirmed
We can now confirm that you will be able to pay on the day for entry to Play Expo. The prices will be as follows:

Day Entry – Adult: £14.00
Day Entry – Child: £9.00
Day Entry – Family: £36.00

Weekend Pass – Adult: £22.00
Weekend Pass – Child: £14.00
Weekend Pass – Family: £57.00


[b]Parapraxis Foundations to be unveiled for the first time[/b
Independent developers Third Nerve will be unveiling their new game Parapraxis Foundations for the first time at Play Expo.

The community-led project is currently in the alpha stage, so Third Nerve are looking for visitors to try out the game and give valuable feedback into the development process.


Cos.play Area Exhibitors and Traders Confirmed
We are pleased to confirm the majority of exhibitors in our cos.play area. A diverse range of traders will be available, along with a number of creative exhibits. Please visit the following page on our website for full details:

http://www.playexpo.net/2012/09/26/c...ers-confirmed/


Chompy Chomp Chomp comes to Play Expo!
Indie games studio Utopian World of Sandwiches will be bringing their latest game Chompy Chomp Chomp to Play Expo’s Replay Lounges. Chompy Chomp Chomp is a frantic multiplayer game to play with your family and friends. You can play against up to three friends locally, or online via Xbox Live. Chomp your way through rich and varied arena environments, and battle with frenzied power-ups and poison effects.


Re.play Exhibitor Line-up Announced
As preparations for Play Expo reach their final stages, we can now confirm the list of exhibitors in the re.play area. Please visit our website for further information:

http://www.playexpo.net/2012/09/28/r...rs-completion/


EGL Confirms FIFA 13 Tournaments in pro.play
The European Gaming League is pleased to confirm the details of the FIFA 13 tournaments taking place at Play Expo.

Following its popularity at previous EGL events, doubles is back! Sunday will feature non-stop doubles action with the singles championship taking place on Saturday.


Forbidden Planet presents Superhero Showdown
We’re pleased to announce a partnership with Forbidden Planet, which will see them sponsor a special exhibit in the re.play zone called Superhero Showdown.

This interactive exhibit will showcase a selection of games from four legendary comic book heroes. Visitors will be encouraged to play the games and vote for which hero they think has been best represented in video game form. All voters will also receive a 20% discount voucher, and can also be entered into a prize draw for some special goodies courtesy of Forbidden Planet.


And finally...

Read all about it! Play Expo newspaper hot off the press...
For those of you living in the Manchester area, our FREE Play Expo promotional newspaper, entitled The Gamer, is now available.

The newspaper contains over 30 pages of great gaming articles, including previews of many of the games and attractions that you will be able to experience at the show.

The newspaper is available from many of the major supermarkets surrounding Manchester City centre, a list of which is shown on our website.

For those of you unable to find a copy, the newspaper doubles as the event programme and will be available free to all Play Expo visitors. If you can’t wait that long, you can also download a PDF version of the newspaper from the following URL:

http://www.playexpo.net/PlayExpo2012_Newspaper.pdf


That rounds it up for now. We probably won't have chance to make further announcments on forums from now on, so please visit the Play Expo site or Facebook page to keep up to date with all the exciting news!