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Published 12:03 pm Friday, October 10, 2025
From Oct. 17 to 19, the Oregon Convention Center can be floor zero for gaming nostalgia because the Portland Retro Gaming Expo returns for its 18th yr.
Now acknowledged as the biggest retro gaming conference within the United States, PRGE is a celebration of online game historical past, tradition and neighborhood.
Spanning over 250,000 sq. ft, this yr’s expo is ready to host over 300 exhibitors, 1000’s of traditional video games and a legendary Retrocade crammed with classic arcade machines, pinball and retro consoles. It’s a totally interactive expertise, curated by prime native arcade establishments together with Ground Kontrol, High Score Arcade and Next Level Pinball Museum.
One of probably the most anticipated highlights is the fortieth anniversary celebration of the Nintendo Entertainment System. In honor of the milestone, PRGE will characteristic an unique panel with beloved voice actor Charles Martinet — the unique voice of Mario and Luigi—alongside the voice forged for characters like Princess Peach, Bowser and Donkey Kong.
Also making waves is a reunion of Sierra Entertainment alumni, together with iconic designers Al Lowe, of Leisure Suit Larry, Corey and Lori Ann Cole, of Quest for Glory, and composer George Sanger, recognized to followers as “The Fat Man.” Fans of the Metal Gear Solid franchise may have a uncommon alternative to see David Hayter, the unique voice of Solid Snake, dwell on stage.
Beyond the panels, PRGE blends retro tradition with quirky enjoyable.
Returning favorites embody the Hollywood Movie Madness VHS Swap, the Portland Animal Rescue Connection’s Kitten Snuggle Zone and the Jonas Neubauer Cup — a delayed auto shift Tetris championship introduced by the Classic Tetris World Championship.
PRGE is open to the general public and welcomes all ages.
The PRGE arcade, console freeplay and a few distributors in Hall C and D can be open from Friday from midday to 10 p.m. The arcade, together with the remainder of the exhibitors in Hall E and panels, will open on Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m.
Full programming and tickets can be found now at retrogamingexpo.com.
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