Expo features top YouTubers, cosplay wrestling, tournaments, retro and modern gaming, new game releases, special guests, an arcade and more.
Oaks, Pa. — The state’s longest-running gaming convention, TooManyGames, will be held Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, and will feature arcades, vendors, tournaments, special guests, industry panels, famous YouTubers with more than 50 million views monthly, live music and more.
Some of the top YouTubers from around the world will be hosting panels, concerts and autograph sessions. TooManyGames is featuring multiple YouTube stars with over 1,000,000 subscriber channels including: The Angry Video Game Nerd, The Living Tombstone, Team Four Star, and Chris “Oney” O’Neill.
On the main show floor attendees can play on new and older video game systems in the consoles area, enjoy board games and card games in the Tabletop Arena, and sign up to participate in tournaments such as Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat X and Super Smash Brothers for a chance at winning several prizes.
Several special events will be making their debut at TooManyGames this year, including Video Game Comedy Improv, a Live Wrestling Tournament featuring video game characters, and a Cosplay Costume Contest in which the grand prize includes a chance to be filmed for a commercial being aired on Cartoon Network.
TooManyGames, which is now in its 11th year, is a convention run for gamers, by gamers. Paul Truitt, co-founder and part owner, says, “I love working on TooManyGames to bring gamers of all ages together to celebrate the culture of gaming. From classics like Nintendo to newer consoles like the PS4, we strive to encompass everything fun about video games and board games. We create a real connection when we get together to play games, that’s what makes the gaming community so great.”
Over 50 vendors will be on hand selling new and used video games, consoles, controllers, handheld systems, board games, card games, expansion sets and collectibles, as well as game-related art, toys, costumes, memorabilia, clothing, décor, books, guides, accessories and more.
The show is also once again hosting its “Pixels for Kids” event, and funds raised will benefit The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). With each $1 donated a “pixel” will be added to the wall to create a video game character image built entirely from donations. Extra Life will also be on the show floor recruiting gamers and sharing how playing games can help benefit sick children in over 170 different Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the United States and Canada.
All weekend you can also listen and dance to live music in the Concerts hall, play dozens of arcade games on free-play mode in the newly expanded Arcade room, hear DJs perform at the new Arcade Stage, meet independent game developers and playtest their designs at the Indie Game Showcase, and much more.
You can find tickets and more information on their website at:www.toomanygames.com
About TooManyGames
TooManyGames is the premier event gaming event in the Mid-Atlantic region, focusing on video games, board games, CCG’s, and tabletop gaming. TooManyGames is known for its video game music concerts, chiptunes, industry panels, panels by famous YouTubers, and brand new game releases for old consoles. There is a marketplace with 50+ vendors selling retro games, new games, board games, crafts, art, and so much more.
