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Written by Nate April 5th 2014 marks our first video game event called Retro Gamers Unite - A Charity Event to Support Lighthouse Mission. One of our Planning Committee's goals was to get a truck load of prizes to give away to our attendees and help raise supplies and money for Lighthouse Mission. Stay tuned for more on all the ways to win prizes. It might take skill, sometimes luck... But you got to be in it to win it! #RetroGamersUnite will give attendees many opportunities to win great prizes! Thank you to PNP Games for their first donation in support of Lighthouse Mission and the Winnipeg Video Game Community!

Chasing Artwork has been seen at many conventions all over Canada and U.S.A. Justin has crafted his own unique style,  "Shattered Vector" which has been gaining popularity... and with just cause. Inspired by video games and movies, Chasing Artwork sells everything from original prints and poster into fine art. The art is amazing and worth checking out April 5th at #RetroGamersUnite . Don't forget to like Chasing Artwork on Facebook . We would also like to thank Justin for donating some of his artwork towards our charity silent auction and prizes! Here's a quick sample of Justin's great art!  Click here for more!

Nerdhaven Collectables has been fuelling Winnipeg's geek-culture community, appearing at conventions all year round. Make sure to catch them at #RetroGamersUnite April 5th 2014. They'll be selling an array of items including some Japanese video game character figures from PVCs to Figams and Nendoroids (plus a whole lot more!). If you have any questions, just ask them  ... If you want to get started in collecting video game figures and collectables, they really know their stuff! They're happy to answer any of your questions. Like them on Facebook and don't forget to stop by their table at #RetroGamersUnite April 5th. (Tell 'em we sent you!) Click here to check out more pictures of items they'll be selling. 

Buy your tickets now!!! April 5th is almost coming! Our group's first retro video game event to support Lighthouse Mission, called #RetroGamersUnite.  We're busy planning and preparing, we're releasing info as soon as we can. Thank you to every one for their support! We'll continue to update our events page when we can and let everyone know on our Facbeook Page too. Buy your pre-sale tickets now ! This event is for retro video game fans, by retro video game fans! Everyone is welcome. Here's some questions that have come our way..

This is going to be our general guidelines for our 2on2 Super Smash Bros. Melee tournaments for RGCWinnipeg. We call them guidelines because the objective of our tournaments is in the spirit of fun rather than a "hardcore" competitive atmosphere, however we understand the importance of general accepted "rules". We ask experienced players help those who may not be as experienced in terms of rules (but you don't have to let them win however).  There may be minor variations on the guidelines depending on the specific event. We would like to thank Chipdamage and other supporters for their help in developing these guidelines. The majority of these guidelines are taken/modified from Apex .

New to the world of Retro Video Games? Let us help you figure out the BEST and most economical way to get into the hobby! You can also visit us April 5th at #RetroGamersUnite

It's officially an event, Facebook said so! Please check out our facebook event page and let us know you're coming! Share it with your friends and let's make an impact for a great local winnipeg community, Lighthouse Mission ! Check out the Facebook Event Page

In early 2014 we asked "What was Winnipeg's favourite arcade game?" - This being the most popular post EVER on our Facebook page , we did some follow up and now, we present the Top 10! What were our followers favourite arcades? Check it out!

#RetroGamersUnite will be presenting 3 retro video game tournaments run by Winnipeg's professionals at running tournaments like this. Chip Damage has been involved in central Canada's fighting game scene for years, hosting tournaments and events for fans throughout the year. We thank them for helping us support local charity and catering to Winnipeg's retro video game fans. They chose to run tournaments for 3 (pretty much) classic video games at #RetroGamersUnite ! Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix Super Puzzle Fighter 2  Marvel Vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes For more details, read on...

It's really happening! #RetroGamersUnite April 5 201 Retro video game collecting has been on the rise in popularity over the past few years. We've gone from a hand full of people wanting to relive their childhood, scouring thrift stores and flea markets to today, thousands of YouTube channels and retail stores dedicated solely to retro video games. We're excited this idea of a retro video game event for charity is actually happening! All the pieces are falling into place....

#RetroGamersUnite Event Schedule A Retro Video Game Event to Benefit Lighthouse Mission April 5 2014 11am-9pm Sturgeon Heights Community Centre (210 Rita St. by PNP Portage) In between the all day vendors and open gaming lounge, we'll have different activities planned through the day for awesome prizes and more! This page will be updated, so check back often (but don't worry, we'll remind you).

Get them while they're hot! Available at all our event sponsor locations, #RetroGamersUnite Pre-Sale Tickets, a great value for only $5, not to mention the awesome incentive package... Get your tickets at : PNP Games (all 3 locations), Video King (309 Day St.), Galaxy Comics , Planet of Sound and Primo's Collectables

#RetroGamersUnite - April 5th 2014 Winnipeg's retro video game community will unite April 5th 2014 to not only celebrate classic gaming, but collectively support the city's first and longest running mission.  Lighthouse Mission  has been supporting Winnipeg's inner city since 1911, providing meals, clothing and supports to our city's less fortunate for over a century. On April 5th 2014, we will host Retro Gamers Unite! It's slated to be an all day event complete with retro gaming, vendors, tournaments, prizes and more! Our primary goal will be to raise supplies and funds to support Lighthouse Mission 's ongoing efforts. Click here for the DONATE and WIN program April 5th

RGCW's Official Planning Committee The official RGCWinnipeg Planning Committee met this past weekend so we could finally, officially, announce our event April 5th 2014, #RetroGamersUnite. Aside from playing video games all night, we were able to finalize the important details for our first event and planned some great attractions. We've planned a great day of retro game goodness...

Open call to private collectors, crafts, business, artists, EVERYONE! Get a great value on a vendor's table at our April 5th event #RetroGamersUnite! Our Planning Committee is preparing an "all out" event, along with the help of our supporters and sponsors, we're aiming to get you the most exposure possible (i.e. Our main sponsor PNP Games has an over 4100 person following). Weither you're an avid seller or just considering being a first time vendor, now is the time to start! And with full tables for only $25, you're getting a great value! Check out our Vendor's/Sponsors page or e-mail us at RetroGamersWinnipeg@hotmail.com

It gives us great pleasure to announce our first event for RGC Winnipeg. There's been a lot of people asking about it, so here's all the details so far! #RetroGamersUnite April 5th 2014 11am-9pm Sturgeon Heights Community Centre 210 Rita St. (Near PNP Portage) $5 at the door, children 6 and under free Get your Pre-Sale tickets now!!! For all the retro video game collectors, we have a large collection of local vendors who are sure to bring  tons of games! We have a large retro video game lounge for your enjoyment, Chipdamage will be hosting 3 tournaments (to be announced) as well as our own 2on2 Super Smash Melee tournament. Our sponsors have provided great prizes and there's MORE announcements to come in the next following weeks.  As for the charity component, we'll be encouraging attendees to bring donations of clothing and food to support one of Winnipeg's longest running homeless shelters. We'll have silent auctions style prizes wit