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RGU2's Cosplay Contest - April 25th

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We are happy to announce that at our RGU2 Convention on April 25th, we will be holding our first ever Cosplay (costume) Competition. Free to enter, you can register at the event or you can pre-register with us via email or facebook message. We will also add you to our Cosplay e-mail list for full event details.  All children who apply will receive a free gift from RGCW!

We'll be at Wonderland April 11-12

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RetroGamersWinnipeg will be at Wonderland Festival on April 11-12. Drop by and attempt to set the best scores on a few of our RGCW Retro Challenges (FOR FREE) and win tickets to April 25th's RetroGamersUnite (RGU2). We'll also have a few 2-Player games all day for fun.  Remember if you don't win, tickets are still only $5 at all major sponsors! Check out Wonderlan's website here for more details. Here's a list of some of the challenges we'll be holding

Last year's event was amazing! Buy your tickets now for RGU2!

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Last year was an amazing Retro Gamers Unite Convention! The place was packed, prizes were won, rare items were found and everyone had fun! Make sure you buy your tickets now for RGU2! Bigger venue, more events and prizes! This year, a portion of the proceeds go to Child's Play charities , but we're also supporting the local Extra Life Group and raising supplies for Soul Sanctuary' s efforts in Winnipeg Communities. Tickets still only $5 at all event sponsors! Invite your friends and don't forget "a tin for the bin". You may just get a special thank you! Relive last year's highlights (after the jump)

RGCW's Amiibo Guidelines

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  With the popularity of Amiibos from Nintendo, there has been request for Amiibo Tournaments at future RGCW events. We're more than happy to oblige and have set forward the following guidelines to ensure everyone's enjoyment!

Amiibos Tournaments at Retro Gamers Unite 2015

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With the popularity of Nintendo's Amiibos, PNP Games' Amiibo tournament was a very popular and the people demand it again! Retro Gamers Winnipeg is happy to oblige! PNP Games is sponsoring Retro Gamers Unite 2015's (RGU2) Amiibo Tournaments! Yes, that's more than one. Train your Amiibos however you wish leading up to April 25th, then unleash your monster in all out matches between other local trainers at RGU2 right beside PNP Game's vendor tables to win some awesome prizes to be announced. Follow us on facebook for more details and don't forget to buy your tickets now to make sure you get in! See you there! RGCW's Amiibo General Guidelines  

An RGU2 Exclusive piece from Chasing Artwork

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Click here to check out our visit to Chasing Artwork's Studio! A local artist making splashes in conventions around the world (yes, the world), Chasing Artwork will be at Retro Gamers Unite 2015 (aka RGU2) selling prints and art pieces. Not only that, he's currently designing a special, RGU2 Exclusive version of one of his pieces you can only get at our event! Tickets are still only $5 available at all event sponsors ! Last year was busy, so buy your tickets now before they run out!

Just a Reminder! 2on2 Super Smash Melee is Coming Back!!!

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  Just a reminder! At RetroGamersUnite2015 we will be hosting our famous 2on2 Super Smash Melee Tourney! Last year we had over 110 people register to compete and it was a great time! Make sure you buy your tickets ahead of time so you can come and register on April 25 2015 ! Great prizes sponsored by Retro Gamers Winnipeg and PNP Games Our first convention (RGU2014) was Winnipeg's  largest Super Smash Melee Tournament ever! Buy your tickets now! Other Links: 2on2 RGCW Super Smash Melee Guidelines Check out highlights form last year's event! Follow us on facebook for more event updates!