While 2020 might have been the year retro gaming went mainstream, it missed a few events, for obvious reasons. In 2021, Play EXPO Blackpool is here to level things up.
With a raft of events from Minecraft to to LAN gaming, some of the key elements of the event are retro gaming, tournaments, and arcade cabs. And of course, there will be the shopping hall, where you’ll find classic games, consoles, gaming merchandise, retro toys, and even custom artwork.
It’s THE event to get you out of the lockdown blues and dive into the ever growing world of retro gaming.
Sadly, full details for the event are yet to be announced, but we’ll bring them to you as they’re released. In the meantime, head to the Play EXPO Blackpool 2021 ticket page to book your place, and don’t forget to follow the event on Facebook and organizers Replay Events on Twitter (@ReplayEvents).
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
