T-MINUS... CGE 2K4 UPDATE
It's that time again! As I am the person responsible for news updates on the cgexpo.com site, I'm going to update this thread to store ideas and events in tandem. Consider it a preview to the show, thirty or so events, highlights, and announcements to lead us right up to the big show itself!
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CGE PARTNERS WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Classic Gaming Expo is proud to partner with Special Olympics. If you were not aware, Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition to more than 1 million people with intellectual disabilities in more than 150 countries. This year, Classic Gaming Expo and Video Game Collector magazine will donate the proceeds of a dozen top-notch auction lots, and all proceeds from the show's first-ever "swap meet" room. Details for both of these events will be posted to the CGE website in the next few days. We are truly excited about this partnership and together with VGC and the gaming community at large, hope to make a difference in these young Olympians' lives.
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This year's Classic Gaming Expo will feature what surely is the world's single greatest collection of vintage video game and computer consoles, games, prototypes and memorabilia. With over 1000 unique items spanning some 4,000 square feet (nearly twice the size of last year's show), you are guaranteed to see many pieces that you haven't seen in years... and many you never knew existed! From a vast handheld collection to priceless artifacts like the Atari System X (the original prototype for Atari's 5200 SuperSystem) to one-of-a-kind items like the color Vectrex, it would take hours to absorb it ALL. Fortunately the show is two days long!
In case you've missed this... for the first time ever, all of the excitement from the world's first and largest event paying tribute to the people, systems and games of yesteryear has been captured on digital video for your viewing pleasure. Produced by Zach "zmweasel" Meston, this two-DVD set is packed with 3+ hours of footage from this year's show as well as tons of extras. If you saw it at CGE 2K4, you'll see it here! The DVD is $19.99 if you purchase before August 21st. For more details on the contents and order information, head over to the 
For six years, Classic Gaming Expo has hosted a "swap meet" event, whereby collectors around the world can wheel and deal. Some of the greatest finds we've ever heard of happened at this event, like the acquisition of a very rare Atari 2600 game, Video Life, for a mere $5 at CGE2k1. One of the things we've heard from our attendees over the years is that the CGE swap meet is too short, and that that a better arranged room would really help everyone see and barter for everything. With the additional space afforded at San Jose's McEnery Convention Center, a 700-square foot room adjoined to the rest of the action will be dedicated specifically for gamers and collectors to trade their wares. Tables will be available for the nominal charge of $5/hour, of which all proceeds will go to our friends at Special Olympics. You can expect some incredible finds and stories from this year's swap meet... let's see if the Video Life find of 2001 can be topped!.
Bristles, a new FirstStar Software video game for the Atari 5200, will be released by Atari2600.com during Classic Gaming Expo 2004. Bristles is a challenging platformer which features Peter the Painter in the starring role. He is thwarted throughout by the Bucket Chucker and his Flying Half-Pints. Bristles features 8 different game screens and 6 skill levels for each building. Use ladders, stairs and elevators to navigate throughout each on your task of repainting the building. Bristles is unique as it is the first licensed release of an original manufacturers software on an Atari game system. Production is limited to 100 copies! Additional information is available on 
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If you're a fan of the "second era" of classic gaming, the time period that spans from the dawn of 16-bit consoles like the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo and TurboGrafx-16 right up to the game systems that have recently discontinued like Sega Dreamcast and Nintendo N64, or have a hankering to see the handheld systems that turned gamers on to portable gaming once and for all, you'll surely want to check out Digital Press' new book, "Collector's Guide Advance", which has complete game listings for over 30 systems released between 1989 and 1999. This 512 page encyclopedia also includes the signature Digital Press rarity scale, easter eggs, and loads of details about your favorite classic systems. The book debuts at Classic Gaming Expo 2004.
Midway has been a leader in the industry since the dawn of the video game revolution, with early breakthrough titles including Defender, Sinistar, Tapper, and Spy Hunter. Last year, Midway debuted Midway Arcade Treasures, which featured many of their early hits. This year, the bigger and better Midway Arcade Treasures II will be playable and on display. This compilation includes classics A.P.B., Arch Rivals, Championship Sprint, Cyberball 2072, Gauntlet 2, Hard Drivin'', Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat III, NARC, Pit Fighter, Primal Rage, Rampage World Tour, Spy Hunter 2, Steel Talons, STUN Runner, Timber, Total Carnage, Wizard of Wor, Xenophobe and Xybots! That's a lot of gaming. See for yourself at CGE2k4!
