6/03/2005
Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records
Press release supplied by Games Press 16:42 02/06/2005
London, UK ; Jun 02 2005
From the ZX81 to the PSP, gamers of all ages and formats are invited to enter their names into the record books.
Since 1981, Twin Galaxies have been the world-wide authority on player rankings, gaming statistics and championship tournaments through its publication 'Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records', which is also recognised by the Guinness World of Records as the authoritative organisation for video gaming world records. In conjunction with Twin Galaxies, this years Classic Gaming Expo UK (CGEUK) are inviting games players on all formats to try and make it into the record books by providing proof of their highest scores.
Anyone interested in getting their name into the record books will need to provide proof of their highest score. To do this, they will need to video tape their entire game, and bring that video tape along to CGEUK on Saturday 13th August where it will be viewed and verified by officials from Twin Galaxies. This is open to all players of any age on all gaming machines from the classics to today's contemporary formats. For more details visit www.cgeuk.com, or contact chief organiser Chris Millard at info@cgeuk.com.
About the CGEUK
The Classic Gaming Expo UK (CGEUK) started in 2004 to bring together enthusiasts, traders, developers and special guests from gaming's past and the retro and classic computing scene. Backed by the UK's No. 1 dedicated magazine to classic games and gaming Retro Gamer, and leading internet retailers www.Retro-Trader.com and Console Passion, this annual gathering goes from strength to strength and has become a high point of the year for gamers new and old.
This years' event will be held on Saturday 13th August 2005 at the Fairfield Halls. Tickets and further information is available from our website.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Chris Millard - info@cgeuk.com
http://www.cgeuk.com
About Retro Bytes PR
Retro Bytes PR works with a growing number of small not-for-profit and co-operative software publishers and developers to ensure the best possible publicity for the increasing number of high-quality homebrew software titles released today.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Shaun Bebbington - retrobytespr@mail.com
http://www.retro-bytespr.co.uk
Games Press is the leading online resource for games journalists. Used daily by magazines, newspapers, TV, radio, online media and retailers worldwide, it offers a vast, constantly updated archive of press releases and assets, and is the simplest and most cost-effective way for PR professionals to reach the widest possible audience. Registration for the site and the Games Press email digest is available, to the trade only, at www.gamespress.com.
Since 1981, Twin Galaxies have been the world-wide authority on player rankings, gaming statistics and championship tournaments through its publication 'Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records', which is also recognised by the Guinness World of Records as the authoritative organisation for video gaming world records. In conjunction with Twin Galaxies, this years Classic Gaming Expo UK (CGEUK) are inviting games players on all formats to try and make it into the record books by providing proof of their highest scores.
Anyone interested in getting their name into the record books will need to provide proof of their highest score. To do this, they will need to video tape their entire game, and bring that video tape along to CGEUK on Saturday 13th August where it will be viewed and verified by officials from Twin Galaxies. This is open to all players of any age on all gaming machines from the classics to today's contemporary formats. For more details visit www.cgeuk.com, or contact chief organiser Chris Millard at info@cgeuk.com.
About the CGEUK
The Classic Gaming Expo UK (CGEUK) started in 2004 to bring together enthusiasts, traders, developers and special guests from gaming's past and the retro and classic computing scene. Backed by the UK's No. 1 dedicated magazine to classic games and gaming Retro Gamer, and leading internet retailers www.Retro-Trader.com and Console Passion, this annual gathering goes from strength to strength and has become a high point of the year for gamers new and old.
This years' event will be held on Saturday 13th August 2005 at the Fairfield Halls. Tickets and further information is available from our website.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Chris Millard - info@cgeuk.com
http://www.cgeuk.com
About Retro Bytes PR
Retro Bytes PR works with a growing number of small not-for-profit and co-operative software publishers and developers to ensure the best possible publicity for the increasing number of high-quality homebrew software titles released today.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Shaun Bebbington - retrobytespr@mail.com
http://www.retro-bytespr.co.uk
Games Press is the leading online resource for games journalists. Used daily by magazines, newspapers, TV, radio, online media and retailers worldwide, it offers a vast, constantly updated archive of press releases and assets, and is the simplest and most cost-effective way for PR professionals to reach the widest possible audience. Registration for the site and the Games Press email digest is available, to the trade only, at www.gamespress.com.
