Phoenix Video Game Event Features The Best Of Retro And Modern Gaming

July 20, 2010 - PRLog -- Phoenix, AZ - Video game enthusiasts from around the world will converge the weekend of Saturday, July 24 for Monroe-A-Palooza 2010, the Phoenix, Arizona gaming party and fan event for the MonroeWorld network of internet sites and radio shows.

Now in its’ 3rd year, the annual show features a variety of video game themed entertainment, including opportunities to play rare vintage games on their original hardware, as well as the hottest new games from today's consoles, handhelds, and smartphones.

At the epicenter of the event is radio personality Shane R. Monroe, from which the event takes its name. Host and creator of one of the internet’s longest running radio shows, Retro Gaming Radio, Monroe is considered by many to be a pioneer in internet radio, having released his shows online long before Apple put the “pod” in “podcasting”. Retro Gaming Radio reached a 10 year milestone in 2008, a full decade of retro gaming content and commentary to the delight of fans worldwide.

"Social networking has created a world where everyone can play together but never really be together. Monroe-A-Palooza looks to change that by bringing fans of the Monroeworld community together for a real-live gaming session that goes all weekend long. Whether it's playing old games like Pac-Man or blasting the enemy in Modern Warfare 2 - we'll be doing it all in the same room. Gaming should be about having fun, regardless of the number of pixels. Doing it in person is just something most of us don't do anymore. We're trying to fix that", stated Monroe during the busy days of preparation prior to the show. "Until you can reach through a headset and smack your teammate for accidentally shooting you, there is going to be a need for gamers to gather together in person and play. Monroe-A-Palooza offers that experience; playing games both new and old with people you actually know by name - not by a gamertag."

Monroe’s current radio project, Passenger Seat Radio, is now in its third year online. PSR features a broader range of discussion topics, everything from current events and politics, to every day happenings surrounding the host’s 13-mile commute to work in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Shane keeps a little closer to his video gaming roots with his new show, the MonroeWorld GameCast, along with Co-Hosts Chris “Womp” Hentschel formerly of Dual Screen Radio and Alex J. Lopez, formerly of Wii Minute Radio.

In addition to the cast of the MonroeWorld GameCast, various MonroeWorld community personalities will be in attendance.  The show will also be broadcast Live via the official website with non-stop coverage from the show floor throughout the day Saturday, July 24th.

Visit www.monroeworld.com for more information.

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