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The Little Convention That Could: A look back at TooManyGames 6

by Savant on 05.12.2008 30 comments


The Little Convention That Could: A look back at TooManyGames 6 video game

For those of you out there who might be scratching their heads, wondering, "TooManyGames? Whazzat?!", let me be the one to tell you that you should remember that name well — for in the future, TMG will become a staple convention for us East Coast folk who don't have the chance to go to all those fancy-schmancy expos out on the West Coast. To put it simply, TMG is an indie convention with an emphasis on all facets of gaming culture, without all the over-the-top glitz and glamour of the bigger guys. Intrigued? Read on.

TooManyGames 6 took place on May 4th at the Greater Reading Expo Center in Reading, PA — no more than a one-hour drive from my home, as it were. Upon hearing this, I immediately broke into a manic, totally embarrassing "happy dance" of sorts and thought to myself "My God! How did I not hear of this before?!" According to TMG's completely down-to-Earth leader, Chuck Whitby (pictured above), it is not uncommon for him to hear people exclaim the same statement as I did. Truly, this was an extremely delightful surprise for all east coast gamers to behold.

So, how was TooManyGames 6? What went down there? What were my impressions? Who did I meet? Did Joanie really love Chachi? Hit the jump to find out the answers to these burning questions as well as much, much more! Don't delay, act right now!



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