Weekends are made for letting your hair down and rocking out! And if you're having trouble finding good bandmates for your progrockdarkgotheasytechno band, you can find and play with like-minded individuals at SFGE! So tell us... what's the name of your arcade/pinball inspired band? #foodfighters
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Ever thought to yourself, “I could run an awesome gaming panel?" This is your moment.
If you have a great idea to add to our list of programming, we want to hear it. Submit your panel here: https://loom.ly/DjloRLs
Did you know? In April 1982 Universal sued Nintendo over Donkey Kong, claiming the game violated King Kong copyrights. Universal lost the case, and gamers are still trying to rescue Pauline to this day. You can give Donkey Kong what for* when you attend SFGE 2026 this summer! *No lawyers needed.
Our final special guest announcement for the 'FROM PITFALL TO POSEIDON - DESIGNING NEW RETRO GAMES FOR THE ATARI 2600' panel is none other than the legendary David Crane! The man who gave us Pitfall! will be at SFGE! Grab your three-day membership and don't miss out on meeting this gaming icon!
Our second special guest announcement this week for the 'FROM PITFALL TO POSEIDON - DESIGNING NEW RETRO GAMES FOR THE ATARI 2600' panel is game designer Dan Kitchen. Dan has produced over 240 commercially released games. Our final special guest panelist will be revealed tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Our first guest announcement for the 'FROM PITFALL TO POSEIDON - DESIGNING NEW RETRO GAMES FOR THE ATARI 2600' panel is game designer Garry Kitchen! Kitchen’s hit games include Donkey Kong (Atari), Keystone Kapers, GameMaker (1985), and Bart (Simpson) vs. the Space Mutants.
Atari 2600 fans are going to love this! SFGE is happy to announce the 'FROM PITFALL TO POSEIDON - DESIGNING NEW RETRO GAMES FOR THE ATARI 2600' panel featuring a host of superstar guests we'll announce this week. What's your favorite Atari 2600 game? Let us know in the comments! #atari #retro #games
Do you love board and tabletop games like we love board and tabletop games? Which is your favorite?
Get your gaming fix and meet other board game lovers with a multi-day membership for SFGE! https://gameatl.com/
#boardgames #games #sfge
Join us at TOYLANTA this weekend! We'll be hosting a 3-on-3 Halo tournament on Xbox Saturday and will have several other classic consoles and games to play such as Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and more. Show us you're following us on social media to snag some swag!
SFGE is happy to announce award-winning voice actor John Patrick Lowrie (Team Fortress 2, LOTR, Halo, DOOM and more) as a special guest for this year's event! Meet John and all of our special guests when you purchase your multi-day membership!
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We're excited to announce celebrated voice actor Ellen McLain, best known for GLaDOS in the PORTAL series, as one of our many special guests attending SFGE! Meet Ellen in person when you purchase your multi-day membership! Look for another special guest announcement this week!
https://gameatl.com/
Turner Pinball released the trailer for their upcoming pin Yukon Yeti. It looks like a lot of fun, especially the avalanche multi-ball! What crazy themed pins will we have at SFGE? Grab your multi-day membership and find out this summer! #pinball #arcade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp4tFIWW2Tg
When Spider-Man's not busy dropping trailers for his upcoming movie Brand New Day, he's hanging out with the cool kids at the arcade. Who will you meet this summer at Southern Fried Gaming Expo? https://gameatl.com/
#spiderman #arcade #pinball #SFGE
Girl gamers rule at SFGE! Women have a long and important history in the video game industry. We bow down to the gamer queens! Get your tickets for the arcade/pinball/tabletop gaming event of the year!
https://gameatl.com/
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Wheter ya're Irish or not, today is te day ta grab a loved one and spend some time playing video games! Perhaps we'll have te game Leprechaun on display at SFGE, eh? Cheers ta ya!
March is the 35th anniversary release of Street Fighter II: The World Warrior in arcades, a game that revolutionized the fighting genre. Play SFII and more at this year's Southern Fried Gaming Expo!
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Every year SFGE gets bigger and bigger! Discounted 3-Day Weekend memberships are available online until July 29th, 2026! Don't miss out on getting your 3-day pass! How many exclamation points can we use here?!!!!!!
https://gameatl.com/registration/
The SFGE Hotel Block opens Thursday, October 23rd at 2:00 PM! Rooms go fast every year, so don’t miss your chance to grab one early.
The password-protected hotel page will unlock automatically at 2:00 PM Thursday:
gameatl.com/hotel/
We cannot wait for SFGE 2026! If you’ve enjoyed what we’ve built as much as we have, you have to check out our brand-new promo hype video, it premieres TODAY at 1pm EST.
👉 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qldI...
Thirteen years of fun, friends, and games… and we’re just getting started! 🎲✨
Ever wondered which character would win in a fight? Or if you could guess a game character from a single clue?
Our SFGE host hit the 2025 show floor to find out — and caught some epic moments along the way. Watch the chaos, laughs, and gamer glory unfold! 🎮🔥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q62n...
Tonight one lucky member of the Gwinnett Boardgame Society won a pass to Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (@gameatl.com)!
Stop by Wednesday to join the GBS, or visit us at SFGE on June 20-22! Use code MEEPLE2025 to save on your ticket, or check out our socials for more ways to win a pass!
Tonight, another member of the Gwinnett Boardgame Society has won a pass to Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (@gameatl.com)!
Stop by on Wednesday nights to join the GBS for your chance to win a pass! Use code MEEPLE2025 to save on your ticket, or check out our socials for more ways to win a pass!
We’re pumped to welcome Eric Meunier to SFGE 2025! From engineer to designer of Pirates, GnR, and The Godfather pinball, his latest spellbinding hit is the new Harry Potter Pinball! 🧙♂️✨
🎤 Don’t miss his panel at SFGE 2025
📅 June 20–22 | Schedule: www.yapp.us/y/SFGE
🎳 Big thanks to Stars and Strikes for their longtime support of SFGE! This family-owned biz brings bowling, arcades, VR, bumper cars & more to GA, AL, TN, NC & SC. Perfect for parties, events & fun for all ages!
👉 starsandstrikes.com
Attending @gameatl.com in June? Shop at our store now, and pick up your games at the show!
Don't have a ticket yet? Use code: MEEPLE2025 at https://gameatl.com/registration/ to save on your entry!
Guest Announcement! We're excited to welcome Lia Montelongo to SFGE! Known for her iconic Mortal Kombat roles (Sindel, Tanya, Sareena), Lia is now a wellness entrepreneur and global fitness instructor blending performance, empowerment, and holistic health.
We're thrilled to welcome back Jeff Schine to #SFGE2025, June 20–22! Known for roles in Call of Duty, Resident Evil, Marvel’s Avengers (as Captain America), and The Walking Dead, Jeff brings two decades of acting and voice work to the show. Don’t miss your chance to meet him!
WWE Hall of Famer Fred Ottman—aka Tugboat, Typhoon, and The Shockmaster—is coming to #SFGE2025! Catch him June 20–22 for autographs, photos, and a special panel at Southern-Fried Gaming Expo. Toot! Toot! GameATL.com
Your wish is granted! Southern-Fried Gaming Expo returns June 20–22, 2025, for a fun-filled weekend. Join us under the “big top” at Cobb Galleria Centre for a celebration of gaming—video games, pinball, tabletop, RPGs, arcades, and more! Lock in your future with a weekend membership at GameATL.com