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🎮 R2V2 2025 – Rock River Valley Video Game Convention Returns to Rockford! 🎮

Gamers of all ages, get ready — the Rock River Valley Video Game Convention (R2V2) is back in Rockford, Illinois on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Riverview Inn & Suites/Cliffbreakers (700 W Riverside Blvd). Presented by The Gaming Outsider, this exciting one-day event is packed with tournaments, retro gaming vendors, arcade cabinets, VR experiences, and a live after-party with video game-inspired music.

Whether you’re a competitive gamer, a retro collector, or just love the culture of gaming, R2V2 2025 is the ultimate video game convention in the Rockford area.

🎮 What to Expect at R2V2 2025

Here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll find at this year’s convention:

• 🕹 Vendors selling video games, consoles, and collectibles from every generation

• 🏆 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments with cash prizes

• 🎰 30+ arcade cabinets & pinball tables to play for free

• 🎮 Indie game developers showcasing playable titles

• 🚀 Room-sized VR laser tag game, Catastrophic Inversion, from Toastid Waffel

• 🎨 Video game-inspired artwork from talented creators

• 🎤 Guitar Hero karaoke

• 🎶 After-party with live video game music covers

🌟 Special Guest: Paul Niemeyer

Fans of Mortal Kombat won’t want to miss this! Legendary artist Paul Niemeyer will appear as the convention’s VIP guest. Niemeyer is the creator of the iconic Mortal Kombat dragon logo and has contributed artwork to classic games like TRON, Tapper, Spy Hunter, and more. He’ll be available for autographs, stories, and fan meet-and-greets.

With a career spanning over four decades, Niemeyer has also worked on artwork for blockbuster films like Jurassic Park II, Men in Black, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Don’t miss your chance to meet one of gaming’s most influential artists!

🍻 After-Party Fun

The fun doesn’t stop when the convention ends! Starting at 6:00 PM, stick around for the R2V2 after-party featuring live bands performing covers of classic and modern video game music. With a cash bar on site, this is the perfect way to celebrate with fellow gamers and keep the fun going late into the night.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

• Location: Riverview Inn & Suites/Cliffbreakers, 700 W Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL

• Convention Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• After-Party: Begins at 6:00 PM

🎟 Tickets:

• Convention only – $10 (day of)

• After-party only – $10 (day of)

• Bundled convention + after-party – $15 (day of)

• 💲 Discounted advance tickets available until October 9th at r2v22025.eventbrite.com

💡 Why Attend R2V2?

R2V2 is more than just a convention — it’s a celebration of gaming culture. From retro classics to modern esports, this event brings together collectors, players, developers, and fans for one incredible day of fun. If you’re a gamer in the Rockford area (or beyond), this is the must-attend gaming event of 2025.

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