Gen Con today announced that it will feature the ultimate in video game entertainment, Video Games Live. With Video Games Live, fans experience an immersive concert featuring music from the biggest video games of all time performed by some of the nation's most respected orchestras and choirs in this case the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Two innovative and interactive Video Games Live concerts featuring music from the biggest video games of all time will be performed Friday and Saturday, August 11 and 12, at 8 p.m. at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. These special performances will be presented in conjunction with the Gen Con Indy Convention that will be held in Indianapolis August 10-13 at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
Video Games Live is a complete celebration of the video game industry which includes pre- and post-show festival activities including a costume contest, playable game demos and meet-and-greet with game designers and composers.
The internationally acclaimed Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra whose mission is to advance the enjoyment and appreciation of symphonic music through performances at the highest artistic level will be performing the concert events. Music from some of the top game franchises will be performed, including Mario, Zelda, Halo, Metal Gear Solid, Warcraft, Myst, Castlevania, Medal of Honor, Sonic, Kingdom Hearts, Tron, Final Fantasy, Advent Rising, Beyond Good & Evil, God of War and a special retro Classic Arcade Medley featuring over 20+ games from Pong to Donkey Kong including such classics as Dragon's Lair, Tetris, Frogger, Gauntlet, Space Invaders & Outrun.
Ticket prices range from $22 to $62 each and can be purchased at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office by calling (317) 639-4300. Outside Indianapolis, call toll free (800) 366-8457 or purchase on-line by visiting the Orchestra's website at: http://www.indianapolissymphony.org/
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