This past weekend in Miami, the Infinite Bits inaugural videogame convention took place. The Infinite Bits convention is not your usual press event convention, but was more of a videogame fan service and an ode to videogame history.

Several events took place at the Infinite Bits event, such as the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Level Design Contest, performances by bitcore bands such as Starscream, and many tournaments with prizes.

Some of the special guests who showed up were Billy Mitchell (all-time high score champion in Donkey Kong and Pac-Man), Walter Day (creator of the first videogame scoreboard, from Twin Galaxies) and Ben Heckendorn (a well known console modder within the gaming scene, from benheck.com).

Infinite Bits was more of a presentation on the influence and history of gaming. I saw game systems there that I never had seen before, some which were mere legend to me. It was a sight to see and I must say I had a great time. I will be there again next year!

See pictures from Infinite Bits here, photographed by John Kegley.

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