Portiragnes Games Weekend Brings Retro Gaming and Cosplay to Life
Portiragnes Games Weekend brings free-play arcades, retro consoles, and cosplay to the salle polyvalente on Sunday, November 15, uniting multiple generations through Japanese culture and video games.
Portiragnes Games Weekend Unites Generations
Old and new gaming gear fills the municipal hall on Sunday, November 15, for a free public gathering. Consoles from the 1990s and 2000s share space with current machines like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Organized by the association Otaku – Team RK, the free event runs for a single day rather than across a weekend. President Rémi Soulié explained the shift away from a two-day paid format.
“La formule a évolué un petit prix. Avant, l’entrée était payante et l’événement se déroulait sur deux jours. Désormais, c’est sur une seule journée, avec une entrée gratuite. Ça permet à beaucoup de gens de venir découvrir ce qu’on propose,” Soulié said.”
Visitors Play Vintage Machines and Participate in Connected Sports
Visitors can play without entering tournaments, accessing vintage machines alongside modern setups. Pinball tables, board games, and roughly 15 merchant stalls round out the floor.
Partnering with Hérault Sport, the event introduces pedal karts outside the town hall. Connected sports equipment links physical exertion directly to screen action.
“L’effort physique devient alors une partie de l’expérience virtuelle. C’est ce qu’on appelle du sport connecté,” Soulié said.”
A cosplay parade starts at 2:30 p.m., allowing participants to showcase costumes from manga and gaming universes.
Future Plans for Otaku – Team RK
Created in 2015 in Béziers, Otaku – Team RK counts 18 members after years of regional events in towns like Valras-Plage and Montpellier. The association plans its 2027 calendar late this year, coordinating around large exhibitions like the TGS at the Montpellier exhibition center.
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