The International Video Game Hall of Fame & Museum Official Launch Party in Ottumwa, Iowa, Thursday, August 13, 2009.
There will be an inaugural event on Thursday, August 13, 2009, in Ottumwa, where the initial plans will be laid out for the public to see. There will be politicians speaking and film clips screened that deal with Ottumwa’s well-known legacy as the “Video Game Capital of the World.” At 1:00 PM a Proclamation issued by Iowa Governor Culver will be presented that re-confirms Ottumwa’s status as the “Video Game Capital of the World.” Plus, at 5:00 PM a special address will be presented by Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack during the festivities in support of Ottumwa’s plans for the International Video Game Hall of Fame & Museum.
Famous video game players like Johnathan ‘Fatal1ty’ Wendel and King of Kong star Billy Mitchell will be in attendance along with Twin Galaxies founder Walter Day.
