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Video Games Live National Tour Canceled

Plaguefox writes "Video Games Live ('The first major North American concert tour featuring music from some of the biggest video games combined with video footage, lasers, lights, and live action') announced today that they have cancelled all tour dates in their national tour except for two scheduled for this weekend in Seattle and Vancouver. Fans across the country who have paid for tickets to these events must now manually request refunds and suffer convenience charges. The event was cancelled 'because ticket sales were slow and did not reflect the great interest expected.' This news comes after a previous tour-wide cancellation(with similar convenience charges) when the creators decided to increase tour stops and venue seating to match what they perceived as vastly more interest than they anticipated. As one person said: 'I've already paid enough convenience fees and facility fees to see a broadway musical. I wish I had.'"

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  1. What a tragedy! by denverradiosucks · · Score: 3, Funny

    Did Yoko Ono break up Mario and Luigi too!? I don't know what to believe in anymore!

  2. And they're planning more shows... by SoCalChris · · Score: 2, Funny

    From their press release:

    Due to circumstances beyond our control, Video Games Live will not be playing any of the previously scheduled shows, with the exception of Seattle and Vancouver on October 29 and October 30. Furthermore, plans are being made for additional shows in specific markets across North America for 2006.

    These guys have a nice racket going. I would hope someone who bought tickets files a lawsuit.