Without further ruckus, we’ve got a very exciting announcement to make: The group art show that ravished the world of all its precious, videogame retro-ness four times in a row is returning for a fifth go at it. Since this is such a seminal number (five shows, that is), we’ve decided to upgrade the name a little bit:

SUPER iam8bit
Opening Night Extravaganza
August 11, 2011
7pm to 11pm

All-night ambiance by DJ R-Rated
With special performances by Leeni and A_Rival

We’ll be hosting the event at the recently renovated iam8bit headquarters in glorious Echo Park:

– 2147 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026 –

It’s going to be bigger and bolder than ever before, as we have over 4,500 sq. ft. of event space (that’s nearly 5 times the size of the original show in 2005)!

Over 100 artists will reimagine their 80’s gaming fantasies, delusions and secret desires via all sorts of media – painting, sculpture, plush, and even some more interactive experimentation. Highlights include:

*A special tribute to Galaga’s 30th anniversary featuring the world’s largest “arcade cabinet”

* The transformation of the entire gallery into an 80’s gaming wonderland by designer decal collective BLIK

*An interactive, “retro-fied” Kinect hack from Double Fine super-artist Drew Skillman

*And much, much more!