The Birmingham Memorabilia Expo is heading to Birmingham NEC the 16th and 17th March 2013, and there’s a wide range of reasons why you should head down there.

Have a look below what is going to be in store:

Play Dead Space 3 and Crysis 3

Want another dose of space terror, or a session hunting bad guys through New York with an awesome Nanosuit and bow? You’ve got the chance to play both Dead Space 3 and Crysis 3 this year be heading over to EA’s stand.

Dead Space 3 is the latest installment in the horror series, with Isaac Clarke and newcomer Sgt. John Carver touching down on Tau Volantis. The world is crawling with Necromorphs, and luckily you have the option for co-op action this time.

Crysis 3 sees players return to the fight as Prophet on another quest to save the world (the usual action). New York has been covered in a Nanodome which has turned the metropolis into a thriving jungle. This makes it perfect for using your Nanosuit, equipped with stealth capabilities, and the Predator Bow, making you the deadliest hunter on the planet.

Nintendo offers Sneak Peeks

Nintendo are offering fans the chance to try some awesome new games at the Nintendo Stand. Head on over for the option to try out Fire Emblem: Awakening, Luigi’s Mansion 2 and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. There’s also going to be Castlevania: Lords of Shadows – Mirror of Fate so if you haven’t had a chance to play it yet now is the perfect chance! If you bring your own Nintendo 3DS you can also pick up a free gift (while stocks last!)

DDR and Retro Gaming

Head on over to have a go of DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) and get your groove on! It will be free so if you’re fancying a break from shopping then this corner is worth checking out. There will also be a host of retro games such as the SNES and much more!

Dealer Tables

As per usual with MCM expos, there will be lots and lots of dealers there selling games, figures, clothing and much much more! Whether you’re collecting card games, anime figurines, movie memorabilia or something completely random there will be something here for you. There will even be a tattoo station for if you’re really feeling in the mood.

Celebrity Signings

A whole host of celebs will be making an appearance, and here’s a round up of just a few of them:

– Tony Curran (Vincent Van Gogh in Dr Who, actor in Defiance and voice actor in Epic Mickey 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3)

– Jaime Murray (Warehouse 13, Defiance, Hustle, Dexter and Spartacus)

– Lucy Brown (Jenny Lewis/Claudia Brown in Primeval)

– Steffan Rhodri (Harry Potter, voice actor in Ni No Kuni, Gavin and Stacey)

– Andrew Lee Pot (Connor Temple in Primeval)

– Hannah Spearitt (Abby Maitland in Primeval)

Be sure to check out the MCM website for lots more guests, as well as the main place to buy your tickets.

Have you been to the expo before? Let us know with a comment! VGU are going to be there so keep checking back for more news.