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Title: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on May 01, 2014, 02:40:41 PM
You heard the rumors, you saw the flyers Turbo Fest is returning to Chicagoland!! The summertime classic is back with more fun and more games to play. Come take part in our exciting 5-player Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman 94 tourney matches. Then try to navigate the treacherous obstacles Tatsujin throws your way in this high scoring shooter tournament.
Tournament times are as follows:
Battle Lode Runner: 11 AM Bomberman 94: 1 PM Tatsujin: 3 PM
The event will take place July 12th in Lombard, IL at the Heron Point Convention Center. The address is 665 W. North Ave in Lombard. It is in the same parking zone as the Fairfield Inn. Lombard is located a couple of miles west of Chicago. Turbo Fest is part of a retro-gaming convention called the Video Game Summit (VGS). The show, as well as Turbo Fest, will run from 10 AM-6 PM. There will be many people selling retro games and many other tournaments for other consoles as well. Arcades will also be present.
Admission is $5, but the price is well worth the admission. Entrance into our tournaments is 100% free. We would love to meet fellow T-16 enthusiasts such as yourselves.
In comparison to MGC, the VGS is smaller. However, you will find that the gaming area is very spacious and can do a great job accommodating the awesomeness that is Turbo Fest. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on May 01, 2014, 02:41:09 PM
I also want to point out some of the cool things Chicago has to offer in terms of gaming. First off, Galloping Ghost Arcade is an absolute MUST-SEE. It is technically the second largest arcade in the US, and comprised of mostly retro arcades. It has got some pretty obscure cabinets such as Galaga 88, Street Fighter 1 (Fighting Street), Splatterhouse and many more. Feast your eyes on the amazing cabinet list: http://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/games_list.htm
If you're in the mood for buying turbob games, you should check out the stores below. They have a decent selection of T-16 games.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: roflmao on May 01, 2014, 02:45:52 PM
WOOOOOOO!!!!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: BlueBMW on May 01, 2014, 03:04:57 PM
I will definitely try and be in attendance... really just depends on whether or not I find a job in Colorado the requires me to be there before VGS. If not, I plan to be there!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: jtucci31 on May 01, 2014, 03:31:36 PM
I live about 40 minutes away from Galloping Ghost and i love that place. I'm actually planning on going this Friday!
I'm also excited for Turbofest as it's in my area as well! I will plan accordingly :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: ElSeven on May 01, 2014, 04:51:04 PM
will def be there, can't wait! :dance:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Paddyfitz18 on May 02, 2014, 02:21:52 AM
Just f.y.i. - I was up at People Play Games recently and found that their TG-16 inventory diminished quite a lot. They moved the games to a different area and all fit on about 1/3 the shelves vs. what I remember them having before. I mean anywhere that stocks Turbo games is cool, so it still is worth a visit if you're in the area. Also still a few titles under the glass in front (the guy quoted me a loose Bonk 3 hu for $170.00). Anyway, I don't know what's up, but they didn't have as much selection, it seemed to me.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: BlueBMW on May 02, 2014, 02:54:19 AM
Its amazing that any store can keep inventory of anything turbo related with the recent deluge of collectors and the incredible price inflation on the stuff.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: majors on May 02, 2014, 03:35:05 AM
No promises, but I do have nothing scheduled for that wknd. Could fly up Friday and meet ppl at GG like last time. Just need housing, Lombard will supply the booze.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Paddyfitz18 on May 02, 2014, 03:36:51 AM
Its amazing that any store can keep inventory of anything turbo related with the recent deluge of collectors and the incredible price inflation on the stuff.
No doubt about it. It's so unique to come across any turbo stuff regularly stocked and sold off the shelf these days, hopefully they can keep it up.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on May 02, 2014, 04:36:43 AM
Yeah, People Paly Games is a great store. I've only been there twice, because it's rather far from me, but both times I was impressed by their Turbo/PCE selection, and both times I walked away having purchased several games.
Anyway, my sister and I are planning to come to VGS, but we're going to have to brush up on our Tatsujin skills. (That means our skills of being able to throw controllers across the room, knock the system & TV off of the table, grind our teeth, and yell and scream in frustration..., all in the privacy of our own minds so as to not upset the crowd.) What's up with the masochism, anyway? I thought Raiden last year was hard enough... now Tatsujin? What's next year? Rabio Lepus blindfolded? :roll: :roll: :roll:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Flare65 on May 04, 2014, 05:36:48 PM
Will be there!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: jeffhlewis on May 18, 2014, 05:21:07 PM
Should be there!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on May 27, 2014, 10:55:07 AM
It's getting closer...!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Opethian on May 27, 2014, 03:19:11 PM
damn wish I could go! keep the obey alive!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on May 27, 2014, 04:29:16 PM
If someone will let me crash with them, I maybe able to swing it. If I go, I plan to fly in Friday and leave Saturday.
I'm trying to work out the logistics now as well. I'm hopeful. Turbokon, if you end up making it, I'll have a hotel room in the hotel adjacent to the convention. And I'll have a spare bed. The last two conventions I've attended someone has crashed in my room so I've made it a point to secure a room with an extra bed. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: turbokon on May 30, 2014, 02:09:14 AM
If someone will let me crash with them, I maybe able to swing it. If I go, I plan to fly in Friday and leave Saturday.
I'm trying to work out the logistics now as well. I'm hopeful. Turbokon, if you end up making it, I'll have a hotel room in the hotel adjacent to the convention. And I'll have a spare bed. The last two conventions I've attended someone has crashed in my room so I've made it a point to secure a room with an extra bed. :)
Awesome rolfmao:)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on May 30, 2014, 02:51:27 AM
Following the conclusion of the VGS, we will be gathering for dinner at Roundheads Pizza Pub. Come grab a slice a pizza and let's talk some turbo! :) The address is: 275 W Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: sosoyo180 on May 30, 2014, 06:01:56 PM
Man, i'm going on a trip to Chicago next week and we get back on the 12th in the morning! Sounds like an awesome event though, maybe next year... :(
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on May 31, 2014, 01:08:02 PM
I am going to try my darndest to be there. That Tatsujin tourney sounds like so much fun.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on May 31, 2014, 06:17:18 PM
It's from the tv show "Archer" very funny series...coach mc gurth does the voice of the main character (more recently known for voicing bob from bobs burgers) named Archer, or as he is know in the spy world "Dutches" named after his mothers dog who is also the filed director for the secret agents.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Medic_wheat on June 11, 2014, 12:50:59 AM
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iUC6ttHEdF4
Here is a YouTube compilation from season 1. I wouldnt call it the "best" but eh...
Here is a better one
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6yDNNaPpTuY
You can get the first three seasons dirt cheap and the fourth season just ended.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: turbokon on June 11, 2014, 03:09:23 AM
Looks I will be seeing you guys at VGS. The wife will book my flight today. I still need someone to let me crash with them for a night, that Friday night.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on June 11, 2014, 03:28:41 AM
Aero Blasters Hellfire S Ordyne Salamander Sapphire
These are all 2 - player simultaneous. :mrgreen:
You better start loving Tatsujin if you plan to beat me in the tourney at VGS. ; )
I think that I'm going to let my sister beat you. :P
LOL She just might!
Alrighty, Mathius, here she is practicing up on her Tatsujin skills...
...so brace yourself for a beating... :-"
I'm glad to hear that she's been practicing. Now there's hope of somebody lasting more than 3 minutes in the game. :D
I think that I'm up to about a minute and a half, and she's up to about 2 minutes. :-({|=
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on June 11, 2014, 05:57:11 AM
I'd be happy if I make it through all the mini bosses in stage one.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on June 11, 2014, 09:34:10 AM
Does Tatsujin have stage clears? i.e. Does the game tell you when you've finished a stage? Or is the game all one long stage? I beat 3-4 mini-bosses last night and then some 'tank' looking thing that I though might be the stage 1 boss, but the game didn't inform me of such, and the screen kept scrolling with no respite from enemy attack.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: reson8er on June 11, 2014, 09:48:05 AM
Does Tatsujin have stage clears? i.e. Does the game tell you when you've finished a stage? Or is the game all one long stage? I beat 3-4 mini-bosses last night and then some 'tank' looking thing that I though might be the stage 1 boss, but the game didn't inform me of such, and the screen kept scrolling with no respite from enemy attack.
No it just keeps going. Once the boss music stops then you know you've entered the next level. I know the Genesis version lists the stage number in the side bar. I need to check if the PCE version displays it elsewhere as it doesn't force that stinkin' bar upon you.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on June 11, 2014, 03:50:46 PM
Does Tatsujin have stage clears? i.e. Does the game tell you when you've finished a stage? Or is the game all one long stage? I beat 3-4 mini-bosses last night and then some 'tank' looking thing that I though might be the stage 1 boss, but the game didn't inform me of such, and the screen kept scrolling with no respite from enemy attack.
No it just keeps going. Once the boss music stops then you know you've entered the next level. I know the Genesis version lists the stage number in the side bar. I need to check if the PCE version displays it elsewhere as it doesn't force that stinkin' bar upon you.
Aha! So I did beat the first stage! On like my last ship on my last continue. ](*,) :roll:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: turbokon on June 14, 2014, 03:49:16 AM
I just booked by flight. I'll be arriving around 4pm on Friday. If anyone can pick me up from the airport and have a place for me to crash with them Friday and Saturday night, please let me know.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on June 14, 2014, 07:25:30 AM
Booked my hotel at the Fairfield last night. Planning to leave Saturday night after all the festivities.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: roflmao on June 16, 2014, 02:20:22 PM
Sadly, I won't be making it out this year after all. :( I was really looking forward to hanging out with y'all again, but financially, it's just not in the books this time around.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on June 16, 2014, 04:07:50 PM
Dan, you'll always be have a home wherever and whenever you can make it over. MGC is nonnegotiable, however. You must attend. There is really no other way around this. Don't fight it.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: roflmao on June 16, 2014, 04:47:35 PM
Dan, you'll always be have a home wherever and whenever you can make it over. MGC is nonnegotiable, however. You must attend. There is really no other way around this. Don't fight it.
Ha! Consider it done! Although next year I'm flying up and staying at the hotel it's at. No more speeding tickets... :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: jeffhlewis on June 17, 2014, 06:44:12 AM
A friend of mine decided to schedule his tuxedo fitting that Saturday for a wedding I'm standing up in. Kind of non-negotiable so I think I'm going to be sitting this one out unfortunately unless it gets miraculously rescheduled.
It's almost tempting to just drive down for the night if people are going to be doing the Galloping Ghost thing. Who is getting in Friday night?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on June 17, 2014, 02:44:16 PM
^^That stinks! Looks like I'll have to pick up that monitor at MGC next year lol :P
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on June 17, 2014, 07:29:55 PM
A friend of mine decided to schedule his tuxedo fitting that Saturday for a wedding I'm standing up in. Kind of non-negotiable so I think I'm going to be sitting this one out unfortunately unless it gets miraculously rescheduled.
It's almost tempting to just drive down for the night if people are going to be doing the Galloping Ghost thing. Who is getting in Friday night?
Just swing by the Tuxedo shop on Friday. :-"
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on June 25, 2014, 08:55:53 AM
Excitement bump!
Only a couple more weeks left!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on June 25, 2014, 11:54:55 AM
Chany, was there anything you wanted me to bring?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on June 25, 2014, 01:11:13 PM
Hey Matt, thanks for your offer to help! :) We might be able to use another Neo Geo AES in case beamer can't come with his x68000. I'll let you know as the date draws near. Thanks!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on June 25, 2014, 01:17:35 PM
Hey Matt, thanks for your offer to help! :) We might be able to use another Neo Geo AES in case beamer can't come with his x68000. I'll let you know as the date draws near. Thanks!
No problem. It's there if you need it. Unless I find a monitor my X68000 will be out too.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on June 26, 2014, 05:17:59 PM
Hey guys,
less than likely that I'll be getting down for this year's VGS. :(
Make sure to take lots of pics and play some Sonic Spike in my absence! LOL
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: jeffhlewis on June 27, 2014, 04:16:11 AM
Ditto...I think I'm out unless that wedding crap gets rescheduled. Take lots of pics, and someone play that Primal Rage 2 machine at Galloping Ghost for me. I've been drooling over the videos of it.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on June 27, 2014, 07:15:40 AM
Gonna miss all you guys who can't make it. I think I'm out for Octurbofest so I won't see some of you peeps until MGC '15.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: nodtveidt on June 27, 2014, 09:18:46 AM
Looks like I'm gonna just miss the opportunity to get to this. Oh well... next year, perhaps.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Jordan on June 27, 2014, 10:09:14 PM
Nooooooooo :cry: VGS just will not b the same with out you joshturbo. Who will take all the great pic's who will pretend 2 b impressed when I die a whole 30 seconds into Tatsujin? Sad to hear so many can't make it every one of ya'll will b missed.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on June 28, 2014, 06:05:35 PM
Nooooooooo :cry: VGS just will not b the same with out you joshturbo. Who will take all the great pic's who will pretend 2 b impressed when I die a whole 30 seconds into Tatsujin? Sad to hear so many can't make it every one of ya'll will b missed.
Any chance you guys will be going to Gencon in August? Also, OcTurboFest isn't that far off. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: turbokon on June 30, 2014, 03:27:05 PM
Looks like I'm going to need to book a hotel. What are some of closest hotels to the event that every body will be staying at? Also I still need someone local who can pick me up from the airport. I would be very grateful:)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on June 30, 2014, 03:31:16 PM
Looks like I'm going to need to book a hotel. What are some of closest hotels to the event that every body will be staying at? Also I still need someone local who can pick me up from the airport. I would be very grateful:)
The Fairfield Inn in the same parking lot as VGS is the best bet as you get a discount for booking.
http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS/?page_id=2
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: turbokon on June 30, 2014, 03:41:23 PM
Looks like I'm going to need to book a hotel. What are some of closest hotels to the event that every body will be staying at? Also I still need someone local who can pick me up from the airport. I would be very grateful:)
The Fairfield Inn in the same parking lot as VGS is the best bet as you get a discount for booking.
http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS/?page_id=2
Looks like it's all booked.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on June 30, 2014, 03:47:47 PM
Looks like I'm going to need to book a hotel. What are some of closest hotels to the event that every body will be staying at? Also I still need someone local who can pick me up from the airport. I would be very grateful:)
The Fairfield Inn in the same parking lot as VGS is the best bet as you get a discount for booking.
http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS/?page_id=2
Looks like it's all booked.
Damn! Try Comfort Suites just down the road on North Ave. Ashe and me stayed there last year. It's only minutes from VGS.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on July 02, 2014, 03:52:55 PM
I wanted to update this thread with the prizes that will be given out. All 1st place winners will take home a trophy! Not only that, but you will also get a $25 gift certificate to EGSA Outfitters, an EGSA T-shirt, and a book.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: toktogul on July 02, 2014, 04:47:40 PM
holy crap those are beautiful! count me in next year!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: jtucci31 on July 02, 2014, 05:03:37 PM
Damn those are awesome looking! I can't wait
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on July 02, 2014, 05:08:59 PM
I made a few runs through Tatsujin and got beat pretty bad. There are a few strategies I found through those repeated plays that will hopefully give me a fighting chance. Majors, if you are coming I'd love to compete with you. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on July 07, 2014, 02:27:15 AM
Six days left! We will have our biggest vendor turnout yet as the hallways will be packed with vendors as well. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: jeffhlewis on July 07, 2014, 03:55:48 AM
What are the chances of someone setting up a Skype like we had at the MGC TurboFest? It looks like Roflmao may be making the trip down to me casa, and I'm inviting some peeps who have never before obeyed (poor bastards). I realize of course we won't be able to partake in the bomberman tournament, but you can laugh at my feeble attempts to play tatsujin!
Agreed - we need to set up a SEELE-style via-satellite feed for the folks that can't make it. Put a camera on a mobile cart. Or a roomba or something.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on July 07, 2014, 05:23:56 AM
I would actually love that too. :(
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on July 07, 2014, 06:13:33 AM
I suppose that I could bring my laptop and my webcam. I would just need internet access.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on July 07, 2014, 07:27:40 AM
I have Skype on my Laptop but my webcam doesn't work very well. With Beemer, Josh, Neccler, and Jeff out it's not going to be the same. So, what those of us who are going need to do is have such a great time that those four goobers that aren't showing feel so immensely guilty for having real life issues that they break down and vow to never miss another VGS ever again.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on July 07, 2014, 08:03:49 AM
I suppose that I could bring my laptop and my webcam. I would just need internet access.
The hotel does have Wi-fi that you can use. If you could bring the laptop, that would be greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on July 07, 2014, 08:53:32 AM
Moreover, I think it would be cool if we could some live streaming of the event via Twitch, ustream or some other method simultaneously along with the skype for the forum to see.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on July 07, 2014, 10:46:38 AM
If someone knows how to do it, I both have a pretty good Sony Handy Cam camcorder with a tripod, and my Logitech webcam was the top of the line ($100+) when I bought it. I do know how to do Skype, but the for other programs mentioned, I have no clue.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: turbokon on July 08, 2014, 02:44:02 PM
Looks like I'm going to need to book a hotel. What are some of closest hotels to the event that every body will be staying at? Also I still need someone local who can pick me up from the airport. I would be very grateful:)
The Fairfield Inn in the same parking lot as VGS is the best bet as you get a discount for booking.
http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS/?page_id=2
Looks like it's all booked.
Damn! Try Comfort Suites just down the road on North Ave. Ashe and me stayed there last year. It's only minutes from VGS.
Thanks Mathius, I just booked at comfort suites.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on July 08, 2014, 02:56:00 PM
Chany, my X68k is good to go. I don't have anything different from MGC but there is still a lot to choose from. Same goes for AES.
See you guys soon! We'll be heading up Friday night. Probably rolling into the Fairfield at around 10 PM or so CST. Is anyone hitting Galloping Ghost at all that weekend?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: roflmao on July 08, 2014, 04:57:26 PM
I'll be heading down to Nullitys for our own Turbofest and have produced a multi-cam+computer screen live broadcast (10+ episodes our first, and likely only, season). I'm planning on bringing down some of my gear in case we want to tinker with it and go a little fancier than just skype. But for you guys, the biggest hurdle would be the high upload stream. I don't know if wifi (if you even get decent wifi at that location) would be enough to handle even a low-quality video stream.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on July 08, 2014, 05:25:17 PM
I know the wifi at the hotel is pretty decent, which should reach the convention center.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on July 09, 2014, 05:09:26 AM
Only 3 more days!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: turbokon on July 09, 2014, 11:02:58 AM
I'll be heading down to Nullitys for our own Turbofest and have produced a multi-cam+computer screen live broadcast (10+ episodes our first, and likely only, season). I'm planning on bringing down some of my gear in case we want to tinker with it and go a little fancier than just skype. But for you guys, the biggest hurdle would be the high upload stream. I don't know if wifi (if you even get decent wifi at that location) would be enough to handle even a low-quality video stream.
sweet man! I have cox ultimate (or, as I tell the ladies, ultimate cox) which I believe is 50 Mbps upstream. 150 down. We should be set! Might want to bring you obey because I only have 1 duo but 3 televisions! I'll have 2 or three buddies over, too, who have (shamefully) never obeyed and therefore might make my skill at tatsujin a little less laughable. :lol:
if there is anyone else who finds KS to be a more tenable destination, let it be known! I need to plan in advance how much booze and pizza will be needed. ( :
Gave me a couples of years and I may move back to Kansas.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Paddyfitz18 on July 10, 2014, 03:18:42 AM
I have now secured permission from the wife to attend. I am only 30 or so minutes from the event and looking forward to checking it out. Might even try to insinuate myself into the Bomberman tournament.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: esteban on July 10, 2014, 03:29:52 AM
I have now secured permission from the wife to attend. I am only 30 or so minutes from the event and looking forward to checking it out. Might even try to insinuate myself into the Bomberman tournament.
Why did I think you were in the UK? I made up an entire narrative about you (stereotyped) based on you screen name alone. You were the only pcefx'er in Ireland. Or who formerly lived in Ireland but moved to Brighton. Or Glasgow. Or the Isle of Jersey.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Paddyfitz18 on July 10, 2014, 04:43:09 AM
I have now secured permission from the wife to attend. I am only 30 or so minutes from the event and looking forward to checking it out. Might even try to insinuate myself into the Bomberman tournament.
Why did I think you were in the UK? I made up an entire narrative about you (stereotyped) based on you screen name alone. You were the only pcefx'er in Ireland. Or who formerly lived in Ireland but moved to Brighton. Or Glasgow. Or the Isle of Jersey.
Haha that would be a more interesting story for sure, but nope, Chicago area all my life. To be exact I'm only a half-paddy, but for some reason the name caught on with some folks I know, so I just go with it.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: esteban on July 10, 2014, 04:47:24 AM
I have now secured permission from the wife to attend. I am only 30 or so minutes from the event and looking forward to checking it out. Might even try to insinuate myself into the Bomberman tournament.
Why did I think you were in the UK? I made up an entire narrative about you (stereotyped) based on you screen name alone. You were the only pcefx'er in Ireland. Or who formerly lived in Ireland but moved to Brighton. Or Glasgow. Or the Isle of Jersey.
Haha that would be a more interesting story for sure, but nope, Chicago area all my life. To be exact I'm only a half-paddy, but for some reason the name caught on with some folks I know, so I just go with it.
I'm part Irish, too. Sadly. Only half-joking.
Ok, I was 100% joking.
Anyway, make sure somebody takes non-blurry pictures of VGS.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on July 10, 2014, 10:06:19 AM
Only 2 more days till VGS!!!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on July 10, 2014, 11:27:39 AM
Ashe and me are packing the systems up tonight to be ready to roll out tomorrow evening. I'll being some trade bait, along with the Duo-R and X68k for the show. It sounds like Dan and Chany have most of the games covered but I'll bring my Nexzr as requested. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: jeffhlewis on July 10, 2014, 04:09:01 PM
Have fun you bastards. Should be at Octurbofest with any luck. Post some pics!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on July 10, 2014, 04:41:13 PM
Have fun you bastards. Should be at Octurbofest with any luck. Post some pics!
We will. Gonna miss all you losers that can't make it. Don't rack up any more absences though. I'd hate for any of you to be pulled into the office.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: turbokon on July 11, 2014, 05:22:19 AM
I had to the check in my luggage. Hope my systems survive the trip.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on July 11, 2014, 05:40:34 AM
I am going to try and stream the event via ustream if Bardoly brings his laptop and video camera. Here is the link: chany60126 on USTREAM: . Other Entertainment (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chany60126#)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: hizaygizirlz on July 11, 2014, 09:51:08 AM
Ill be there from 10-11 til 330-4, looking forward to seeing everyone.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on July 11, 2014, 09:53:22 AM
I am going to try and stream the event via ustream if Bardoly brings his laptop and video camera. Here is the link: chany60126 on USTREAM: . Other Entertainment (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chany60126#)
chaney, is there a program that I need to download to my laptop first?
Also (to everyone coming to VGS),
I'm currently planning to bring all of my trade/sell stuff, and a few games (i.e. Bazzy and a few other uncommon titles). If there is anything specific that someone would like for me to bring (i.e. my PCE Duo, a CRT TV, other games, etc...), then please let me know.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on July 11, 2014, 03:54:31 PM
We just rolled in at about 10 CST. Fairfield room 335.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on July 11, 2014, 05:05:04 PM
I am going to try and stream the event via ustream if Bardoly brings his laptop and video camera. Here is the link: chany60126 on USTREAM: . Other Entertainment (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chany60126#)
chaney, is there a program that I need to download to my laptop first?
Also (to everyone coming to VGS),
I'm currently planning to bring all of my trade/sell stuff, and a few games (i.e. Bazzy and a few other uncommon titles). If there is anything specific that someone would like for me to bring (i.e. my PCE Duo, a CRT TV, other games, etc...), then please let me know.
Hey Bardoly, I just tested out the ustream on my computer. You don't need any special program. All I need to do is sign in with my ustream account and we should be good.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Jordan on July 11, 2014, 06:32:28 PM
VGS is now just hours away :dance: .
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: tggodfrey on July 11, 2014, 07:05:56 PM
Working tonight....off at 5am. Probably be there about noon - 1300hrs.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on July 11, 2014, 11:49:31 PM
The day has finally arrived! Gonna do some last minute packing before I head off. See you guys later!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on July 12, 2014, 05:52:39 AM
Due to ash flooding and traffic, we're just arriving.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on July 12, 2014, 10:46:22 AM
I plan on obeying the night away in your honor as well. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: hizaygizirlz on July 12, 2014, 12:24:17 PM
Thanks for the fun ladies and gentleman. Good times!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Opethian on July 12, 2014, 01:13:36 PM
hizay was there!! damn I really missed out . where is the Skype session? lol;
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: hizaygizirlz on July 12, 2014, 01:46:26 PM
hizay was there!! damn I really missed out . where is the Skype session? lol;
O-P-E, we will make sure we are both at the next one. Definitely missed some good folks this time.
I'm not sure what happened to the skype thing but we were hooked up to nullys house in the image shown above.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Opethian on July 12, 2014, 01:58:15 PM
theres always octurbobfest!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: HailingTheThings on July 12, 2014, 02:43:32 PM
hehe
(http://i.imgur.com/qlhit2t.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: jtucci31 on July 12, 2014, 03:43:30 PM
I had a lot of fun! Even though Tatsujin kicked my ass :mrgreen: Sorry i had to skip out early, i had somewhere to be later in the night. Looking forward to other Turbo gatherings.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: tggodfrey on July 12, 2014, 04:36:19 PM
had a good time. glad to see everyone again and thank god Nullity wasnt there. all he does it complain like a ragging slut!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Mathius on July 12, 2014, 05:34:00 PM
Was a great time! Former EGM review crew Martin Alessi stopped by the show. He met up with us at Roundhead's Pizza and we had a good 'ol chat. Later he and his wife took Ashe and me to EGM's old site to show us around and tell stories. It couldn't have been a better night for me (with the exception of the those who couldn't make it).
I'll get picks of the show up soon.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: TR0N on July 12, 2014, 07:30:15 PM
Croooow has a video of it :clap: Wish i could attend :(
Title: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: turbokon on July 13, 2014, 08:26:59 AM
Just wanted to let everyone know that was at VGS, I made it home safe. I had a blast and as always enjoy hanging out with all the pcenginefx'ers. Also I want to give a special shout out to Chany and Dragonmasterdan for picking me up and driving me around town. I'm forever in your debt. If there is any way I can return the favor, please let me know.
Dragonmasterdan, I won't forget the time when my heart for beating out of my chest with the Resurrection Mary story after dropping off chop and the encounter we had with the homeless guy.
Did you guys wind up doing Galloping Ghost this year on Friday?
We were doing setup for Saturday on Friday night. I know some others went to GG though.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Bardoly on July 14, 2014, 03:45:33 AM
Sippin' some coffee this morning in this: (https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/14650812134_7e0a316090_b.jpg)
2nd place prize for Tatsujin! Woot!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: jtucci31 on July 14, 2014, 04:08:14 AM
Are you also keeping warm this morning in your PAC-Man jacket?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on July 14, 2014, 02:17:54 PM
Another successful Turbo Fest at the VGS. We had a great attendance at the show and there were lots of people participating in our tournaments. There were so many people that signed up for our Bomberman 94 tourney, we nearly had to create four brackets to accommodate them all. While many of the PCEFX regulars didn't attend, it was refreshing seeing new faces who had a genuine interest in the system. Seeing everyone have fun makes organizing these events totally worthwhile. Huge thanks goes to DragonmasterDan, Mathius and turbokon for helping me set up the gaming area. I couldn't have done it without you guys. :)
Here's a few pictures I took of the event.
The trophies for the champs: (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/VGS 2014/101_1601_zps3c980cfa.jpg)
Bomberman 94 Champion: Non-Pcefxer with a hat. Not pictured, 2nd place winner: DragonmasterDan (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/VGS 2014/101_1610_zps16bc04e3.jpg)
Here is a picture of Paddyfitz18 after beating Legendary Axe. (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/VGS 2014/101_1609_zps90951ae7.jpg)
Thank you for so many pleasant memories Heron Point Convention Center. It has been the home of the VGS for the past 10 years or so. We will be moving on to a bigger venue next year.
The mugs are great. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Looks like everyone had a great time.
Before we're a bunch of old geezers I hope;)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: aslbozz on July 17, 2014, 07:02:28 PM
Next year I may jump in on one of the tournaments.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: Jordan on July 22, 2014, 10:29:25 PM
I got in third place in Tat :-({|=. Now I'm irritated :twisted: if I had known I would get close to that amazing second place mug I would have practiced more often. I'm glad it was Matt that won. Congrats Matt that was a great run :clap: I'm glad Ash got it on video.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: dan Iacovelli on September 29, 2014, 11:34:47 AM
belated thanks to those made VGS 14 a great success. TurboFest is only one of the 3 major events at VGS( Jagfest is one and Harmony games is the other) here is the url to our 2014 photo gallery winch also include links to 2 highlight videos from the show: http://videogamesummit.net/?page_id=805
plans for 2015 are being looked into and we are in contact with at least one new venue since we can't return to heron point( the people who run heron don't want to be connected to fairfeild inn,which put us in this position). if you want to see VGS continue we need your help. by donating. The Turbofest Tour shirt thats in pre-order status is an VGS Exclusive shirt since only list the VGS and Octurbofest dates (even though MGC turbofest is connected to the other two, I have decided not to include those dates since its would be odd to include an mgc item in vgs shop. any item in pre-order status has 30 days to get 10 orders to get moved into the shop or be removed) if there is demand for general Turbofest section like I have the Jagfest section, there is chance I can add it to AVC news Stand, (Jagfest section started up 2007 which was the 10th anniversary of jagfest that started in il 1997,and there was a demand for it,even though that slowed down there are still plenty of jaguar fans out there) will there be VGS 2015? maybe I should have news about it in coming weeks.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014
Post by: chany60126 on September 29, 2014, 01:07:25 PM
It's been a nice run of five straight turbo fests at VGS. Hopefully we can have a sixth one there next year.