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Title: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: chany60126 on May 17, 2016, 02:57:43 PM
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 Aldynes throws your way in this high scoring shooter tournament. 1st and 2nd place trophies will be awarded to the winners! Pictured below are the trophies from last year.
 
Tournament times are as follows:
 
Battle Lode Runner: 11 AM
Bomberman 94: 1 PM
Aldynes: 3 PM

The event will take place July 16th at a newer and bigger venue which is the Odeum Expo Center. The address is 1033 N. Villa Ave. Villa Park,IL. Villa Park 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-7 PM. There will be people selling retro games and many other tournaments for other consoles as well.
 
Admission to the convention is $10, 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.
 
Come spend the day with your PCEFX brethren.

Let's keep the good times rolling!

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Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: jtucci31 on May 19, 2016, 09:52:25 AM
I'm practicing for that Aldynes tournament  :mrgreen:

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Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: Flare65 on May 19, 2016, 05:15:11 PM
Wow...been years since I've been to the Odeum Expo center.  As a matter of fact, NEC ran some Turbo Graphix 16 demos there at the same time the Haunted House was running....this was way back in the fall of 1988 or 1989.  I remember a few kids in my junior high school won some Turbo Graphix 16 tee shirts from getting a high score in Blazing Lasers at the Odeum.

f*ck, I'm feeling old right now.....
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: NightWolve on May 19, 2016, 05:21:03 PM
Wow...been years since I've been to the Odeum Expo center.  As a matter of fact, NEC ran some Turbo Graphix 16 demos there at the same time the Haunted House was running....this was way back in the fall of 1988 or 1989. 

I actually went to one of their Haunted House events when I was a kid. ;) My dad lived less than a mile away from it when he was alive.
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: munchiaz on May 20, 2016, 04:57:27 AM
Sounds awesome. EVO is going on during the same time though, so my hands are tied
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: Necromancer on May 20, 2016, 05:16:30 AM
I'm practicing for that Aldynes tournament  :mrgreen:

Because you know Dan already has the Bomberman and Lode Runner tournaments locked down?  :lol:
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on May 20, 2016, 09:14:17 AM
Very cool Chany!!  YAY!!  You throw the best tournaments!  Should be awesome!

Not too sure I'll be able to make the journey out, but I might be able to still.  :) 
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: jtucci31 on May 20, 2016, 09:20:12 AM
I'm practicing for that Aldynes tournament  :mrgreen:

Because you know Dan already has the Bomberman and Lode Runner tournaments locked down?  :lol:
Well last year I won the shooter tournament and came in second in Bomberman. This year we are taking that f*cker down :twisted:
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: chany60126 on June 08, 2016, 02:58:05 PM
I'm practicing for that Aldynes tournament  :mrgreen:

Because you know Dan already has the Bomberman and Lode Runner tournaments locked down?  :lol:
Well last year I won the shooter tournament and came in second in Bomberman. This year we are taking that f*cker down :twisted:

Dan did lose at Bomberman one year. Anything is possible.  :P

Very cool Chany!!  YAY!!  You throw the best tournaments!  Should be awesome!

Not too sure I'll be able to make the journey out, but I might be able to still.  :) 


Thanks for the good words, Josh. :)
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: majors on June 10, 2016, 09:27:00 AM
Is anyone thinking about driving in for this? I plan to hit Galloping Ghosts on Friday when I fly in, then hit VGS on Sat.  I'll fly out Sunday. If an obeyer want's to cart my ass around, that'd be swell. If someone staying in a hotel nearby, I can book there also so we can ride share to the Odeum.
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: chany60126 on July 12, 2016, 01:37:39 PM
We are a couple of days away from the show. Come out and try out playable demos of Henshin Engine and Lucretia!!
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Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: NightWolve on July 12, 2016, 02:02:09 PM
Hmmm, I'm getting tempted to show up. On average, how many usually show up to these things ?
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: chany60126 on July 12, 2016, 02:18:14 PM
Hmmm, I'm getting tempted to show up. On average, how many usually show up to these things ?
You should definitely come, especially if you are close by. The Video Game Summit is a smaller convention than the bigger ones you hear about like MGC and such. Usually a couple hundred people show up. But we always make sure the turbo is well represented. :)
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: esteban on July 12, 2016, 02:40:53 PM
I am always in Maine during VGS.

ON VACATION.

WHY???!!!
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: chany60126 on July 12, 2016, 04:33:42 PM
I am always in Maine during VGS.

ON VACATION.

WHY???!!!

You know VGS always happens in mid-July. How about pushing back your Maine trip to August. :P
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: esteban on July 12, 2016, 04:38:02 PM
I am always in Maine during VGS.

ON VACATION.

WHY???!!!

You know VGS always happens in mid-July. How about pushing back your Maine trip to August. :P

I would if I could. I am with 4-5 other families "camping" (mostly cabins, some tents).

:)

8-9 years...it's a tradition.
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: Keith Courage on July 12, 2016, 10:41:26 PM
Dammit! Something happens every year for this event as to why I can never make it. I think I've been trying to go 3 years in a row now and never can. Have to go to a friends wedding this year.
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: majors on July 15, 2016, 01:02:08 AM
Woohooo, VGS this wknd! I'll be neck high is monitor chassis(puns), but hope to see ya'll fools at roundheads after the show. I'll sure to be thirsty (thirsty).

I plan to take the bus from the airport to GG if I get in as planned on Friday.
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: geise on July 15, 2016, 01:54:17 AM
Dammit! Something happens every year for this event as to why I can never make it. I think I've been trying to go 3 years in a row now and never can. Have to go to a friends wedding this year.

Nothing like having your wedding at TurboFest!  Tell him to have it there.  Win/Win!
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: chany60126 on July 15, 2016, 02:56:49 PM
Tomorrow is the big day. Hope to see you guys there!! :D
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: Opethian on July 17, 2016, 11:43:32 AM
ok so where is the coverage lol
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: Sarumaru on July 17, 2016, 12:07:53 PM
I hope lots of pictures!
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: esteban on July 17, 2016, 12:10:44 PM
PHOTOS!

Now.
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: Flare65 on July 17, 2016, 05:00:42 PM
I got a couple of photos,.  I'll see if I can get them up in the next day or so
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: chany60126 on July 19, 2016, 03:08:57 PM
Another successful Turbo Fest. There was much fun to be had by all as we had great participation in the tournaments, especially for Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman 94. Henshin Engine and Lucretia were a lot of fun to play. We received lots of positive feedback regarding these two games. I wish I had taken more pictures. I was having lots of fun taking part in the tournaments and talking to my fellow turbob peops as well. Hopefully others like Flare can post pictures as well.

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Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: Sarumaru on July 19, 2016, 03:20:26 PM
Yay photos! Look at all dem familiar mugs. LOL@tewch. Looked like fun!
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: bob on July 19, 2016, 03:26:40 PM
awesome, stud.  looks like it was fun. 
how did the ladies contain themselves with all that HE oozing everyplace??
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: jtucci31 on July 20, 2016, 09:27:33 AM


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I was pissed that I did not do well in Battle Lode Runner or Bomberman. BUT Dan did NOT win Bomberman this year! Take solace everyone!!
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: Necromancer on July 20, 2016, 09:35:00 AM
Is that you giving the bird?  You cheeky monkey.  :mrgreen:

Y'all look too damn serious in those pics.
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: Opethian on July 20, 2016, 12:56:21 PM
it was srs
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: esteban on July 20, 2016, 01:04:47 PM
Damn. I can't believe you guys live so far away. Canada.
Title: Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!
Post by: DragonmasterDan on July 21, 2016, 09:48:41 AM

I was pissed that I did not do well in Battle Lode Runner or Bomberman. BUT Dan did NOT win Bomberman this year! Take solace everyone!!

I was changing channels earlier and heard chanting of "FOUR MORE YEARS" I figure that's for my run of consecutive Battle Lode Runner victories.