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Title: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: nectarsis on October 17, 2008, 12:54:50 PM
Midwest Gaming Classic :dance: :dance: :dance:
Olympia Resort and Conference Center Oconomowoc, WI (30 minutes west of Milwaukee) March 21-22, 2009
http://www.myspace.com/midwestgamingclassic
Their main site is down at the moment (being redone).
There has been talk of doing a get together of board members for the MGC next Year. Looking for people who plan on coming to the get together. There are ideas being thrown around at this time...from stuff at the hotel the show is being held at, get togethers at my house, plans in Milwaukee, etc.
This is so interested people can get together plan possible carpooling, etc. Also so we can have a head count for people (food/planwise, etc.).
You can post, or PM me directly for any questions, or ideas :)
Olympia Resort and Conference Center Oconomowoc, WI (30 minutes west of Milwaukee) March 21-22, 2009
http://www.myspace.com/midwestgamingclassic
Their main site is down at the moment (being redone).
There has been talk of doing a get together of board members for the MGC next Year. Looking for people who plan on coming to the get together. There are ideas being thrown around at this time...from stuff at the hotel the show is being held at, get togethers at my house, plans in Milwaukee, etc.
This is so interested people can get together plan possible carpooling, etc. Also so we can have a head count for people (food/planwise, etc.).
You can post, or PM me directly for any questions, or ideas :)
I plan on being there also to host a Bomberman tournament for prizes and maybe a couple other drawings for various games! :dance: I have priced flights and rooms for 5 days during the dates of the show and the total was 600.00 which includes hotel room rental car and flight. the hotel im looking at is Marriot courtyards in milwaukie they serve free breakfast and have a happy hour in the evening :dance: so come along and join the fun......meet some of the shoutbox compadres but dont call me windancer! LOL
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on October 17, 2008, 10:38:14 PM
I haven't done a whole lot of planning for the next MGC, but I'll probably be there as usual. A get together would be great, especially considering how easy it is to miss fellow PCEFXers there. I'll have to see if I can attend that later.
Windlancer it's nice to hear that you are coming! It's always nice to see people willing to travel long ways to come :) . I've been in charge of Turbo Fest for the past couple of years and if you want to help with that, you're more than welcome to.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: drdre on October 18, 2008, 05:14:17 AM
Hey, can you guys let me know what this is about (mainly opinions/impressions)? What kinds of setups are there? Sellers, or only to play? I gotta say I'm pretty curious because I only live about an hour away (just across the Wisconsin/Illinois border), so any info/opinions would be great. Thanks!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on October 18, 2008, 10:42:03 AM
Hey, can you guys let me know what this is about (mainly opinions/impressions)? What kinds of setups are there? Sellers, or only to play? I gotta say I'm pretty curious because I only live about an hour away (just across the Wisconsin/Illinois border), so any info/opinions would be great. Thanks!
It's a classic gaming convention held in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. There are tons of games to play, sellers, speeches, and contests. I've written articles with pictures on my website here (http://www.lazerdorks.org/stunningarticles/index.html) for the past three MGCs.
I've been meaning to ask you where you live in Illinois? I live in the south Chicago subburb of Crete, which you probably haven't heard of. :mrgreen: There are quite a few Chicago PCEFXers here and Wisconsiners too.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: drdre on October 18, 2008, 03:36:16 PM
Hey, can you guys let me know what this is about (mainly opinions/impressions)? What kinds of setups are there? Sellers, or only to play? I gotta say I'm pretty curious because I only live about an hour away (just across the Wisconsin/Illinois border), so any info/opinions would be great. Thanks!
It's a classic gaming convention held in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. There are tons of games to play, sellers, speeches, and contests. I've written articles with pictures on my website here (http://www.lazerdorks.org/stunningarticles/index.html) for the past three MGCs.
I've been meaning to ask you where you live in Illinois? I live in the south Chicago subburb of Crete, which you probably haven't heard of. :mrgreen: There are quite a few Chicago PCEFXers here and Wisconsiners too.
Cool, I'm pretty sure that I'm going, this sounds awesome....I live in Rockford, directly south from Madison, or west of Chicago-right now I commute between Rockford and Dekalb, where I'm at school (N.I.U.) So yeah, I'm really close to you guys, I imagine :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Windancer on October 19, 2008, 08:51:05 AM
I haven't done a whole lot of planning for the next MGC, but I'll probably be there as usual. A get together would be great, especially considering how easy it is to miss fellow PCEFXers there. I'll have to see if I can attend that later.
Windlancer it's nice to hear that you are coming! It's always nice to see people willing to travel long ways to come :) . I've been in charge of Turbo Fest for the past couple of years and if you want to help with that, you're more than welcome to.
Sounds cool! There is a Hitch in all my plans now though. I was laid off from work this week. My work says its temporary but they have lied to us since they started laying off. So now im gonna have to see where im sitting now. another 10 years down the tubes.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Michael Helgeson on October 19, 2008, 09:04:02 AM
Well, just hang in there and see what happens Wind. Thats been going around alot lately, so Im not surprised. What was it you worked for exactly? Dont remember if you mentioned it before.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: nectarsis on October 19, 2008, 12:54:05 PM
Sound like there may be even more interest than the few people I have personally talked to. :) Looks to be shaping up to another great time.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on October 19, 2008, 02:23:23 PM
The MGC only keeps getting bigger each year.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: jboypacman on October 20, 2008, 09:54:17 AM
Well depending on if my wife has a job or not i plan on going(this would be my 3rd time going)so cross your fingers for me gang. :D
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: nectarsis on October 20, 2008, 12:25:42 PM
:pray: :pray: You can always crash at che nectarsis :wink:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: nectarsis on December 14, 2008, 04:13:59 PM
3 months to go peeps..save your pennies
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Mobius on December 14, 2008, 04:35:22 PM
I am totally in.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Duo_R on December 14, 2008, 07:57:27 PM
hmmmm.....tempting!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on December 14, 2008, 09:49:26 PM
I'm going, damb the consequences!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on December 15, 2008, 07:05:54 PM
Was that b intentional? It's kind of driving me crazy, since the b and n are next to each other.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on December 15, 2008, 10:01:07 PM
yes.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Sensei on December 16, 2008, 06:20:25 PM
My store will be there, but sadly I will not.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: torgo on December 29, 2008, 07:16:50 AM
I will be there again (as usual.) We'll be setup in the museum area with the other guys and gals from VGEVO. I'm not sure of many more details yet though, but I figured that I'd stop by here and see if anyone was making plans yet :mrgreen:
I'm on a Turbo-Kick lately, so I'm pretty stoked for the show this year!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on December 29, 2008, 09:18:59 AM
I'm so there!
Anyone want to sell me a turbo at the show?
cheap?
please?
lol
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on December 29, 2008, 09:44:15 AM
what happened to yours?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on December 29, 2008, 10:32:12 AM
um, lol- I sold my entire video game collection at last years show.
Its a long story......
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on December 29, 2008, 12:16:47 PM
D: [-(
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: hoobs88 on December 29, 2008, 03:19:59 PM
Although I am not near the midwest, I have wanted to go to something like this since I was in the Nintendo World Championship in 1990. I think a Road Trip is in order!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Lord Thag on December 30, 2008, 07:49:34 AM
I'd love to go, but I'm on the NWCGE board, and regardless of the fun involved, running one convention a year is enough. It's a lot of work!
Still, if I end up heading out that way, I might be able to make it. We'll see.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: nectarsis on January 27, 2009, 02:05:10 PM
Less than 2 months to go. Sounds like we have a # of members here are coming up :dance: :dance:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on January 27, 2009, 02:17:32 PM
Hotel booked-
Ticketes Bought-
We're coming!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: torgo on January 28, 2009, 03:16:18 AM
I am pretty stoked for MGC this year!
I have been playing the hell out of my Turbo lately, and I just found Fatal Fury II and World Heroes 2 for around $17 each down at a small shop in Chicago. I can't wait to have my wallet drained by the vendors at MGC again this year :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Mobius on January 28, 2009, 12:25:52 PM
I can't wait to have my wallet drained by the vendors at MGC again this year :mrgreen:
My MGC Want List is getting ridiculously long. :-\
For my wallet's sake, I better not be able to find everything I'm looking out for!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: torgo on January 30, 2009, 02:47:18 AM
Don't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it :(
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Necromancer on January 30, 2009, 02:59:44 AM
Don't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it :(
Johnny Turbo!!!!! I'd want to kick him in the crotch for his hand at helping to ruin the Turbo. :lol:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: ceti alpha on January 30, 2009, 03:44:51 AM
Don't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it :(
Johnny Turbo!!!!! I'd want to kick him in the crotch for his hand at helping to ruin the Turbo. :lol:
You violent bastard necro!!
....give him a kick in the nutsac for me too... :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on January 30, 2009, 04:24:07 AM
Don't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it :(
Johnny Turbo!!!!! I'd want to kick him in the crotch for his hand at helping to ruin the Turbo. :lol:
SSSSSHHH! don't say that, or you'll never get your chance! :twisted:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: torgo on January 30, 2009, 07:39:26 AM
Don't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it :(
Johnny Turbo!!!!! I'd want to kick him in the crotch for his hand at helping to ruin the Turbo. :lol:
It was FAR from John or anyone else at TTi's fault, trust me.
Be nice, he's a great guy!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on January 30, 2009, 08:08:46 AM
Don't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it :(
Dude I would do anything to get John Brandstetter to come! How were you even able to contact him? I think I tried emailing him back in 2004/2005 but got no response.
And yeah, blaming Johnny Turbo for the Duo's destruction is stupid. I see the Johnny Turbo ads as a farewell joke more than anything else.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Necromancer on January 30, 2009, 08:42:16 AM
A laughing smiley obviously denotes a joke, but it looks like a couple of tools have their panties bunched a bit too tightly to laugh. Be sure you get your heads out of the way before my boot arrives. :lol:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on January 30, 2009, 08:50:48 AM
My ban hammer is mightier than your foot, so watch it buster. :lol: :lol: :lol: No need to get so hissy about it.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: torgo on February 02, 2009, 04:36:34 AM
Don't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it :(
Dude I would do anything to get John Brandstetter to come! How were you even able to contact him? I think I tried emailing him back in 2004/2005 but got no response.
And yeah, blaming Johnny Turbo for the Duo's destruction is stupid. I see the Johnny Turbo ads as a farewell joke more than anything else.
John and I talk from time-to-time. I dealt with him a lot back in the day.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on February 23, 2009, 04:49:47 AM
room = reserved. tix = botten.
MGC here I come :dance:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on February 23, 2009, 08:24:23 AM
Yeah I'll most definitely be there. I should probably order my tickets online since you can save five bucks that way. There is another LaZer Dork from Iowa who is coming (Mr_Person).
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: torgo on March 02, 2009, 09:31:16 AM
Less than 3 weeks!!!!
Tee hee!!!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Duo_R on March 02, 2009, 09:38:43 AM
well wish i could go! Since I got a new addition to the family I can't take more time off to attend. You guys have fun and someone grab me some freebie stuff!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 02, 2009, 11:03:29 AM
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Mobius on March 04, 2009, 11:36:29 AM
So is there going to be a TurboFest this year?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on March 04, 2009, 02:14:52 PM
There technically is going to be one, but it's just gonna be a set up of a Turbo Duo, Super Grafx, PC-FX, and maybe something else and I think will just sort of be merged with the other systems in the museum area. I think it will be like how it was before 2007.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Tatsujin on March 04, 2009, 02:27:05 PM
i would like to join so bad :cry:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on March 04, 2009, 03:00:39 PM
You probably have far bigger and more hardcore convention stuff in Japan. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Mobius on March 04, 2009, 04:23:30 PM
There technically is going to be one, but it's just gonna be a set up of a Turbo Duo, Super Grafx, PC-FX, and maybe something else and I think will just sort of be merged with the other systems in the museum area. I think it will be like how it was before 2007.
Excellent, I've never had a chance to try out a PC-FX before.
So we should all meet up at the Turbo area at some point -- maybe play some Bomberman or a little high score competition in one of the shooters.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Tatsujin on March 04, 2009, 06:49:00 PM
You probably have far bigger and more hardcore convention stuff in Japan. :mrgreen:
unfortunatelly we only have those exobitions (TGS, AOU etc). but nothing for freaks and otakus, where you can bring your own stuff to play, trade & sell. the very best game nights of my life i had back in time in my very lil' country :P
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: torgo on March 05, 2009, 08:48:45 AM
Well, if it comes out by the time that MGC happens, we're gonna setup Bomberman Ultra on a pretty big screen for some 7-player action :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Mobius on March 09, 2009, 12:00:54 PM
I nearly had a heart-attack today when I realized that not just one, but TWO of my customers at work are doing upgrades the weekend of MGC. Even though it'll be a lot of work, I'm relieved they're both on Sunday. I can still go to MGC on Saturday!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on March 14, 2009, 12:02:32 PM
I was just thinking, all of us PCEFX nerds should meet up at some place and time within the MGC area. Like maybe 3pm on Saturday at wherever the Turbo systems are in the museum area.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: torgo on March 15, 2009, 04:38:00 AM
I was just thinking, all of us PCEFX nerds should meet up at some place and time within the MGC area. Like maybe 3pm on Saturday at wherever the Turbo systems are in the museum area.
Well, we're doing our live Podcast in the museum area starting at 3 on Saturday. I'll be at the VGEVO booth a lot, so I'm sure that I'll be sneaking over to the Turbo stuff every now and then :-"
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on March 15, 2009, 07:22:36 AM
sounds like a plan to me :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on March 15, 2009, 02:31:32 PM
I was just thinking, all of us PCEFX nerds should meet up at some place and time within the MGC area. Like maybe 3pm on Saturday at wherever the Turbo systems are in the museum area.
Well, we're doing our live Podcast in the museum area starting at 3 on Saturday. I'll be at the VGEVO booth a lot, so I'm sure that I'll be sneaking over to the Turbo stuff every now and then :-"
I'll probably be good with anytime, so if you or anyone else has a preferred time, please post.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: torgo on March 16, 2009, 07:35:17 AM
I'll have to play times by ear unfortunately, as I have no idea how much of my time people are gonna want etc. Hopefully I'll get a better understanding of the plans and expectations on Friday when we're setting-up.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 16, 2009, 10:30:28 AM
money sucks,
I'm not going.
](*,)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on March 16, 2009, 11:46:53 AM
:(
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: TR0N on March 16, 2009, 05:00:08 PM
Wish i could go,but like i said money and time neither wich i have.Though i gave nect a shopping list all ready :wink:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Duo_R on March 16, 2009, 11:48:48 PM
take lots of pics for those of us that can't make it!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: japanesepeso on March 17, 2009, 12:53:22 AM
If I had known this many pcenginefx.com people were going, I would have sent more NEC stuff. :( There's always next year I guess!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: nectarsis on March 17, 2009, 04:42:48 PM
I warned ya ;)
Looks like it may be tight $ wise, I but I still plan on making the trip :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Sensei on March 17, 2009, 11:20:54 PM
If only it was a few weeks later..
But be sure to see the "Famicom Dojo" panel that SeanOrange will be doing.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on March 20, 2009, 09:20:37 AM
Alright guys, MGC is tomorrow! Are we still all up for the get together at 3pm on Saturday at the Turbo area?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 20, 2009, 10:14:57 AM
](*,) ](*,) ](*,) ](*,)
Please take a shit load of pics!!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Mobius on March 20, 2009, 11:32:34 AM
Alright guys, MGC is tomorrow! Are we still all up for the get together at 3pm on Saturday at the Turbo area?
I'm down.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: nectarsis on March 20, 2009, 11:32:53 AM
3PM in Turbo land works for me *synchronize Swatches*
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: jboypacman on March 20, 2009, 11:41:51 AM
Wish i was going this year but maybe next year. :(
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on March 20, 2009, 03:43:06 PM
3pm! watch... synchronized!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Duo_R on March 20, 2009, 09:09:03 PM
have a blast guys, and seriously take tons of photos even if they are on your camera phone. I think I will try to make it next year. For me it isn't the funds as much as bad timing.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on March 21, 2009, 09:38:34 AM
3:30 and no sign of anyone... ](*,)
edit: met nectarsis, but that was it. 8-[
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 21, 2009, 01:45:30 PM
was Turbo Fest even set up?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: nectarsis on March 21, 2009, 01:57:12 PM
There was a Supergrafx & PCFX, but no Duo/PCE/TG anything ?!?!?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on March 21, 2009, 02:05:41 PM
the duo showed up later; the guy setting it up said the power adapter had broke.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: nat on March 21, 2009, 02:22:32 PM
Sounds like a lackluster turnout compared to years past.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: nectarsis on March 21, 2009, 02:30:13 PM
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on March 21, 2009, 02:47:38 PM
Unfortunately things crumbled for me at the last minute and couldn't make it :( :( :( . The person I had coming with me to help with directions backed out and I became exhausted from spending the night digging my fat dog out from underneath a gazebo, as crazy as that sounds. Really, really was hoping to make it this year. Sorry to anyone who was depending on me for something (DHG for setting up my PCE, Nectarsis for buying his SNES, Guyjin for a game of Shadowrun). I will make sure no such things get in the way next year.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: nectarsis on March 21, 2009, 02:50:34 PM
Lol, def not a prob bro. You were def missed ;)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on March 21, 2009, 03:54:42 PM
Does anyone know what Marty Goldberg's speech was on this year? (if he has/is did/doing one)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Mobius on March 21, 2009, 05:31:04 PM
Yeah, Turbo meetup was a bust. I dropped by at 3:00 but nobody was there. Bummer! Still, I made out like a bandit this year...
NES: Power Pad (boxed) Solar Jetman (with sleeve and instructions)
3DO: Foes of Ali (New, sealed) Crash N Burn
Turbo: Dragon's Curse case+instructions (to go with my loose card)
N64: Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
Freebies: Saturn ST ProPad (New) Famicom "Nintendo History" keychain (this is pretty sweet) Killzone 2 shirt Feet of Fury (Dreamcast) Blue Lightning (Jaguar CD) Mini robot figurine
Total cost to me... $130.
Edit: Forgot some stuff. And Marty was going to talk about some special edition Rock Band or Guitar Hero guitar or whatever... I left right as he was about to go on.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: guyjin on March 21, 2009, 10:31:43 PM
you were definitely missed, keranu.
we need to do a better job of identifying ourselves next year.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 22, 2009, 04:09:06 AM
each of us will wear name badges labeled "shithead" :P
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 23, 2009, 03:59:50 PM
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: torgo on March 24, 2009, 08:35:47 AM
We were actually recording our roundtable at that time, but I never even got into the museum. I was so busy with event stuff that I literally got to play one game.
Here's my haul: Neo Geo- Super Baseball 2020 (Home Cart)
Master System: Missile Defense 3d Alien Syndrome
Genesis: Midnight Resistance Ranger X Aladdin Sol-Deace Earthworm Jim Wardner
360- Fiddy Cent: Blood on the Sand (Prize from our winning Guitar Hero performance)
Saturn: After-Burner II (Sega Ages) Necronomicon Saturn Bomberman (US)
PS1- In The Hunt (JP)
Supergrafx: Grandzort Battle Ace Ghouls and Ghosts
TG16: Tiger Road
PC Engine: Darius Plus (Enhanced on the SuperGrafx) 1943 Kai Raxyanber III
Also, bought yesterday: Quantum of Solace- Blu Ray The Incredible Hulk- Blu Ray The Man With One Red Shoe- DVD Machine Girl- DVD Eugene Mirman- Comedy CD Dana Gould- new comedy cd
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Mobius on March 24, 2009, 11:41:48 AM
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 25, 2009, 09:30:16 AM
The Turbo wasn't set up until the second day because the AC port on the back of the system was loose, but luckily with Ben Heck there with his group, they were able to find someone with the screw driver head late Saturday and fix it up good as new. As for why the PC Engine wasn't there... Well, you know that story already. ;)
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 25, 2009, 09:32:41 AM
Sounds like a lackluster turnout compared to years past.
Maybe from the Turbo community a bit, but actually the turn out for the show beat last year's numbers handily. Next year we're moving to a larger facility... :-"
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Mobius on March 25, 2009, 11:29:25 AM
Sounds like a lackluster turnout compared to years past.
Maybe from the Turbo community a bit, but actually the turn out for the show beat last year's numbers handily. Next year we're moving to a larger facility... :-"
Later.
Yay, can we get a place with a separate room for the speakers instead of having them in the hallway?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 25, 2009, 03:08:30 PM
We were thinking the parking lot next year... :twisted:
Marty was on hand, btw, talking about the Gene Simmons' Guitar controller they helped design, 2600-style PC joysticks, and a portable Atari Flashback console I believe.
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: Keranu on March 25, 2009, 06:08:10 PM
Phew, I was afraid the speaker room was going to take place in the restrooms!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning
Post by: torgo on March 26, 2009, 07:54:05 AM