I'll be going again this year. I know Chany went last year as well. Not sure who else is going, but there's a lot of us in Chicagoland on the boards that aren't that far away from Milwaukee.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: hoobs88 on January 09, 2011, 10:23:38 AM
I'm attending PAX East 2 weeks before the MGC and won't be able to attend.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: chany60126 on January 09, 2011, 10:33:42 AM
Midwest Gaming Classic is a blast. I made some killer finds last year such as the US versions of Bonk 3 SCD, Neutopia 2 with manual, Shockman with manual and other great stuff. They also have rows and rows of arcades and pinball machines on free play for your enjoyment. I am not sure if I will be able to attend this year due to a potential scheduling conflict, but I will try my best.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on January 09, 2011, 10:51:52 AM
I had to miss last year..that won't happen this time.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nodtveidt on January 09, 2011, 11:09:37 AM
I won't be moved up there by that time this year but I'll be sure to make it to next year's.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on January 12, 2011, 11:05:04 AM
Considering this... anyone know which airport I would have to fly into?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Duo_R on January 12, 2011, 11:11:08 AM
If I cant go which is probable, might need one of you to pick up some fami carts for me (and some other goodies).
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on January 12, 2011, 06:55:52 PM
I have never been to any convention since the Nintendo World Championships back in the day. I live in Indiana, and would love to go.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DragonmasterDan on January 12, 2011, 11:50:56 PM
Considering this... anyone know which airport I would have to fly into?
The largest airport nearby would be Milwaukee Mitchell airport.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: guyjin on January 13, 2011, 01:24:29 PM
So I'm going. But in years past it has been difficult, sometimes, to meet up with fellow board members.
There is also another board, and another con, that I go to, and one of the things they do is a dinner. Nearly everyone from that board at the con goes. everybody chats and eats and has a good time.
So I'm thinking we should do something like that this year. get a table or 2 (or 3?) at the nearest Perkins (or whatever) on Saturday or Sunday night after the con proper has closed.
Whaddaya say?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on January 13, 2011, 01:29:43 PM
So I'm going. But in years past it has been difficult, sometimes, to meet up with fellow board members.
There is also another board, and another con, that I go to, and one of the things they do is a dinner. Nearly everyone from that board at the con goes. everybody chats and eats and has a good time.
So I'm thinking we should do something like that this year. get a table or 2 (or 3?) at the nearest Perkins (or whatever) on Saturday or Sunday night after the con proper has closed.
Whaddaya say?
i gotta go over funds but id like to fly in for some fresh air, peeps, and games
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on January 13, 2011, 01:30:52 PM
Sounds like a good idea Guyjin. I'm still trying to figure out the logistics of making it happen, but hopefully I can make it work!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: guyjin on January 14, 2011, 01:17:18 AM
please let me know which day works better for everyone (saturday or sunday night)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on January 14, 2011, 09:23:32 AM
I think Saturday night would work best for us. I'll be there as usual. Should be a rokken time!!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on January 14, 2011, 03:42:40 PM
well Im booked and flyin in on fri and stayin till sunday. Sat prolly better for mebut, we all gotta meet up!!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on January 14, 2011, 04:29:47 PM
They also have rows and rows of arcades and pinball machines on free play for your enjoyment.
::Cough:: And a playable console & computing museum filled with games and systems... :-"
I posted a video for two of the rooms if you're interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbu6tRYgSCo
Should have Zenki FX there this year. :)
Later.
awesome!! thnx for putting it up! cant wait to go!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on January 15, 2011, 08:14:41 AM
Holy shit a JD sighting!@?!? lol- Yes this years show should rule!! Any idea's on a restaurant to meet up at and time?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: guyjin on January 15, 2011, 06:47:42 PM
Well, there's a metric buttload of restarants near the convention center. Everything from fancy sit down places to taco bell. can you guys help me narrow it down?
As for time, to avoid scheduling conflicts, I figure 15-30 minutes after the con closes, so about 8:30 Saturday night, or 5:30 if we decide on Sunday.
I should really post a poll.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on January 16, 2011, 02:37:21 AM
Sat Is bood for me. Im leaving sunday at 4. I really dont care where we meet. I dont prefer taco bell or an upscale place. A friday or hulahans is cool cause then we could have a beer or something.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on January 16, 2011, 01:15:21 PM
Holy shit a JD sighting!@?!? lol- Yes this years show should rule!! Any idea's on a restaurant to meet up at and time?
I haven't posted in a while, sorry about that! :)
A lot of people get together Friday night already in the Sheraton for some food and karaoke. It has certainly become a tradition over the years, and while they haven't announced anything yet this year, I know the DJ has already been picked and they're mulling through a few final details before making an official announcement. Otherwise, like Guyjin says, there are a ton of places in the area. The Milwaukee Brookfield Sheraton is in the middle of just about everything.
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on January 16, 2011, 01:33:39 PM
Hmmm, Friday night might work for just meet up and hanging out with the whole MGC family, but still I think we should try to do a Saturday night thing with just us PCFX duders and wives/husbands/kids/whatevers......
A Friday's/ Applebees type place could totally work. 8:30 Saturday night then?
Too bad the Midwest Gaming Classic is in the Middle of Nowhere.
Look on the bright side - at least it's not in Jersey. *
* - Yes, I'm also trolling.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on January 17, 2011, 05:03:09 AM
Man, I wish I could troll with yous guys. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on January 17, 2011, 12:29:54 PM
can't say i've ever been to this, but looking into it, i am SO going if i can swing it with the budget and the schedule that being said, if i were to go, i'd be totally up for a PCEFX meetup, sounds like it could be a lot of fun.
(also, surprisingly enough, the GF got real excited when i told her about this thing... :dance:)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on January 17, 2011, 12:33:09 PM
Too bad the Midwest Gaming Classic is in the Middle of Nowhere*. On that note, it's refreshing to learn that Milwaukee now has an airport. :) * Yes, I'm trolling.
Well, the working electricity thing had to happen sooner or later too... Running everything off of generators and AA's was getting pretty expensive! ;)
On a side note, since I'm closer to Chicago than Milwuakee I've checked the prices of hotels and convention centers... To say the least, if we moved the show there (which won't happen), ticket prices would likely triple and that's before we rent things like tables or have a bunch of electricians plug our "complicated" electronics in for us. :(
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on January 17, 2011, 04:57:11 PM
Are any of you planning on staying at the Sheraton overnight, or somewhere else???
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on January 17, 2011, 06:21:31 PM
If i go, i'm staying at the Sheraton.
also, how can you hate on the JJ and Jeff, they're the laurel and hardy of their generation!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: blueraven on January 17, 2011, 06:28:58 PM
Let it be known, JJ & Jeff kicks some serious ass!
Srsly?
What's good about it other than childhood memories of one's first turbo?
I have no nostalgic memories of JJ and Jeff. That said I have a pretty good time with it. Not the best platformer ever, but serviceable. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on January 18, 2011, 11:01:19 AM
since i've never been before, how's the Turbob/PCE stuff at MGC usually? any particular vendors i should check out? anything noteworthy in the town itself?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on January 18, 2011, 11:04:31 AM
since i've never been before, how's the Turbob/PCE stuff at MGC usually? any particular vendors i should check out? anything noteworthy in the town itself?
More Turbo/PCE than I figured would be there last time I went. I assume 16-bit will be there...he can be a bit pricey but has quality stuff.
As for noteworthy in town..all depends what you're looking for ;)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DragonmasterDan on January 18, 2011, 11:07:50 AM
since i've never been before, how's the Turbob/PCE stuff at MGC usually? any particular vendors i should check out? anything noteworthy in the town itself?
Last year I only saw two vendors with a large amount of it. Mad Gear LLC and one other Gentleman with some generally overpriced PCE and Neo Geo inventory.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on January 18, 2011, 03:10:19 PM
since i've never been before, how's the Turbob/PCE stuff at MGC usually? any particular vendors i should check out? anything noteworthy in the town itself?
Well, a lot of the rooms are still tenatively putting things together, so I really can't speak for the level of Turbo just yet, but in the two rooms I help fill we usually represent the Turbo fairly decently, IMHO. This year in the Console Arcade there will be a Duo running Gate of Thunder, a SuperGrafx running Daimakaimura (Ghouls 'n Ghosts), and a PC-FX running Zenki FX. Generally, I'll also bring with a few special requests to pop in the waning hours of Saturday. Then again, there's always the chance that a certain 'Fest will make a reappearance this year... Never know. ;)
As for vendors, I never get over there as much as I would like to, but yeah, Carlson's Mad Gear Games usually shows up as well as a few other vendors with Turbo stuff. Vending should be sold out relatively soon if it hasn't already, and I imagine an announcement will be made for who will be there shortly after.
Finally, as for Milwaukee, it really depends on what your interests are. J.R.R. Tolkien buffs will probably enjoy the author's museum filled with original manuscripts and the like. Motorcycle buffs will probably enjoy the Harley Davidson museum. I mean, there's stuff to do in the area, but honestly if you're anything like me you'll probably be pretty wiped out after the show and just want to unwind some. If you're planning on staying in the area for a while, you might want to check this out (http://visitmilwaukee-px.trvlclick.com/).
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on January 18, 2011, 03:13:38 PM
What no duo running Sapphire? :P I'll never get to play that game two player lol.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: chany60126 on January 18, 2011, 04:23:52 PM
since i've never been before, how's the Turbob/PCE stuff at MGC usually? any particular vendors i should check out? anything noteworthy in the town itself?
Last year I only saw two vendors with a large amount of it. Mad Gear LLC and one other Gentleman with some generally overpriced PCE and Neo Geo inventory.
In addition to these peops, there was also this guy from Germantown, WI (I can't remember the name of the store) that had turbob games, which is where I got the games that I listed on the first page of this thread. He had great stuff including Dungeon Explorer II and Might Magic 3 which were in the display case (albeit overpriced). But I got great deals on other stuff. I imagine this stuff sold like hotcakes since I got there early on Saturday. I also saw some random turbo games scattered around.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on January 18, 2011, 04:25:55 PM
What no duo running Sapphire? :P I'll never get to play that game two player lol.
There will be a few games a bit out of the "mainstream" this year, but over the years I've learned to kinda temper my personal enthusiam for displaying collectible games like Sapphire on the Duo+Arcade or those games with too much Japanese text like Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) on the PS2. As I said before, I might be able to do some special requests, and Sapphire is a game I've brought in the past, but I can't guarantee I'll get everything in - especially if the show is still hopping later on in the day.
There's still a lot of things to be announced yet, and I'll be sure to bring up any Turbo-related stuff here. :)
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on January 18, 2011, 04:28:58 PM
I'll assume a bootleg copy of Sapphire wouldn't be allowed? Much less risk of loss over a real copy! :P If you need one (or fifty) let me know :D
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on January 18, 2011, 06:41:33 PM
I'll assume a bootleg copy of Sapphire wouldn't be allowed? Much less risk of loss over a real copy! :P If you need one (or fifty) let me know :D
Blue is your man, DHG Hunter. :)
Btw Blue are you coming???
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Duo_R on January 18, 2011, 08:07:06 PM
hey it would be nice to know who is attending, and perhaps I can edit the first post to keep track. Please reply if you can make it, I am still trying to see if I can make it work.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DragonmasterDan on January 18, 2011, 11:40:35 PM
In addition to these peops, there was also this guy from Germantown, WI (I can't remember the name of the store) that had turbob games, which is where I got the games that I listed on the first page of this thread. He had great stuff including Dungeon Explorer II and Might Magic 3 which were in the display case (albeit overpriced). But I got great deals on other stuff. I imagine this stuff sold like hotcakes since I got there early on Saturday. I also saw some random turbo games scattered around.
Was he on the far right when you walked in (past Mad Gear LLC)? I think I saw his table but was displeased with his pricing.
There was also a vendor called Trade N Games who had a small amount of product behind the case, but all of it was domestic Turbo stuff.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: chany60126 on January 19, 2011, 01:00:39 AM
In addition to these peops, there was also this guy from Germantown, WI (I can't remember the name of the store) that had turbob games, which is where I got the games that I listed on the first page of this thread. He had great stuff including Dungeon Explorer II and Might Magic 3 which were in the display case (albeit overpriced). But I got great deals on other stuff. I imagine this stuff sold like hotcakes since I got there early on Saturday. I also saw some random turbo games scattered around.
Was he on the far right when you walked in (past Mad Gear LLC)? I think I saw his table but was displeased with his pricing. There was also a vendor called Trade N Games who had a small amount of product behind the case, but all of it was domestic Turbo stuff.
The place that I am referring to was on the right, a little closer to the middle than the far right, facing the opposite wall relative to the entrance by Mad Gear. He only had domestic games, so it could have been that Trade N Games that you speak of. However, most of these were TTI released games which was just what I was looking for. They were all substantially complete except without the box (per hu card games). I vividly recall seeing Bomberman 93, Dead Moon, Exile 2, Gate of Thunder, Lords of Thunder, Vasteel, Somer Assault, Shockman, Samurai Ghost, Bonk 3 CD, Soldier Blade, Neutopia 2, Chase HQ and about a half-dozen common games.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on January 19, 2011, 01:16:07 AM
The place that I am referring to was on the right, a little closer to the middle than the far right, facing the opposite wall relative to the entrance by Mad Gear. He only had domestic games, so it could have been that Trade N Games that you speak of. However, most of these were TTI released games which was just what I was looking for. They were all substantially complete except without the box (per hu card games). I vividly recall seeing Bomberman 93, Dead Moon, Exile 2, Gate of Thunder, Lords of Thunder, Vasteel, Somer Assault, Shockman, Samurai Ghost, Bonk 3 CD, Soldier Blade, Neutopia 2, Chase HQ and about a half-dozen common games.
The vendor I am referring to had Ghost Manor for 40.00.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on January 19, 2011, 05:49:43 AM
I'll assume a bootleg copy of Sapphire wouldn't be allowed? Much less risk of loss over a real copy! :P If you need one (or fifty) let me know :D
Actually, I've done the backup of Sapphire in the past when the price was skyrocketing past $700 per copy. It got to the point where I was scared to simply put the original copy in my system for fear of circular scratches or something, hehe. ;) Now I can play it on a PSP any time I want. :-k
PM me closer to the show and if you still want Sapphire there, I'll set it up for play late Saturday given the opportunity.
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: chany60126 on January 19, 2011, 09:52:59 AM
The place that I am referring to was on the right, a little closer to the middle than the far right, facing the opposite wall relative to the entrance by Mad Gear. He only had domestic games, so it could have been that Trade N Games that you speak of. However, most of these were TTI released games which was just what I was looking for. They were all substantially complete except without the box (per hu card games). I vividly recall seeing Bomberman 93, Dead Moon, Exile 2, Gate of Thunder, Lords of Thunder, Vasteel, Somer Assault, Shockman, Samurai Ghost, Bonk 3 CD, Soldier Blade, Neutopia 2, Chase HQ and about a half-dozen common games.
The vendor I am referring to had Ghost Manor for 40.00.
Ah, I remember that vendor. I was in shock when I saw the price of that game. That was like the only turbo game that he had that I can remember.
I saw a couple of TV Sports games with the cases for $3 next to the vendor that I got my stuff from. I regret not having gotten a couple of these just so that I could use them on the later release hu card games.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DragonmasterDan on January 19, 2011, 10:08:40 AM
I saw a couple of TV Sports games with the cases for $3 next to the vendor that I got my stuff from. I regret not having gotten a couple of these just so that I could use them on the later release hu card games.
Yep, the cheap copy of Keith Courage principle I spoke of last week.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: esteban on January 19, 2011, 04:48:58 PM
Let it be known, JJ & Jeff kicks some serious ass!
Srsly?
What's good about it other than childhood memories of one's first turbo?
Well, without going into a long, detailed post: JJ & Jeff is the bastard child of Wonderboy 1 / Adventure Island, so it appeals to folks who dig those games (like me). I will confess that I thought JJ & Jeff was mediocre back in the day. I've grown more and more fond of it over the past two decades. I like how hectic, crazy and fast the game gets towards the end (requiring twitch reflexes).
Let it be known, JJ & Jeff kicks some serious ass!
Srsly?
What's good about it other than childhood memories of one's first turbo?
Well, without going into a long, detailed post: JJ & Jeff is the bastard child of Wonderboy 1 / Adventure Island, so it appeals to folks who dig those games (like me). I will confess that I thought JJ & Jeff was mediocre back in the day. I've grown more and more fond of it over the past two decades. I like how hectic, crazy and fast the game gets towards the end (requiring twitch reflexes).
lol theres a ticket how much and how much more at the door. Im prolly just goin sat
$20 for Saturday, $10 for Sunday. The online pre-order allows you to get both tickets for a combined $25.
There's even a few packages including some limited edition T's, though none of the T's feature JJ & Jeff, unfortunately...
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on January 28, 2011, 09:12:28 AM
tickets purchased, hotel reservations made.
boom.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on January 28, 2011, 03:29:22 PM
Ditto. Booked and reserved. Milwaukee here I come! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on January 29, 2011, 05:21:27 AM
I'm being told by those in charge of this stuff that the final pre-order dates for tickets and rooms is fast approaching, with just under 2 quick months to go now before the show's 10th anniversary.
As I mentioned before, if you guys are planning on staying both Saturday and Sunday, there is a special rate of $25 for both days only available for those that pre-order. As for the show itself, chances are we won't pre-sale out... While the show does well, we've always struck a good balance between events/exhibits and the number of people at the show. We don't want to pack in as many people as possible and then watch things like lines and bottlenecks reach their breaking point... That's no fun for anybody. However, pre-orders are an important process for everyone since it allows us to immediately invest in upgrades for the show this year rather than waiting until the next show.
What we can sell out of are things like rooms, our upcoming Friday Arcade: Factory to Floor Tour, and the aforementioned T-shirts. I'm being told that our room reservations are already far beyond what they were in '10 which is interesting because more guests stayed at the Sheraton last year than we ever had in a year at the Olympia Resort. I actually did mine this morning because working on the show so much I actually forgot I needed to get a room for me and my guys, hehe. ;) Rates are $89 a night and includes free internet this year, for a total savings of about $30 a night off the regular Sheraton prices.
As for the Arcade: Factory to Floor Tour, I'm not sure how many of you are interested in the arcade and pinball aspect of the show, but this tour will allow our guests a rare look at Stern Pinball's facilities as well as arcade manufacturer Par-Tec, Inc., the guys responsible for making all of those really cool Raw Thrills arcade games like H2Overdrive and the really cool Terminator: Salvation deluxe cabinet. The tour then stops off at GameWorks to eat as well as giving you a chance to free-play any of the two-story arcade's incredible assortment of games for two hours. Finally, the show comes back to the MGC Friday night, likely in time for your pre-show dinner as well as our Friday night tournaments and parties.
This is also a final opportunity for you guys to get one of the limited-edition MGC 10th Anniversary T-shirts. The shirts were designed by a popular local artist and IMHO look really nice! There will only be as many T-shirts printed as there are pre-orders, and the shirts will be available in time for you to pick them up the first day of the show. Shirts are available up to size 3XL, which is unfortunately the size I'm pre-ordering, hehe. ;)
On one final note...
Is anyone here interested in putting on a mini TurboFest this year?
I hadn't visited this forum as much as I once did and I therefore missed a few PM's about doing a TurboFest this year. Now I'm being told that a lot of folks have cooled off to the idea when they didn't hear any word back from me. :( If someone is still interested in giving the Turbo some extra love at the show this year, I believe I could give you guys a table next to the Jagfest this year. Jagfest could probably help you guys watch your stuff so you wouldn't have to stay at the table all day, and I could probably get you guys a cover for the systems for some added security. Any interest? Otherwise I do have a pretty good showing for NEC in our Console Arcade, but it wouldn't be "TurboFest," and I'd love to do another one for our 10th anniversary! :)
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on January 29, 2011, 11:53:55 AM
About all I could offer that would be of any real super-mega-ultra OMG L@@K RARE interest would be a Turbo CD/TG-16 unit w/ case, Dracula X, Dungeon Explorer II, etc. Of course I have some just as awesome commons too. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on January 29, 2011, 12:21:39 PM
yeah id bring some games controllers but I dont want to bring my consoles on the plane. I think it would be cool to have a turbo fest. lets see what the other guys wunna do
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on January 29, 2011, 01:43:35 PM
I could probably pack the duo and some games if desired. If it'll fit in my backpack with some clothes etc, it can go :P
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on January 29, 2011, 02:59:09 PM
I will be driving so it'll be a bit easier for me to bring up larger loads. That combined with whatever anything these guys can fit onto a plane should make a nice little section. The more the merrier. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on February 01, 2011, 04:59:03 AM
And I am set to go! looking forward to it :D
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on February 10, 2011, 02:43:04 PM
Hey folks... If you guys are serious about doing a Turbo Fest this year, I need to know in the next week-ish since we're starting to put everything into place. If you're interested in doing something, feel free to e-mail me at jnorman [l[[at]]l] diehardgamer [l[[dot]]l] com.
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on February 18, 2011, 02:45:56 PM
I had *a* response on the topic of Turbo Fest, and while I'd like to take the person up on the offer, we really need at least a table's worth of content before doing something. So if anyone else would like to join the Turbo Fest, then I have a table ready in a prime location. Basically, you'll be on a table right outside the door that leads to the entire museum wing, right where we park a rent-a-cop. E-mail me if you're intersted!
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on February 18, 2011, 03:26:44 PM
I had *a* response on the topic of Turbo Fest, and while I'd like to take the person up on the offer, we really need at least a table's worth of content before doing something. So if anyone else would like to join the Turbo Fest, then I have a table ready in a prime location. Basically, you'll be on a table right outside the door that leads to the entire museum wing, right where we park a rent-a-cop. E-mail me if you're intersted!
Later.
Come on guys! We can't have a Classic Gaming Convention without a Turbo section! Think about how ridiculous it would be to have no Turbo love! :(
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: chany60126 on February 18, 2011, 03:43:56 PM
Very well said, Mathius. If I didn't have potential scheduling conflicts for that weekend, I'd totally take charge of the the turbob booth like I did at last year's Video Game Summit in Chicagoland. Hopefully somebody(s) can carry the torch.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on February 18, 2011, 04:03:52 PM
I'll be somewhat limited in what I can bring but if there's anything I can contribute to help out, let me know guys. I'll be toting a carryon but that's it. If the duo fits, it can ship :P
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on February 20, 2011, 09:24:24 AM
Im only bringin a carry on and some games I wunna trade w some friends on the plane. i def dont want to bring a console. maybe some of my fave games .
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on February 20, 2011, 11:03:34 AM
Yeah, yous guys coming in via flying buses are off the hook for putting on a real Turbofest. I might be the only one driving.
If there are any games you need me to bring let me know :P
I will check out your PCE Daisakusen and let you know. Is it current?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on February 20, 2011, 02:30:47 PM
I need to update it! Its grossly out of date! I'll work on that tonight and tomorrow night! Although, if anything its grown. I did sell / trade off some of the more crappy PCE titles I had. They're probably not ones you'd want me to bring anyways lol. I'll still work on updating it though.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on February 20, 2011, 02:46:32 PM
I need to update it! Its grossly out of date! I'll work on that tonight and tomorrow night! Although, if anything its grown. I did sell / trade off some of the more crappy PCE titles I had. They're probably not ones you'd want me to bring anyways lol. I'll still work on updating it though.
Groovy 8)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on February 22, 2011, 06:51:33 AM
FYI, most of the museum announcements will be going up on the site this week. Yesterday was the Underdog Chamber, today is the Versus room, and I'll have announcements for the Console Arcade, Classic Gaming & Computing Museum, and the Jagfest over the next few days. I'm willing to make a TurboFest out of at least two consoles since that's probably all you could fit on a table with two TV's anyway... Any takers? I think Mathius was bringing a CD system, so if anyone wanted to bring a chip-only system you'd probably be set...
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on February 22, 2011, 07:06:59 AM
Well, I've got a TurboDuo with a somewhat 'iffy' CD- so that could work for the turboChip system if you need it. I say 'iffy' cause once in a great while it skips or stops playing music. I planned on bringing a few things so I could totally lug along the Duo. :)
I know its not the full blown turbofest we put out a few years ago, but its something right?
:-({|=
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on February 22, 2011, 07:24:11 AM
Need me to fix it turbostar?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on February 22, 2011, 07:39:07 AM
lol, not that I can tell. It only ever happened with Implode, but the last time I booted it up with Ys I&II the intro music skipped twice! It only has happened a few times ever.... so I dunno. If it gets any worse I'll let ya know. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on February 22, 2011, 09:22:29 AM
I'll be bringing my Turbo/PCE games, should I bring my system or any controllers/multitap? I've got a duo-r, but i haven't had time to give it the much needed laser swap, so i'm seeing the same problems as turbostar, but more often :cry:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on February 22, 2011, 02:30:57 PM
please let me know which day works better for everyone (saturday or sunday night)
saturday!!! Ill be on a plane sunday. so will bluebmw, and nect will be driving us
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on February 25, 2011, 04:59:48 AM
Here is a list of special Guests attending the show:
* Eugene Jarvis * George Gomez * Jack "Jersey Jack" Guarnieri * Dennis Nordman * Joe Balcer * Greg Freres * Keith Johnson * Roger Sharpe * Jeri Elsworth * Ben "BenHeck" Heckendorn * Josh Sharpe * Marty Goldberg * "Trickman" Terry Minnich * Ken "Sushi X" Williams * Ralph Baer * Jim Schelberg * Lloyd Olson * The International Game Developers Association, Wisconsin Chapter
I am psyched that Trickman and Sushi X are attending! :D
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on February 25, 2011, 05:36:35 AM
FYI, most of the museum announcements will be going up on the site this week. Yesterday was the Underdog Chamber, today is the Versus room, and I'll have announcements for the Console Arcade, Classic Gaming & Computing Museum, and the Jagfest over the next few days. I'm willing to make a TurboFest out of at least two consoles since that's probably all you could fit on a table with two TV's anyway... Any takers? I think Mathius was bringing a CD system, so if anyone wanted to bring a chip-only system you'd probably be set...
Later.
Hey I just won an auction for a decent projector circa 2000*. I might drag it with for some display stuffs- I have to test it with some retro systems to see how it looks, but damn! Some Turbo Duo on a projector screen would be pretty tits
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: chany60126 on February 25, 2011, 07:45:37 AM
Trickman and Sushi X attend the Video Game Summit every year in Chicago as well. They will be back at this year's VGS without fail.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on February 25, 2011, 10:30:05 AM
mathius, i recognized one of those names, so forgive me if this is some horrid sin, but who are all those people?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on February 25, 2011, 02:45:12 PM
mathius, i recognized one of those names, so forgive me if this is some horrid sin, but who are all those people?
I didn't recognize many either. I am assuming Ralph Bear (the father of modern video games) is the one you remember. As for Trickman and Sushi-X; they are former writers for Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine. Trickman wrote for the "tips and tricks" section, and Sushi-X was the stealthy game reviews ninja whose specialty was fighting games, particularly Street Fighter II.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: guyjin on February 25, 2011, 03:45:48 PM
the only reason you don't know who Marty Goldberg is, is because Keranu's slackin'.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on February 25, 2011, 05:13:21 PM
the only reason you don't know who Marty Goldberg is, is because Keranu's slackin'.
Huh???
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on February 25, 2011, 05:22:43 PM
I posted this on the VGEVO forum a little while ago, but considering you guys are asking about some of the names, here goes:
[ul][li]Eugene Jarvis - The creator of arcade classics like Defender, Robotron 2084, Cruis'n USA, and the founder of the current arcade developer Raw Thrills. More details about his and Raw Thrills' involvement in the show are incoming. [/li][li]George Gomez - He's responsible for co-developing several classic arcade games and hardware including Tron, Satan's Hollow and Spy Hunter, as well as co-developing the Pinball 2000 platform and the games Batman and The Lord of the Rings among others. [/li][li]Jack "Jersey Jack" Guarnieri - Veteran pinball distributor and author, he will be at the show I believe Sunday to talk about his new venture, Jersey Jack Pinball, a company that will specialize in producing premium pinball games such as their upcoming Wizard of Oz game. [/li][li]Dennis Nordman - Veteran pinball designer responsible for co-designing games like Pirates of the Caribbean, Elvira and the Party Monsters, and the upcoming Wizard of Oz. [/li][li]Joe Balcer - Veteran pinball designer responsible for co-designing games like The Simpson's Party Pinball, Star Wars Trilogy, and the upcoming Wizard of Oz. [/li][li]Greg Freres - Veteran pinball artists responsible for games like Medieval Madness, Revenge From Mars, and Monster Bash. [/li][li]Keith Johnson - Responsible for designing the software behind several pinball classics like Revenge From Mars, The Simpson's Party Pinball, and Lord of the Rings. [/li][li]Roger Sharpe - Veteran pinball designer responsible for co-designing games like Cyclopes and Global Warfare. He's also well known for helping to legalize pinball before the New York City Council based on his play. [/li][li]Jeri Ellsworth - Famous designer and electronics hacker best known for her "computer on a chip" design for the TV plug & play Commodore 64 controllers. She will unveil her "As Seen on TV" pinball machine at the show as part of the Pinball Wars exhibit in the BenHeck.com Experience room. [/li][li]Ben "BenHeck" Heckendorn - Famous designer and electronics hacker best known for his portable game systems, controllers, and even an amateur film maker. He will also have his Bill Paxton Pinball as an entry in Pinball Wars exhibit, as well as a first look at his Lost pinball machine and upcoming "Tesla VS Edison". [/li][li]Josh Sharpe - President of the World Pinball Player Rankings and an extremely good player in his own right. [/li][li]Marty Goldberg - Programmer and Designer with Legacy Engineering Group, co-founder of the Midwest Gaming Classic, and my co-organizer in the museum wing of the MGC among other things. [/li][li]"Trickman" Terry Minnich - Hmm... Never heard of him... Odd. [/li][li]Ken "Sushi X" Williams - Nope... Never heard of this guy either. Gonna have to ask Dan about these bookings... ;) Hehe, I think you'll see these two EGM alumni in the VGEVO room amongst other things if memory serves... ;) [/li][li]Ralph Baer - "Father of Video Games" best known for, well, creating this whole video game industry with his "Brown Box" game console. His exact involvement with the show will be announced at a later date. [/li][li]Jim Schelberg - Veteran author, publisher and editor of the venerable PinGame Journal. [/li][li]Lloyd Olson - Veteran author and owner/operator of one of the oldest arcades in North America, SS Billiards in Hopkins, Minnesota. [/li][li]The International Game Developers Association, Wisconsin Chapter (IDGA) - The IDGA will once again hold a meeting at the Midwest Gaming Classic which I believe will mirror the open format they held last year. The IDGA's members include several local video game developers including those at Raven Software. [/li][/ul]. ...Lot of pinball names, and believe me, in the pinball world a lot of these people are like Miyamoto and Cid Meier. Keep in mind this is an incomplete list and I'm aware of at least a few more speakers and a company or two that is planning on doing something at the show.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on February 25, 2011, 05:39:24 PM
I need you guys to please PM me with what you are planning on bringing to the show. DHG's orders. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on February 26, 2011, 04:39:40 AM
I'll be bringing my Turbo/PCE games, should I bring my system or any controllers/multitap? I've got a duo-r, but i haven't had time to give it the much needed laser swap, so i'm seeing the same problems as turbostar, but more often :cry:
Bring your multi-tap, and PM me with your games list. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on February 26, 2011, 04:40:22 AM
I need you guys to please PM me with what you are planning on bringing to the show. DHG's orders. :)
Because I'm bossy like that... :P
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on February 26, 2011, 10:43:34 AM
done! i've also got 3 controllers, should i bring them?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on February 27, 2011, 02:30:05 PM
For those that haven't heard from me, and are bringing Turbo/PCE stuff to the show, please keep your items lists short and PM me with your list.
Here is what I am bringing:
Turbo-CD Rondo of Blood Dungeon Explorer II and a few choice PCE games
BlueBMW, is you want to bring your Sapphire(s) go ahead. :) I will let you hold that mantle. :wink:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on February 27, 2011, 02:49:36 PM
im bringing 3 controllers 1 modded ave 6 for tg16, pce ave 6 and a duo r also going to bring some games that are faves of mine
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on February 27, 2011, 02:54:18 PM
I'll bring teh sapphires! :lol:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on February 27, 2011, 04:31:53 PM
Oh! PM me your real names too. :)
I still need names and lists (no matter how short) from Turbostar and batre. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on February 27, 2011, 04:44:23 PM
It looks like we are going to have maybe three systems. So if we each bring a controller or two we should be good.
Even of you PM'd me with partial lists and questions go ahead and send me a nice condensed list, so I can get all this straight. I need to send a email to John with all this laid out.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: chany60126 on March 01, 2011, 02:15:51 AM
Hey Mathius, it might be a good idea if you guys bring along a couple of turbo taps if you plan on playing 5-player games. Take it from me, those suckers tend to be very finicky if you plug in more than 2 controllers. At last year's Turbo Fest, two of my taps were going batty, but luckily turboStar brought his along which worked fine.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on March 01, 2011, 03:12:23 AM
I've got two each duo taps and turbo taps. Let me know what we need.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 01, 2011, 05:23:51 AM
I think batre is bringing a few too.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on March 01, 2011, 10:20:26 AM
yeah, i'm bringing 3 controllers, a tap and some games
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on March 01, 2011, 11:00:37 AM
Hey Mathius, it might be a good idea if you guys bring along a couple of turbo taps if you plan on playing 5-player games. Take it from me, those suckers tend to be very finicky if you plug in more than 2 controllers. At last year's Turbo Fest, two of my taps were going batty, but luckily turboStar brought his along which worked fine.
Ill bring my t-tap for backup
should we put in some games for a grab bag?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on March 01, 2011, 11:34:24 AM
i'd be in for that, but idk what i'd pop in there.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on March 01, 2011, 12:53:21 PM
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on March 01, 2011, 12:59:07 PM
but i don't have any that i don't like... i would if there were any, but i've already rid myself of the 4 turbob games i didn't like. i might toss in monster lair, that's one i could do without
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: hizaygizirlz on March 01, 2011, 04:25:23 PM
I might be attending this I am just outside of Chicago, I need to make sure it works financially. Gas+Ticket+Room+Money for Games Etc. I think I will have to decide soon though.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 02, 2011, 11:45:54 AM
I might be attending this I am just outside of Chicago, I need to make sure it works financially. Gas+Ticket+Room+Money for Games Etc. I think I will have to decide soon though.
If you're planning on pre-ordering a two-day ticket you have about a week left.
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on March 02, 2011, 11:56:11 AM
I might be attending this I am just outside of Chicago, I need to make sure it works financially. Money for Games Etc+Gas+Ticket+Room. I think I will have to decide soon though.
Fixed your priorities :lol:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on March 02, 2011, 12:09:25 PM
I might be attending this I am just outside of Chicago, I need to make sure it works financially. Gas+Ticket+Room+Money for Games Etc. I think I will have to decide soon though.
If you're planning on pre-ordering a two-day ticket you have about a week left.
Later.
whats the big deal if i dont get it now?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: hizaygizirlz on March 02, 2011, 12:27:00 PM
Blue BMW -- Thanks for fixing my priorities. The problem for me is whatever I budget for a month for games, I almost always exceed by the middle of the month, and this think happens near the end
DHG Hunter -- I am going to try to preorder soon, I am trying to move money from one of my online accounts in time, but if I can't like turbo mentioned above what am I losing out on?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: chany60126 on March 02, 2011, 02:35:17 PM
Blue BMW -- Thanks for fixing my priorities. The problem for me is whatever I budget for a month for games, I almost always exceed by the middle of the month, and this think happens near the end
DHG Hunter -- I am going to try to preorder soon, I am trying to move money from one of my online accounts in time, but if I can't like turbo mentioned above what am I losing out on?
Brookfield, WI is roughly an hour and a half drive from the Chicagoland area, you don't need to stay the night, unless you want to go both days. One full day is more than enough time IMHO. If you have the time, I strongly urge you to go. It's a great opportunity for you to purchase turbob games at great prices, not to mention so many great games to play.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: hizaygizirlz on March 02, 2011, 05:31:55 PM
Blue BMW -- Thanks for fixing my priorities. The problem for me is whatever I budget for a month for games, I almost always exceed by the middle of the month, and this think happens near the end
DHG Hunter -- I am going to try to preorder soon, I am trying to move money from one of my online accounts in time, but if I can't like turbo mentioned above what am I losing out on?
Brookfield, WI is roughly an hour and a half drive from the Chicagoland area, you don't need to stay the night, unless you want to go both days. One full day is more than enough time IMHO. If you have the time, I strongly urge you to go. It's a great opportunity for you to purchase turbob games at great prices, not to mention so many great games to play.
I'm not gonna lie to you that is a pretty brilliant idea, drive up on Saturday morning and leave on Saturday night. Kudos to you chany you area thinker. This will likely be my plan of action if I go.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 06, 2011, 01:25:36 PM
Sorry folks, I've been under the weather the last few days...
Pre-ordering is most important if you are going to stay there for two days. If you're just planning on staying there Saturday, then yeah, there isn't much incentive other than the fact that pre-ordering tickets allows us to improve this year's show rather than next year's show, Lord willing.
Personally, I'm always surprised when people say they can see the entire show in less than a day, but it all depends on what and how much you're there to see. I have heard - and agree - that Sunday has historically been the slower of the two days, but IMHO that's the best chance to really play some of the games. Sunday is also going to have an entire day's worth of speakers/panels this year which we haven't done in the past. I think Ben Heck will be on Sunday, I know Jack "Jersey Jack" Guarnieri will be there to talk about his pinball start up, and some other stuff has yet to be announced.
If this is your first show, then yeah, I can understand taking in one day, but there's a good chance you'll come back for two days the next time. ;)
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 06, 2011, 02:25:42 PM
I am definitely going to be there for the whole duration!!! It's gonna rule!!! :D
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on March 06, 2011, 02:42:19 PM
Anyone anticipate any issues with trying to bring a turbo Duo in my carryon? You think TSA will cause trouble? :lol: (but seriously)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 06, 2011, 03:09:12 PM
In theory its no different than a laptop computer. If anything it'd be LESS dangerous, but if its something they dont recognize....
Exactly
I don't know if this would create more problems, but I would simply tell the TSA agent, "This here is the love of my life. Treat her gently, I don't travel without her."
I'm sure you'll be fine. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: guyjin on March 09, 2011, 12:54:54 PM
Given recent events in Wisconsin (http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/03/wis-state-senate-passes-anti-union-bill-in-end-run-around-dem-boycott.php?ref=fpa) I am considering boycotting the state of Wisconsin, and, necessarily, the MGC. :|
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on March 09, 2011, 01:47:23 PM
Given recent events in Wisconsin (http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/03/wis-state-senate-passes-anti-union-bill-in-end-run-around-dem-boycott.php?ref=fpa) I am considering boycotting the state of Wisconsin, and, necessarily, the MGC. :|
well if you feel noy going to a gaming convention is going to solve their problems then go for it.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: guyjin on March 09, 2011, 02:32:04 PM
I don't think it's going to solve the problem. But I cannot give tax revenue (sales, hotel, Gas, restaurant(?)) to a government who would do this.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 09, 2011, 02:37:57 PM
I don't think it's going to solve the problem. But I cannot give tax revenue (sales, hotel, Gas, restaurant(?)) to a government who would do this.
Yeah cause the governor= EVERYONE else in the state. :roll: These kind of retarded "stands" end up "hurting" everyone else BUT their intended target more often than not. Sorry man it's a game show that has zero to do with the politics here.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on March 09, 2011, 02:51:35 PM
I too strongly disagree with the political shenanigans... but I wont miss the convention over it knowing how many of the cool people from this forum are going to be there. Just be forwarned.. if the convo goes political im most definitely a lefty.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: guyjin on March 09, 2011, 02:59:42 PM
Yeah cause the governor= EVERYONE else in the state. :roll:
Where did I say that?
All these boycotts do is affect the "little people", reducing revenue from local businesses, etc. This won't affect the governor or any other politician. So because the goverment makes dumb decisions, your "cannot give tax revenue (sales, hotel, Gas, restaurant(?)) to a government who would do this" attitude only hurts the normal person..the government could care less. Take it out on the people that did nothing wrong effectively.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 09, 2011, 04:24:30 PM
Oh come on Guygin! Tell you what. I'll see if I can get Tom Morello from Rage to join us. :P That way everything we do will be a big middle finger to those pricks trying to rid their citizens of workers' rights. He's probably still there in Madison protesting.
But seriously. Come on Guy. You know you wanna. :wink:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: blueraven on March 09, 2011, 09:08:17 PM
@Guyjin: Fine. Boycott WI. Buy your gas in Minnesota, pack in sandwiches, sleep at the IL state park, but whatever you do just bring a sign to protest while you're at the MGC. If you're this vehement about the issue; as a native Wisconsinite I expect that you will not only go but be taking part in at least one of the protests with my home state and all of the union employees (cops, firefighters, DOT workers, Ironworkers, Assemblers, teachers, etc.) who are seeing their contracts eviscerated. If you're really that appalled, please do something about it and make a difference.
... if you do happen to grace the fair state of cheeseland with your presence; I'll see you there with my union card around my neck, a sign, and a Milwaukee Brewers hat. And I'll buy you a beer, as long as it's brewed locally. Maybe we can discuss the finer points of Xanadu or RTYPE while standing up for the Middle Class.
@Guyjin: Fine. Boycott WI. Buy your gas in Minnesota, pack in sandwiches, sleep at the IL state park, but whatever you do just bring a sign to protest while you're at the MGC. If you're this vehement about the issue; as a native Wisconsinite I expect that you will not only go but be taking part in at least one of the protests with my home state and all of the union employees (cops, firefighters, DOT workers, Ironworkers, Assemblers, teachers, etc.) who are seeing their contracts eviscerated. If you're really that appalled, please do something about it and make a difference.
Boycotting the con won't do anything to help the matter dude, like rave said, bring a sign and we'll flip off a couple righty's!! But more importantly, do some OBEYing!!!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 10, 2011, 09:11:54 AM
Given recent events in Wisconsin (http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/03/wis-state-senate-passes-anti-union-bill-in-end-run-around-dem-boycott.php?ref=fpa) I am considering boycotting the state of Wisconsin, and, necessarily, the MGC. :|
LMAO... I'm sorry, I don't mean to laugh too much, but I think you're in the dark on something... The Midwest Gaming Classic is actually half owned and operated by a Milwaukee teacher and his teacher wife. That's right, Dan Loosen and his wife are both teachers and caught in the middle of this. LOL... :mrgreen:
By doing any sort of boycott, you would actually be harming the people that you're trying to stick up for, hehe.
Sorry, and I will try to never talk about this again here, but I hate politics. As much as you may want to believe otherwise, politics often blind us from realizing that neither side is entirely in the right or entirely in the wrong. ](*,) IMHO we need to get away from labels like democrats and republicans and find the common ground that makes us all American (at least for those of us in the USA, hehe.)
Listen, I realize you said what you did with the best of intentions, but you can come to the show and know that you're actually helping a teacher and his family if you want. As for the show itself, politics can be checked in at the door with your coat. This convention is about a celebration of gaming and gaming communities like Turbo Fest. :)
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 13, 2011, 08:28:47 AM
Hey folks,
The Turbo Fest page is now live on the MGC website:
That's right, Matt, Joshua, and Bryon are now friggin' famous! ;) Seriously, if you're bringing something to the fest and you'd like me to do a name drop for you too, I have no problem with it. Those three names were basically the ones I had thus far.
Similarly, if you see any issues with it, either e-mail me or yell at me here on the forums and I'll try to get it fixed. :)
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on March 13, 2011, 08:56:36 AM
Looks good :P though my name's spelled "Byron McDanold" :lol:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 13, 2011, 02:51:26 PM
Fixed!
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 13, 2011, 03:04:30 PM
Looks good :P though my name's spelled "Byron McDanold" :lol:
Byron^2 will be there ;)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 13, 2011, 11:04:44 PM
I don't know if it will be that big of a deal, but the Magical Chase that is being brought is the PC Engine version. You may want to reflect that there Boss Man. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 14, 2011, 03:03:28 AM
Looks damn find JD! :D I'm going to slap together some sign up sheets for some Tournaments and High Score Challenges!
Teh winners will receive some Sapphire booties and other goodies!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 14, 2011, 03:48:53 AM
We're staying right in the hotel of the convention.
I'm going to be in Saturday only, if the dinner is at night, I will likely be unable to attend.
The 3DS launch the next day created some scheduling chaos with that weekend for me.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 15, 2011, 05:18:44 AM
I am staying at the Sheraton where the convention will be held. I will be leaving Monday morning.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on March 15, 2011, 07:01:10 AM
I'm staying at a undisclosed location muuuuahhh ha ha ha
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 18, 2011, 07:23:57 AM
Sheraton... $89 a night is pretty good and you can't beat being able to walk downstairs to the convention in your underwear. ;) Too bad I'm not a hot Maxim cover model. :P
Anyway, I'm sending out a few last-minute items for the Turbo Fest and Jagfest here in a bit, so if you've been e-mailing me lately, you should expect one soon-ish. Also, in case you guys are looking for show updates, you can of course get things like event guides and maps on www.midwestgamingclassic.com (http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/), and you can also visit the semi-official thread over at our media partner, VGEVO: http://www.vgevo.com/site/showthread.php?t=285469. They've also got a bunch of threads for things like the karaoke party Friday night, VGEVO party Saturday, and whatever else.
That said, I do try to post as much Turbo-related items as I can here, but for time reasons there may be a few things I'm unable to comment on.
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 18, 2011, 11:24:31 AM
Anyone that is driving that can fit a TV in their car please bring it! Looks like they aren't supplying TVs at the event. :(
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on March 18, 2011, 11:31:29 AM
Anyone that is driving that can fit a TV in their car please bring it! Looks like they aren't supplying TVs at the event. :(
I've got a small usb powered projector that can take composite. It can make a decent looking 30" or so screen on a wall or piece of paper or whatever... has a small speaker built in too. I had planned on bringing it just in case.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 18, 2011, 11:47:14 AM
Anyone that is driving that can fit a TV in their car please bring it! Looks like they aren't supplying TVs at the event. :(
I've got a small usb powered projector that can take composite. It can make a decent looking 30" or so screen on a wall or piece of paper or whatever... has a small speaker built in too. I had planned on bringing it just in case.
Joshua is planning on bringing one too. I'll leave this as last resort. Thanks!!!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 18, 2011, 11:53:25 AM
yep, I'll have my projector. it can do some pretty decent sized screen! :D
I've got two spare copies of Ldis for prizes if desired.
How 'bout u sell me one instead! LOL
Lol you can have one :lol:
Ok, BMW!! You are by far the most generous human being I've ever encountered!! What did I find in my mailbox this afternoon? A really amazing copy of L-DIS!! Holy cats man!! I HAVE TO REPAY YOU SOMEHOW!!! LOL
Thank you again my friend. This has found a nice warm home and will receive many hours of gameplay.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 18, 2011, 12:55:07 PM
Gotta admit I had to look L-DIS up...
http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/L-Dis.htm
Anyway, yes, TV's... I had implied that way back when, but I probably should have made special note of that since it is so critical.
I might be able to provide you guys with two Commodore monitors with composite jacks (yellow and white), but we probably won't know our TV situation for another day or two yet. Josh has a projector, so that would leave you potentially with three TV's on I believe three consoles. Any more than that and you guys are probably going to run out of room real fast. Of course, if you guys can still provide a few TV's, then things would be much more certain. :)
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on March 18, 2011, 12:57:18 PM
I can bring a TV! it's a little small, and only does mono sound though, is that cool?
anyway, i'll be bringing all my games, in case anyone wants to trade or something, along with a multitap, 3 pce controllers, and 1 turbo controller anything else i should drag along?
also- ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN COMMENCE!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 18, 2011, 01:31:44 PM
Yes bring whatever TV's you can. A few years ago, we had an issue where we only had brought one TV (2007 I think?) and we had to bum a few off poor JD...lol, but yeah- I'll see if I'll be able to snag along a TV as well, the only problem, is it will be crazy small (13in).
So, we'll see. Just bring 'em if ya got 'em.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 18, 2011, 07:40:10 PM
Any chance someone can tell me what the controls of Zenki are for the PC-FX? I'm under the gun to try and finish some stuff up, and I don't have time to pop the game in and see what every button does. =P I know the top buttons are your special attacks, but beyond that I don't remember the bottom row.
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: guyjin on March 19, 2011, 07:41:59 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/19/us/19immigration.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper < arizona caves on immigration law under pressure from the tourism industry.
boycotts work, people.
that said, I hope you locals have a great time :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on March 19, 2011, 07:52:39 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/19/us/19immigration.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper < arizona caves on immigration law under pressure from the tourism industry.
boycotts work, people.
that said, I hope you locals have a great time :)
gee wizz............well My local Jersey ass is flyin in, spending my cash, supporting the community that welcomed me.
Im staying at some hotel w/ blue and Nect. Im not sure where it is.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: vestcoat on March 19, 2011, 08:09:59 AM
boycotts work, people. that said, I hope you locals have a great time :)
What gives guy? You started the whole get-together dinner thread, and now you're boycotting a local game convention that was started by a teacher to prove what?
c'mon man.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 19, 2011, 11:47:22 AM
boycotts work, people. that said, I hope you locals have a great time :)
What gives guy? You started the whole get-together dinner thread, and now you're boycotting a local game convention that was started by a teacher to prove what?
c'mon man.
It's one thing to stand up for what you believe in, and another to let it blind you. Yeah, come on Guy! There is still time.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 19, 2011, 12:11:41 PM
Yes, and I certainly hope you feel "empowered" when you're sitting at home in Iowa boycotting a Milwaukee teacher and his teacher wife.
Guyjin, there aren't many folks that I feel deserve to be ignored, but you've made the list. :(
Later.
Well said DHG
ESPECIALLY when it's (at least in part) run by TEACHERS...you know one of the MOST vocal opponents of the bill you're standing against.
As stated before these kind of boycotts HURT the very "middle class" that people are "protecting." I don't see the hotel clerk, local gas station worker, or restaurant waiter being one of the "BIG $ corporate" types that you seem to have it in for.
P.S. That article was about NEW laws they were trying to enact..not the older ones already started. Plus $15-150...that's a ridiculously HUGE range...playing with fuzzy #'s FAIL.
Ah well ...miss out on a good time that has NOTHING to do with unions/the contentious bill (well except the people that run the show :P). Let me know how your dad's union feels about shitting on another union (that I'm sure they are supporting) during this time. ;)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Necromancer on March 21, 2011, 04:04:57 AM
I'm boycotting it because those sonofabitchin' Wisconsinites nectarsis and turbostar are going to be there.Or maybe because I can't get away from work.
Find a better excuse not to go, Guy. Much like voting, your boycott means absolutely nothing, especially so now that the anti-union law has been killed by a judge (dredd).
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 22, 2011, 07:28:32 AM
Hey folks... Dan Loosen talks about the Turbo Fest in the latest Drunken Gamers Radio. The interview begins around 18 minutes in... Good interview. :)
http://www.robotpanic.com/
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 22, 2011, 08:03:06 PM
Just a heads up for out of towners. Looks like it will be low 20's-low 30's. ](*,) :lol:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DragonmasterDan on March 23, 2011, 12:35:43 AM
Hey folks... Dan Loosen talks about the Turbo Fest in the latest Drunken Gamers Radio. The interview begins around 18 minutes in... Good interview. :)
http://www.robotpanic.com/
Later.
Just listened to this. I am so pumped now! :D Guys, listen to this if you haven't!
I am pumped to play Mario Bros. arcade!!!!!!!! I haven't played it in 20 years!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on March 24, 2011, 01:08:46 AM
IT'S COMING UP OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but seriously, i am excited for this.
EDIT: IT SNOWED HERE TONIGHT! SCREW YOU NEBRASKA, WINTER IS OVER, IT'S ALMOST APRIL FOR GOD'S SAKE! GAH!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: majors on March 25, 2011, 08:52:02 AM
hehe...I'm leaving for the airport in 10 minutes.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 25, 2011, 10:35:26 AM
I am here guys!!!! It's looking awesome!!!! Can't wait to see you all. :D I am in room 571 in the main building where the show is being set up. NOT in the room registration building.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: hizaygizirlz on March 25, 2011, 10:44:17 AM
I will be driving up from Cicero (Chicago suburb) on Saturday moring as long as I don't have to work OT into the night.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 25, 2011, 11:14:30 AM
I already met Dan Loosen. Real cool guy!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on March 25, 2011, 12:08:03 PM
Stuck on the runway. for over an hour now. Hope I don't miss my connection
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 25, 2011, 12:24:58 PM
Turbostar made it! We are slowly assembling! Woo-Hoo! :D
ETA for our group..sometime between now and ??? lol
Well, for Turbofest we start setting up tomorrow morning at 8:30. There is a lot going on now with Pinball, Arcade, Jagfest, and 80s computers being set up. A lot of vendors are here too.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: esteban on March 25, 2011, 03:45:49 PM
Goddamn, I can't believe I'm saying this: I wish I was in Southern Canada with you folks for the SCGC.
:)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DragonmasterDan on March 25, 2011, 03:55:13 PM
I'll see you folks in the morning.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 25, 2011, 04:01:21 PM
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Tatsujin on March 25, 2011, 11:43:48 PM
hope you guys have some ubergreat fun :D (even without me :P )
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 26, 2011, 01:14:43 AM
ran into Majors and Mathius last night. Sorry I didn't have chance to chat Matt!!
I came back down to the bar looking around for you.....
Anyway, I'm up early- Turbob Fest is set up right outside the Museum in the hall, I'm still trying to figure out how to use the projector, meaning I don't know if we've got the space for it... :C
COME DOWN and lets play!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Tatsujin on March 26, 2011, 01:18:27 AM
make as much pix & vids as possible :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 26, 2011, 01:28:19 AM
Man wish you all could be here. We're having a blast!!!
Nice to meet you and everyone else. My friend whom I brought with me had some other things to attend to so I left around 3:00 Saturday. I hope the rest of the evening goes well and hopefully I'll see you all at VGS in July.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: hizaygizirlz on March 26, 2011, 07:58:12 PM
Nice to meet you all. It was packed! I wonder what the attendance numbers over the two days will be? I overspent. I picked up:
Hit the Ice Tiger Road Champions Forever Boxing Shockman w/ outer box Samurai Ghost Dungeon Explorer (sealed)
Hit the Ice NES Repro
Gargoyle's Quest (gameboy) (box + book) no game
Some Japanese Basketball Game for Saturn From TV Animation Slam Dunk I love Basketball?
Castlevania Chronicles (PSOne)
Warriors of the Eternal Sun (Genesis)
Resident Evil (Saturn) Bomberman (Saturn) I overspent on this one, I made to many passes through the merchandise room and it caught my eye
I should have picked up Somer Assault, but i decided not to and ended up getting to Bomberman instead, Oh well. I bet if it wasn't so packed and i really looked at everything I would have spent more, but i didn't even really bother w/ NES and SNES stuff.
My friend beat me 17-14 in Hit the Ice, then I beat him 25-22. Next we boxed on CFB and I don't think we will be doing that again but i won. and Lastly i passed the first level of Tiger Road, but i was to tired to continue.
All in all it was a fun day for me and there was some nice stuff at decent prices. Working 2nd shift I couldn't tell you the last time i was up at 7am, but I had alot of fun. Everytime i walked by the Turbo Fest i forgot there was a projector on the back wall and I was ruining someones game. Eventually it would blind me so I had to move.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Nagoyan on March 27, 2011, 06:55:31 AM
It was nice meeting you guys! I didn't see this thread before I went to the show, but as soon as I saw Air Zonk running on a TV in the hallway I knew I was in Turbo territory. That was a really cool exhibit you had there and I hope it has shown lots of people what gaming on the Turbo/PC Engine is all about.
I found a lot of interesting stuff at the vendor hall this year, especially at the table run by the Japanese guys in the corner. They had plenty of good deals on Super Famicom carts and had some PC Engine cards too, plus the copy they had of Policenauts for the PC-9821 definitely caught my eye but I had to pass on that one.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: blueraven on March 27, 2011, 07:24:54 AM
Dang, I already have buyers remorse for not getting a plane ticket.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: esteban on March 27, 2011, 07:40:15 AM
Wish I was there.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on March 27, 2011, 10:31:40 AM
Such a amazing time!!!! Met all the peeps,everyone was awesome. 9ant wait to do it next year. Its going to be bigger and better!! Got some great games and played tons as well
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Duo_R on March 27, 2011, 10:43:21 AM
Someone pick up a cheap famicom game for me....aww shoot probably too late.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 27, 2011, 10:55:54 AM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Had a blast with some cool peeps (even with having that bastard ts there :wink: :twisted: :lol:)
Looking at Mathius's pics...I SWEAR his old lady DID have eyes at the show :lol:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: blueraven on March 27, 2011, 10:57:02 AM
The PG and GG t-shirts had me cracking up! :lol:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 27, 2011, 10:58:45 AM
There WILL be TURBOB shirts (and maybe sweatshirts) + MUCH MUCH more next year ;)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: vestcoat on March 27, 2011, 01:17:31 PM
Thanks for the pictures so far. I'm going to seriously try to get there next year. It would be a nice motorcycle trip from Minneapolis if it was in the Summer. What's the VGS?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: chany60126 on March 27, 2011, 01:32:38 PM
Thanks for the pictures so far. I'm going to seriously try to get there next year. It would be a nice motorcycle trip from Minneapolis if it was in the Summer. What's the VGS?
The VGS is short for the Video Game Summit. It is a retro gaming convention that is taking place on July 16th just outside of Chicago. We will witness the return of Turbo Fest!! I will make a posting about this event sometime during April. I didn't want to overshadow the awesomeness of MGC. :) The VGS is smaller than MGC, but they have a great gaming area with ample space.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Opethian on March 27, 2011, 02:09:01 PM
damn count me in next year fo sho!!!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 27, 2011, 02:11:21 PM
BM sounds like he wants to road trip it next year..maybe nab some of teh southern peeps.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 27, 2011, 02:44:53 PM
Best Turbob gathering I've ever been to!! I had such a great time guys seriously!!
That 'Majors' fella better start posting more often around here, he had me laughing my ass off nearly all weekend.
I've got an ass load of pics and vids coming soon, I'll link them once we get 'em uploaded. I promise most of them actually fit all of nectarsis on them too ;) :wink: :twisted: :lol:)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Opethian on March 27, 2011, 03:18:54 PM
Id be down for a road trip!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 27, 2011, 03:31:32 PM
Made it home! I swear I shed some tears 3/4 of the way home when I realized just how much fun I had, and how much I miss you all already!
To those who didn't make it you guys GOTTA make it next year! I will post more pics and stories after I relax a bit. :wink:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 27, 2011, 04:03:34 PM
Best Turbob gathering I've ever been to!! I had such a great time guys seriously!!
That 'Majors' fella better start posting more often around here, he had me laughing my ass off nearly all weekend.
I've got an ass load of pics and vids coming soon, I'll link them once we get 'em uploaded. I promise most of them actually fit all of nectarsis on them too ;) :wink: :twisted: :lol:)
All those smileys you MUST drink bastard :P I will agree it is damn hard to fit THAT much AWESOME in one pic ;)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Tatsujin on March 27, 2011, 04:13:07 PM
OK guys, now wears teh pix?
PIX OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 27, 2011, 04:17:45 PM
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Tatsujin on March 27, 2011, 05:36:49 PM
GREAT :)
And I want a detailed report about all obey-activities against the disobeyers, executed by the hardcaw cru, to be found on my desk by tomorrow morning :!:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 27, 2011, 05:37:05 PM
And I want a detailed report about all obey-activities against the disobeyers, executed by the hardcaw cru, to be found on my desk by tomorrow morning :!:
Yes sir! Right away sir! Anything else sir? :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 27, 2011, 05:41:46 PM
And I want a detailed report about all obey-activities against the disobeyers, executed by the hardcaw cru, to be found on my desk by tomorrow morning :!:
Yes sir! Right away sir! Anything else sir? :mrgreen:
Yes...start getting your ass into shout ;)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DragonmasterDan on March 27, 2011, 05:42:43 PM
And I want a detailed report about all obey-activities against the disobeyers, executed by the hardcaw cru, to be found on my desk by tomorrow morning :!:
Yes sir! Right away sir! Anything else sir? :mrgreen:
Yes...start getting your ass into shout ;)
I will be in there in a few. Can't stay long though. Tired as f@ck!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DragonmasterDan on March 27, 2011, 05:59:46 PM
And I want a detailed report about all obey-activities against the disobeyers, executed by the hardcaw cru, to be found on my desk by tomorrow morning :!:
Yes sir! Right away sir! Anything else sir? :mrgreen:
That's all for the time being :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 27, 2011, 06:20:59 PM
And I want a detailed report about all obey-activities against the disobeyers, executed by the hardcaw cru, to be found on my desk by tomorrow morning :!:
Yes sir! Right away sir! Anything else sir? :mrgreen:
That's all for the time being :)
Oh thank God! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 27, 2011, 11:31:47 PM
And I want a detailed report about all obey-activities against the disobeyers, executed by the hardcaw cru, to be found on my desk by tomorrow morning :!:
Sum it up like this- Neo Geo has no Mode 7. btw- that f*cker came back just as we were packing up on Sunday......
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Tatsujin on March 27, 2011, 11:59:59 PM
btw- that f*cker came back just as we were packing up on Sunday......
The high score lady?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 28, 2011, 03:15:56 AM
Naw, High Score lady was awesome. Sometime mid afternoon saturday some kid wearing a peasants/jester renaissance outfit walks up and says "You guys realize your playing an 8-bit console" After that, the shit was on...lol
Here are a few pics I've gotten off my phone- they are crummy quality and I will have more to post soon from a better camera and my video camera. Beemer dissecting a Duo (http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2970/beemer.jpg) Beer at Sushi Bar (http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1205/beern.jpg) The beginning @ 7am Saturday (http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/2672/beforex.jpg) Jason Stimulating the Choppado (http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/5228/jason.jpg) game over (http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/4706/lolvm.jpg) the projector up and running (http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/6613/projectory.jpg) How the screen looks projected on a wall with too much light...lol (http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8203/screenkk.jpg)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Necromancer on March 28, 2011, 05:01:33 AM
Naw, High Score lady was awesome. Sometime mid afternoon saturday some kid wearing a peasants/jester renaissance outfit walks up and says "You guys realize your playing an 8-bit console" After that, the shit was on...lol
Did you throw him on the ground?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on March 28, 2011, 05:22:14 AM
Well, over the course of the trip me and my girlfriend rolled over my odometer, so the grand total distance traveled: 1,167 Miles.
f*ck yes.
all in all, a freaking sweet weekend. finally grabbed me an arcade card, got to obey with some of my fourmmates, good times. didn't see too much US turbo stuff at a decent price though, which is unfortunate.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 28, 2011, 05:25:35 AM
Naw, High Score lady was awesome. Sometime mid afternoon saturday some kid wearing a peasants/jester renaissance outfit walks up and says "You guys realize your playing an 8-bit console" After that, the shit was on...lol
Did you throw him on the ground?
We did talk about bludgeoning him with Turbob pads..especially as BM was there to fix em as we broke them over his squeaky voiced head :twisted: :twisted:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 28, 2011, 06:20:44 AM
Here you go guys!
Ash playing in the Pokomon Stadium Tournament (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0084-1.jpg) The PCFX'ers (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0082-1.jpg) Who are these two? (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0081-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0080-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0079-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0077-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0075-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0071-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0067-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0066-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0065-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0064-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0063-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0062-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0059-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0058-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0057-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0056-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0055-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0054-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0053-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0051-1.jpg) Us at Kopp's (Shhhh, Bartre is saying something very very important here) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0050.jpg) Another group shot (PCFX'er "Majors" in foreground) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0049-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0046-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0045-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0044-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0042-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0041-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0040-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0039-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0038-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0037-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0034-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0032-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0025-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0024-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0023-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0022-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0018-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0016-1.jpg) (http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww194/Mathius78/MGC 2011/SAM_0015-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 28, 2011, 06:39:56 AM
Teh Godzilla pinball= MEGA win.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 28, 2011, 06:40:10 AM
we should get our own freakin' area inside the museum next year, and nectie should get a vendor table.
done.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 28, 2011, 06:53:59 AM
Here is the gallery...I'm hosting it from my box at home, so it might be slow. http://wedoca.dyndns.biz/gallery/index.php?level=album&id=7
Gonna have to keep up on the threads more now that I have faces to go w/ handles.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: majors on March 28, 2011, 12:32:06 PM
I did get stuck in MKE for an extra day, could not get out Sunday. I guess thems the breaks when you fly stand-by. Snag'd a hotel near the 'port and caught the 6:30am flight. For last weekend, starting Friday I went from work->airport->con->airport->work...now I'm home, time to do my regular Monday movies in the gHT (G for ghetto). I sweat I'm gonna get on this bitch more.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 28, 2011, 12:38:10 PM
I did get stuck in MKE for an extra day, could not get out Sunday. I guess thems the breaks when you fly stand-by. Snag'd a hotel near the 'port and caught the 6:30am flight. For last weekend, starting Friday I went from work->airport->con->airport->work...now I'm home, time to do my regular Monday movies in the gHT (G for ghetto). I sweat I'm gonna get on this bitch more.
Tries to extrapolate by the post what beer # we're at :mrgreen: :twisted: :lol:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 28, 2011, 12:43:13 PM
Majors! :D
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on March 28, 2011, 01:37:39 PM
Ok heres my 3 part motion picture film of the MGC. I hope you like it!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/user/jomommasmelz?feature=mhum
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Tatsujin on March 28, 2011, 02:04:51 PM
please explain the members on each picture, who is who? :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 28, 2011, 02:21:14 PM
I did get stuck in MKE for an extra day, could not get out Sunday. I guess thems the breaks when you fly stand-by. Snag'd a hotel near the 'port and caught the 6:30am flight. For last weekend, starting Friday I went from work->airport->con->airport->work...now I'm home, time to do my regular Monday movies in the gHT (G for ghetto). I sweat I'm gonna get on this bitch more.
majors rocs!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 28, 2011, 03:08:10 PM
Ok heres my 3 part motion picture film of the MGC. I hope you like it!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/user/jomommasmelz?feature=mhum
Thanks for the video. Wish I could have been there.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Tatsujin on March 28, 2011, 03:58:16 PM
lol, turben and bemby could be one-egg'd twin bros!! :D
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 28, 2011, 09:06:45 PM
Hey folks,
Glad you guys had fun at the show this year! I'm sorry about being at the door like that (I seriously didn't think that door was open that much last year), but they had to move concessions and that pushed things further down the hall.
Attendance won't be known for at least another week as Dan & crew count all of the tickets sold, but my guesstimate would be that our Saturday attendance was either on par with last year or a bit off due to the snow in the morning, but our Sunday attendance was far greater than last year's. Overall I'd be shocked if we didn't break last year's attendance records.
I have *NEVER* seen the museum so packed as I did this year. Especially in the Console Arcade... It was great to see so many people enjoying the room, but it is a bit bittersweet because I wish I had gone with the game-centric format years ago. It seemed like people really like moving through the arcade and finding the game they wanted to play as opposed to finding the platform that may or may not have the game they are interested in. The Versus Room was also packed... So much that the Halo: Reach network was constantly encroaching on the space for WWF Wrestlefest and Saturn Bomberman. Pac-Man Vs. and X-Men Arcade also did surprisingly well.
I'm still majorly tired following the show... We got there Thursday night and some of us pulled an all-nighter already then. Friday I was up until 5:00 AM and we still didn't manage to open everything in the museum until 11 AM. Wanted everything PERFECT this year for our 10th, but regardless that was a lot of work this year.
That said, I announced months before the show and I'll reiterate now that this was the last year that I'll be able to do the show in the capacity I've been able to. Things are increasingly looking as if I'll find a job away from the area following school, so while I'll still likely help organize and become an "enabler" for others at the show, transporting what feels like a ton of game consoles, games, and TV's every year is unfortunately not going to be possible. That means that rooms like the Console Arcade and the Versus Room will likely change a great deal or all together next year, and hopefully the Family Game Room will also go back to its original team.
One option may be to turn the Die-Hard Gamer Console Arcade into several community tables like Marty has done with the E2M Museum. Basically, he only brings a few systems now and decorates the room while several other people and groups bring the rest of the content in that room. If that happened, Turbo Fest would likely move into the Console Arcade room or whatever we called it. Whatever the case, we'll talk about it and let you guys know hopefully in the next few months.
I got a chance to hit the vendor hall for a much longer period of time this year, but I still ended up grabbing a bunch of imports that I don't get a chance to see very often. I mostly found games that I wasn't familiar with and thought they looked like fun, but there were a few finds that I'd been waiting to pounce on:
> Samurai Deeper Kyo (PlayStation) - Actually not all that familiar with the anime, but this fighting game looked a lot like Samurai Shodown, so worth a shot. Gets good reviews... > Angel Eyes (PlayStation) - Remember seeing the arcade briefly as well as I believe a Super NES version. All-girl fighting game that's supposedly really good. > Nekketsu Oyako, aka "Hot-Blooded Family" (PlayStation) - Beat 'em Up that launched alongside the PlayStation. Brainless, but fun from what I hear with great graphics. > Sokko Seitokai: Sonic Council (Saturn) - "Mostly" all-girl fighting game again that's not half bad. Think I remember this one in the arcade. > Suiko Enbu: Fuuun Saiki (Saturn) - Data East fighting game that I'd never heard of. Has one of the characters from Fighter's History Dynamite in it as well. Supposedly pretty good. > Kakuto Hao Densetsu Algunos (Super CD) - Reminds me of Revengers of Vengeance but apparently made by the folks that did Asuka 120%. Decent from what I hear, plus it is Turbo. :) > Psychic Killer Taromaru (Saturn) - Yeah, my "big" purchase from Carlson. ;) Always wanted to pick this one up, but I figured this may be my last chance for a while so finally made the splurge. In case you aren't familiar with it, this is one of the most notoriously rare and desirable Saturn games out there. Pretty good 2D action game with great graphics. Think of it as a 2-player co-op Shinobi with a 360 degree firing range.
Anyway...
Great to meet everyone there, and I hope to see you folks again next year! :)
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 29, 2011, 12:43:33 AM
I dunno how many of you are on facebook, but - this is all the pics I've got so far, and some I stole from you guys ;)
I also have a 14 minute video that is currently being uploaded to youtube. I can hopefully post linky later, or you can look at my channel for the vid- http://www.youtube.com/user/shubibinman
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 29, 2011, 04:13:29 AM
@DHG Hunter- We had such a blast this year! The guys and myself are already forming ideas for next year's round-up. Can't wait to see what comes of this!
If you need extra systems next year that are not NEC related please ask. I can supply Neo-Geo, Super Famicom (thanks to MGC), Saturn, etc. if need be. Just let me know. :) Thanks for this opportunity John! This has been an experience of a lifetime for me! I'll never forget it!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on March 29, 2011, 04:41:10 AM
I can supply a Laseractive or two. Didn't see one this year to play. Also I can bring a better game than Ballistic for Nuon.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 29, 2011, 09:54:46 AM
Hehe, LaserActive didn't go up mainly because we had two cars packed full of stuff and that was about the last thing I felt we could squeeze in there since it is so big. ;) Actually, I offerred it to David for use in the Underdog Chamber, but he didn't want it so it stayed home this year!
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 29, 2011, 10:25:06 AM
John-Sorry about us not being able to hang until the very end. Blue, Turbostar, and turbografxfan had to catch a plane, and nectarsis had to drive them to the airport. Turbostar had a family to think of, and as for myself I had a 5 hour drive back to Indiana. I am hoping next year will be different in that regard.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 29, 2011, 10:29:44 AM
John-Sorry about us not being able to hang until the very end. Blue, Turbostar, and turbografxfan had to catch a plane, and nectarsis had to drive them to the airport. Turbostar had a family to think of, and as for myself I had a 5 hour drive back to Indiana. I am hoping next year will be different in that regard.
Sounds like many of us are already planning on being there for longer than the show (before/after).
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 29, 2011, 10:36:09 AM
John-Sorry about us not being able to hang until the very end. Blue, Turbostar, and turbografxfan had to catch a plane, and nectarsis had to drive them to the airport. Turbostar had a family to think of, and as for myself I had a 5 hour drive back to Indiana. I am hoping next year will be different in that regard.
Sounds like many of us are already planning on being there for longer than the show (before/after).
Man! It's only been a few days and I already jonesing for more! Waiting a year is going to be hard.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 29, 2011, 10:38:23 AM
John-Sorry about us not being able to hang until the very end. Blue, Turbostar, and turbografxfan had to catch a plane, and nectarsis had to drive them to the airport. Turbostar had a family to think of, and as for myself I had a 5 hour drive back to Indiana. I am hoping next year will be different in that regard.
Sounds like many of us are already planning on being there for longer than the show (before/after).
Man! It's only been a few days and I already jonesing for more! Waiting a year is going to be hard.
Agreed. :|
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: TheClash603 on March 29, 2011, 12:16:10 PM
Psychic Killer Taromaru looks pretty damn cool. Once I get done with my U.S. game collecting, I'll have to get that game. Crows looks pretty cool too.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 29, 2011, 12:41:10 PM
My favorite pic of the show- A WINNER IS YOU!! (http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/8582/awinnerisyou.jpg)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 29, 2011, 12:44:20 PM
Wow! He won a copy of Insanity AND a random security guard! ...I want a random security guard
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 29, 2011, 12:49:55 PM
I hope random security guard joins PCFX like he said he would....lmao!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 29, 2011, 01:00:02 PM
I hope random security guard joins PCFX like he said he would....lmao!
He seemed very intent on doing that along with coming to the Chicago Turbofest
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: majors on March 29, 2011, 01:05:36 PM
All the chat about waiting a year...what about that Chicago thing? I assume most of you want to stay in the midwest...Philly Classic (?)or Too Many Games anyone? If anyone is gonna be in NC memorial day weekend, I run the gameroom at Animazement and we have retro section. Pics soon.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 29, 2011, 01:14:58 PM
All the chat about waiting a year...what about that Chicago thing? I assume most of you want to stay in the midwest...Philly Classic (?)or Too Many Games anyone? If anyone is gonna be in NC memorial day weekend, I run the gameroom at Animazement and we have retro section. Pics soon.
I am definitely going to the Chicago Turbofest! I haven't heard of the others.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on March 29, 2011, 01:17:31 PM
All the chat about waiting a year...what about that Chicago thing? I assume most of you want to stay in the midwest...Philly Classic (?)or Too Many Games anyone? If anyone is gonna be in NC memorial day weekend, I run the gameroom at Animazement and we have retro section. Pics soon.
I am definitely going to the Chicago Turbofest! I haven't heard of the others.
Same here..though longer traveling is pretty cost prohibitive for me for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 29, 2011, 01:38:20 PM
All the chat about waiting a year...what about that Chicago thing? I assume most of you want to stay in the midwest...Philly Classic (?)or Too Many Games anyone? If anyone is gonna be in NC memorial day weekend, I run the gameroom at Animazement and we have retro section. Pics soon.
I am definitely going to the Chicago Turbofest! I haven't heard of the others.
Same here..though longer traveling is pretty cost prohibitive for me for the foreseeable future.
Same here
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Tatsujin on March 29, 2011, 01:48:33 PM
random security guard rulez! but does he also obey?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 29, 2011, 02:02:53 PM
All the chat about waiting a year...what about that Chicago thing? I assume most of you want to stay in the midwest...Philly Classic (?)or Too Many Games anyone? If anyone is gonna be in NC memorial day weekend, I run the gameroom at Animazement and we have retro section. Pics soon.
ok, we need to figure out something here on going to more game cons. NC eh? hmmm, how far a drive is that, to hang with Majors again could be worth it...lol
I'll be at the VGS in Lombard IL in July. Its a small event, but very VERY fun!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: henrycsc on March 29, 2011, 02:41:28 PM
All the chat about waiting a year...what about that Chicago thing? I assume most of you want to stay in the midwest...Philly Classic (?)or Too Many Games anyone? If anyone is gonna be in NC memorial day weekend, I run the gameroom at Animazement and we have retro section. Pics soon.
Hey Majors Where in NC? I'm in SC. Give us some info.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on March 29, 2011, 02:53:03 PM
And I'm in east TN and Tsuran is in south east TN, Ope is in Alabama I think :-k We could make a little southeast get together :P
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on March 29, 2011, 03:47:52 PM
Yeah I wish I could make it to chicago. Hmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: henrycsc on March 29, 2011, 03:57:20 PM
Does Atlanta have a convention? It would be central to us BMW.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on March 29, 2011, 04:09:13 PM
I'm sure they have something there at some point... I'll poke around and see what events are happening down our way.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on March 29, 2011, 04:31:18 PM
EVERY state has some kind of game/anime/scifi convention, plus if one ever dies, there's usually another one cropping up. btw, does anyone else think that it would be a good idea to map out all of our users? hell, maybe we could find the "perfect" place for a forum get together, something between all of us. I'm in nebraska, bout a 10 hour drive from MGC, but it was totally worth it.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 29, 2011, 04:46:38 PM
EVERY state has some kind of game/anime/scifi convention, plus if one ever dies, there's usually another one cropping up. btw, does anyone else think that it would be a good idea to map out all of our users? hell, maybe we could find the "perfect" place for a forum get together, something between all of us. I'm in nebraska, bout a 10 hour drive from MGC, but it was totally worth it.
That would be a good idea :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: bartre on March 29, 2011, 05:11:34 PM
i hope you're prepared to sell your organs for that one. i saw one at MGC, marked $350
Let's just say I didn't pay him $350, but I ended up picking up all of that other stuff and that dropped the price rather significantly. :)
Anyway, I got off the phone with Dan last night and I'm officially transitioning to another role and no longer doing the giant game room by my lonesome next year. Plan is that I will continue to stock the Versus Room and organize the museum in general, but that's about as far as I'm willing (and able) to go now.
Since I'm not stocking the larger game room any longer, we'll of course need some people to step up and fill it. Turbo Fest would be one thing that can go in there, but we also need a lot of other game consoles and games since the room is supposed to fill in everything from the NES to PS3.
A few of you mentioned that you would be willing to provide game systems and games next year beyond the Turbo... Well, since it is fresh on the brain now, I'm interested in learning just what stuff can be covered right now.
If you're willing to bring something next year, feel free to message me or post something here.
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 30, 2011, 04:51:57 AM
As stated I could bring a Neo Geo AES along with some of my games. I only have about six, and none of them are the uber-expensive ones. I also have a Super Famicom, a Twin Famicom (identical to the one at this year's show), Saturn, etc. The Twin Fami's disc drive needs to be replaced though. :(
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on March 30, 2011, 05:00:32 AM
I can supply the following less common systems...
Turbo Duo TG16/CD Supergrafx Laseractive (sega and pce pacs) Nuon
And maybe my Atari 800 if desired
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 30, 2011, 05:08:51 AM
Turbo Duo TG16/CD Supergrafx Laseractive (sega and pce pacs) Nuon
And maybe my Atari 800 if desired
Oh yeah! I can't forget Turbofest! :lol: My Turbo CD will make a reappearance. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 30, 2011, 06:02:59 AM
I could easily bring Saturn/ Turbo DUo/ and Atari 7800 goods for showing! I'm actually contemplating bringing them all for this years VGS to test out how hard it would be for me to bring and maintain that many systems at a time.
And JD, anything else you think I could do to help would be fine with me. I felt so powerless on Friday night when you looked like you were dead tired with so much more work to be done. I would totally be available to help out with setting up/ carrying/ play testing/ transporting consoles/ 'cades/ games the day before, and early Saturday morning.
I was looking for something to do, Christ TurboFest was pretty much set up around 8am Saturday anyway! :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nodtveidt on March 30, 2011, 06:04:24 AM
Since I will be going next year, I could perhaps bring a couple of consoles and screens along.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 30, 2011, 06:12:09 AM
Well, John, as you can see it looks as if the Turbo community is willing to stand up and help in any way possible. You came to the right place my friend. :wink:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: majors on March 30, 2011, 06:33:45 AM
Ok heres my 3 part motion picture film of the MGC. I hope you like it!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/user/jomommasmelz?feature=mhum
I finally had a chance to view this! You have to tell me who was playing DIO in "MGC part 2". Was it one of the PCFX crew?
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: turbogrfxfan on March 30, 2011, 11:36:04 PM
Ha ha well actually at night they turned off everything except for a few christmas lights and turned on some 80s music. It was pretty cool. I'm happy ur watching the vid
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 31, 2011, 05:35:41 PM
Cool... I'll keep it all in mind and see what's possible for the future. Max (guy with long hair that did the tournaments) will likely help out as well with some of the newer-gen systems. From the sounds of it, we may be able to cover most of the systems from this year if not all! :)
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on March 31, 2011, 05:41:23 PM
Keep us posted. :) Turostar sounds like he really wants to try his hand at hauling around goodies. Way more than I am able to. Him, along with the rest of us, will always be around for backup if you need us. :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: DHG Hunter on March 31, 2011, 05:53:16 PM
Defnitely going to need everyone's help, that I have no doubt. ;)
Later.
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Tatsujin on April 04, 2011, 02:29:40 PM
And here's what Bemby really found inside that DUO he opened at MCG:
But due to his technical uberskillz and amateurish basic knowledge of nuclear physics, he could manage to disharm the dangerous device and therefore saved the whole MCG with all its obeying members :clap: :clap: :clap:
Now we have to find the one who set us up the dirty bomb :!:
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on April 04, 2011, 02:34:07 PM
I couldn't decide whether to cut the red wire or the blue wire! It was a matter of life and death!!!!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on April 04, 2011, 04:29:19 PM
:shock: The things I find out after the fact! [-(
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: nectarsis on April 04, 2011, 04:57:10 PM
But due to his technical uberskillz and amateurish basic knowledge of nuclear physics, he could manage to disharm the dangerous device and therefore saved the whole MCG with all its obeying members :clap: :clap: :clap:
Now we have to find the one who set us up the dirty bomb :!:
I would never figure out how to do something like that. That is pretty neat that you know how to do that stuff!!!! :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Mathius on April 12, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
But due to his technical uberskillz and amateurish basic knowledge of nuclear physics, he could manage to disharm the dangerous device and therefore saved the whole MCG with all its obeying members :clap: :clap: :clap:
Now we have to find the one who set us up the dirty bomb :!:
I would never figure out how to do something like that. That is pretty neat that you know how to do that stuff!!!! :)
Yes, he saves human kind one explosive laden Duo at a time!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: blueraven on April 12, 2011, 08:26:00 PM
so THATS what a 3D0 looks like inside!
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on April 13, 2011, 03:09:53 AM
I can't quit laughing at that picture! If I EVER find Tatsujin in one of my game systems popping out to scare me like that I am quitting the hobby for evar!!!! If he wants to visit fine!!!! Use the door like any normal person would do!!!! :P
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: Ash on April 13, 2011, 11:46:40 AM
I HAD A Wonderful time there :dance: It was good to meet everyone too :)
Title: Re: Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th
Post by: BlueBMW on April 13, 2011, 11:50:30 AM