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[Off-Topic / TurboFest Tour 2018 - Second Stop VGS on July 14th!!]

Turbo Fest is returning to Chicagoland!! The summertime classic is back with more fun and more games to play. Come take part in our exciting 5-player Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman 94 tourney matches. Then try to navigate the treacherous obstacles 1941 Counter Attack throws your way in this high scoring shooter tournament. Great prizes for the winners.
 
Tournament times are as follows:
 
Battle Lode Runner: 11 AM
Bomberman 94: 1 PM
1941 Counter Attack: 3 PM

The event will take place July 14th at the Odeum Expo Center. The address is 1033 N. Villa Ave. Villa Park,IL. Villa Park is located a couple of miles west of Chicago. Turbo Fest is part of a retro-gaming convention called the Video Game Summit (VGS). The show, as well as Turbo Fest, will run from 10 AM-6 PM. There will be people selling retro games and many other tournaments for other consoles as well.
 
Admission to the convention is $10, but the price is well worth the admission. Entrance into our tournaments is 100% free. We would love to meet fellow T-16 enthusiasts such as yourselves. 

If you have any questions, please let me know.
 
Come spend the day with your PCEFX brethren.

Let's keep the good times rolling!

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

oooOOOOoooo I don't know if I'll be able to make while I'm at MGC but I'll try to make it to the next Turbofest there!

For Sure! There is always the VGS every July too.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

I really enjoyed Gale Racer on Saturn.  I used to play this game all the time in the arcade in the moving car, so it may be nostalgia talking.

That's how I remember playing it too. I spent a ton of money playing it back then because I loved how the car moved (much like the earlier After Burner game). It was pricey, but worth it.

Next time you make a return visit to the windy city, make sure to stop by Galloping Ghost Arcade. They have Gale Racer there.

[Off-Topic / Re: TurboFest Tour 2017 - Second Stop VGS on July 29th!!]

Another fun year in the books! Thanks to all of you guys that stopped by. We shared some neat stories and had ourselves some very fun tournaments! 

To those who attended, feel free to comment about the event and/or the convention.

Here are several pictures I took at the show. Sorry, they are not the best quality. Hopefully others have pics to share as well.






Battle Lode Runner Second Place Winner: Bardoly's brother in law (Joshua)



Battle Lode Runner 1st Place Winner: DragonMasterDan



Bomberman '94 Second Place Winner: Jonathon (Non-PCEFXER)



Bomberman '94 First Place Winner: Alex (Non-PCEFXER)



Darius Plus Second Place Winner: Yours Truly



Darius Plus First Place Winner: Bardoly



Darius Score Chart: Bardoly and I were neck and neck in this tournament. He was able to edge me out. Congrats Bardoly, what an exciting match!  We both made it to the end boss on Zone K or the fifth stage.



Roundhead's Pizza gathering after the show:

[Off-Topic / Re: TurboFest Tour 2017 - Second Stop VGS on July 29th!!]

Is there anything that it would help if I brought?  i.e. extra controllers, specific games, a system, etc...

If you have a Turbo Everdrive, that would come in handy, otherwise hardware-wise, we are good! Thanks!

[Off-Topic / Re: TurboFest Tour 2017 - Second Stop VGS on July 29th!!]

Well, I was able to get some much-needed practice in for Darius Plus and Battle Lode Runner.  Unfortunately, I'm still not very good at either...   

At least I'm definitely coming, and bringing someone, too!  I'll see all of you there.

Good to hear Bardoly! Looking forward to seeing you again. The more competition we have in the tournaments, the better!

[Off-Topic / Re: TurboFest Tour 2017 - Second Stop VGS on July 29th!!]

The prizes are here! If you place in first or second place in any of our tournaments, you can take home a trophy!

[Off-Topic / Re: TurboFest Tour 2017 - Second Stop VGS on July 29th!!]

Ooga-Bump! The VGS is almost here!

[Off-Topic / Re: TurboFest Tour 2017 - Second Stop VGS on July 29th!!]

I missed out last year, but I think that I should be able to make it this year.

We've missed you the last couple of years. I hope to see you return. Please remind Esther about this as well.

[Off-Topic / Re: TurboFest Tour 2017 - Second Stop VGS on July 29th!!]

Bump! Hopefully many of you guys will make plans to join us.

[Off-Topic / Re: PCEngineFX Picture Thread (Formerly "Mugs")]

Here I am,  For my lovers and especally for my enemies who are still alone. That must tell you something.
Ha.

Best pic in the goddamn thread.

I don't know anything about that movie and can't figure out which one is Sparky.

Me neither, I don't see any of them carrying a glass of red wine.

[High Score Records / Re: "Cyber Core" High Scores]

Do you have to input a cheat code to play in arcade mode? There is no menu in the game. I would assume everybody but gheebee has played this in normal mode.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

These arrived on my doorstep Saturday morning

[General Gaming / Re: CheapNES - what game to buy?]

Do you want a copy of Kabuki Quantum Fighter? If so let me know and I can mail Monday. I'll give you the DoxPhile discount

+1 for recommending Kabuki Quantum Fighter. It's one of the coolest games I have ever played. You can swing on platforms using your hair! 'nuff said.

[Off-Topic / Re: TurboFest Tour 2017 - Second Stop VGS on July 29th!!]

WAIT! This date didn't interfere with my vacation... I might be able to go to Chicago! I have to figure out the best way to get there....

No promises.

But this date might work!

12 hour drive from NJ.

My recent 12-14 hour drive from NJ to South Carolina nearly killed me.

This doesn't interfere with your annual Maine trip?!?!  <-Keeps fingers crossed!

Man I wish I could make it this year, but it doesn't look like it'll pan out. So much fun!

Thanks for the good words. Sorry you can't make it to VGS, but it was nice seeing you at MGC.

[Off-Topic / TurboFest Tour 2017 - Second Stop VGS on July 29th!!]

Turbo Fest is returning to Chicagoland!! The summertime classic is back with more fun and more games to play. Come take part in our exciting 5-player Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman 94 tourney matches. Then try to navigate the treacherous obstacles Darius Plus throws your way in this high scoring shooter tournament. Great prizes for the winners.
 
Tournament times are as follows:
 
Battle Lode Runner: 11 AM
Bomberman 94: 1 PM
Darius Plus: 3 PM

The event will take place July 29th at the Odeum Expo Center. The address is 1033 N. Villa Ave. Villa Park,IL. Villa Park is located a couple of miles west of Chicago. Turbo Fest is part of a retro-gaming convention called the Video Game Summit (VGS). The show, as well as Turbo Fest, will run from 10 AM-7 PM. There will be people selling retro games and many other tournaments for other consoles as well.
 
Admission to the convention is $10, but the price is well worth the admission. Entrance into our tournaments is 100% free. We would love to meet fellow T-16 enthusiasts such as yourselves. 

In comparison to MGC, the VGS is smaller. However, you will find that the gaming area is very spacious and can do a great job accommodating the awesomeness that is Turbo Fest. If you have any questions, please let me know.
 
Come spend the day with your PCEFX brethren.

Let's keep the good times rolling!

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

chany how is Line of Fire? I still need that one!

It is a fun game! It reminds me of Jackal on the NES, but it is vertically auto-scrolling so it also feels like a shoot em up. The best part about the game is that it has a hidden 3D mode. You get a nice sense of depth as walls rise high, trees loom, and canyon appear to be pretty deep. I highly recommend it if you have the glasses!!

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

Recent Sega pick ups:

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Anyone wanna do a weird trade for a TwinBee?]

Kudos to you sir for freeing this game from its cellophane prison! 

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Anyone wanna do a weird trade for a TwinBee?]

Like everyone else is saying, open the game! Besides, it comes with an awesome sticker sheet with characters from the game that you most likely won't find if you obtain a used copy of the game.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

Found this wireless joystick for the Turbografx yesterday at an estate sale. It's not that great of a controller, but for $2, I am not complaining.

[General Gaming / Re: Caption Contest 30: Reversal (raffle type thing)]

This is actually not a bad game if you like RC Pro-Am like games.

[General Gaming / Re: Windjammers on PSN!!! PS4 & VITA]

Windjammers is one of my favorite neo games! I wish it were also being released on PS3. It is so cool that it has online vs. play.

[General Gaming / Re: Your Daily Dose of Gaming.]

After weeks of practicing, I was finally able to beat Silver Surfer on the NES. It is definitely the hardest game I have ever beaten.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Magical Chase how often does it come up for sale on this forum?]

There is a waiting list you can join so you can increase your chances of getting the game..
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=9653.0

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!]

Another successful Turbo Fest. There was much fun to be had by all as we had great participation in the tournaments, especially for Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman 94. Henshin Engine and Lucretia were a lot of fun to play. We received lots of positive feedback regarding these two games. I wish I had taken more pictures. I was having lots of fun taking part in the tournaments and talking to my fellow turbob peops as well. Hopefully others like Flare can post pictures as well.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Another Sale thread ... I missed VGS ...]

Sorry to hear about your personal troubles. I hope things get better for you soon.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!]

Tomorrow is the big day. Hope to see you guys there!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!]

I am always in Maine during VGS.

ON VACATION.

WHY???!!!

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

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!]

Hmmm, I'm getting tempted to show up. On average, how many usually show up to these things ?

You should definitely come, especially if you are close by. The Video Game Summit is a smaller convention than the bigger ones you hear about like MGC and such. Usually a couple hundred people show up. But we always make sure the turbo is well represented.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Lucretia - Demon Princess (鬼姫の呪い in Japan) NOW IN BETA TESTING]

If you guys come out to the VGS this Saturday, you guys can try out Lucretia and Henshin Engine.

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=20974.0

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!]

We are a couple of days away from the show. Come out and try out playable demos of Henshin Engine and Lucretia!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!]

I'm practicing for that Aldynes tournament 

Because you know Dan already has the Bomberman and Lode Runner tournaments locked down? 

Well last year I won the shooter tournament and came in second in Bomberman. This year we are taking that fucker down

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

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

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

Thanks for the good words, Josh.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / TurboFest Tour 2016 - Second Stop VGS on July 16th!!]

Turbo Fest is returning to Chicagoland!! The summertime classic is back with more fun and more games to play. Come take part in our exciting 5-player Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman 94 tourney matches. Then try to navigate the treacherous obstacles Aldynes throws your way in this high scoring shooter tournament. 1st and 2nd place trophies will be awarded to the winners! Pictured below are the trophies from last year.
 
Tournament times are as follows:
 
Battle Lode Runner: 11 AM
Bomberman 94: 1 PM
Aldynes: 3 PM

The event will take place July 16th at a newer and bigger venue which is the Odeum Expo Center. The address is 1033 N. Villa Ave. Villa Park,IL. Villa Park is located a couple of miles west of Chicago. Turbo Fest is part of a retro-gaming convention called the Video Game Summit (VGS). The show, as well as Turbo Fest, will run from 10 AM-7 PM. There will be people selling retro games and many other tournaments for other consoles as well.
 
Admission to the convention is $10, but the price is well worth the admission. Entrance into our tournaments is 100% free. We would love to meet fellow T-16 enthusiasts such as yourselves. 

In comparison to MGC, the VGS is smaller. However, you will find that the gaming area is very spacious and can do a great job accommodating the awesomeness that is Turbo Fest. If you have any questions, please let me know.
 
Come spend the day with your PCEFX brethren.

Let's keep the good times rolling!

[Off-Topic / Re: MGC 2016: Interest Check - NULLEXPRESS Passengers Wanted]

I am stopping in Chicago on the way up and catching White Sox opening day on Friday.  I just saw the high is 40 degrees on Friday, which I wasn't expecting when I booked a few weeks ago.  I thought that the midwest was supposed to be warm and summery, so much for my tropical vacation plans to escape wintery Bufaflo, NY.

HA! I too am catching the Sox home opener. Looks like we have very similar weekend plans. Where are your seats? 40 degrees is going to suck for a baseball game

I haven't bought my tickets yet, I am betting on Stubhub getting cheaper as the forecast solidifies as freezing.  I am going with two friends that have very little interest in spending money, so they will probably force me into crappy seats.

I have gone to a few Cleveland Indians and Buffalo Bisons openers which have been similar or colder weather, but I don't know why.

Ah man, I wish I could be at the Sox game too!! If only I weren't so busy at work. :/ But I will be at MGC this Saturday.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Game conventions with TurboGrafx presence]

The Video Game Summit takes place on Saturday July 16th at the Odeum in Villa Park, IL. We hold various Turbografx tournaments throughout the day.

[Off-Topic / Re: Secret Santa 2015]

Can't wait to play this game, sealed too! Thanks Santa!

[Off-Topic / Re: Secret Santa 2015]

I received my gift today. Can't wait.

[Off-Topic / Re: Secret Santa 2015]

Mine has been sent out as well!

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

I had some pretty good luck at an estate sale today. I picked up a boxed Turbografx for $20. It didn't come with a power cable, but that is okay.

I also got the turbo games for cheap at that same sale. I can use these for the orphan hueys I have. Last week I picked up the Final Fight CD game at a local shop.

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Hello from Mexico!]

¡Bienvenido al foro! Yo te recomiendo que consigas un sistema japonés como el Duo-R para que puedas jugar los juegos en disco y tarjeta. Ya que te gustan los juegos de naves espaciales y aventura, no tendrás problemas con el idioma. Además, los sistemas y juegos japoneses son más baratos.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE: Things and Stuff.]

That is one cool looking bumper sticker. Please sign me up as well.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Caption Contest 23: Elementary, my boy.]

"...and nothing of value was lost!"

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Double Dragon II]

I have only played the PC Engine version of Double Dragon 2, so I have nothing else to compare it to. But for what it is, it's a fun game. The AI puts up a good fight as they are resourceful and always pick up weapons lying around. But they are not overly cheap like in some other beat em ups. I find the difficulty of the game to be just right. The game plays nicely in 2-player mode. If you can find it for a reasonable price, I recommend it.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Tobias copy Sylphia raffle]

I'd like to enter.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Let's talk about North American released sports games]

Is that majors playing Nam75 the entire time? I remember this video from a few years back, I love the TurboFest atmosphere of happiness and turbob. 

Well, majors did stop playing Nam momentarily when it was his turn to participate in the Sonic Spike tournament.

But yeah, major props to joshuaTurbo for capturing the essence of the fest via the recording. Of all the different fests that we have done over the years, that event was probably my favorite.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Let's talk about North American released sports games]

Sonic Spike is a fun game with friends. This video shows clips of the 20 person tournament we did at Octurbofest a few years back from 1:56 to 4:14.

[General Gaming / Re: Any Super Nintendo games that either don't suck or don't have cheap difficulty?]

So based on the recent discussion of Mystic Quest I decided to pick up a copy given that it goes for so cheap. I have never been able to get into RPG's so my thinking is maybe if I play something that was designed for newcomers to the genre maybe I can ease into it and eventually enjoy the many good games of this genre. Thoughts? Am I started with too simple/terrible of a game that I will be turned off for good?

Personally I think Super Mario RPG is a better choice if you're not used to playing that genre. It has some platforming, but it does a good job getting you used to RPGs. It was my first RPG.

[General Gaming / Re: Any Super Nintendo games that either don't suck or don't have cheap difficulty?]

Lots of great rpgs for the system. Can't say I enjoyed much of any other genre on that system.

Yeah, that's a good list and why I loved the system. Some more I would add:
Wild Guns (surprisingly fun, glad I ran into imports like this thanks to emulation)

Wild Guns is one of the best rail shooters i've played.I had a friend make a repro of the game for me.Sure,it's not official but the price for a original isn't worth it to me.

Totally agree on Wild Guns. It is one of my top five favorite SNES games. Not many games like it. Nam-1975 is similar, but it's very hard. The only bad thing I will say about Wild Guns is that the controls feel a little awkward. The lasso mechanic doesn't work very well as you have to tap the shoot button to execute it. Sometimes you shoot when you're trying to lasso and vice versa.

[Off-Topic / Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2015]

Last bump before the show!! I hope y'all can join us for pizza after party following the conclusion of the show.