Octurbofest

[chany60126]

The Video Game Summit was a blast. It was nice seeing familiar faces as well as new ones. But why wait until MGC for another turbo gathering??

That's right, Turbo Fest is back, but this time with thrills and chills! Behold: Octurbofest!! Now at a new venue, we will be rocking it out at the best and largest arcade in the Midwest, Galloping Ghost Arcade.

Admission to Octoberfest is $5. Upon entering the establishment, ask for Turbo Fest, and they'll point you in the right direction.  If you want access to the arcade it's an additional $15, but all the machines are set to free play and you can stay as long as you want. The event will take place on October 20th. The address of the arcade is 9415 Ogden Avenue in Brookfield, IL which is only a few miles away from Chicago. The show will start at 12 PM and end at 7 PM.

Come experience some of the best games on CD and hu card, including the Super Grafx and many more. And of course, no Turbo Fest is complete without the fun 5-player Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman 94 matches. Plenty of turbo/pce systems will be available for play.

Come join us for an obey filled day of fun.

Let's keep the good times rolling!

[Bernie]

Uhoh!   Maybe Bernie can come!

[HercTNT]

that sucks, no way i can make it. Damn decent of you to throw it together. nice work

[TheClash603]

I have been wanting to get to this arcade.  Make sure to bump closer to the date of the event please!

[nectarsis]

DEF interested

[BlueBMW]

I'll be there barring unforeseen disaster!

[esadajr]

This is awesome, great timing.

[bartre]

no can do on my end, hope you all have a good time!
(course, i may be getting promoted soon, so maybe i'll be able to toss it together at the last moment.)

[Flare65]

Count me in!

[hoobs88]

Love the name! I'd like to attend but I'm not sure I could justify the cost of driving halfway across the country for a 7 hour event.

[tggodfrey]

I will be there unless i die in Perris Valley in Sept.

[BlueBMW]

Love the name! I'd like to attend but I'm not sure I could justify the cost of driving halfway across the country for a 7 hour event.

I justify driving 9 hours for it

[TheClash603]

Why aren't any of these events between April-September?  Just figured I would throw out the sugestion, even if it kills the fun name.

It would be a hell of a lot easier to justify the trip if I could get some nice weather fun in as well, specifically a baseball game!

[BlueBMW]

The usual Turbo Fest is in mid July each year

[roflmao]

Love the name! I'd like to attend but I'm not sure I could justify the cost of driving halfway across the country for a 7 hour event.

I justify driving 9 hours for it

I drove 16 hours for it.   I can't guarantee I'll be at this one, if I go, I'm probably going to fly.

I'm hoping to organize a similar type of get together maybe in the Raleigh, NC area this Fall as well.  I just started a new job, but hope to find a location for the event soon.

Man, I really want to go up to this.  I had a blast this past July.

[thesteve]

we need a cali meet

[wilykat]

We need a meet that's not in October and close to Michigan.  I'll be in Canada for a few weeks in October

[DragonmasterDan]

The flyer looks good!

[BlueBMW]

Once youve been to one meetup youll want to go to more!  Hopefully we will see mini turbo fests popping up all over.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

My plan is to be there.  Not sure who I can all bring with!!  hopefully some more chummers!!

we should organize some sort of camp/hotel/motel/rental for the weekend to keep gaming the night away.  I missed that from MGC this year, and heard it was rokken.

BTW- for those looking for other gaming events in the area:

March Midwest Gaming Con - Milwaukee
July- Video Game Summit - Chicago
August - GENCON -Indianapolis (HUGE E-Game arena, looking to contribute to the retro section in 2013!)

And don't forget about 'Pizza n' Games' in Central Wi... LOL Debating on whether to do it in February or Sept of 2013....

[majors]

So who will be making runs to the O'hare? Out-of-towners need to pool resources to get a hotel room.

[esteban]

THIS IS TOO FAR AWAY.

Nonetheless, I'm going to see how much it would cost to take a train from NYC to Chicago.

If it isn't too crazy.... (I don't think I'd want to drive that far, especially with my crappy old car).

To be continued...

UPDATE: ~$100? That's good. Now to see if the dates work...

[alexsduo]

Love the name, Ill be there!

Maybe get a 16 player faceball tourney?

[420GOAT]

we need a cali meet

im in, im near long beach, torrance, LAX area. even if in my inlaws garage on the 74 inch tv. im down.

[turbokon]

Would definitely want to go. Just asked the wife. It's only 11hrs drive from us. Fingers crossed.

[FiftyQuid]

Man I wish these things were closer.  Midway to Brookfield is only 18 minutes, but the cost of the flight + hotel for one night kills my chances. 

/flightk.png

[roflmao]

Great idea esteban!  I looked into going by train and it looks like round trip the train ride would only cost $217 (from Fayetteville, NC).  I might be able to swing this after all. 

I see there's a little motel within walking distance to the Galloping Ghost that looks to be only $43/night.  And a bus ride from the train station to the motel is only $2.25.  Very tempting.

[bartre]

well, my interview for the promotion is tomorrow, so finger's crossed (X, like that, not like this ||)
if that's in the hat, then i'm down, maybe i'll drag a friend or two.

[TheClash603]

THIS IS TOO FAR AWAY.

Nonetheless, I'm going to see how much it would cost to take a train from NYC to Chicago.

If it isn't too crazy.... (I don't think I'd want to drive that far, especially with my crappy old car).

To be continued...

UPDATE: ~$100? That's good. Now to see if the dates work...

I wonder if the train passes through Buffalo, NY...

[Flare65]

August - GENCON -Indianapolis (HUGE E-Game arena, looking to contribute to the retro section in 2013!)
A...

I'm actually headed down to Gen Con tomorrow.  I always thought that would be a great place for a vintage gaming event.  Is retro gaming going on this year?

[KnightWarrior]

To bad it's not in California

[Opethian]

did someone say TURBOBS! Im probably going to hitch a ride on the beamerexpress

[esteban]

Great idea esteban!  I looked into going by train and it looks like round trip the train ride would only cost $217 (from Fayetteville, NC).  I might be able to swing this after all. 

I see there's a little motel within walking distance to the Galloping Ghost that looks to be only $43/night.  And a bus ride from the train station to the motel is only $2.25.  Very tempting.

Plus, to be honest, I don't mind the train. I can read/work/relax with electronic devices. As long as I have a beverage and snack, I'm happy .

You might be hitting Penn Station NYC if you take the train? HA!

I wonder if the train passes through Buffalo, NY...

I haven't checked yet. BUT IF I GO, YOU MUST GO .

We'll make the train stop in Buffalo. That's Southern Canada.

we need a cali meet

im in, im near long beach, torrance, LAX area. even if in my inlaws garage on the 74 inch tv. im down.

Dude! I used to live in Southern California... Long Beach (Tremont Street and ???) and Lakewood were the closest to you. I also lived a bunch of other places (Riverside, Moreno Valley, Irvine, etc.) .

I used to walk to 2nd street and go to the Lebanese restaurant all the time.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

August - GENCON -Indianapolis (HUGE E-Game arena, looking to contribute to the retro section in 2013!)
A...

I'm actually headed down to Gen Con tomorrow.  I always thought that would be a great place for a vintage gaming event.  Is retro gaming going on this year?

Yea, check out the E-Game arena.  Lots of fun!  They have a row of old consoles - NES/SNES/GENS/NEO/3DO/Saturn and other stuff... I think Jag maybe?  I talked with some of the guys that ran it on the gencon forums, and they were excited about bringing more retro/rarez stuff.  So we could see some turbob in 2013.  If you do happen to check it out this year, let me know if they have expanded it at all. 

Man I wish these things were closer.  Midway to Brookfield is only 18 minutes, but the cost of the flight + hotel for one night kills my chances. 
/flightk.png

Check that price again through HOTWIRE.com

They usually save us a butt ton of moneys on trips. 

[FiftyQuid]

Hotwire = $724.89 round trip. 

[420GOAT]

Great idea esteban!  I looked into going by train and it looks like round trip the train ride would only cost $217 (from Fayetteville, NC).  I might be able to swing this after all. 

I see there's a little motel within walking distance to the Galloping Ghost that looks to be only $43/night.  And a bus ride from the train station to the motel is only $2.25.  Very tempting.

Plus, to be honest, I don't mind the train. I can read/work/relax with electronic devices. As long as I have a beverage and snack, I'm happy .

You might be hitting Penn Station NYC if you take the train? HA!

I wonder if the train passes through Buffalo, NY...

I haven't checked yet. BUT IF I GO, YOU MUST GO .

We'll make the train stop in Buffalo. That's Southern Canada.

we need a cali meet

im in, im near long beach, torrance, LAX area. even if in my inlaws garage on the 74 inch tv. im down.

Dude! I used to live in Southern California... Long Beach (Tremont Street and ???) and Lakewood were the closest to you. I also lived a bunch of other places (Riverside, Moreno Valley, Irvine, etc.) .

I used to walk to 2nd street and go to the Lebanese restaurant all the time.

im in Wilmington and am searchuing for fellow Turbo lovers.

[chany60126]

I have been wanting to get to this arcade.  Make sure to bump closer to the date of the event please!

Yeah, there selection of cabs is quite impressive to say the least. For those who haven't seen, here is their list of games. http://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/games_list.htm

did someone say TURBOBS! Im probably going to hitch a ride on the beamerexpress

[turbokon]

Talked to the wife and we have a go:) I already put in my vacation request. Finally get to meet some of you guys.

[DHG Hunter]

Not on Facebook, but tentatively I'm interested in going.  Good chance to talk MGC before or after the event as well.  ;)

Later.

[Retrocool]

I would love to come, I am going to try to make this one....

[bartre]

I will not be's goings, unfortunately.
life, money, women, things like that getting in the way.
I'm still in for MGC though, wouldn't dare miss it!

[roflmao]

As much as I want to make it to this, it doesn't look to be in the cards this time around.  I just started a new job and they're gonna need me sticking around for a awhile.  I'm still going to try to plan a meetup in the NC area sometime this Fall, though.  Maybe sometime in November.  Hopefully I'll have some details tomorrow.

[420GOAT]

any los angels cats wanna put something together?

[Mathius]

As much as I want to make it to this, it doesn't look to be in the cards this time around.  I just started a new job and they're gonna need me sticking around for a awhile.  I'm still going to try to plan a meetup in the NC area sometime this Fall, though.  Maybe sometime in November.  Hopefully I'll have some details tomorrow.

Gonna miss having you around for this one, rolf.

Count me in though I don't know if Ash will make it this year.

Chany, do you need any of us to bring consoles/games???

[esteban]

As much as I want to make it to this, it doesn't look to be in the cards this time around.  I just started a new job and they're gonna need me sticking around for a awhile.  I'm still going to try to plan a meetup in the NC area sometime this Fall, though.  Maybe sometime in November.  Hopefully I'll have some details tomorrow.

Sadly, I won't be able to make this, either. I can't take the time off from work.

[Mathius]

As much as I want to make it to this, it doesn't look to be in the cards this time around.  I just started a new job and they're gonna need me sticking around for a awhile.  I'm still going to try to plan a meetup in the NC area sometime this Fall, though.  Maybe sometime in November.  Hopefully I'll have some details tomorrow.

Sadly, I won't be able to make this, either. I can't take the time off from work.

I was just thinking before I sat down at the computer how cool it will be for Esteban to be at Octurbofest. Mati is sads.

[chany60126]

As much as I want to make it to this, it doesn't look to be in the cards this time around.  I just started a new job and they're gonna need me sticking around for a awhile.  I'm still going to try to plan a meetup in the NC area sometime this Fall, though.  Maybe sometime in November.  Hopefully I'll have some details tomorrow.

Sorry to hear you can't make it rolf. But it was nice meeting you at the VGS. I'm glad you had fun. Hopefully you can make it to one of our fests next year.

As much as I want to make it to this, it doesn't look to be in the cards this time around.  I just started a new job and they're gonna need me sticking around for a awhile.  I'm still going to try to plan a meetup in the NC area sometime this Fall, though.  Maybe sometime in November.  Hopefully I'll have some details tomorrow.

Gonna miss having you around for this one, rolf.

Count me in though I don't know if Ash will make it this year.

Chany, do you need any of us to bring consoles/games???

I think we are fine on consoles for the time being. Although we could probably use some games, I'll PM you.

[majors]

I'm still going to try to plan a meetup in the NC area sometime this Fall, though.  Maybe sometime in November.

Enquiring minds want to know! But not around the 15th.

[esteban]

As much as I want to make it to this, it doesn't look to be in the cards this time around.  I just started a new job and they're gonna need me sticking around for a awhile.  I'm still going to try to plan a meetup in the NC area sometime this Fall, though.  Maybe sometime in November.  Hopefully I'll have some details tomorrow.

Sadly, I won't be able to make this, either. I can't take the time off from work.

I was just thinking before I sat down at the computer how cool it will be for Esteban to be at Octurbofest. Mati is sads.

I have to figure something out   Hopefully, the dates for other events will work out better.

[turboswimbz]

As much as I want to make it to this, it doesn't look to be in the cards this time around.  I just started a new job and they're gonna need me sticking around for a awhile.  I'm still going to try to plan a meetup in the NC area sometime this Fall, though.  Maybe sometime in November.  Hopefully I'll have some details tomorrow.

Sadly, I won't be able to make this, either. I can't take the time off from work.

I was just thinking before I sat down at the computer how cool it will be for Esteban to be at Octurbofest. Mati is sads.

I have to figure something out   Hopefully, the dates for other events will work out better.

I'd always be down to get something going in the Mid Atlantic. there might be a few places around that could host.