Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012

[chany60126]

And the saga continues,

Back for it's third consecutive year, Turbo Fest is returning to Chicagoland!! Now with double the fun with more games and systems to play. Best of all, there will be 3 T-16/PC Engine tournaments throughout. Come take part in our exciting 5-player Battle Lode Runner and Bombeman 94 tourney matches. Then, step into the shoes of a sidearm as you try to navigate the treacherous obstacles the game throws your way in this high scoring tournament. Great prizes for the winners.
 
Tournament times are as follows:
 
Battle Lode Runner: 12 PM
Bomberman 94: 2 PM
Sidearms: 4 PM

The event will take place July 14th in Lombard, IL at the Heron Point Convention Center. The address is 665 W. North Ave in Lombard. It is in the same parking zone as the Fairfield Inn. Lombard 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 11-6 PM. There will be many people selling retro games and many other tournaments for other consoles as well. Arcades will also be present.
 
Admission is $5, 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!

[chany60126]

I also want to point out some of the cool things Chicago has to offer in terms of gaming.
First off, Galloping Ghost Arcade is an absolute MUST-SEE. It is technically the second largest arcade in the US, and comprised of mostly retro arcades. It has got some pretty obscure cabinets such as Galaga 88, Street Fighter 1 (Fighting Street), Splatterhouse and many more. Feast your eyes on the amazing cabinet list:
http://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/games_list.htm
 
If you're in the mood for buying turbob games, you should check out the stores below. They have a decent selection of T-16 games.

[SMF]

Sounds awesome, Let's see if I have money around July to make the trip from Ohio.

[Colossus1574]

Sounds pretty damn cool and looks like a fun time for sure! 
I hope you guys have an AWESOME turnout to represent all the T-16 players out there!
Too bad I'm as west on the coast as you can get 

[esteban]

I'm going to be in Maine during TurboFest 2012... damn

[Nando]

 


 


sucks living in the South sometimes..

[Nando]

the people play games site is not up.

[roflmao]

sucks living in the South sometimes..

Agreed.  I'm seriously tempted to try to organize some sort of retro-gaming gathering for us southerners.  With a heavy focus on OBEY, of course.

I probably won't be able to make it up to Chicago this year.  I already have a vacation planned for June, so taking another one in July isn't likely in the books.

[chany60126]

Sounds awesome, Let's see if I have money around July to make the trip from Ohio.

Do eet!

Sounds pretty damn cool and looks like a fun time for sure!  
I hope you guys have an AWESOME turnout to represent all the T-16 players out there!
Too bad I'm as west on the coast as you can get  

Thanks for the kind words!

the people play games site is not up.

The site is still under construction.

[NightWolve]

Hm, I might be interested in going if you can tell me about how many people you expect. I'm not gonna drive out there if you only have like 4-5 commitments... If you can say you're expecting at least 15 or more people (that are firm commitments to attend), then count me in!

[Bernie]

Guys, I have heard that there are plans to have EVERY USA releases available for play.  If yall need Might and Magic III, Dungeon Explorer II, or any others I may have, I can make sure someone here gets them on loan.  I cant attend....     I believe someone is already lined up to have Beyond Shadowgate there, but if not I can do that one too.

[majors]

Agreed.  I'm seriously tempted to try to organize some sort of retro-gaming gathering for us southerners.  With a heavy focus on OBEY, of course.

[plug]
Animazement in Raleigh on Memorial day weekend is expanding the its retro section to 8 setups. One Duo for sure and we will have a PC-FX and SGX with us just in case there is demand. Over 5000 sq/f just for the game room plus we move all the Bemani/Rock Band/Kinect to a 2nd game room to keep our sanity.
[/plug]

As for a meet-up, I'm thinking weekend cook out! I do a big throw down for the 4th every year. But I do not get enough obey in due to cooking, drinking and host duties.

[chany60126]

Hm, I might be interested in going if you can tell me about how many people you expect. I'm not gonna drive out there if you only have like 4-5 commitments... If you can say you're expecting at least 15 or more people (that are firm commitments to attend), then count me in!

I see that you are also from Chicagoland, so the drive shouldn't be that bad. I'm not sure I understand your question. How many people from this site do I expect to attend, or just people in general? Last year we had approximately 12-15 people from PCEFX attend, so I expect right around the same number conservatively. Definitely do come if you have the chance. We'd love to meet you, especially since you helped make the english patch for Ys IV as well as other projects. As mentioned above, we will have most lots of games available to play.

 

Guys, I have heard that there are plans to have EVERY USA releases available for play.  If yall need Might and Magic III, Dungeon Explorer II, or any others I may have, I can make sure someone here gets them on loan.  I cant attend....     I believe someone is already lined up to have Beyond Shadowgate there, but if not I can do that one too.

Yes, we were indeed talking about that. That is so nice of you to offer your games on loan to us. We will take a look at our collective collections and will let you know. Hopefully next year you can attend one of our fests.

[Nando]

sucks living in the South sometimes..

Agreed.  I'm seriously tempted to try to organize some sort of retro-gaming gathering for us southerners.  With a heavy focus on OBEY, of course.

Where in the South are you? I'm in Tx (Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex area) TRANSFORM!!!

[NightWolve]

Yeah, I meant in general, so sounds like you get a little more than what I thought then (if that count was just limited to folks from here) or what I would expect for something like this event...

I see that you are also from Chicagoland

Yeah, so is Keranu I recall. Alright, I'll just try not to forget about this - You can add my email to your reminder list.

[DragonmasterDan]

Yeah, I meant in general, so sounds like you get a little more than what I thought then (if that count was just limited to folks from here) or what I would expect for something like this event...

General attendees of VGS last year was probably around 100-125 throughout the day. As far as people specifically from this forum, it was around 15.

[roflmao]

[plug]
Animazement in Raleigh on Memorial day weekend is expanding the its retro section to 8 setups. One Duo for sure and we will have a PC-FX and SGX with us just in case there is demand. Over 5000 sq/f just for the game room plus we move all the Bemani/Rock Band/Kinect to a 2nd game room to keep our sanity.
[/plug]

As for a meet-up, I'm thinking weekend cook out! I do a big throw down for the 4th every year. But I do not get enough obey in due to cooking, drinking and host duties.

Awesome, I didn't know Animazement had much going on for gaming.  That's only about an hour from me!  I take it you'll be there majors?

Where in the South are you? I'm in Tx (Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex area) TRANSFORM!!!

Lol, I'm on the northern end of the South, in North Carolina.  But I know there are others here that are somewhat closeby.

[tggodfrey]

I will be there (for more than 15 mins this time) and i might bring the G/F's son.  He isnt into retrogamign but we will see if we can change that.


Terry

[Keranu]

Definitely going to try to make it this year! Looks like a blast, I don't work on the weekend so I should be free!

[Nando]

Lol, I'm on the northern end of the South, in North Carolina.  But I know there are others here that are somewhat closeby. 

Sweet, D/FW is nice and central ;)

[SuperPlay]

Its a shame that I cannot attend, as the drive to get there is just too long for me ;-)

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On a side note Chicago is a great city, I visited a couple of years ago and have some great memories :@)

Good luck with the event.

[Mathius]

Definitely going to try to make it this year! Looks like a blast, I don't work on the weekend so I should be free!

Get your ass over there, Keranu! Same for you. NightWolve!

Obviously, I am going.

[Nando]

Its a shame that I cannot attend, as the drive to get there is just too long for me ;-)
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It's like a thumb and a bit away on  my screen, that's not that far ;)

[Lilgrafx]

sucks living in the South sometimes..

Agreed.  I'm seriously tempted to try to organize some sort of retro-gaming gathering for us southerners.  With a heavy focus on OBEY, of course.

I probably won't be able to make it up to Chicago this year.  I already have a vacation planned for June, so taking another one in July isn't likely in the books.

How far south are you, I'm in virigina, which is kinda the south

[roflmao]

How far south are you, I'm in virigina, which is kinda the south

I'm in Fayetteville, NC.  It's about an hour and a quarter south of Raleigh.  Where in VA are you?  I once drove up to Linden, VA to check out http://lunacityarcade.com.

[Bernie]

He is about 1 hour south of me Dan.    I'm in the Prince George/Dinwiddie VA area.

[roflmao]

He is about 1 hour south of me Dan.    I'm in the Prince George/Dinwiddie VA area. 

Oh, you guys aren't far at all.  3-4 hours away.  We ought to meet up sometime.

[Bernie]

Sounds fine to me. 

[Lilgrafx]

For sure Virginia/ NC Turbo meet up. Preferable sometime in the summer

[BlueBMW]

Theres more peeps in NC too.  I might even be able to swing up that way for a meetup.

[chany60126]

Definitely going to try to make it this year! Looks like a blast, I don't work on the weekend so I should be free!

Awsome, would be nice to finally meet you.

Its a shame that I cannot attend, as the drive to get there is just too long for me ;-)
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It's like a thumb and a bit away on  my screen, that's not that far ;)

Or you're just a thumb click away from ordering plane tickets to Chicago. ;)

[chany60126]

Less than 2 months away before the big show folks!

If you order with enough time, you can lock in affordable hotel rates at the Fairfield Inn which is adjacent to the convention center when you visit this link. http://cwp.marriott.com/chifs/vdsvds/

[Mathius]

Thanks for the reminder, Chany!

[chany60126]

Walter Day, the famous referee from the King of Kong documentary and founder of Twin Galaxies, has confirmed that he will be a special guest atendee at this year's show!

[Mathius]

Walter Day, the famous referee from the King of Kong documentary and founder of Twin Galaxies, has confirmed that he will be a special guest atendee at this year's show!

Whaaaa???? 

You guys are runnin' with the big dogs now! 

[DragonmasterDan]

Whaaaa???? 

You guys are runnin' with the big dogs now! 

Walter was there a few years ago (maybe Chany can find pictures).

[roflmao]

That's actually really cool.  I've been trying to find a way to make it up this year, and now I want to make it up even more.  Maybe he'll sign my King of Kong DVD so I can be one step closer to uber-nerd!

[chany60126]

Yes indeed, 2008 to be exact. It was my first year in attendace at the show. Here are some pics from his last visit:

[Mathius]

I see Trickman Terry and Sushi-X has been in attendance also!

[chany60126]

Trickman Terry and Sushi X live around here. They usually attend the VGS. I'd say there's a pretty good chance they'll come back this year.

[munchiaz]

I would love to attend this. But i will be going to Evolution 2012 on july 6th.  Maybe next year

[Mathius]

Trickman Terry and Sushi X live around here. They usually attend the VGS. I'd say there's a pretty good chance they'll come back this year.

Yeah after I wrote that I remembered D-Dan mentioning they attended previously. I really enjoyed chatting with them at MGC. It would be cool to just chill with them at VGS.

[Fatality]

I only live about 45 minutes from there so I'll probably go. Should be good times!

[Mathius]

I only live about 45 minutes from there so I'll probably go. Should be good times!

Welcome aboard!

[BlueBMW]

Im only 550 miles away or so but Im still hoping to come!

[Mathius]

Reservations made! See all yuz guys in two months!

[chany60126]

Reservations made! See all yuz guys in two months!

Awesomesauce!

[roflmao]

I'm pretty sure I'll be able to make it this year, but I've got to make sure it doesn't conflict with another RV trip later in the month. I really hope this'll work out though.

[Mathius]

You'll be welcomed with open arms, Rolf. Hope you can make it.

[roflmao]

Me too.