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chany60126

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Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« on: April 15, 2013, 04:19:45 PM »
You heard the rumors, you saw the flyers 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, pilot a Raiden ship as you try to navigate the treacherous obstacles the game throws your way in this high scoring tournament.  
 
Tournament times are as follows:
 
Battle Lode Runner: 11 AM
Bomberman 94: 1 PM
Raiden: 3 PM

The event will take place July 13th 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 9 AM-7 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!

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chany60126

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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2013, 04:20:36 PM »
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.


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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2013, 06:39:20 PM »
Quote from: chany60126 on April 15, 2013, 04:19:45 PM

Tournament times are as follows:
 
Battle Lode Runner: 11 AM
Bomberman 94: 1 PM
Raiden: 3 PM


fyeahraiden!!!  8)
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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2013, 05:23:37 AM »
TurboFest and the VGS are always a good time!  Know of any new vendors or new events being added this year?  I didn't attend in 2012. 

To think that with 2013's event, it will have 7 years of TurboFests!  Both with Chany's events and the years we ran it at MGC (Including the 4 TVs we had outside in the hallway in 2011!!!)

Bring's back memories of the funny "what should we call it" thread.... LOL
https://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=1901.0

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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2013, 08:56:31 AM »
Count me in again this year - this was a blast in 2012!

Vendor area is tiny compared to MGC, but the deals were pretty damn good last year. I picked up Phantasy Star IV CIB for $20 last year and Einhander complete for $12.

Best part is just hanging out all day talking shop and playing games with no responsibility to run the show, a la MGC.
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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2013, 02:10:51 PM »
I vote to have pre kick off bash at Galloping Ghost the night before, just like last year!
« Last Edit: April 16, 2013, 02:16:32 PM by Flare65 »
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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2013, 02:56:08 PM »
Battle Lode Runner tourney here I come! :twisted:
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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2013, 03:47:35 PM »
Gah!  I so want to join in again.  But it looks like I'll be moving/settling in during this year's Turbo Fest. :(  It was one of the highlights of last year for me so I will do everything I can to make it, but right now it doesn't look like it's in the books.
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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2013, 03:27:03 AM »
Quote from: roflmao on April 16, 2013, 03:47:35 PM
Gah!  I so want to join in again.  But it looks like I'll be moving/settling in during this year's Turbo Fest. :(  It was one of the highlights of last year for me so I will do everything I can to make it, but right now it doesn't look like it's in the books.

HA!  Moving/settling screws up another OBEY gamer gathering for ANOTHER PCFXer!!!   SONOFABITCH!!!!

I just hope we're all moved/settled by this July.  ;)
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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2013, 04:17:14 AM »
Sonofa...

Of all the times to be stuck overseas! This sounds like a helluva lot of fun! I am assuming this is held every year? If so, whenever I get back to Wisconsin, Chicago is not that far away :D
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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2013, 06:28:31 AM »
Wish I could go but this is taking place during the same time that EVO is taking place.
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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2013, 12:37:04 PM »
I will be attempting a visit from the New York Area.  Either Plane or Train seems like round trip will be about 125ish.  Once out there with the help of locals I hope to get around to a hotel and the VGS.   Anyone else in the area interested making the trip with me and meeting up with some PCFXers? (possibly seeing about sharing some cost)
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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2013, 02:15:08 PM »
Esteban.... ESTEBAN WHERE ARE JOO!?
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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2013, 05:22:10 PM »
I will be there.
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Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2013
« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2013, 05:58:58 PM »

MAINE RESIDENTS: It's not fair that VGS occurs the same weekend that I'm in Maine. WHOEVER LIVES IN MAINE, I'll be in the Damariscotta area so we can have our own MaineFest.
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