Midwest Gaming Classic 2011 - March 26th & 27th

[DHG Hunter]

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.

Later.

[BlueBMW]

What no duo running Sapphire?   I'll never get to play that game two player lol.

[chany60126]

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.

[DHG Hunter]

What no duo running Sapphire?   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.

[BlueBMW]

I'll assume a bootleg copy of Sapphire wouldn't be allowed?  Much less risk of loss over a real copy!   If you need one (or fifty) let me know

[Mathius]

I'll assume a bootleg copy of Sapphire wouldn't be allowed?  Much less risk of loss over a real copy!   If you need one (or fifty) let me know

Blue is your man, DHG Hunter.

Btw Blue are you coming???

[Duo_R]

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.

[DragonmasterDan]

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.

[chany60126]

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.  

 

[BlueBMW]

Btw Blue are you coming???

Im still planning on it!  Just kind of watching air fares.  Ill probably just pull the trigger tonight and be done with it.

[DragonmasterDan]

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.

[DHG Hunter]

I'll assume a bootleg copy of Sapphire wouldn't be allowed?  Much less risk of loss over a real copy!  If you need one (or fifty) let me know

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. 

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.

[chany60126]

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.

[DragonmasterDan]

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.

[esteban]

I feel sorry for all of you that love that game.

A mountain of meh.

And Keranu,

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).



Back on topic:

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.

Jersey = Big Love.

Southern Canada (aka Milwaukee, WI) = Lil Love.