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chany60126

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Turbo Fest 2011 (VGS)
« on: April 05, 2011, 08:51:50 AM »
And the saga continues,

You heard the whispers, you saw the flyers. 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 Vic Viper as you try to navigate the treacherous obstacles the game throws your way in this high scoring tournament. Each winner will receive a DVD set of Turbo Views Volume 2.
 
Tournament times are as follows:
 
Battle Lode Runner: 12 PM
Bomberman 94: 2 PM
Salamander: 4 PM

The event will take place July 16th 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 $3, 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 much spacious and can do a better 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!



Here is a list of people that are attending for sure:
chany60126
turboStar
DragonmasterDan
Mathius
Ash
BlueBMW
hizaygizirlz
Roy the Sunderer
alexsduo
majors

Here is a a list of people that may be attending:
guyjin
turbokon
Keranu
roflmao
tggodfrey
elseven
Emerald Rocker
« Last Edit: July 11, 2011, 03:12:12 PM by chany60126 »
SignofZeta: What a quintessentially PCEFX thread. Someone complains about nothing, multiple Bible-length posts discussing who's a bigger a$$hole follow. You're both pretty big a$$holes. Let's call it a tie.

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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2011, 08:52:32 AM »
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.


SignofZeta: What a quintessentially PCEFX thread. Someone complains about nothing, multiple Bible-length posts discussing who's a bigger a$$hole follow. You're both pretty big a$$holes. Let's call it a tie.

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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2011, 01:06:27 PM »
I'm tempted. :-k
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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2011, 01:25:48 PM »
To bad, I'm in Kansas. Would really love to go.
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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2011, 11:25:33 AM »
Good stuff Chany.  Like I said you can most likely count me and a friend in.  Consider us dead money in the tournaments.
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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2011, 05:49:56 AM »
The woman and I are obviously coming. :) I already have the that weekend requested off at work, and I can't wait!
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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2011, 08:48:34 AM »
Brought this up with the wife the other day. She agreed it would make a good ride trip. Now I'm very tempted.
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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2011, 10:03:34 AM »
our fam wouldn't miss it for the world.  I wonder if more MGC peeps will make the jump?  Quite a few people were asking about it as we plopped the flyers on the doors into and out of the convention!!  HAHA!

Can't wait for more turbob gamer gathering!!

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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2011, 01:13:18 PM »
I am seriously thinking about attending. 

One thing Turbofest needs a tatoo artist.  I need a TG16 themed tatoo!

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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2011, 03:07:21 PM »
Damn I wish I be there!

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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2011, 03:25:48 PM »
I am seriously thinking about attending. 

One thing Turbofest needs a tatoo artist.  I need a TG16 themed tatoo!

Carlson

Matt from MGC here! I bough your Super Fami. I personally would love to see you there just to chill and oBey. There will be plenty of other vendors there, so no one will be bothering you to sell/trade. :wink:
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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2011, 05:20:37 PM »
At least it will be warm! Been busy with a new cab and planning for Animazement. ...hows that go, "don't you...forget about meeeee"
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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2011, 05:22:41 PM »
At least it will be warm! Been busy with a new cab and planning for Animazement. ...hows that go, "don't you...forget about meeeee"

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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2011, 04:20:53 AM »
I am seriously thinking about attending. 

One thing Turbofest needs a tatoo artist.  I need a TG16 themed tatoo!

Carlson

Matt from MGC here! I bough your Super Fami. I personally would love to see you there just to chill and oBey. There will be plenty of other vendors there, so no one will be bothering you to sell/trade. :wink:

Has this been confirmed about other vendors?  Last year there were no sellers, only trading/personal selling.  If 16-bit showed up he'd be the only seller from what I understand.  Could be a great reason to show up for those on the fence.....

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Re: Turbo Fest 2011
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2011, 04:23:51 AM »


Has this been confirmed about other vendors?  Last year there were no sellers, only trading/personal selling.  If 16-bit showed up he'd be the only seller from what I understand.  Could be a great reason to show up for those on the fence.....

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