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[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

at times I get excited and do pron to mistakes.

2 Dans 1 Convention?

2 dans but 2 conventions
Dan Loosen does MGC  and I do VGS
times you can see me head up the jagfest section at mgc but not this year.
this year all my consternation is on VGS. as mentioned before for me to come mgc this year
I would have to take mega bus which means cutting down what I normally bring. cost for travel and hotel was also a factor.

[Off-Topic / Re: That movie you just watched]

went to see Home yesterday in 2D pretty decent movie even has a moral at the end

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

don't judge the book by its cover.

Do you even read books? Your English is so bad it's giving me a migraine. Looking over your post I get the impression you don't read or write much of anything. That or you said fuck all in regards to basic grammar skills and just decided to put post together using a tablet with one arm tied behind your back.

if you can't say any thing nice don't say any thing at all.
is it necessary to drop f bombs I have find it rude.
at times I get excited and do pron to mistakes.
I have a cousin with downs and he types as bad as he speaks ,but I don't put him down for it.

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

I'm interested in the system but like every body I'm in wait and see mode.if its good great if not at least they tried. I have problems to worry about like certain trade show in IL (which is why you won't see me at MGC,because of cost and other issues).
I don't have vista or do I desire one.
have 3 other projects as well, a 7800 and jaguar game being planned thanks to basic compiler languages as well plans retooling my first Batari basic game for the 2600.
plus I have work on the releasing the past vgs programs and the jagfest issues and not to mention work on the jagfest 10th anniversary issue with a jaguar price guide.
Did I mention I'm still unemployed but I'm in no hurry to look for a job in retail again.
so go ahead talk amongst your selves, and if you want to kick me out of this forum fine I belong to others.

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

its called marketing, getting the attention of the public before the release . movie companies been doing it for ages (trailers) not mention game companies been doing as well announce the product before the release ( a certain company comes to mind did a 10-10-10 ad for its system)
Wrestling promotions been doing it as well for big events ( JJ's Global Force Wrestling announced a show vegas even before they got the whole roster set or a tv deal)

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

all I'm saying don't diss it until you you see it.
or in more simpler terms : don't judge the book by its cover.

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

what ever dudes all hear is complaining so this my last post on this topic

I didnt really think you did, i just wanted to prove this post wrong.

funny dude,  as I said I have nothing involved with besides interest. retro vgs sounds  like good thing
and despite what I said I'm also in wait and see mode like every one else. would be interested what kickstarter project they do.  annoyed by others on this subject maybe,its prob because they are putting it down before launch. remember they put down great inventors before they came out with their inventions like television and now we have gone from crt to led from 9 inch to 60 or 70 inch tvs

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

He has money in the project someplace

No I do  not, its not connected to my show(VGS) or any thing like that the only money I have invested in it is 8.00 for the clear cart case. thats it. so this is my final word

[Off-Topic / Re: Obeyin' at the Midwest Gaming Classic (TURBO FEST TOUR '15)]

looks good,too bad jagfest might have presence this year at mgc,cost and other issues made me decide not to come. (if I took megabus I would have to downsize what I would like to bring, and that to me wouldn't be worth it for me(cost wise: rt megabus, cost of blueline cta,and shuttle plus hotel not worth value) instead I'll be work on vgs details more  as well as plans for an upcoming Atari week/ Atarimania event.

*reminder: VGS is all in one room this year this means tubofest is also in a room as well, cost of adding second room was too big to include*

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

what ever dudes all hear is complaining so this my last post on this topic

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

they can't clone any internals to the jaguar something about atari I think even though it open market.
again listen to the podcast he tlaks about the cost wise of making a new mode and getting the jag mold.
the system is new but the games it self are based on retro games.
the fact all games go back to retro: ie tempest evolved to tempest 2k to tempest 3k and so on.

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

none at all, just love that its retro (and despite the system name it has no connection with my show)
retro is what started video games before it was retro,  if it wasn't for the likes of atari,intellivision or nes, we wouldn't have next generation systems.

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

listen to this podcast with mike  why he decied to use jag cases. and other stuff and then decide if you should diss it or not. http://www.allgengamers.com/home/2015/3/3/episode-190-the-retro-vgs.html

all you guys are putting it down before it starts

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

why the jag mold?
Simple because it cost more money to make a new mold from scratch.
by Mike NOT-THAT-Kennedy buying the molds for jaguar console and carts it saved money.
take in mind the following:
this is a whole new system only the cases will have jaguar look.
I didn't need a console case but I ordered a cart case for my skunk flash cart
btw: they sold 150 clear jaguar cases and 500 cart cases (which exceeds the amount they planned to sell to help with cost)

[Off-Topic / Re: 2015 Video Game Summit (new Venue)]

the game area is in the middle we are working on that plus we will have tournaments and raffles as well. same plan as in past Edit: we don't usually announce the game area until after mgc ends since most of our gaming area staff is most likely going there.
as mentioned due high costs we couldn't really afford a second room like the past or even larger space
while the room is on second floor its much wider then heron more space.

[Off-Topic / Re: 2015 Video Game Summit (new Venue)]

be sure to check the VGS website http://videogamesummit.net for news still have tables available plus we are still accepting donations even though we not giving rewards for it except for the tfund shirt.
(don't expect more post here by me seeing how the views have been doing compared to other forums)
I do check it every so often if there is reply to this I'll read it and reply if needs to

[Off-Topic / Re: Obeyin' at the Midwest Gaming Classic (TURBO FEST TOUR '15)]

yeah,from what I heard joe,sean and john are busy with museum and once they get the permanent museum running heard they want cge moved there.
the guys who ran it 2014, the retrogaming round up team, was saying that they might want to start their own like they did in 2010.
I know its a tough task to do, vgs'15 almost didn't get planned because we were getting too close.
since we lost heron point we had to look for a good location and one that suites our needs just glad we found one.
(if threw this topic off track sorry about that)

[Off-Topic / Re: Obeyin' at the Midwest Gaming Classic (TURBO FEST TOUR '15)]

fuck I wish I was able to make it. we need something like this in vegas!!!!!

you havent heard of classic gaming expo? though this year is questionable from what I heard

Yeah, CGE was really big in Vegas for a long time, it seems like it has petered out a bit in recent years though.

I think 2014 was decent show.
you have to remember show organizers do have lives out side of running the show,so planing is delayed because of that.

[Off-Topic / Re: Obeyin' at the Midwest Gaming Classic (TURBO FEST TOUR '15)]

fuck I wish I was able to make it. we need something like this in vegas!!!!!

you havent heard of classic gaming expo? though this year is questionable from what I heard

[Off-Topic / Re: 2015 Video Game Summit (new Venue)]

2015 Video Game Summit Promo video

*** this is actually the revised version of the one I showed on our ustream channels
(which is still there) the only difference is the news music has been replaced with different music***

[Off-Topic / Re: Obeyin' at the Midwest Gaming Classic (TURBO FEST TOUR '15)]

I will not be at MGC this year due cost and travel issues plus I want use that time work on VGS'15
those on the VGS staff have already gotten the information about VGS, so try bring in some people from MGC(I don't whats going on JF at MGC,since we are down a man besides me and one is deciding
to do either jf or arcade)

RE:TF@VGS'15: you guys will not be another room all gaming area is one room along with vendors.

[Off-Topic / 2015 Video Game Summit (new Venue)]

We have our date and new venue set for 2015
July 11th,2015 Midwest Conference Center Northlake,IL
http://videogamesummit.net

[Off-Topic / Re: Video Game Summit 2015?]

for those don't know, the show found its new venue at the midwest conference center in north lake,il
see the website for more information
(we are working on hotel stay soon as this isn't a hotel, but there are 4 hotels with 4 miles away from it)

[General Gaming / Re: Atari 7800?]

I like the 7800 wish I had a powersupply for mine those sobs are hard to find.
btw: the 7800 joined the ranks of basic compiler language like batari basic for the 2600
7800 basic:http://atariage.com/forums/topic/222638-7800basic-beta-the-release-thread/
also there's an arcade controller for it(also works on 2600):http://classicjoysticks.com/?page_id=36

[Off-Topic / Re: Video Game Summit 2015?]

yes in smaller room about 3500 sqft instead of 5000 sqft and second room.
I have money saved in bank so I can afford lower price then what it usually cost.
but odds are this might be final VGS. unless I get in contract with egsa softworks to run the show
and I'll handle merchandise rights and website.

[Off-Topic / Re: Video Game Summit 2015?]

Ill be curious see what happens!

was hoping sooner crowdfunding failed and since I'm unemployed since jan 25th,2014 it delayed the announcement . didn't want to cancel it so figured to go ahead with it.

[Off-Topic / Re: Video Game Summit 2015?]

announcement for 2015 coming end of the month.
working with a convention service to get some stuff done.

[Off-Topic / Re: Video Game Summit 2015?]

well kickstarter failed, we will continue  paypal until end of year
for more show status http://videogamesummit.net/?page_id=945

[Off-Topic / Re: Video Game Summit 2015?]

bump see above post for edit

[Off-Topic / Re: Other than obeying (or other gaming), what are your hobbies?]

collecting star wars related items and magic (both are on hold for now)

[Off-Topic / Re: Video Game Summit 2015?]

if you got lost looking at menu at on sponsorship funding page( The links on the menu are clearly labeled and they only appear when your on the sponsorship funding page)
here are the links to kickstarter and tfund
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1361397975/2015-video-game-summit-sponsorship

there's a paypal link on the menu as well as the links mentioned above on the sponsorship funding page

Edit: the Tfund campains ended early (the first one for black shirt was my bad because I put a shorter days the second one for the regal shirt, got disabled by tfund due to copyright with atari being mentioned) remember when kickstarter ends paypal will continue on

[Off-Topic / Re: Video Game Summit 2015?]

The VGS Staff have came to decision yesterday, if we don't reach our goals in sponsorship funding by Dec 23rd, the show will either be canceled or moved to a smaller room.

if we reach our paypal goal then the following add on's will be announced to the sponsorship funding
Booths and Admissions

[Off-Topic / Re: Video Game Summit 2015?]

we had no choice in the matter heron and fairfield had a split in management,heron decied not to rent the meeting rooms to outside people after this year.
so the search for 2015 venue started shortly after '14 show ended
we were in contact with 4 places
best western in hillside
clarian in elmhurst
the westin in lombard(I wanted to keep it in lombard)
and midwest conference center in northlake
best and clair said nothing available for july
westin never got back
midwest conference did get back and said july 11th is available.
so been in contact with them via e-mail and just waiting for them to mail me the initial contract
 to look over and sign,planning to stop there sometime this month.
the plan is:if we reach our goal(s) game area will be moved into vendor area
if not game area will be placed upstairs.
thats why were doing a sponsorship funding program and taking names for vendors and attendees to give us a good idea how much is expected. those on the waiting list  will be first to be contacted
about prices first.
sponsorship funding will also help keep cost low as well to vendors and admission

[Off-Topic / Video Game Summit 2015?]

we plan to announce the show soon tentative date is july 11th,2015 location midwest conference center in Northlake,IL (one down side since this isn't in a hotel, no rooms can be set up for stay over night,but we might work out something with hotels near by)
be sure to check the vgs status page regulaly.
also you want to make the show better, we have started a sponsorsorship funding program
with kickstarter, Tfund and paypal http://VideoGameSummit.net/?page_id=137
(kickstarter and tfund ends on dec 23rd,paypal will continue after that)
help us reach our goals to make the show better

[Off-Topic / Re: Fleamarket resellers]

I used to go to the swap a rama in melrose park there was always one seller with a bunch of games
one time I saw a guy sell a atari 5200, which was the only atari game system I didn't care for.

The vendor that's all gaming stuff in the caged in area?

don't recall its been over 20 yrs since I stopped there.

[Off-Topic / Re: Fleamarket resellers]

I used to go to the swap a rama in melrose park there was always one seller with a bunch of games
one time I saw a guy sell a atari 5200, which was the only atari game system I didn't care for.

[Off-Topic / Re: Octurbofest 2014: 25th Anniversary Celebration: October 18th]

that is why you always check the place first before jumping the gun.
why do you thinking I'm waiting to announce vgs, have to check out the location
first.

[Off-Topic / Re: Octurbofest 2014: 25th Anniversary Celebration: October 18th]

looks kind of cramped thought they would have you in the room where they do the ghost battles of injustice

[Off-Topic / Re: Octurbofest 2014: 25th Anniversary Celebration: October 18th]

was  this streamed on ustream or twitch. thought last year they did that.

[Off-Topic / Re: Octurbofest 2014: 25th Anniversary Celebration: October 18th]

pics?

[Off-Topic / Re: Octurbofest 2014: 25th Anniversary Celebration: October 18th]

I am not exactly sure how our space will look like this year since we will be in a different spot as others have alluded to earlier. The preference will go to our beloved turbo system as ideally I would like there to be 4 turbo stations. But if we have room we could use the x68000. You can bring it if you want, just keep in mind there is a chance we might not have room for it. 

Thank you all for your offer to help!

chany, if you want to know how the room is come by on friday for the walter day event or go on twitch and watch the ghost battles.

[Off-Topic / Re: Octurbofest 2014: 25th Anniversary Celebration: October 18th]

enjoy the new game room
Watch the video( moved all the pinball and  other coin-ops into the two party rooms)

Thanks for posting the video. I may need to go to Galloping Ghost a day early so i can enjoy Octurbofest properly without wanting to visit the main floor.

so you know the game room is going be where pinball was

[Off-Topic / Re: Octurbofest 2014: 25th Anniversary Celebration: October 18th]

enjoy the new game room
Watch the video( moved all the pinball and  other coin-ops into the two party rooms)

[Off-Topic / Midwest Gaming Classic April 11th and 12th,2015]

Midwest Gaming Classic announced for April 11th and 12th,2015
http://midwestgamingclassic.com

[Off-Topic / Re: Octurbofest 2014: 25th Anniversary Celebration: October 18th]

Okay roll call update. We are almost a week away and I wanted to see who exactly is showing their ugly mugs at Golloping Ghost arcade? I'm definitely set to come. Reservations made at Comfort Inn in Downer's Grove. I'll be flying solo as Ashe is out of vacation hours. Anyhoo...

Roll call!

if it wasn't for the walter day event I would come but I'm more interested in the walter day event.
word on the street Octurbofest will be in the updated game rooms.
(I'm working with doc to have my AtariMania event connected with his Atari Week he planning)

[Off-Topic / Re: Light Gun Games]

2600 had couple light gun games (as well as the 7800):Crossbow, ,Alien Brigade , Meltdown, and Barnyard Blaster.
for the record the jag was planned to have a light gun made by  american laser games with mad dog Mcree (I knew this before anybody else because before the net I was on GEnie where Atari had the real time chats in the Atari Roundtable forum and Iwas in every one and I asked the question about light gun for the Jagaur) unfortatley this was around the time atari was dropping out of the console as well.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

nothing beat the original pc version its the frist.
for console for during the start of the 5 gen machines I would say jaguar
then later prob ps1,xbox etc
you must be from over seas or something its Jaguar like the cat

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

Hey Dan! It's Matt from VGS/MGC. Welcome aboard!

I gotta disagree with you on Doom, brother. I think the best console version of the game resides on the PS1. Killer atmospheric (I use this word all the fucking time) tunes and better play control won me over.

Also, I loaned Game Sack my Jag and SuperGrafx for that episode. I only sent as many games for both systems as I could fit in a large wooden shipping crate to accommodate their needs and allow them to produce the best show they could under the circumstances. You gotta admit though that they have the best stop-motion animated deconstruction of a Jaguar (and SGX) on the internet.

well of course ps1 doom was better, since the jag version was cart and ps was disc
not to mention the system was out after jag was discontinued.
but if you compare to systems in jaguars time frame that had doom(snes,32x) then it was best

The PC version was out when the jagwire version was out though. So I think it wins.

pc version was the first Its console version It references too.
its not Jagwire it JAGUAR(jagwire was there website)

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

Hey Dan! It's Matt from VGS/MGC. Welcome aboard!

I gotta disagree with you on Doom, brother. I think the best console version of the game resides on the PS1. Killer atmospheric (I use this word all the fucking time) tunes and better play control won me over.

Also, I loaned Game Sack my Jag and SuperGrafx for that episode. I only sent as many games for both systems as I could fit in a large wooden shipping crate to accommodate their needs and allow them to produce the best show they could under the circumstances. You gotta admit though that they have the best stop-motion animated deconstruction of a Jaguar (and SGX) on the internet.

well of course ps1 doom was better, since the jag version was cart and ps was disc
not to mention the system was out after jag was discontinued.
but if you compare to systems in jaguars time frame that had doom(snes,32x) then it was best

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

I love both systems. the fact is that I have owned every atari game system with exception of 5200
2600 got xmas when launched, 7800 at launch for xmas,Lynx also launch at xmas. Jaguar  afew days after launch.
I sugguest for those who have 2600 get the harmony flash cart a 4k sd card fits all 2600 games plus when the new one is out you run the new games like zippy the porcupine and many homebrews.
the 7800 is getting a flash cart as well soon.
the lynx to my knowledge doesn't have one
the Jaguar does have a flash cart called the skunkboard where you upload new games being made on to jaguar.
I own a skunk and harmony myself and loved it.