Octurbofest 2014: 25th Anniversary Celebration: October 18th

[jeffhlewis]

I'm officially a no-go unfortunately...real-life responsibilities for a friend I gotta take care of that day. Plus I'm still recovering from Retropalooza and that 2,000 mile drive. ugh.

Hope everyone has a blast! I would like to organize a day down at Galloping Ghost though when Winter hits if anyone is interested.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

I probably won't be able to make this trip either.  Things came up. 

Dan Iacovelli here (VGS Promoter)
I had to sign up to see this thread that armando posted on facebook
(not everybody on facebook has an account to this forum)
TurboFest at MGC is not affiliated with the one we do at VGS,since they never mention it
and it prob has little to with OCturboFest.
with that said, We have designed a new black Turbofest VGS Specific Tour Shirt.
you can see it here http://VideoGameSummit.net/?page_id=137 under the pre-order items
if we get 10 or more orders we will move it to the main section of our store.
VGS 2015 is still being worked on since we can no longer return to heron, we are in negotiations with other venues expanding both sections vendors and game area,  we need to raise close to 2k to do so donate when you can

Is that true?  Also, what?

At MGC we tell everyone that comes in that we have tournaments/events at both VGS AND OcTurboFest.  I have a FB event/group that specifically lists the MGC, VGS and OcTurboFest TurboFests as the TurboFest Tours.  I'd say we're all pretty much affiliated..

Hope everyone has a blast! I would like to organize a day down at Galloping Ghost though when Winter hits if anyone is interested.

I'd love for a get-together to break up the frozen months of January/Feb myself!!

[jeffhlewis]

HypoThermaTurboFest?

[chany60126]

@Dan: We are very much connected to MGC Turbo Fest. We always support each other as we spread the word about all 3 events: MGC, VGS and Octurbofest. While I am not one of the organizers of MGC Turbo Fest, I always make an effort to attend and have a blast hanging out with the fellow turbo enthusiasts, many of whom also attend VGS and Octurbofest.

@Jeff and Josh: Your presence will be missed.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

@Dan: We are very much connected to MGC Turbo Fest. We always support each other as we spread the word about all 3 events: MGC, VGS and Octurbofest. While I am not one of the organizers of MGC Turbo Fest, I always make an effort to attend and have a blast hanging out with the fellow turbo enthusiasts, many of whom also attend VGS and Octurbofest.

Thank you for clearing that up Chany, I thought you were breaking up with me... 

I'll just go light a candle while listening to St. Anger in your memory

[Dan Iacovelli]

@Dan: We are very much connected to MGC Turbo Fest. We always support each other as we spread the word about all 3 events: MGC, VGS and Octurbofest. While I am not one of the organizers of MGC Turbo Fest, I always make an effort to attend and have a blast hanging out with the fellow turbo enthusiasts, many of whom also attend VGS and Octurbofest.

@Jeff and Josh: Your presence will be missed.

I can change the shirt to include Fest dates at MGC if you want.
and I encourage you to mention the fundraiser if you want to see VGS continue( expect changes to VGS starting next year, vendor area and game area going be separate is the one main change I going for)

[Dan Iacovelli]

Dan Iacovelli here (VGS Promoter)
I had to sign up to see this thread that armando posted on facebook
(not everybody on facebook has an account to this forum)
TurboFest at MGC is not affiliated with the one we do at VGS,since they never mention it
and it prob has little to with OCturboFest.
with that said, We have designed a new black Turbofest VGS Specific Tour Shirt.
you can see it here http://VideoGameSummit.net/?page_id=137 under the pre-order items
if we get 10 or more orders we will move it to the main section of our store.
VGS 2015 is still being worked on since we can no longer return to heron, we are in negotiations with other venues expanding both sections vendors and game area,  we need to raise close to 2k to do so donate when you can

Is that true?  Also, what?

At MGC we tell everyone that comes in that we have tournaments/events at both VGS AND OcTurboFest.  I have a FB event/group that specifically lists the MGC, VGS and OcTurboFest TurboFests as the TurboFest Tours.  I'd say we're all pretty much affiliated..

well nobody told me about it being connected, only few times that was there at mgc that somebody mentioned vgs /turbofest or had flyers for vgs.
And yes it's true ,heron point is longer available to us as of 2015 so VGS might be at its end,unless we get enough funds for the show to continue for us to expand we need at least 2k which would cover the vendor area, my jobs vacation pay helped me pay off the show, well as of jan 25th,2014 I have been unemployed and I can't afford to run the show on my own even with todd's help.
this is why I tell the staff to help by mentioning the fundraiser on forums or events like OCTurboFest.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Turbo Fest Tour -
https://www.facebook.com/pages/TurboFest-Tour/153185691416335

[Dan Iacovelli]

Turbo Fest Tour -
https://www.facebook.com/pages/TurboFest-Tour/153185691416335

went there joined and posted

[chany60126]

We will be gathering at Roundhead Pizza and Pub in Lombard after the conclusion of the fest on Saturday for those of you interested. I hope to see you guys there!

[Mathius]

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!

[Dan Iacovelli]

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)

[jtucci31]

I just recently got my bus ticket to head home that weekend, so I'm good to go. Do you guys need any extra systems or controllers to be brought? If any help is needed I'd be glad to help

[Mathius]

That reminds me. Do you need the X68k, Chany?

[DragonmasterDan]

That reminds me. Do you need the X68k, Chany?

I'd say leave it, if this were peke-fest then it might be a good idea.

[Psycho Nulltard]

[Dan Iacovelli]

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

[esadajr]

If I'm ever back in the Chicago area, I'll pay a visit.

[Mathius]

I didn't think you were coming, Nulltard.

[jtucci31]

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.

[Dan Iacovelli]

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

[Mathius]

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.

Damn. I would join you if I had Friday off work.

[Mathius]

That reminds me. Do you need the X68k, Chany?

I'd say leave it, if this were peke-fest then it might be a good idea.

I remember we had Neo Geo and Peke there last time I came to Octurbofest. All NEC is fine by me too.

[jtucci31]

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.

let me know if you do!  My flight arrives in the afternoon and I also was thinking about visiting the arcade before turbofest. It would be bad firm to disobey at turbofest.

I work Friday night but i was thinking about going after. Which would mean I'd get to GG at around 11-ish. On Friday they close at 2 so that would only give me 3 hours-ish. Or i was also just thinking of getting to GG at 11 on Saturday since that's when they open and then stay at the arcade after Octurbofest.

I don't know, I've got some plannin' to do. I'll let ya know.

[Mathius]

If anybody is interested I'll bring some trade fodder along just in case anyone wants a FDS Kid Icarus or City Hunter.

[Mathius]

You can Obey to City Hunter

[BlueBMW]

Hope you guys have a great time.  I wish I could make this one but its not in the cards this year

Unfortunately living in Denver now, Chicago is a 1000 mile drive instead of 550 miles. 

[MrFulci]

I'll make it there, for one of those TG-16 geek times, for 2015... I just gotta, ink it in, far head of time....

[chany60126]

I just recently got my bus ticket to head home that weekend, so I'm good to go. Do you guys need any extra systems or controllers to be brought? If any help is needed I'd be glad to help

Hi jtucci, I think we could use an extra CD based turbo system. It would also be pretty cool to have a Turbo Everdrive or two if you or anyone else has one.

Despite some unforseen developments, the show must go on. ;)

That reminds me. Do you need the X68k, Chany?

I'd say leave it, if this were peke-fest then it might be a good idea.

I remember we had Neo Geo and Peke there last time I came to Octurbofest. All NEC is fine by me too.

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!

[Dan Iacovelli]

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.

[jtucci31]

I just recently got my bus ticket to head home that weekend, so I'm good to go. Do you guys need any extra systems or controllers to be brought? If any help is needed I'd be glad to help

Hi jtucci, I think we could use an extra CD based turbo system. It would also be pretty cool to have a Turbo Everdrive or two if you or anyone else has one.

I could bring my Duo R and my everdrive. I also have a tap and 4 controllers if you need those as well.

[Mathius]

I'll just leave the X68k at home I think. But if you need anything else at all let me know. Looks like your Everdrives are covered.

[Paddyfitz18]

Man I really wish I could attend.  Sounds like it will be awesome.

[chany60126]

Man I really wish I could attend.  Sounds like it will be awesome.

call in sick. Hitchhike. Do what needs to be done!

YES!! And so you could beat Legendary Axe 2 at the show. 

[Mathius]

^^ Better start working out. LAII always kicks my ass. So does the first game. I always get lost in the maze level.

How late does GG stay open? If I am bored on Friday night I may hit the place up for warm ups.

[chany60126]

^^ Better start working out. LAII always kicks my ass. So does the first game. I always get lost in the maze level.

How late does GG stay open? If I am bored on Friday night I may hit the place up for warm ups.

They are open until 2 AM.

[jtucci31]

^^ Better start working out. LAII always kicks my ass. So does the first game. I always get lost in the maze level.

How late does GG stay open? If I am bored on Friday night I may hit the place up for warm ups.

I was thinking about going after i work which would be around 11ish. Not sure what Null and others are doing. 3 hours or so of some arcade games would be a nice start

[Paddyfitz18]

Man I really wish I could attend.  Sounds like it will be awesome.

call in sick. Hitchhike. Do what needs to be done!

YES!! And so you could beat Legendary Axe 2 at the show. 

Heh - I wish !

[chany60126]

Less than one day left before the show. Be there!!

[chany60126]

Less than one day left before the show. Be there!!

Whoopskidawg! Woot!

[Mathius]

Less than one day left before the show. Be there!!

You stink, you know that?

I'm here in Downer's Grove.

[jtucci31]

Hope at least one of you see this before tomorrow, but i will be a little late to the show. Probably around 1130-12ish. Sorry, trying to fit stuff into an already busy schedule.

[turbokon]

Wish I can there.  Have fun guys.

[hizaygizirlz]

Thanks for the good times everyone.

[Dan Iacovelli]

pics?

[esteban]

Yes, we need pictures. Thank you.

[Dan Iacovelli]

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

[Dan Iacovelli]

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

[hizaygizirlz]

They expanded the arcade which is a plus.  However that resulted in us getting thrown into the "storage closet" two buildings over which was a minus.

What is funny is that the room we were set up in was next to a really big room which  instead became Chop's lair.

Maybe next time we will be able to set all the TV's and chairs up in that one.

Still was easy to have a great time though.

[Dan Iacovelli]

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.