Midwest Gaming Classic 2012

Mathius · 05/18/2011, 12:53 AM

John D has contacted me about next year's MGC and he would like to get anyone's email addy who would like to participate in helping with systems, TVs, general setup etc. This includes both Turbofest and all other retro consoles and computers. Those of you who would like on board for next year please PM me your personal email. Even if you have sent your email to me once before please send it again so I can have a nice compact list of all those helping out. Thanks!

bartre · 05/18/2011, 01:44 PM

ah shit.
well, i guess i'm in.
email addy incoming!

turbogrfxfan · 05/18/2011, 02:00 PM

Yeah I'm sending mine! Next year is going to be bigger and better. We need a better space. Fucking jaguar should be by the door or we should make. Signs that say do not enter and emergency exit only if we get stuck in that spot.

chany60126 · 05/18/2011, 02:17 PM

Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/18/2011, 02:00 PMYeah I'm sending mine! Next year is going to be bigger and better. We need a better space. Fucking jaguar should be by the door or we should make. Signs that say do not enter and emergency exit only if we get stuck in that spot.

I can't wait to finally meet up with you guys next year!

turbogrfxfan · 05/18/2011, 02:30 PM

Yeah its going to be a good year to go chany. Its really going to be planned out I think this time. I thing we will all be staying at the same motel so well have some nite time turbob mayhem as well

DHG Hunter · 05/18/2011, 02:50 PM

Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/18/2011, 02:00 PMYeah I'm sending mine! Next year is going to be bigger and better. We need a better space. Fucking jaguar should be by the door or we should make. Signs that say do not enter and emergency exit only if we get stuck in that spot.

Obviously the show is still a ways off, but I would say the chances are we'll incorporate the Turbo Fest within the old "Die-Hard Gamer Console Arcade" room. That room will be re-branded and likely become a sort of community room where people bring in their game systems and stuff to show off and play. Of course, we're going to need help to make this room at least as kick-ass as it was this year, hopefully better!

Later.

majors · 05/18/2011, 02:50 PM

I can bring my thrist! Good thing Hu's fit in your pocket!

Mathius · 05/18/2011, 03:24 PM

Quote from: chany60126 on 05/18/2011, 02:17 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/18/2011, 02:00 PMYeah I'm sending mine! Next year is going to be bigger and better. We need a better space. Fucking jaguar should be by the door or we should make. Signs that say do not enter and emergency exit only if we get stuck in that spot.
I can't wait to finally meet up with you guys next year!

Yeah Jason being by the door shouldn't be a problem next year.

BlueBMW · 05/18/2011, 03:47 PM

I think im going to try and rent a timeshare for the week so a bunch of us could have a cool place to crash and play games. Wouldn't be any more costly than a hotel for a few nights.

turbogrfxfan · 05/18/2011, 04:10 PM

Not a bad idea at all blue. We def gotta figure all the options and do the best thing.

alexsduo · 05/18/2011, 04:25 PM

Whoop Whoop, Shout out to Turbo Fest!!

I was thinking of a 16 player faceball marathon, any takers?

That reminds me, I think there is a PCE faceball, I would LOVE to get my hands on that!

BlueBMW · 05/18/2011, 04:46 PM

There is a pce faceball and it is awesome!

alexsduo · 05/18/2011, 05:49 PM

I want it so bad!!!!!

Mathius · 05/18/2011, 06:44 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/18/2011, 03:47 PMI think im going to try and rent a timeshare for the week so a bunch of us could have a cool place to crash and play games. Wouldn't be any more costly than a hotel for a few nights.

As long as there are enough beds and such I am in so far.

BlueBMW · 05/18/2011, 07:02 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 05/18/2011, 06:44 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/18/2011, 03:47 PMI think im going to try and rent a timeshare for the week so a bunch of us could have a cool place to crash and play games. Wouldn't be any more costly than a hotel for a few nights.
As long as there are enough beds and such I am in so far.

Do we know some dates yet?

turbogrfxfan · 05/18/2011, 07:15 PM

What is this "faceball" u speak?

Yeah count me in. No matter wher we go we can't get split up. Late night turbofest will rock with more. People!!!

Mathius · 05/18/2011, 07:57 PM

Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/18/2011, 07:15 PMWhat is this "faceball" u speak?

Yeah count me in. No matter wher we go we can't get split up. Late night turbofest will rock with more. People!!!

Agreed

Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/18/2011, 07:02 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/18/2011, 06:44 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/18/2011, 03:47 PMI think im going to try and rent a timeshare for the week so a bunch of us could have a cool place to crash and play games. Wouldn't be any more costly than a hotel for a few nights.
As long as there are enough beds and such I am in so far.
Do we know some dates yet?

Dan said that most MGCs take place at the end of March. Not sure exactly when.

bartre · 05/21/2011, 04:00 AM

yeah, i'm already saving money to go to MGC 2012.
i get the feeling i'm going to make some dealer very happy.

that said, it's gonna be loads of fun.
i'd be down with renting a house or something for the weekend, split it a few ways.

alexsduo · 05/21/2011, 06:05 PM

Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/18/2011, 07:15 PMWhat is this "faceball" u speak?

Yeah count me in. No matter wher we go we can't get split up. Late night turbofest will rock with more. People!!!

DHG Hunter · 05/25/2011, 09:33 PM

For a few years now we've considered doing a 16-player Game Boy Faceball 2000 network, but the logistics of it are a bit daunting. If you guys are serious about setting the whole thing up, I can probably assist you with it.

Anyway...

If you're planning on doing something at the MGC and haven't sent Mathius your contact information, please do so soon. We're about to begin the museum preparations for 2012.

Later.

alexsduo · 05/25/2011, 09:50 PM

Quote from: DHG Hunter on 05/25/2011, 09:33 PMFor a few years now we've considered doing a 16-player Game Boy Faceball 2000 network, but the logistics of it are a bit daunting. If you guys are serious about setting the whole thing up, I can probably assist you with it.

Anyway...

If you're planning on doing something at the MGC and haven't sent Mathius your contact information, please do so soon. We're about to begin the museum preparations for 2012.

Later.

I may have enough gameboy and cables, but I "only" have 5-9 copies of faceball, I think... I keep seeing one at a store around me, but they want $10 which is too much...

On another forum, I am always trying to get the 16 player session, but people think I am crazy!

turbogrfxfan · 05/25/2011, 09:58 PM

yeah i just sent my info... lets do eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttt!

I say we stay at the hotel. they have a pool and a bar and a place to eat breakfast and junk.

Mathius · 05/30/2011, 11:44 AM

Turbostar, are you in for next year?

JoshTurboTrollX · 06/01/2011, 12:45 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 05/30/2011, 11:44 AMTurbostar, are you in for next year?

You know it dude, I replied to JD's Email on Memorial Day.

Mathius · 06/15/2011, 12:43 AM

Just received this from DHG Hunter:

Hey folks,

Sorry for the delay in writing to you guys about next year's Midwest Gaming Classic museum... I was waiting to see if another person or two would be joining us, but it appears we have some other plans in mind for them and I'd really like to get started on this now while things are relatively quiet. Anyway...

Thank you for getting back to Matt in regards to the aforementioned MGC 2012's museum! As you guys are probably aware by now, this last show was the final time I'll be able to bring as much stuff as I have in the past; effectively opening up a couple of rooms in the museum hall including the large room we used for the "Die-Hard Gamer Console Arcade" last year. This change has nothing to do with any problems with the show, but rather I graduate soon and it appears that I'll be headed out of the area for a job. So either we're going to need one collector to bring a whole lot of stuff next year, or we can follow Marty's example with his room by opening up the show to several collectors, thereby lessoning the load on everybody's shoulders and putting together an even better show this coming year!

The way I'd like to start this off is by first asking each of you what your gaming interests are, and then I'd like to get an idea for what kind of games and systems you were thinking about doing next year? Please, respond to all and let us know what your handle is on the PC Engine FX forums as well as what your real name is.

Let me start things off...

My name is J.D. Norman, and I go by the handle "DHG Hunter" on most forums which stands for "Die-Hard Gamer Hunter." I chose Hunter as a pen name over a decade ago because Vampire Hunter D was one of the first great anime movies I ever saw.

My gaming interests are probably best described by some of my friends as being a bit of a "collectwhore". I like collecting and playing some of the best games from every system I can get my hands on NES and later. Of course I do have some favorites like the Super NES and some disappointments like the Jagaur CD, but I really do like going through my games and playing something from just about every system when I get the itch. That itch led me to get into the Jaguar for a little while about a decade ago, and that in turn led me read about the Jagfest 2K1 in Milwaukee, or as it is now called, the Midwest Gaming Classic. =)

The same could be said about what genres of games I like, but I definitely have a stronger interest in head to head fighting games like Street Fighter 2, action games like Ninja Gaiden, RPG's like Final Fantasy, and adventure games like Super Metroid.

As for games and systems... Well, if I still end up being close to the area, there's a good chance I can bring a few systems to fill out the museum's selection, but there is a strong chance the only thing I'll be able to bring is a few games and maybe a game system or two.

I believe Max (sxemax@hotmail.com, I CC'ed him to this e-mail) is taking over the Versus Room next year and we'll have some support from the GOAT Store again this coming show, but we're definitely going to need some help from people like yourselves to make this show great! One thing that will definitely help is if we can provide some of the bulkier stuff like TV's and computer monitors. GOAT provides a lot of that every year, but if we can take care of a good chunk of that stuff, there's a stronger possibility that GOAT can provide us with other things for the museum like game systems, controllers, and games.

So, please respond as soon as you can and let's get started making this thing great!

Later.

This was my response:

John,

Things seem to be shaping up rather nicely. My interests? They mirror yours pretty closely. I collect things that I want to play rather than just to have something sit on my shelf looking pretty. There are zero sealed games sitting in my game room. I have had games in my hands that have been sealed for a few decades that I have gladly ripped open and enjoyed.

I tend to collect things that I either had as a geeky kid (and stupidly sold as a dumb teenager), or always wanted but never had the resources to buy until the advent of eBay and gaming forums like PCFX. Systems like the Super Grafx, Neo Geo, the Famicom with its fascinating Disk System, and obviously the Turbografx/PC Engine. Now there is a console my friends! My favorite gaming platform has always been the Super Nintendo, but the PC Engine just brings on the awesome-sauce and doesn't let up. Period. It always comes so close to toppling the SNES off its perch. Games like Spriggan, Dungeon Explorer I & II, Ys, Dracula X are experiences that are only possible on the PC Engine. My love for that system grows everyday. For Example, I first got my Turbo CD in the spring of 2009. That spring also came with the arrival of games like The Legendary Axe, Blazing Lazers, and the first Dungeon Explorer. Even though I haven't played those games in my youth, when I boot them up waves of nostalgia flow over me and remind me of that spring and all the NEC goodness that came with that season of youth and new life. That never ceases to amaze me!

The Neo Geo was the second of my "Holy Grail" systems that I acquired later in life. Crossed Swords, Cyber-Lip, and Samurai Showdown were top on my "to get" list. Sadly most of the NG library is way out of my league due to cost. But, a shiny Neo Geo, and its cheapo games, will always have a place in my home.

Systems that I would like to get in the future include the FM Townes, Jaguar (had one of these back in the day also), and the Japanese Sega Master System. Hopefully one day...

My current system list off the top of my head are:

Super Nes, NES, Super Famicom, Twin Famicom (Disk System side is in for repair.), Turbo CD + Murai converter, modded Neo Geo, modded Genesis, model 1 Sega CD, Super Grafx (thanks to BlueBMW), Sega Master System, model 1 Sega Saturn, Sony Playstation 1 and 2, Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast.... I may be forgetting some.

I will have enough room in my car to maybe bring the Neo Geo, Super Fami, Twin Fami (as long as the repair is successful), one CRT TV, Turbo CD (obviously! Turbofest Duh!), and possibly one more. I will leave the Super Grafx to BlueBMW (Byron) unless we will have need for a 2nd unit. My unit is missing a few port covers, but it still looks nice. My SNES is yellowed so if anyone has a pristine Super Nintendo please step up and submit your unit for examination! ;)

Wow this email is becoming a novel. If I think of anymore I will gladly add to it. Hope this helps JD. See you in retro land! =)

Matt (Mathius) Turner

JoshTurboTrollX · 06/15/2011, 10:15 AM

my response this morning- sorry twas at work half asleep (If I forgot anything, or rambled a bit =))
Hey there JD,

Good to hear from you, here is my best effort of describing myself and my interests

My name is Joshua, I go by the handle of JoshTurboTrollX-16 or turbosage, or JoshTurboTrollX-16 on most forums. I can be found on pcengine-fx.com, segasaturn.uk, gamescape, and of course as billbitchtits on theultimatehellokitty.com forums!! The last one was a 'shot in the dark' effort at comedy... sorry. The turbo part of my name, comes from my favorite console of all times - the turbografx/duo console. the 'sage' part comes from one of my favorite moments in Beyond Shadowgate (another turbo game) when you meet the 'sage' in the woods and hilarity ensues! I also go by turbo'Star' on some forums, and the name change from sage to star was actually the result of a small project film I was working on in 2007-2008. the film never came to fruition and was lost/scrapped and I was just too lazy to change my name back to turbosage...lol Sorry, I'm rambling.

My gaming interests are 'just play fun games damnit' I enjoy games that are fun, or have somehow hit me in a way that make them unforgettable! I don't necessarily collect games, but I do have what I'd consider a substantial amount of games. I search and dig for good deals at thrift stores and online sites and buy up what looks fun to play, or what I remember having fun with in my youth. My favorite consoles that I own would be Turbo Duo (Region mod), SNES, NES, Sega Saturn, and Dreamcast. I also own C64,TI994/a, Atari 7800, Sega Genesis/Sega CD model 2, Virtual Boy, most of the GB/GBA/GBC/Nintendo DS/DSi stuff, Nintendo Wii, N64, Original Xbox (XBMC modded), an xbox 360 w/ 20g HDD and Playstation 2. Last time I checked we had over 300 games in our collection. I hope one day to add a Tandy CoCo, NeoGeo Pocket Colour and a NEO GEO AES, MVS modded, or a NEO GEO CD to our gaming selection.

my favorite kind of games would be RPG's, Fighting games, Shooters, and action adventure. If I were to list 5 games off the top of my head that changed my life they'd be Panzer Dragoon Saga, Castlevania IV, Ys Book I&II, Beyond Shadowgate, and Ultima: Quest of the Avatar.

As far as what I could bring to MGC '12, well that depends on how much is needed. I have a 2007 Chevy Uplander with plenty of space. I could bring computer monitors, Box TV's and any number of consoles and games needed. I would assume I would be bringing the Duo and collection for the Turbob Fest portion of the show. But would love to bring more Saturn, 7800, and Virtual Boy stuff to show off some amazing games!

I live in central WI, and its about a 4 hour drive to the Milwaukee area. I'll be bringing my family with, helpful load carriers LOL. I would assume if we really pack my Uplander full, I'd be able to fit at least 5 TV's and pretty much as many consoles as we'd need. I only currently own 4 old style TV's but am always on the lookout for decent retro gaming tubes at thrifty stores and garage sales.

Let me know if there is anything else you might need, or if you have any questions!
L8r,
Joshua

Ash · 06/20/2011, 10:15 PM

EXCITED!!!!!!!!!! I had great time this year. I am looking for to next year!!!!!!

turbogrfxfan · 06/21/2011, 11:18 AM

Next year is going to be so bad ass!!!! Ill prolly go for four days.

majors · 01/14/2012, 10:39 AM

PCFXers still heading to MGC? Time to revive this thread! Other than Blue, who else is below the Mason–Dixon Line and planning to go?

Can't wait to get out of the hallway.

BlueBMW · 01/14/2012, 11:18 AM

Ahhh so there was an MGC 2012 thread already hehe. Hasnt been bumped since June!

So who's coming!??!

Mathius · 01/14/2012, 12:10 PM

Wow I forgot about this thread! I was even thinking about making one.

Ash · 01/16/2012, 05:36 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 01/14/2012, 12:10 PMWow I forgot about this thread! I was even thinking about making one.

How Could you fogret about this thread!!!!!!!! lol.

Mathius · 01/16/2012, 08:21 PM

Quote from: Ash on 01/16/2012, 05:36 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 01/14/2012, 12:10 PMWow I forgot about this thread! I was even thinking about making one.
How Could you fogret about this thread!!!!!!!! lol.

Old man brain cells creeping into my head.

alexsduo · 01/17/2012, 09:53 PM

Stem cells?

I got dat faceballz, played it until my eyes and head hurt, only like 2o minutes

.

Seriously, I love it, ever since I played on gameboy...

oh, and I will be there...

Mathius · 01/17/2012, 10:29 PM

See you there!

Ash · 01/18/2012, 11:28 AM

Quote from: Mathius on 01/16/2012, 08:21 PM
Quote from: Ash on 01/16/2012, 05:36 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 01/14/2012, 12:10 PMWow I forgot about this thread! I was even thinking about making one.
How Could you fogret about this thread!!!!!!!! lol.
Old man brain cells creeping into my head.

You ARE NOT OLD!!!!!!!!!! lol

bartre · 01/18/2012, 01:18 PM

so looking forward to this, and seeing some of the peeps again.
hope I can find some nice turbler stuffs.

Mathius · 01/18/2012, 01:23 PM

Quote from: bartre on 01/18/2012, 01:18 PMso looking forward to this, and seeing some of the peeps again.
hope I can find some nice turbler stuffs.

I am sure we will.

As long as JD lets us leave the game room.

Mishran · 01/18/2012, 01:52 PM

I'm hoping to make it as well. Fingers crossed at the moment though.

alexsduo · 01/18/2012, 02:41 PM

can we all wear bonk pins, so we know who we are?

bartre · 01/18/2012, 03:59 PM

that's not a bad idea, actually, maybe do something with our avatars?

Mathius · 01/18/2012, 09:39 PM

Quote from: bartre on 01/18/2012, 03:59 PMthat's not a bad idea, actually, maybe do something with our avatars?

I considered doing that last year. Hmm....

bartre · 01/18/2012, 10:19 PM

does anyone here have a button maker?

alexsduo · 01/19/2012, 01:27 PM

I have always really wanted one... But you can get those things that hang from your neck.

We can make ones that say exclusive shit on them, like: Most valuable co-op player in Parasol Stars. Or Splatterhouse Speedrun Champion 69:10, or even Bonk 3 Big Brother...

And some fucking holograms!, mmmmm, holograms....

I made a shirt with bonk on it, (i.e. black shirt with iron on transfer on), it looks pretty freakin good, and I am waiting for the first person to be like, oh shit, that is bonk, nice shirt. But it hasn't happened yet, and probably will not happen in the wild...

nectarsis · 01/19/2012, 01:30 PM

I want a custom shirt that says "Have fun with your weak 8-bit system" and "NEO GEO DOESN'T HAVE MODE-7!!!!" ...also must come with knickers ;)

NecroPhile · 01/19/2012, 02:14 PM

There's always Aaron's shirts.

hoobs88 · 01/19/2012, 03:31 PM

Quote from: alexsduo on 01/19/2012, 01:27 PMI have always really wanted one... But you can get those things that hang from your neck.

We can make ones that say exclusive shit on them, like: Most valuable co-op player in Parasol Stars. Or Splatterhouse Speedrun Champion 69:10, or even Bonk 3 Big Brother...

I made a shirt with bonk on it, (i.e. black shirt with iron on transfer on), it looks pretty freakin good, and I am waiting for the first person to be like, oh shit, that is bonk, nice shirt. But it hasn't happened yet, and probably will not happen in the wild...

I want MVP Co-op player in Parasol Stars!
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=9292.0

majors · 01/19/2012, 04:35 PM

If you'all wear buttons or coordinated t-shirts, I might have to distance myself. You'll all look like a group of Chinese tourist.

How about we just all sit around and play the greatest console evah while waxin' fond memories of the heyday for 16-bit gaming (and have a few beers).

nectarsis · 01/19/2012, 04:47 PM

Quote from: majors on 01/19/2012, 04:35 PM(and have a few beers).

What you only plan on staying for an hour?

lol

Ash · 01/19/2012, 04:52 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/19/2012, 02:14 PMThere's always Aaron's shirts.

I think it would be cool if we did have tee-shirts.