Rick Weis Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 (edited) Remember the good ol' days of Ms. Pac Man, Asteroids and Atari? When arcade games cost a quarter and you begged your mom for the latest cartridge for your 2600? While video games today are bigger and more popular than ever, the Northwest Classic Gaming Enthusiasts haven't forgotten about the low-tech fun from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Hit the reset button and join us for NWCGE 2K6, Saturday, Feb 25th, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. Come see the beginnings of the video game industry and how it has evolved from the early days of Pong and Atari to today's present system offerings from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. Play, compete for prizes, and meet gaming fanatics just like YOU. In addition, you'll be able to buy, sell, and trade videogames of all different systems. Mark your calendar! NorthWest Annual Atari 2600 Championship Sunday, Feb 26th, 2006 12-5 p.m. Compete for fantastic prizes and see if you've got what it takes to be declared the world champion! More than a Hi-Score contest, the NW Atari 2600 Championship has become an annual tradition among local gaming enthusiasts, covering all skills from joysticks to paddles, hi-score contests to direct head-to-head Combat, all through several rounds of play. Qualification - Elimination - FINALS! At the end of the day, there can only be one winner. Do YOU have what it takes? All ages are welcome to compete. If YOU can hold a joystick, YOU can win! Location: Holiday Inn SEATTLE-SEATAC INTL AIRPORT 17338 International Blvd. SEATTLE, WA 98188 for more details check out our website at: http://NWCGE.org List of vendors for NWCGE2K6 Pink godzilla Vintage fun world Toby Wickwire/Billy Galaxy Packrat videogames Lee Krueger Hans Reutter Layne Griffin Rob Brown Nathan Martin NorthWest programmers Rick Weis (Me) possible 1 more docking bay 93 Edited February 10, 2006 by Rick Weis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotokeo2001 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 One day I may actually make it to one of these things. Cmon', Somebody have something in Florida. I am thinking of moving to Seattle maybe I can check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 I am thinking of moving to Seattle maybe I can check it out. 982033[/snapback] that would be Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 I'd love to go when I'm not so broke. Maybe next year. It was nice seeing you at CGE, Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 I'd love to go - but I'm living in the wrong state. I'm from Seattle originally, and visit there a couple of times a year, but late February isn't one of those times. Someday though... when I move back up there... I'll be able to attend. And have some proper food, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I'd love to go - but I'm living in the wrong state. I'm from Seattle originally, and visit there a couple of times a year, but late February isn't one of those times. Someday though... when I move back up there... I'll be able to attend. And have some proper food, too. 984694[/snapback] Hey Nathan, come on by anytime. I'll take you to Dicks. You are obviously someone who knows when the best times to visit the Northwest are We're trying to make February one of those times. Heck, what else we are going to do when it rains besides, make airplanes, drink Starbucks, eat at Dicks, go skiing and hibernate. Yep, you've guessed it... we play Nintendo, XBOX and an ocassional classic video game Drop me a line when you are in town. -Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusjake Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I want to strongly recommend this event to everyone in the Pacific Northwest. I have made the trip from Vancouver (3 hours) for the past few years and it is well worth it. Rick, Lee, and the others who organize this do a great job in putting on a really fun event and we should all support it. There is something for everyone so be sure to spread the word and I look forward to another great event! Lee - add a reservation at Dicks for one more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 IF they ever had a decent Atari show up here in the GWN I would shite a square brick. There is never any big shows here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I want to strongly recommend this event to everyone in the Pacific Northwest. I have made the trip from Vancouver (3 hours) for the past few years and it is well worth it. Rick, Lee, and the others who organize this do a great job in putting on a really fun event and we should all support it. There is something for everyone so be sure to spread the word and I look forward to another great event! Lee - add a reservation at Dicks for one more! 1011841[/snapback] Cool! Anytime. -Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 updated with vendors list. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alx Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I live in Paris and I work for a big software company based in Redmond, WA (guess which one? ) I happen to have a meeting there on Monday Feb 27th. What a great coincidence! I'm planning to arrive a day early to go to the NWCGE (my first classic videogame show! I'm really excited) Do I need to pre-register? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted February 12, 2006 Author Share Posted February 12, 2006 I live in Paris and I work for a big software company based in Redmond, WA (guess which one? )I happen to have a meeting there on Monday Feb 27th. What a great coincidence! I'm planning to arrive a day early to go to the NWCGE (my first classic videogame show! I'm really excited) Do I need to pre-register? Thanks 1016280[/snapback] Yeah, we planned it that way! WoW someone coming all the way from Paris to our show. that's if you want to pre-register you can, you have till tomorrow for pre-registering. (i'll PM you the info) plus it gets you into a special drawing for more prizes) or you can just pay at the door when you come to our show on sunday. see ya there! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I too would recommend this to anyone who can make it. As for the Northwest, this is going to be a great show. I have a feeling that there is going to be some great atari collectables at the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I'll be there.. granted it's almost 3:00pm already (woke up late) and the show ends at 5:00.. but I'll be there with my 10 bucks in hand for the last half hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alx Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I went to the show on Sunday afternoon, right after my plane landed from Paris. It was great! In Europe, we don't get Classic Video Games shows, so to be able to see all these vintage systems and cartridges was just wonderful! I bought 30+ cartridges, manuals, controllers, etc. (I almost need a new suitcase to go back home ) Thanks for the show. I had a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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