+swlovinist Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) 2nd Annual Cowlitz Gamers for Kids Video Game Show! On the heels of last year's successful event, our own John H(swlovinist). is organizing the 2nd Annual Cowlitz Gamers for Kids Classic Video Game Show on April 9th in Kelso, WA. Last year we helped John raise over $1,300 for the Childrens Justice and Advocacy Center (CJAC) and we're convinced we can do better this year with your help! PRGE is absorbing much of the cost of putting on this show so that 100% of the admission will go directly to CJAC. It is CJAC's mission to provide children who have experienced sexual or physical abuse a coordinated community approach to investigation, prosecution and treatment that promotes their safety, healing, and well-being. CJAC is operated out of the Cowlitz County Prosecutor's office. The show will be on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Kelso Red Lion Hotel in Kelso, Washington. Kelso is about 1 hour north of Portland or 2 hours south of Seattle on I-5. Doors open at 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 to CJAC, although we invite you to contribute more if you can! Kelso Red Lion 510 Kelso Dr. Kelso, WA 98626 See map What Can you Expect? The show will be held in a larger ballroom this year rather than being distributed across two smaller rooms as in 2010. Like last year, it will feature classic video game vendors, a freeplay gaming arcade and several video game tournaments throughout the day. Confirmed vendors include Kelso's own Classics collectibles store, Y-Bot Classic Games, RecycledGamer, AtariCollector.com's Rick Weis and Specialty Gamer. Expect a lot of good deals on classic video game merchandise. In addition to outside video game vendors, there will be T-shirts and other merchandise specifically made for the event that will also be sold specifically to suport CJAC. In honor of Super Mario recently turning 25 years old this last year, there will be a speed run challenge on Super Mario Brothers 1-1 this year at the event. The event is child-friendly so please feel free to bring the entire family! For more information about the Cowlitz Gamers for Kids Classic Video Game Show, please contact swlovinist here on the forums. Edited January 14, 2011 by swlovinist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm there dude! We really enjoyed the show last year and looking forward to it! Thanks for putting this together for a great cause!!! Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 here is a new link to the show on our website http://retrogamingexpo.com/kelso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'll be there with two tables of gaming goodness, naturally! Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Update for the show. More vendors have been confirmed. Mary Earisot has graciously donated her time and effort and made a great looking logo. Today I also got a working Apple IIc with Oregon Trail which will be playable at the show. More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 We already have about 10 vendors confirmed. We will have 17 game systems out to play and enjoy from Pong to Xbox. This really is a fun show, with many great items to be bought from longtime vendors/organizers/friends of PRGE. This has been a dream of mine to host a game show near my hometown, and I have had the support and sponsorship of PRGE to now make it happen. I feel encouraged and excited for this year to be a wonderful event. T-shirts with the new logo will be for sale at the event, all of which goes to CJAC. Stay tuned for more announcements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 I will have a news update hopefully Sunday..... stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 HUGE NEWS: Thor Aackerlund will be attending the show! Huge thanks for PRGE for sponsoring this to happen, as well as Robin Mihara with coordinating this plan. We have doubled the size of the venue to accommodate this event. Spread the word! This is a great opportunity to meet a Nintendo legend as well as support a great cause. More details will come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 UPDATE ON THE SHOW: Looks like we will have some arcades at the event. Details still need to be confirmed, but almost certain we will have a nice row of some classics at the show. Shirts ordered. and will be black with the new logo. Price will be $10 at the show. Small buttons will be at the show as well, $1 ea. All proceeds of these will go to CJAC. Another vendor confirmed, and the show is only 7 weeks away. Spread the word. Also, if anyone would like to contribute to this fundraiser show and are not able to attend, please PM me. Tax Receipt available to anyone who contributes who cannot attend. Extra Videogame stuff welcome as well. Anything contributed will be sold 100% for CJAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Update on the show: We are offically full on floor space for the show. Comfirmed that ihavethatpma will be bringing a nice lot of arcade games for the show. Please spread the word about the show. Anyone who wants to contribute something please PM me. Any Atariage fans in the area, this will be a nice show to meet up to play some videogames. There will also be a nice variety of vendors with some great items for sale. There will be a Berzerk high score contest that will be at the show, Game Variation 9.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Nintendoage has graciously sponsored the T shirts for this event, which will be sold entirely for charity. The show is coming together nicely, and there will be a great variety in products to buy at this event. Thor Aackerlund and Robin Mihara will be rematching the NWC championship. Stay Tuned for more updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 http://www.retrogamingexpo.com/cowlitz_gamers_for_kids.php spread the word, only 16 days left till this show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Show is getting closer, bump this thread! Spread the word, only 9 days left before this show! http://www.retrogamingexpo.com/cowlitz_gamers_for_kids.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Show is getting closer, bump this thread! Spread the word, only 9 days left before this show! http://www.retrogamingexpo.com/cowlitz_gamers_for_kids.php I will be there bright and early, brutha! Let me know if you need anything; I got a nice 20" TV with every input known to man if you need it for the freeplay area. Thanks for putting this together!! Morgan Edited March 31, 2011 by Chuck D. Head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) I think we are good on TV sets, but bring yourself and be prepared for a good time. There will be a High Score Contest on Berzerk Voice Enhanced Game 9. Every room has to be cleared. Atari High Score Ringers welcome. In tradition, there will be a video game trophy given. Edited April 4, 2011 by swlovinist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) I think we are good on TV sets, but bring yourself and be prepared for a good time. There will be a High Score Contest on Berzerk Voice Enhanced Game 9. Every room has to be cleared. Atari High Score Ringers welcome. In tradition, there will be a video game trophy given. Sounds great, John! Voice Enhanced plays the same as regular 2600 Berzerk pretty much, eh? It's just the sound and graphics that were hacked? Edited April 4, 2011 by Chuck D. Head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Less than a week until the show. I just posted some details on the tournaments and silent auction: http://retrogamingexpo.com There are also some pictures of the custom tournament trophies. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Less than a week until the show. I just posted some details on the tournaments and silent auction: http://retrogamingexpo.com There are also some pictures of the custom tournament trophies. Chuck Great looking trophies, Chuck! They will look great on my mantel. Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Top 5 reasons to check out the Cowlitz charity game expo If you live in Washington or Oregon and are on the fence about this event, you SHOULD check it out. Here's why: 1. It has many of the same vendors as the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, but it's smaller so there is less competition for games. 2. Many of the vendors use it as an opportunity to clear out overstock inventory. There are some DEALS to be had. (For example, I will have a large tote bin full of non-sports NES carts for $1 each at my booth.) 3. It's right on I-5 only 1 hour north of Portland or 2.5 hours sound of Seattle. 4. Plenty of fellow classic gamers to socialize with. 5. You will get to meet and play games against THOR flippin' AACKERLUND and ROBIN freakin' MIHARA. Good god, man! What more could you ask for? Hope to see you there! Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 I think we are good on TV sets, but bring yourself and be prepared for a good time. There will be a High Score Contest on Berzerk Voice Enhanced Game 9. Every room has to be cleared. Atari High Score Ringers welcome. In tradition, there will be a video game trophy given. Sounds great, John! Voice Enhanced plays the same as regular 2600 Berzerk pretty much, eh? It's just the sound and graphics that were hacked? yep pretty much the same game, just with graphics and voice to closely match the arcade. It is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I think we are good on TV sets, but bring yourself and be prepared for a good time. There will be a High Score Contest on Berzerk Voice Enhanced Game 9. Every room has to be cleared. Atari High Score Ringers welcome. In tradition, there will be a video game trophy given. Sounds great, John! Voice Enhanced plays the same as regular 2600 Berzerk pretty much, eh? It's just the sound and graphics that were hacked? yep pretty much the same game, just with graphics and voice to closely match the arcade. It is awesome. Sounds great! I have been practicing, but there is a random element to Berzerk that is very cruel at this difficulty level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Sounds great! I have been practicing, but there is a random element to Berzerk that is very cruel at this difficulty level. The reason why I chose the game Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 I am really, really very thankful for all the support of this site(which sponsored the T-shirts), and thank all the contributors, vendors, and people who will make this charity event rock! Stay tuned later this day for a little preview of what is going to be sold for charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I could not stay the whole day but it was a great show. I always love 2600 tourneys and the trophy looked great. Who ended up taking it home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I could not stay the whole day but it was a great show. I always love 2600 tourneys and the trophy looked great. Who ended up taking it home? All I know is it was someone much more skilled than I! Actually, the young guy that won it was pretty amped that the 2600 in the trophy was functional as he has never had one. John hooked him up with some games to go with it. Yep, it was a pretty damn good show. Thanks to everyone that put this together, I came home with quite a haul once again. I went a tad over my budget, but scored some great stuff: - a Coco 2 - 2 more N64s (smoke and jungle green) - a PS one setup that I won in the charity silent auction - a couple nice Gameboy multicarts - a big box of Commodore magazines - About thirty new 2600 commons - Some Dreamcast games and fishing controller - a stack of $1 NES games I never played before - a V-tech console I won at the charity auction (it was for charity, ok?) - a Power-Joy "plug-and-play" Famicom - and swlovinist hooked me up with an nice stack of Loadstar disks (I owe him something nice) I'm most stoked about the smoke N64 I got from RecycledGamer, the multicarts and the Loadstars. Anyone that missed it this year should seriously find a way to come next year. Thanks to whomever loaned the arcades, ecpecially Crystal Castles!! Morgan - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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