Albert Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 here's the floor plan, though they haven't finalized the booth assignments yet (supposed to get that next week): CGF2014 floor plan - 7-30-14.pdf AtariAge is in booth 613, for anyone curious (against left wall, close to the stage). ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariTexas Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) I'm hoping it eventually grows to be comparable to CGE or PRGE. I expect it to take a few more years, but in the mean time am willing to drive over from Houston for at least Saturday to help give it a chance to grow. Mr Kaelin (Game Over Videogames) has made no bones about having this event be the premiere show for classic gaming in a few years. He took constructive criticism from last years event and really has made some improvements, and I'm sure he will be open for more suggestions after this years show. Texas has been needing an event like this........we havent really had anything worthwhile since Alberts show! (2002?...all I remember it was many years ago!) Edited July 31, 2014 by BadHornet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serious Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Mr Kaelin (Game Over Videogames) has made no bones about having this event be the premiere show for classic gaming in a few years. He took constructive criticism from last years event and really has made some improvements, and I'm sure he will be open for more suggestions after this years show. Texas has been needing an event like this........we havent really had anything worthwhile since Alberts show! (2002?...all I remember it was many years ago!) Was that the event at the Red Lion? I bought my Jack*Bot machine at that show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemoretime Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Gonna try to make it. Look for me, I'll probably be the only one wearin a black Stetson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serious Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Got the confirmation email on a corner booth from CGFest this weekend. I'll have some consoles at the booth and will be accepting challenges at Combat and Space War. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Got the confirmation email on a corner booth from CGFest this weekend. I'll have some consoles at the booth and will be accepting challenges at Combat and Space War. Awesome, will see you there! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Y'all may want to get some practice in - the Medieval Mayhem tournament will be held Saturday at 3:15pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Some of the game demos we'll have running in the booth this weekend! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariTexas Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Some of the game demos we'll have running in the booth this weekend! Drooling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+warerat Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I'll be in Austin this weekend and will certainly stop by the AtariAge booth to say hello! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Are you demoing the full version of Stay Frosty 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Are you demoing the full version of Stay Frosty 2? Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Placards all finished and sorted (in order they will be placed in booth): We're going to have a Medieval Mayhem tournament at 3:15pm in the booth on Saturday. Come join us if you're going to be at the show! ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Al, I suspect this has already been asked of you but will you be attending CGE? Or PRGE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Just finished building a Bentley Bear Crystal Quest cartridge, complete with POKEY. ..Al 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I am packing everything for the show, and I thought you guys would appreciate this.. With one or two exceptions, all of those systems have been modified for composite and S-Video output. ..Al 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemoretime Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Pretty cool stuff there. Gonna do Houston later this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XM05ES Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Wow! That's a serious stack of hardware! I will see you there. I'm pretty bad at Medieval Mayhem, but I will give the tournament some dragon fodder! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Albert, most of your 2600s are AV-modded! What new homebrew games will be playable at the event? EDIT: Nevermind; just saw the pics! Either way, it looks like I won't be able to make it as time has gotten away from me. Somebody take lots of pics (and vids) for me, pretty please... Edited August 15, 2014 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Albert, most of your 2600s are AV-modded! Every one of the 2600s in those photos are A/V modified. And all but one of the 5200 and one of the 7800 systems as well. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariTexas Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Hey I will be posting pics and interesting tidbits to my Twitter during the weekend if anyone wants to check them out @AtariTexas Will also post on here! Edited August 15, 2014 by BadHornet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Well, I just got back home from this. Ran into a couple of AA members, saw Albert (you looked busy), and gave a poor showing in the Medieval Mayhem tournament. Finally got to try some of the newer homebrews at the AA station, and damn did they look nice on those modded consoles and Commodore displays. Elsewhere on the show floor, the 8-iMac LAN running Duke Nukem 3D was a neat addition. I'll probably head back tomorrow to see all the bands. Gimmick starts early! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Well, I just got back home from this. Ran into a couple of AA members, saw Albert (you looked busy), and gave a poor showing in the Medieval Mayhem tournament. Finally got to try some of the newer homebrews at the AA station, and damn did they look nice on those modded consoles and Commodore displays. Elsewhere on the show floor, the 8-iMac LAN running Duke Nukem 3D was a neat addition. I'll probably head back tomorrow to see all the bands. Gimmick starts early! Lucky dawg, you live in Austin!!! I wanted to go, but alas it's slightly too far, despite being a strait shoot down US 79 from Greenwood, La (I live in Shreveport, northwest La). My fiance couldn't come and I didn't want to make the long drive by myself (safety in numbers), so I stayed home. Ended up spending the evening cleaning my room. Maybe next year? Before I forget, somebody post some pics, dangit! Oh, and Albert and all involved, good luck on day too! Edited August 17, 2014 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serious Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 The first day was great. I was surprised and a little overwhelmed when people came flooding in when the doors opened. In retrospect, it makes sense that people would want to get in early to hunt for bargains, but being new at this, I expected most of the crowd would come after lunch. I got to chat with Al briefly today (and yesterday during setup), and it was great to get a chance to meet him in person. The AtariAge booth was awesome! My wife and I both would have liked to have participated in the tournament, but it was just too hectic at the booth. We sold a bunch of 2600 games (loose commons and a few boxed rare ones), but the best part was seeing people's faces light up as they saw old games that they hadn't seen since they were kids, and all of the people enjoying playing Vectrex, Intellivision, and Atari games at the High Score booth. Kids absolutely loved the Vectrex, which was another surprise! My wife and I are exhausted, but I'm still looking forward to being back there tomorrow. It's been a fantastic experience so far. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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