Dan Iacovelli Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) AVC Online Announces the new venue for Video Game SummitChicago, IL 12:00pm 2/16/15 Remember how much fun you used to haveplaying Atari, Nintendo and all kinds of games on your computer? Well,you will have the rare opportunity to play these great games again atthe Video Game Summit, Chicago 's premier video game trade show. Infact, dealers in retro games will be on hand offering games,controllers,systems and memorabilia and will be prepared to buy or tradefor the games you have held onto since you were a kid. Who knows, youmight just have an Atari cartridge worth $1000 or more collecting dustin your attic."Retrogaming," the playing and collecting of classic video and computergames, is more popular than ever.In fact, a dedicated group of programmers still issues new games forgame systems,such as the Atari 2600, last seen in retail stores overfifteen years ago. The Video Game Summit, now in its twelfth year,brings together classic and modern generation gamers from all over thecountry to swap stories, games and to compete in sanctioned tournamentsand raffles.The event is open to the public and people of all ages with an interest invideo games or computers are encouraged to attend. According to theevent's organizer, Dan Iacovelli, "we plan to have many retro and moderngame consoles for play”.After last year's show we found out that our venue for the past 10 showswas no longer available this year. So the search begun after the show ended last year.It was narrowed to at least three locations, two of the three weren't available.It almost looked like 2014 was the last show, luckily we found that our thirdvenue was open. So are proud to announce the new home of VGS for 2015 isthe Midwest Conference Center in Northlake,IL right off the expressway.The date of the show will be July 11th, 2015 from 10am to 6pm atour new location The Midwest Conference Center,401 West Lake St. Northlake,IL 60164-2401.Admission is $10.00 per person (children 12 and under with an Adultare Free) Vendors are 60.00 each consist of one 6 foot black skirted tableand two chairs and electricity) or 50.00 with out powerAttendees and Vendors will all get the following:A. a copy of the normal print version of the 2015 program*1 entry to the Ultimate Prize Package which consists of the following items:1. 2015 Color Program2. VGS shirt3. Promotional posters from 2011-20134. Special Edition posters from 2011-20125. poster from this year6. Gamestop e-card(e-mailed to winner)B. 2 entries in to our pick the package raffle,where you get to bid on smaller packages made from prizes donated by sponsors.*Those register online before the program is announced for sale atmagcloud.com will be e-mailed a copy of the ebook version for free(once it's announced they will be sold online)you will be required to either print it out or haveit on your mobile device when you come to the show(this cuts down on the printing of normal copies)To register for the show go to http://www.videogamesummit.net/?page_id=20Connect with us:Video Game Summit Yahoo Group:http://gamesource.groups.yahoo.com/group/VideoGameSummit/Follow us on our twitter: http://twitter.com/VideoGameSummitFacebook group page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=93322237423Squidoo page: http://www.squidoo.com/Video-Game-SummitMyspace page: http://myspace.com/videogamesummitDan Iacovelli is available to answer any questions at (708) 688-4561 orVideoGameSummit@yahoo.comThe Video Game Summit is sponsored by the following: AVC Online and ESGA SoftwaorksAbout AVC Online:AVC Online (Formerly Atari Video Club Online) is am online club that hasbeen supporting Atari Video games and computers for more then 13 years.We have also been involved with Atari Jaguar Festival since 1997.For more information on AVC Online visit: http://avc.atari-users.netEND PRESS RELEASE Edited February 16, 2015 by Dan Iacovelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Sponsorship Announced for 2015 Cerulean Games to vend at VGS 15 Edited February 17, 2015 by Dan Iacovelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Chicago Gamers Republic Sponsors VGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 2015 VGS Promo Video **this is actually revised version I show on my utsream channels (which is still on there) the only difference is that the news music has been replaced **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Jason Knigge Returns to Vend at VGS’15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 David Piejko returns to Vend at VGS’15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Donations page updated Prize Donations list page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Frank Piejko returns to Vend at VGS15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 EGSA SoftWorks returns to Vend at VGS’15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Win Free VGS’15 Admission at Atari.IO Edited April 27, 2015 by Dan Iacovelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Windy Gaming returns to vend and sponsor VGS’15 Edited May 8, 2015 by Dan Iacovelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Disc Replay returns to vend and sponsor VGS15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Star Wars Themed Tournaments announced 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Long time show supporter Dan Bailey sponsor's VGS15 Bad Grafx Gaming to vend and sponsor VGS15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) updated the layout page booths are labled now still an image mapmouse over and vendor pops up means the booth is reserved, if you can click on it it means itspaid for if you can't it means we are awaiting payment(playitretro has paid but we have noinformation) Edited May 14, 2015 by Dan Iacovelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Dealz Game Pad to vend at VGS’15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 the final 2 tables have been reserved and waiting for payment. we have reactivated the vendor waiting list in case there is any cancellations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Forever Games to vend and sponsor at VGS15 Chris Nelson to vend at VGS15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Dylan Comiskey Returns to vend to VGS’15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 TurboFest 2015 announced Experimental Gamer Studios joins the Game Area side note:we released the new flyer for the show yesterday at galloping ghost arcade. if anybody interested in a copy let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 2015 flyer now available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Play it Retro returns to vend at VGS 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Video Game Summit Room Rates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Video Game Summit after show tradition continues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Win Free VGS’15 Admission at Atari.IO the trivia movied to my video cast at http://videogamesummit.net/?page_id=400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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