Dan Iacovelli Posted April 30, 2004 Author Share Posted April 30, 2004 T-shirt/sticker giveaway announced for VGS'04 For Immediate Release: May 1, 2004 The Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United has announced that starting on May 1st,2004 we will be giving away an black oval VGS sticker to everyone who purcahsed a table(or tables) for the 2004 Video Game Summit. Also for every tenth table sold that person will get a white VGS t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded at the show. (to see the prizes mentioned above visit the Video Game Summit shop at http://www.cafepress.com/vgs ) winners will be announced in the AVC fourms (under "Video Game Summit" topic) and in the VGS news ticker on the website(they will also be notified by e-mail) Giveway ends June 30th,2004(if you have already reserved or brought your table you are not eligable to get a t-shirt or sticker(you may get a chance to win a t-shirt at the show in a raffle or tourney though(plus we will be selling them as well at the show)) The 2004 Video Game Summit is being held on July 17th, 2004 from 9am to 6pm at the Fairfeild Inn and Suites hotel (Heron Point Building) formerly the Quality Inn and Suites hotel 645 West North Avenue, Lombard, IL. Join the Video Game Summit mailing list for updates on the event (VideoGameSummit-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com) Visit the VGS website: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html For more information about Video Game Summit contact Daniel Iacovelli at AtariVideoClub@yahoo.com END PRESS RELEASE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 8, 2004 Author Share Posted May 8, 2004 New vendor for VGS: Ye Olde Infocomme Shoppe (www.yois.biz) they are also going be a sposnor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 30, 2004 Author Share Posted May 30, 2004 just a quick BUMP to remind everybody that the Show is practly right around the corner. If you didn't get your tables reserved and/or paid for please do so.(Deadline has been moved up to June 30th ) Also to anybody who just filled out the form, I need you to also register with the e-vite that you get after you submit the form. this helps me decide on where to put people and see how many is coming(you can also pay online using the e-vite) Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 1, 2004 Author Share Posted June 1, 2004 VGS Vendor/Exhibitor list as of June 1st: Play and View.com Ye Olde Infocomme shoppe Scat Michael Dullum Tom L. Johny Armstrong and Terrence Williams(Force Designs) (if you don't see you name in this list is because you filled out the form but not the requied E-vite, the E-vite is neccassary to fill out because it helps me figure out the placements of the vendors and see who is coming) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 12, 2004 Author Share Posted June 12, 2004 two new sponsors to be added this week to the list: tommage.com (he is also part ye olde infocomme shoppe) he's a Ultima Collector. Also added Video Game Collector magaizine will be sending us copies of the first issue for door prizes(whatch for news on a last minute give way to go along with the sticker/T-shirt giveway) Hopefully we will have two more sponsors added some time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 Price Guide giveaway announced for VGS'04 For Immediate Release: June 14th,2004 The Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United has announced that thanks to our newest sponsor Video Game Collector Magazine, We will be giving first issues of their Price Guide at the show. All you have to do is either purcahse a table or register your attendence. (unlike the previous giveaway, if you have already purchased a table or registered your attendence you will recieve the price guide) The 2004 Video Game Summit is being held on July 17th, 2004 from 9am to 6pm at the Fairfeild Inn and Suites hotel (Heron Point Building) formerly the Quality Inn and Suites hotel 645 West North Avenue, Lombard, IL. Join the Video Game Summit mailing list for updates on the event (VideoGameSummit-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com) Visit the VGS website: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html For more information about Video Game Summit contact Daniel Iacovelli at AtariVideoClub@yahoo.com END PRESS RELEASE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 two new sponsors to be added this week to the list:tommage.com (he is also part ye olde infocomme shoppe) he's a Ultima Collector. Also added Video Game Collector magaizine will be sending us copies of the first issue for door prizes(whatch for news on a last minute give way to go along with the sticker/T-shirt giveway) Hopefully we will have two more sponsors added some time soon. two more sponsors added: Classic Gamer Magazine (I/2 page ad) and we welcome back Pack rat video games as a sponsor(full page ad ) they are donating prizes(I have enough prizes but I got an idea what to do with some the left overs) this actually filled up the sponsors (10 was the goal) but I figured to wait until I hear back from one more. I have to ask you if you haven't book your tables please do so After I drop flyers off at Safariland we will be getting booked up fast. (attendance and table wise) only 9 days left in the giveway(don't for get to submit your score spy games(if we don't get any more I have a back up plan) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 24, 2004 Author Share Posted June 24, 2004 just added new vendor: MobyGames.com (time is running short so if you haven't registered(and/or paid for) your table yet please do so the deadline is June 30th. (schedule will be announced on sunday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 27, 2004 Author Share Posted June 27, 2004 The 2004 Video Game Summit Schedule Announced For Immediate Release: June 27th, 2004 Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United is pleased to announce the following events for The 2004 Video Game Summit: the 2004 Video Game Summit on July 17th, 2004 from 9am to 6pm at the Fairfield Inn and suites(Formly Quality inn and Suites) (Heron point building),645 West North Ave, Lombard, IL 60148. The show will have various computer and Video games shown thanks to the following vendors and exhibitors: Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United(Atari users group), Jim Gobel, Johnny Armstrong, MobyGames.com(Online Video game database), Mike Dullman(Colecovision sales and demo),Play and view.com(New and used Video games) , Suburban Chicagian Atarians user group(Atari computer user group),Terrance Williams ,Tom Legare, Tom Mage.com(Vintage video and computer games(specilizes in Ultima)), Ye Oldie Infocomme Shoppe(Vintage Computer and Video games (specilizes in Infocom games)). AVC/JCU will also be selling Video Game Summit t-shirts and hats as well as selling limited copies of Thier final Jaguar Festival issue of their newsletter(the Atari Zone).) The show offically starts off at 9am and our first tournament is at 10am on the 2600: Escape from the Mind Master. at 11:30am starts off round 1 of 5 of an elimination tournament(called Spy Games) that player gets eliminated after each round of game play for not guessing which player is a spy(the Spy is the player selected to mess up the scoring) (other rounds are scheduled about 2 hours a part) at 5:45pm the final round of Spy games take place on Atari Jaguar using Tempest 2k in a winner takes all game Spy vs Player using one 1 life each to beat one level. the prize is evry prize frome each round of Spy games) (this tounament is subject to change) At noon we will be having our first raffle out of 5 each with great prize other raffles will be held at 2:30pm,3:30pm,5pm and 5:45pm. At 1:30pm we will have a Classic Reactor tournament on the 2600. our second classic tournament on the 2600 will be at 3pm this time using Sega's Frogger on the 2600 Starpath SuperCharger. at 5pm one hour before the show closes, We will holding a grab bag raffle if a person picks a certain prize that person will win a Video Game Summit T-shirt. then at 6pm the show will officaly end. There is still time to register:addmission cost will be free to general public, and table cost will be $15.00 each. To register for tables fill out the form at the VGS website. This will Send you to an E-vite for tables sign up which will ask you the following: will you attend, #of people attending including you,# of tables (limit 4), type of tourneys you like to see as well as the information on how to pay either by mail or online ( a pay pal link is included in the e-vite) And what supplies you like to bring (Extra items are welcome incase we are short)) For General Addimission: the is a link at Web site that will send you to the E-vite for General addmission which has everything that the Tables E-vite has except for information on the tables. For those who don’t want to use the form: Checks or Money Orders can be sent to: Video Game Summit C/O Dan Iacovelli 1431 Mandel Ave. Westchester, IL 60154-3434 Attn: Table payments (make Checks or Money orders payable to Dan Iacovelli) Send your Pay pal payments to AtariVideoClub@yahoo.com. (Your account must be funded by a bank account or have funds in it already (No credit cards will be accepted)) (July 11th is the final date for Paypal payments , July 7th is the final Date for Check or Money Order Payments) The 2004 Video game Summit is sponsored by the following : Atari Age,Classic Gamer Magazine,Digital Press,Good Deal Games,Pack Rat Video games Play and view.com,Safari Land,Tom Mage, Video Game collector,Video Game connections and Ye Old infocomme shoppe. Join the Video Game Summit mailing list for updates on the event (VideoGameSummit-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com) For information on the Video Game Summit: visit our website at: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html or contact Daniel Iacovelli at AtariVideoClub@yahoo.com End Press Release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 1, 2004 Author Share Posted July 1, 2004 New sposnor/vendor added: Goatstore.com will not only be returning to the show but they are also sposnoring this year. (besure to get your tables before the final deadline, flyers are now at safariland and will be passed out at the weekends(when they are busy,so tables should be filling up after that) I should mention that the sponsors are filled up (12 in all last yaer we had 9) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 just a quickbump to remind everybody that plenty of tables are still avail for the show. only 15 days ans counting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 Edit :just a quickbump to remind everybody that plenty of tables are still avail for the show. only 12 days and counting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 15, 2004 Author Share Posted July 15, 2004 The 2004 Video Game Summit Schedule Announced For Immediate Release: June 27th, 2004 Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United is pleased to announce the following events for The 2004 Video Game Summit: the 2004 Video Game Summit on July 17th, 2004 from 9am to 6pm at the Fairfield Inn and suites(Formly Quality inn and Suites) (Heron point building),645 West North Ave, Lombard, IL 60148. The show will have various computer and Video games shown thanks to the following vendors and exhibitors: Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United(Atari users group), Jim Gobel, Johnny Armstrong, MobyGames.com(Online Video game database), Mike Dullman(Colecovision sales and demo),Play and view.com(New and used Video games) , Suburban Chicagian Atarians user group(Atari computer user group),Terrance Williams ,Tom Legare, Tom Mage.com(Vintage video and computer games(specilizes in Ultima)), Ye Oldie Infocomme Shoppe(Vintage Computer and Video games (specilizes in Infocom games)). AVC/JCU will also be selling Video Game Summit t-shirts and hats as well as selling limited copies of Thier final Jaguar Festival issue of their newsletter(the Atari Zone).) The show offically starts off at 9am and our first tournament is at 10am on the 2600: Escape from the Mind Master. at 11:30am starts off round 1 of 5 of an elimination tournament(called Spy Games) that player gets eliminated after each round of game play for not guessing which player is a spy(the Spy is the player selected to mess up the scoring) (other rounds are scheduled about 2 hours a part) at 5:45pm the final round of Spy games take place on Atari Jaguar using Tempest 2k in a winner takes all game Spy vs Player using one 1 life each to beat one level. the prize is evry prize frome each round of Spy games) (this tounament is subject to change) At noon we will be having our first raffle out of 5 each with great prize other raffles will be held at 2:30pm,3:30pm,5pm and 5:45pm. At 1:30pm we will have a Classic Reactor tournament on the 2600. our second classic tournament on the 2600 will be at 3pm this time using Sega's Frogger on the 2600 Starpath SuperCharger. at 5pm one hour before the show closes, We will holding a grab bag raffle if a person picks a certain prize that person will win a Video Game Summit T-shirt. then at 6pm the show will officaly end. There is still time to register:addmission cost will be free to general public, and table cost will be $15.00 each. To register for tables fill out the form at the VGS website. This will Send you to an E-vite for tables sign up which will ask you the following: will you attend, #of people attending including you,# of tables (limit 4), type of tourneys you like to see as well as the information on how to pay either by mail or online ( a pay pal link is included in the e-vite) And what supplies you like to bring (Extra items are welcome incase we are short)) For General Addimission: the is a link at Web site that will send you to the E-vite for General addmission which has everything that the Tables E-vite has except for information on the tables. For those who don’t want to use the form: Checks or Money Orders can be sent to: Video Game Summit C/O Dan Iacovelli 1431 Mandel Ave. Westchester, IL 60154-3434 Attn: Table payments (make Checks or Money orders payable to Dan Iacovelli) Send your Pay pal payments to AtariVideoClub@yahoo.com. (Your account must be funded by a bank account or have funds in it already (No credit cards will be accepted)) (July 11th is the final date for Paypal payments , July 7th is the final Date for Check or Money Order Payments) The 2004 Video game Summit is sponsored by the following : Atari Age,Classic Gamer Magazine,Digital Press,Good Deal Games,Pack Rat Video games Play and view.com,Safari Land,Tom Mage, Video Game collector,Video Game connections and Ye Old infocomme shoppe. Join the Video Game Summit mailing list for updates on the event (VideoGameSummit-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com) For information on the Video Game Summit: visit our website at: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html or contact Daniel Iacovelli at AtariVideoClub@yahoo.com End Press Release The Full Schedule is now up at the website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 just want to say thanks to everbody who came to we had pretty good tirn out this year expect a report and pics some time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatdan Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Thanks again for putting everything together! I really had fun at the show and got to meet and talk to a lot of people. And I got to play a bunch of games too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 Thanks again for putting everything together! I really had fun at the show and got to meet and talk to a lot of people. And I got to play a bunch of games too! glad you enjoyed it dan. hopefully If all goes well theres a chance for VGS'05 ( maybe at a new location(like I told you at the show)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 29, 2004 Author Share Posted July 29, 2004 If anybody has pictures from VGS'04 please let me know (I have only about 15 (I would have loved to taken more but from running back and forth from the AVC entrance table to the game room table(and walking the rooms to check if evrybody was doing good and trying to sell raffles(finding the winners had verry little time for pictures)) Also please nobody ask me about next year. I usally make decions around November which when I usally contact the location(yes, we might be moving to a new location but thats not offical yet, I still have to contact the place in question to see if a good price and if it's doable(thats why I'm not asking for help yet)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 Programs from VGS'03 and VGS'04 are now avaible at cafepress.com. (the newstand won't be officaly up until mid august(depending on the cituation with atari and the jagfest issues(the regular print vesrions the ones I print myself are still available at the regular price listed at back issue pages of AVC online(minus the final jagfest issue)). anyways: the VGS'03 program can be found at http://www.cafeshops.com/avcnews (thats where the news stand is going to be at(but I'm reworking the back issue pages to reflect the newstand new look) the current program (VGS'04) can be found at http://www.cafeshops.com/vgs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted September 1, 2004 Author Share Posted September 1, 2004 No major news yet (haven't had time to contact the other location I'm looking at but will some time soon) but in the mean time please check out the all new VGS website done under MS publisher. much cleaner look then the older versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted September 6, 2004 Author Share Posted September 6, 2004 No major news yet (haven't had time to contact the other location I'm looking at but will some time soon) but in the mean time please check out the all new VGS website done under MS publisher. much cleaner look then the older versions. You wanted them you got them Pictures from VGS'04 are now up Report will be coming soon. (I did it under notepad because Word messed up the links and I didn't install frontpage(It feels good to go back to basics) btw:theres about 47 pics(16 from me and 31 from Bruce Merret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted September 6, 2004 Author Share Posted September 6, 2004 forgot to post the url: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/Event2k4.html (click on the link to Video Game Summit report to view the pics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 The wheels are now in motion for VGS'05: I happen to be down to our possible new location yesterday it's very huge lots of space. I have contacted this location to see if it's posible to do a show there. should have some news next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 still no word from the other location. but we might be getting some help from High voltage software for next year. Eric from HVS e-mailed telling me he might be willing to partner with me for VGS'05. anyways: Eric and a few other people started a game developers confrence for IL called Video Game Developers Summit (I know it's close to our shows name but thats ok) he has a lot of goodies set up. for more information visit the VGDS site: http://www.vgdsummit.com/ it's beeing held on Sept 25th in chicago,IL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted October 29, 2004 Author Share Posted October 29, 2004 Small update: I contacted the guys who ran the delevoper confernce here in IL back in sept. they seemed interested in joining forces with me. vgs planning chats will begin in november on weds nights.(I'll anounce the first date next week) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted November 8, 2004 Author Share Posted November 8, 2004 The VGS weds night chats will start next Weds at the playand view.com chat rooms from 7pm to 9pm. some topics that will be discussed are: net connection(the hotel now has wireless net connection ,but there is a charge by the minute. I would like to know how many people would be interested in using it(it might bring up the table cost a bit depending on how much they charge) also some ideas for the show(I'll see if I can get some one from VGDS to join the chats as well, to see if they are still interested in joining with us) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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