Midwest Gaming Classic 2024 - April 5-7

[Dauber]

I saw that last year's was still pinned but no mention of this year's! Same place as the last few -- Baird Center, formerly Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee.

 

I have my Amtrak trip booked (I've found that it's much easier than driving there and the same amount of time), hotel booked, ride to the train station scheduled -- holy cow, they have a dinky-ass intermodal station there; quite a difference from Union Station in Chicago!

 

For me, it's not just a chance to nerd out, but also time for me to just be on my own for a couple of days. I'm thinking of spending a few hours away from the show and seeing what else there is in other parts of Milwaukee; I've only ever really been downtown and the lakefront, and downtown Milwaukee is ****DEAD**** on the weekends! Maybe check out a record store or two, I dunno.

 

It feels a bit weird going to these given that I'm not really on the market for a lot of home video gaming stuff; I use multicarts rather than individual cartridges whenever possible, Edladdin has my controller needs fulfilled, etc. Might grab some Vectrex overlays from Sean Kelly, and I'm hoping to join Guys, Games & Beer for their annual game of Werewolf...

I don't know if they've announced celebrity guests yet, though.

[BassGuitari]

On 1/31/2024 at 1:25 PM, Dauber said:

...I've only ever really been downtown and the lakefront, and downtown Milwaukee is ****DEAD**** on the weekends!

It's dead during the week, too. 😜

[Dauber]

At this point, I just hope I get to see downtown Milwaukee with a clear sky -- that's never happened to me!