VGXPO : November 12/13 : Fort Washington, PA

[PWalk]

I'm looking forward to the event. I've been to the last 3 and had a blast each time.

With the added space this year the event can only be better.

 

I call dibs on the first Neo-Geo console I see. I've struck out every year so far on getting one at the show. I will not be denied this year.

[nicadoo]

MMF, you and Mrs. MMF should definitely trip to England - Chris is a most gracious host!

 

-Nicole

Edited April 28, 2005 by nicadoo

[MegaManFan]

I really hope we have the chance to soon. I've been pining to go to the UK (hell to go anywhere outside the US, but +particularly+ the UK) since I was about 9 years old. The only thing stopping us this year is puttng siding on the house, but once that's done who's to say what we'll do? I'm sure Chris could put us up, but I wonder if he could put up with us uncouth yanks for a whole week.

[ATARIPITBULL]

I was wondering if there was going to be a show this year, I sure will try to make this one, so far I have only been to the #2 Philly show and loved it, but this time, if I can make it, I will be coming by my self.

 

[Chickybaby]

I was wondering if there was going to be a show this year, I sure will try to make this one, so far I have only been to the #2 Philly show and loved it, but this time, if I can make it, I will be coming by my self.

 

     

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How could I miss this post?!?!

Shame on me!

 

*clears throat* Anyway, has anyone heard any updates? We've got some double games we could sell/trade and we've tossed around setting up a DDR thing w/ Keilbaca. I just hope we could afford the rates for a table since we don't have a lot and we aren't a big company.

[TwiliteZoner]

Is it just going to be Philly Classic at the center or will there be another convention at the same time?

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OMG this is right up the road from my home town of Flourtown! The problem is I live in Atlanta now

[Trade-N-Games]

Well I think its going to suck just like the other 2 shows they did this summer! Lets only hope its good since I have a few tables at it.

[thirdbird]

I really want to get there this year, haven't been to one yet!

Does anyone know what type of mass transit would be best for a NYC/Northern Jersey'er?

I'm not familiar with PA trains/buses so any help would be greatly appreciated. Look forward to finally meeting a lot of you and seeing those I already know!

[maibock]

I really want to get there this year, haven't been to one yet!

Does anyone know what type of mass transit would be best for a NYC/Northern Jersey'er?

I'm not familiar with PA trains/buses so any help would be greatly appreciated. Look forward to finally meeting a lot of you and seeing those I already know! 

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You can probably take Amtrak down into Philly at the 30th Street Station(it's actually a pretty neat place to visit on it's own)

 

at 30th St, take the R5 train towards Doylestown and get off at the Fort Washington station. From here, I'll have to do more research but there's a bus line from there to the Convention Center..

 

Septa's website (South Eastern Pa Transit Authority) if you want to poke around and find a route..

[finallywed0312]

Best thing i can add about the septa bus system is that you may want to look at an unlimited weekend pass or tokens. Or just spend the money for the weekly pass depending on how long you are going to be here.

 

Do some research because our bus fairs just went up a couple of months ago.

[AtariAger]

?...What are the chances that there will be a vender selling C64 monitors...?

 

 

I'd love to pick one up...I threw my old one out a long time ago & have never fogiven myself for it!

[Brad2600]

While I would LOVE to go to PC6 this year, I have plenty of doubts. First of all, there will likely be a "blackout" on taking time off at work that week. Also, I do not know how to get to Philly and I'm definitely not doing it all by myself.

 

If anyone in the New England area wants to go and is willing to meet me at a halfway point or something to get to PC6, Let me know in PM. I could consider it but it would involve a lot of careful planning.

 

I'm hoping that *someone* would come forward at least.

[maibock]

Those selling stuff at tables - Is it too soon to put my wish list together?

 

or should I wait until we're closer to the show date to see who will have what?

 

My #1 item will be a Vectrex in good, clean condition with a handful of games..

 

Maybe we could have a separate thread of who is wanting what, and then perhaps it would be easier to find specific items?

[Albert]

?...What are the chances that there will be a vender selling C64 monitors...?

 

 

I'd love to pick one up...I threw my old one out a long time ago & have never fogiven myself for it!

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I'll probably have a large number of Commodore 1702 monitors at the show, but I don't plan on selling any. Might be time to start a "Wanted at vgXpo Philly!" thread so people can post their Wants and hopefully others can supply them at the show. I have lots of used stuff I plan on bringing myself (might rent an extra few tables adjacent to the AA booth), so I might be able to satisfy some of those needs.

 

..Al

[AtariAger]

I'll probably have a large number of Commodore 1702 monitors at the show,

 

but I don't plan on selling any.

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[PacManPlus]

So...

 

How about us trying to get together an 'Atari-Age' dinner for maybe... Saturday night? Something close to the convention center?

 

(Why am I always thinking of food?)

[Curt Vendel]

See everyone at the show, just booked spaces for the Atari Museum and also space for my company to showcase products we've developed for various videogaming companies.

 

 

 

 

 

Curt

[shining slade]

Is there going to be an exclusive 2600 game release this year?

[K3V]

What hotel is the closest/best to stay at? I remember reading somewhere that most people are staying at the Holiday Inn...right?

 

Oh and Curt - are you going to have Flasback 2's for sale at the show? Might have to pick one up

Edited October 5, 2005 by K3V

[rolenta]

Does anyone know what type of mass transit would be best for a NYC/Northern Jersey'er?

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You can probably take Amtrak down into Philly at the 30th Street Station(it's actually a pretty neat place to visit on it's own)

 

at 30th St, take the R5 train towards Doylestown and get off at the Fort Washington station. From here, I'll have to do more research but there's a bus line from there to the Convention Center..

 

Take the PATH To Newark's Penn Station. There take the NJ Transit (Northeast Corridor) to Philadelphia. It's a lot cheap than Amtrak.

[Curt Vendel]

I'd check and see if Atariage will be selling them, right now I'm trying to see about having FB2 joysticks available through Atariage to sell at the show, hopefully they'll make it in time for the show and I'll bring them down with me and drop them off at Alberts area.

 

 

 

Curt

 

What hotel is the closest/best to stay at? I remember reading somewhere that most people are staying at the Holiday Inn...right?

 

Oh and Curt - are you going to have Flasback 2's for sale at the show? Might have to pick one up

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[sunbeacher]

I am thinking about going to the phillyclassic show. I have heard a lot about it over the years. I've been to the cge one on the west coast and that was a blast. what is this atari museum display? are there any pictures of it online? has it been to other shows like cge? and does anyone know of digital press being at phillyclassic this year? they had a great booth at cge and I think they used to do the philly show but I don't see anything on the website about it.

[Trade-N-Games]

I have decided not to support the show this year. After i had couple thousand games at Texas show and have not even got an email or call from the "the show" about Philly. They did not promote the Texas show and I only hope for eveyones sake they are working on this show beside just using the name in hopes that everyone comes.

[maibock]

Looks like they updated the site..

 

VGXPO - PHILLY

Fort Washington Expo Center

NOV 12 & 13

 

America’s VideoGame Expo – Philadelphia is only weeks away. The VGXPO is the ultimate event for gamers and collectors. To help get you excited about the event we thought we’d give you a sneak peak at just some of the things you can expect to see and do at the show:

 

Event: VGXPO’s Lifetime Achievement Awards – Ralph Baer, the ‘father’ of videogames, will be awarded the VGXPO’s first Lifetime Achievement Award. Be with us as we celebrate the legacy of Mr. Baer’s achievements.

 

Interactive: VideoGame Museum – Take a step back in time and experience videogames form the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Classics like Atari 2600, Colecovision and the Nintendo Entertainment System will be set up for your to play. In addition to the interactive games, be sure to check out the videogame time line, which chronicles the 35-year history of the videogame industry.

 

Event: VideoGame Museum Donation Drive – The VideoGame Museum will be on site to accept donations of your old videogames, systems, manuals, boxes, and other gaming materials to help it build a premier collection of videogames for its touring museum. It also hopes to grow is funding base so that it can open a museum in the Philadelphia region.

 

Contest: The VGXPO Scavenger Hunt – Get a chance to win cool prizes in our scavenger hunt. Hunter’s will have to make their way through the show floor to find clues and then solve the game puzzle.

 

Discussion: A Parents Guide: Buying VideoGames for Your Kids – If you buy videogames for children then this discussion is for you. Learn how to buy games for your kids and get the ins and outs of the ESRB game ratings system.

 

Discussion: VideoGame Education for Kids in 6th through 12th Grades: The VideoGame.Net Experience – Learn about this program that is aimed at teaching kids math, science and creative writing through the design of videogames. Representatives from Penn State and Rutgers University will be on hand to discuss.

 

Discussion: VideoGame Education: College Degrees for Games – If you want to work in the videogame industry then this panel is for you. There are growing numbers of colleges and universities offering videogame degrees, we’ll talk about these programs and provide tips for college bound students.

 

Workshops: VideoGame and Comic Book Character Design Workshops - The VideoGame.Net Experience booth will hold four different workshops throughout the weekend. In the ‘Game Characters Workshop’ learn why videogame characters like Mario, Sonic, Jak and Crash are so endearing. In the ‘Comic Book Workshop’ discuss why some videogames make comic book characters come to life and why other falter. In the ‘VGN Workshop’ work with GameMasters to build your VideoGame.Net character profile. And, in the ‘Character Design Class’ sit down at a computer and see your own game character come to life in a 2D videogame.

 

Panel: The Future of Sci-Fi - This interactive panel will discuss the current state of Sience Fiction on TV, in the movies. Topics will include the future of Star Trek, the impact of Battle Star Galactica, the role of the Sci-Fi Channel, and what to expect from the Star Wars animation series and TV shows.

 

Comic Books, Cards, Action Figures & VideoGame Collecting – People have been collecting baseball cards and comics for decades. In the 90’s collectible card games and action figures became all of the rage. In this decade videogame collecting is becoming mainstream. In this panel get the inside scope on the state of collecting and get helpful tips on how to build your collection.

 

Discussion: VideoGame Journalism – If you ever wanted to break into gaming journalism this discussion is for you. Topics include: Blogging; Gaming Websites; Writing for print magazines; Working with PR reps; Navigating & making contacts at events like E3 and GDC.

 

Panel: The Game Makers Round Table – Videogame industry veterans will be on hand to talk about game making and how its evolved over time.

 

Panel: VideoGame Fan Films – Making movies based on your favorite videogame is becoming a big hobby. X-Strike Studios will talk about the film writing and directing process, the difference between parody and securing rights, and the overall production of fan films

 

Panel: The Next Generation: XBOX 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Revolution – Our panel will discuss each system and make recommendations on which system (or systems) is right for you.

 

Discussion: Hot Games for 2005 – Take a look at what’s coming out for the 2005 holiday season.

 

Interactive: The Atari Flashback – Get an insiders view on how the Flashback went from concept to production to Wal-Mart shelves.

 

Autographs and Book Readings: Meet Bill Kunkel and Ralph Baer – Both of these legends will be at the show reading passages from their new videogame books and signing autographs.

 

Interactive: VGXPO Feedback – Stop by the feedback booth for your chance to win a Sony PSP. VGXPO reps will be on hand to ask you about your comic, game and card collections, buying habits and other questions about the VGXPO. These questions will help us refine and grow the VGXPO. In addition to the in-person surveys, after the show, you can go to an online survey for a second chance to help and win that PSP.

 

Event: Fan Choice Awards – Throughout the weekend, VGXPO staffers will be asking gamers about their all time favorite games and hardware. Categories include: Favorite all time Comic Book Character; Favorite all time VideoGame; Favorite RPG Game; Favorite all time VideoGame System; Best 2005 videogame; Best 2005 Movie; Most Wanted 2005/6 videogame system; and more.

 

Interactive: VGXPO Trivia Center – Think you know your game trivia? Stop by the trivia booth for your chance to earn your VGXPO Phd.

 

Discussion: VideoGames in Asia – This discussion will look at what’s hot in the Asian videogame markets and provide a glimpse into some of the games that may eventually make their way over to the US.

 

Event: VideoGame.Net Experience Homecoming – We’re inviting all of the students that have participated in the VGN Experience to our second annual reunion. Since 2002, over 1000 gamers have participated in VGN camps, after school programs and Saturday classes. For any other kids in 6th through 12th grades you can come too. Talk with our teachers, check out the programs and ask our alumni about their experiences.

 

Event: VGN 3.0 Launch – Stop by the VideoGame.Net booth and check out the all new VGN website. VGN staff will be on hand to walk gamers through the new VGN.

 

Show Feature: Free Play Arcade – Dozens of classic arcade games will be set up for you to check out and play.

 

Event: COSplay Contest – Are you a videogame or animation Costume Player? If some come dressed up in your best dress and enter our costume competition. While the COSPlay contest is on Saturday we invite you to come out again on Sunday and show off.

 

Show Feature: LAN Party – Are you a PC LAN gamer? If so come out and show us what you’ve got. This party is Bring your own PC. Our official LAN Party Games are America’s Army, Battlefield 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Unreal Tournament 2004, and Warcraft III: Frozen Throne. We’ll have open tables set up (with power) throughout the weekend, you bring your tricked out PC, the software and a monitor.

 

Show Feature: Nintendogs Party – The Dogs are in the house at VGXPO. Bring your DS and your Nintendogs game because its party time. One of the most popular games in 2005, Nintendogs fans can meet up and have a blast playing with one and other.

 

Show Feature: Role Playing Open Tables – Are you a RPG fan, Card Player or love minatures? If so bring your best characters, cards, and heroes to play with other gamers in our open tables areana. Official VGXPO games include:

 

Magic the Gathering

D&D

NeoPets

Star Wars

Duel Masters

Pokemon

Hero Clicks

Warhammer

Warhammer 40,000

 

Show Feature: Nintendo DS and Sony PSP Meetups – Do you have a portable gaming system? Is so don’t forget to bring it, along with your favorite multi-player games so that you can get your game on. In addition to the Nintendogs Party, there are tons of other multi-player games and we want to give you a chance to play your games with other kindred sprits.

 

Events: VGXPO Tournaments – Are you a competitive gamer? VGXPO will be holding tournaments for Halo 2, DDR, Super Smash Brothers, and the VGXPO Retro Challenge. Be sure to check the VGXPO’s schedule for tournaments times and rules.

 

NBC 10 Consumer Fest – When your not visiting the VGXPO’s, be sure to check out the NBC 10 Consumer Fest. There will be tons of non-gaming vendors on hand showcasing everything imaginable. For more information on the Consumer Fest be sure to visit the NBC 10 website.

 

[PacManPlus]

Ok - My interest just dropped down to Zero. This no longer looks like a Classic Gaming convention, but just a gaming convention.

 

Damn. I was looking forward to this too - the first one I would have beeen able to make it to.

Edited October 11, 2005 by PacManPlus