Midwest Gaming Classic 2024

[a3quit4s | 4,528]

I’m doing it this year. Flying from NY over to Milwaukee. Who is checking in this year for the event?

Edited January 14, 2024 by a3quit4s

[Deadeye | 1,604]

1 hour ago, a3quit4s said:

I’m doing it this year. Flying from NY over to Milwaukee. Who is checking in this year for the event?

I think @Scrobins will be

[Scrobins | 1,880]

[Link | 2,950]

Dang. I went last year. I want to go again but the work schedule didn't come out that way. Have a blast!

[theirontoupee | 54]

I'd like to go at least for one day. Haven't gotten to go before

[doner24 | 1,234]

It’s a fantastic show. If I go it would be as a vendor as I just started parting out my collection. Unsure if it will work out as of now though. 

[srbossman79 | 32]

I went last year and was blown away.  It was my first video game convention, so I don't have anything to compare it to though.  I thought the free play arcade & console area and the vendor hall had so much it was overwhelming (in a great way.)  There was always something going on or something to do.  I never imagined in my life that I would see the Mortal Kombat actors/characters on stage together singing covers of pop songs, but hot dog did they ever.  Never a dull moment. I'd like to go back, but we'll see how the old schedule shakes out.

The coolest thing at the show last year was the department store mockup with all the old displays and demo cabinets.  I believe it was an old NA group that did it.  It really felt like you were transported back to any electronics department in the 90's.  Thank you again to that guy/group.  You could really tell that one was a labor of love.

I also loved to see all the CRT's still running and not in a landfill.  Show your CRT's some love.

[Link | 2,950]

2 hours ago, srbossman79 said:

The coolest thing at the show last year was the department store mockup with all the old displays and demo cabinets.  I believe it was an old NA group that did it.  It really felt like you were transported back to any electronics department in the 90's.  Thank you again to that guy/group.  You could really tell that one was a labor of love.

That was @LaC who made the World of Nintendo books. 

[a3quit4s | 4,528]

25 minutes ago, Link said:

That was @LaC who made the World of Nintendo books. 

I’m looking forward to checking out his booth this year!

[LaC | 105]

On 1/15/2024 at 1:26 PM, srbossman79 said:

I went last year and was blown away.  It was my first video game convention, so I don't have anything to compare it to though.  I thought the free play arcade & console area and the vendor hall had so much it was overwhelming (in a great way.)  There was always something going on or something to do.  I never imagined in my life that I would see the Mortal Kombat actors/characters on stage together singing covers of pop songs, but hot dog did they ever.  Never a dull moment. I'd like to go back, but we'll see how the old schedule shakes out.

The coolest thing at the show last year was the department store mockup with all the old displays and demo cabinets.  I believe it was an old NA group that did it.  It really felt like you were transported back to any electronics department in the 90's.  Thank you again to that guy/group.  You could really tell that one was a labor of love.

I also loved to see all the CRT's still running and not in a landfill.  Show your CRT's some love.

 

Glad you thought it was the coolest thing.  It will be there again this year (but a different year).

 

[doner24 | 1,234]

Anyone here going as a vendor and want to split a booth? Looking to sell but only need a couple/few tables. 

[A_Feisty_Pickle | 244]

I'll be there as a first timer. Not looking forward to an 11 hour drive but it's the closest big expo for me. I've been to smaller shows like Retropalooza, Mo Game Con, Super Bit-Con (RIP), so I'm excited to see how a big show is!

[a3quit4s | 4,528]

2 minutes ago, A_Feisty_Pickle said:

I'll be there as a first timer. Not looking forward to an 11 hour drive but it's the closest big expo for me. I've been to smaller shows like Retropalooza, Mo Game Con, Super Bit-Con (RIP), so I'm excited to see how a big show is!

Holy crap an eleven hour drive! You are a trooper

[A_Feisty_Pickle | 244]

1 minute ago, a3quit4s said:

Holy crap an eleven hour drive! You are a trooper

Yep it'll be 25 hours of driving round trip since we're making a detour to Mall of America as well. Fortunately there will be 3 of us so we will be alternating on the driving. Gonna be a long weekend though!

[a3quit4s | 4,528]

On 2/5/2024 at 9:45 AM, doner24 said:

Anyone here going as a vendor and want to split a booth? Looking to sell but only need a couple/few tables. 

Can I like sit in your booth with like a clipboard for awhile? I just wanna see how it feels on the other side

[Scrobins | 1,880]

1 hour ago, a3quit4s said:

Can I like sit in your booth with like a clipboard for awhile? I just wanna see how it feels on the other side

[doner24 | 1,234]

12 hours ago, a3quit4s said:

Can I like sit in your booth with like a clipboard for awhile? I just wanna see how it feels on the other side

Come on over, confirmed will have a booth there! 

[Ferris Bueller | 546]

Does anyone want to show anything off in the NintendoAge/VGS/Homebrew room?

I'm putting the room together again and making a list of who all is coming. It does not have to be a homebrew game, it can be any Nintendo oddity or rarity you have. In the past, tournaments have been done on competition carts, Nintendo arcades and pinballs have been brought, and last year I was selling Mother To Earth in the room with an Earth Bound backdrop for pictures.

Sub question: Is there anything you guys would like to see in the room? Need to know now if I'm going to pack it up and bring it.

[The Count | 622]

5 hours ago, Ferris Bueller said:

Sub question: Is there anything you guys would like to see in the room? Need to know now if I'm going to pack it up and bring it.

Women?

[a3quit4s | 4,528]

Bumping this for less than two weeks away! I’m flying in Friday night and I’m gonna pick up my pass Friday night hopefully and wander around. I got the VIG pass so I can get in early Saturday and wander the vendor hall

Edited March 26, 2024 by a3quit4s

[Ferris Bueller | 546]

@Scrobins Is there VGS signage? Last year we didn't have any.

[Scrobins | 1,880]

2 minutes ago, Ferris Bueller said:

@Scrobins Is there VGS signage? Last year we didn't have any.

I think @captmorgandrinker has that?

[captmorgandrinker | 1,680]

7 hours ago, Scrobins said:

I think @captmorgandrinker has that?

I think @GameboyRicky might still have the banner?

[a3quit4s | 4,528]

MGC this weekend!! I’m landing Friday night and gonna try to get my pass for the weekend then too. If anyone needs help setting anything up let me know!

@Ferris Bueller @LaC

[doner24 | 1,234]

Stop by booth 2181 and say hi to myself and old school NintendoAge member Xtremegamer (Matt)!