-= OVGE =- 2012 - June 16, 2012 !

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It is time once again as the 9th annual Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition thunders in!

Date: June 16th, 2012
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Place: Spirit Bank Event Center - South Ballroom

Admission: $5 for everyone ages 8 and up.

Please contact me ASAP to reserve space for this year's event as several exhibitors have already claimed some space!

Full details at the website:

http://www.ovge.com

Hope to see you all there for 2012 event!

[8bitgamer]

Here's the official press release for this always-fun event:

Oklahoma's Only Retro Video Game Exhibition Returns

TULSA, OK–-Classic video games will roll in like a storm from history, as mid-America's one and only OVGE returns for the ninth Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition!

On June 16, 2012 video game collectors and enthusiasts from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and even further will come together at the Spirit Bank Event Center in Tulsa to celebrate the history, hobby, collecting, and entertainment of the video gaming industry. “Before the OVGE, people from the surrounding states had to travel across the country for events such as this,” said Jesse Hardesty, founder and organizer of the OVGE.

In 1972, the video game industry began with the release of the Odyssey by Magnavox, the first multi-video game system for the home. Seven years later in 1979, Atari released the mighty 2600VCS and both created and changed home entertainment forever! Then, in the early ‘80s an overflow of games and poor sales resulted in the great crash of the video game industry in 1983. Since the rebirth of the industry in 1985, with the introduction of the Nintendo Entertainment System, video game sales and popularity have flourished.

Still, many video game players find themselves returning to classic video games. With the advanced high definition graphics and motion control of today’s video games, why are so many people fascinated with the classics? “Even though modern game systems have amazing graphics and sound, the most important aspect of any video game is that it actually be fun to play. Because classic game systems, like the Atari 2600, had very simple graphics, game designers had to focus on the game-play. Those same games that were fun in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s are still just as much fun today,” stated Albert Yarusso, modern video game programmer and co-founder of AtariAge.com. It is also this simple pick up and play philosophy that makes for quick gaming without the need to invest in large amounts of time as many of today's games require.

"With video gaming being today’s main form of home entertainment, the history behind it should not be forgotten,” said Hardesty. “The Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition is providing the youth and their parents a chance to visit and interact with that past.”

Numerous video game systems, computers, and arcade machines, will be set up for the public to play plus tournaments and door prizes! Vendors and exhibitors will have memorabilia on display with many items for purchase.

Doors will open to the public at 9:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. Cost of admission for ages eight and above is $5 dollars at the door.

The OVGE is organized by gaming enthusiasts who want to share their hobby and passion for classic and modern video games with the public. For more information, visit www.ovge.com.

Contact:
Jesse Hardesty , Founder & Organizer
ovge@cox.net
(918)724-7818

[Steve W]

It's always a fun five-hour drive up to Tulsa for the show. Then a groggy drive back home. I look forward to it every year, and now that I've got myself a PC Engine I'll be looking for some import games and accessories. I have been buying less each year since I've gotten my hands on most of the stuff I really want. But I go to hang out with the folks from the forum. And get snarled in traffic at lunchtime. And now I have a new machine to feed games to.

[cracked8ball]

Looks like a lot of fun from the pictures I've seen on the website. I may try and head up this year. Could easily see myself going broke there.

[Wraith Storm]

Awesome! I can't wait. I really REALLY look forward to this every year.

I need to start saving now. I had a bunch of money saved up but recently got into Metal Detecting. Naturally most of my free cash has gone into supplies and accessories for that.... now where is all that buried gold when I need it?

If Mad Gear decides to come back i'll need all the free cash I can muster. He has an insane amount of Saturn and PC Engine imports.

Other than that I'm going to be looking to flesh out my collection for Dreamcast and 3DO and then all my handhelds.

Rob, are you going to have any copies of Get Lamp for sale? Darren, you going to be able to make it this year?

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

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It has been long over due! But OVGE Headquarters has successfully relocated and we can resume late stage planning and getting ready for the show!



The website has been updated and has all current Vendors and Exhibitors listed. We have new faces this year so be sure to take a look and see and get your buying and trade lists ready for June 16th!



Might be able to squeeze one or two more tables into the ever growing layout but do send those emails if you want to reserve space or be placed on a cancellation list.



Thanks again everyone for your support of this event now in its ninth year and we will see you all in a few weeks!