CGE/Philly Classic (Dallas) Conflict?

[gavv]

It's really not a problem, folks! If you're thinking "foul", know that the CGE crew isn't. These are two completely different kinds of shows. If you've ever been to a recent PhillyClassic then you know that it's intended for a broader kind of crowd. Classic Gaming Expo has been and always will be for those looking for nostalgia - mingling with the game industry's legends (the organizers think of CGE as a reunion just as much an we do an Expo) and being surrounded with yesteryear.

We're in great shape with our vendor situation as well, and we've hired local PR to get the attention of the bay area audience that we were hoping to capture last year but (in my opinion) failed to.

That said, I hope to see you all at CGE this August!

gotten better luck rebuilding a new base of arcade donations? ^_^

gavv

[digitalpress]

gotten better luck rebuilding a new base of arcade donations? ^_^

gavv

Yeah, that was a serious weakness of last years' show, a product of just having too many things to coordinate with the big move.

The CGE Arcade is gonna kick a lot of ass this year, over 50 machines. We were able to recruit some local help but we're also enlisting the aid of our E3 arcade game suppliers. It's just a matter of deciding WHICH games to fill the floor with.

[Queen Of The Felines]

Star Wars and Punch-Out please.

Kristine

[GrandAmChandler]

It's really not a problem, folks! If you're thinking "foul", know that the CGE crew isn't. These are two completely different kinds of shows. If you've ever been to a recent PhillyClassic then you know that it's intended for a broader kind of crowd. Classic Gaming Expo has been and always will be for those looking for nostalgia - mingling with the game industry's legends (the organizers think of CGE as a reunion just as much an we do an Expo) and being surrounded with yesteryear.

We're in great shape with our vendor situation as well, and we've hired local PR to get the attention of the bay area audience that we were hoping to capture last year but (in my opinion) failed to.

That said, I hope to see you all at CGE this August!

Thanks for speaking on this Joe, I appreciate it.
I have an update on this, apparently the Dallas show was scheduled for a weekend in the fall (Sept.-Oct.) and NBC Called the Philly Classic organizers back and said they want to move it to summer. And they agreed to add another Show in D.C. for August. So anyways, it was either say yes to the date change, or lose a contract with a major television network.

Also, Joe is right, Philly Classic / AVGE is expanding to Videogames in general, although there will be PLENTY of prominent displays of classic merchandise. This also is a great way to present to the public the hobby of retrogaming. Anyways, I hope to hear great reviews and see pics of both shows! Please post whatever you can ASAP! I wish I could be at either, but finances have not been as fluent lately, and airfare is quite expensive. I will stick to the Jersey meetings and the Philly Classic show this fall.

Again, thanks for the support. -Chris

[8bitweapon]

Im not too worried...Looks like We have plenty of coverage betweeen E3 last may, TIme, G4 coverage a feew weeks b4 the show..etc...

Besides...Only CGE has 8 Bit Weapon~! lol ( i couldnt resist)

But seriously, Im sure there are a number of things the we offer that the other guys dont...Anyone got a list?


xooxooxo

-seth

[digitalpress]

But seriously, Im sure there are a number of things the we offer that the other guys dont...Anyone got a list?

Well, you can start here:
http://www.cgexpo.com/guests.htm

That's the tip of the iceberg. Watch www.cgexpo.com for updates on new products and events for 2k5's event!

[Queen Of The Felines]

But seriously, Im sure there are a number of things the we offer that the other guys dont

Yeah, like your drummer. She's hawt!

Kristine