Big Bang 2011 KLOV Member Callout

jeffsgames

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I had the opportunity to go to the International Video Game Hall of Fame (IVGHOF) Big Bang 2010 in Ottumwa Iowa this past August, and had a phenomenal time. I had the chance to meet and develop friendships with several game collectors and classic arcade gaming champions. The schedule was packed with several great activities, and we had the chance to play a lot of games together and share strategies. One of the things that everyone agrees we want to improve on for next year's event is to dramatically increase the number of classic arcade games present at the show. This year we had a decent amount but we would love this event to continue to grow into something that all collectors will want to participate in.

The IVGHOF has formed a sub-committee focused on creating an authentic classic arcade experience for next year's event, which includes a few of the KLOV members that were in attendance this year. Mike Schulte (mikeatunion), Joe Brewer (enjoyvelvet), and I have been asked to participate in this committee.

What we are looking to do for next year's event is to pull together your participation in building this classic arcade experience. First and foremost we need games. We're looking for collectors in the area who may be interested in bring a single game, or multiple games, to be used during the event. There have been and will continue to be donations to the IVGHOF and of course those will always be accepted. However we're looking for those of you who may want to share your game for the event. I personally took my Joust upright this year and had a blast sharing it with other gamers in attendance. It's a great way to show off some of our nice restorations or original classics. Too many of us have games that sit in our basements and never get played by others. We're also hoping that by having several KLOVers participate, we will get a chance to hang together during the event, get to know each other, and share some great games.

We were able to obtain a commitment from the IVGHOF board for an incentive for attendees to bring games. If you are able to attend a bring a game for the event, you will receive a free individual pass or family pass if you bring your family.

There are big plans as far as some of the activities for the event next year to look forward to. Nothing is set in stone yet but I know they are talking about having Ironman competitions for marathon records, possibly a Donkey Kong World Championship in honor of DK's 30th anniversary, and of course other classic gaming competitions. There are several modern gaming competitions for the younger gamers that may want to come with you.

So please consider attending next year's event, and offering a game for the arcade. We already have several people planning to bring games, and our hope is to have so many games that this is one of the highlights of the entire event. If you are seriously interested in bringing a game, please PM one of us here on KLOV with what games you may be willing to bring. We are keeping a list to ensure we get a good mix of classics so even if you only plan to bring one game please let us know what selection you have. We can choose together what would be best to bring. We prefer original or restored classics to make for a more authentic classic arcade, but may use conversions where it makes sense.

The dates for the event next year are August 4 - 7, 2011.

Please keep the conversations in this thread in a positive tone. We am not asking for a thread discussing the character of Billy Mitchell or individuals' opinions on whether the IVGHOF will be a long term success. We're asking for participation and a chance for KLOV members to hang together at a fun event and help grow this into a classic arcade gaming tradition. We are really looking forward to several days playing classic arcade games with many of you we've gotten to know through the forums, and hope that you can attend!

Thanks!

Jeff Waldron (jeffsgames)
Mike Schulte (mikeatunion)
Joe Brewer (enjoyvelvet)
 
I have a regular Space Invaders upright to permanantly donate to the IVGHOF and the Big Bang event. Hope some of you other KLOVers will be in attendance and can give a hand to make the event a sucess!
 
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