Upcoming Retro Gaming/Classic Computing events

[StarshipUK]

I thought they were talking of merging the two Arcade Barn events into just one event in that thread?

[roberthazelby]

Three of the people down for the April Barn Meet have already made significant plans to coincide with the event.

Rather than mess them about I've checked with Shaun at The Barn, to see if we have enough people to make the April Barn meet viable, and he's confirmed that we do.

To avoid the risk of accidentally having multiple Barn meets very close to each other in the future, Mat and I will probably look into ensuring one large one takes place next year instead of two.

[Arcadian]

Added:

- Confirmed dates of July 16th-17th for "In Da 80's" - this summer's retro do at the Lass O'Gowrie in Manchester (the event formerly known as 'Console Combat II' )

- an entry for this year's UK Pinball Party, which will again be taking place at the Daventry Barcelo Hotel the weekend of 12-14 August

[Rinoa]

"In Da 80's"

Probably just a coincidence in names (and wishful thinking on my part) but anything to do with SID80s being there?

[DPrinny]

Dunno if I am allowed to say but its a true retro gaming event.
Dont expect and Dreamcasts, PSX, Saturns

[SirClive]

I think the name kind of gave that away! I assume no pong or warlords either

[DPrinny]

1980 and there where pong consoles released in the 80s

The Random fighters torny I (and Woody cool)have planned will be hard to do as there are few fighting games out in the 80s

[StarshipUK]

I think the name kind of gave that away! I assume no pong or warlords either

The Atari Atari 2600 Jr. was released in 1985 and 7800 which can play 2600 games was also released in the 80's, if someone has one. Warlords for the 2600 was released in 1981, with the original arcade being released in 1980 so I think your OK

Saying this its a shame its being limited to the 80's, as that really does limit gaming options which is what all these events are all about. The choice of games is just as important as the choice of systems. Still could have a Jap or USA Megadrive/Genesis with very limited choice of games but not a PAL one, and no SNES at all.

[DPrinny]

I did mention a possible 90s one as well

[prof peach]

Yes, hugely looking forward to "In Da 80's". The idea behind it is to really try and explore the gaming platforms and culture of that decade, alongside hopefully competitions, comedy, burlesque, key coders from the day and the current homebrew scene, suitable entertainment and comedy to boot.

Not to say other things will be excluded, mind but that's the main focus. Oh and plenty of ale as per usual!

[DPrinny]

^Are mullets optional?

[Arcadian]

Entry added for:

RetroActive! Movies, Games & More!
Leicester, Saturday 3rd September 2011
Homepage: retroactive.cgeu.info ** Site not live! **
Scale: 200

This one sounds like it could be the DBs ... !

[SirClive]

Oh and plenty of ale as per usual!

Oh damn. I don't drink.

[FatTrucker]

1980 and there where pong consoles released in the 80s

The Random fighters torny I (and Woody cool)have planned will be hard to do as there are few fighting games out in the 80s

Barbarian, WOTEF, Kung Fu, and for the really hardcore, get someone to knock together a 4 joystick CP for some authentic arcade Karate Champ.

[gunbladelad]

All those events, past and present, and there's yet to be one up in Scotland...