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Tournament Aftermath / Re: Tulsa - ==< OVGE 2K10 >== Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition 2010! - 10/23/10

« on: October 20, 2010, 01:58:42 pm »

Would love to give you times, but none have been given to me.

What I do know is that Greg Little plans on host a SF4 tourney for the 360 at his table. He usually does his tourneys towards the last half of the event.

Nintendo Okie might be doing a trivia gameshow of sorts at their table but the details of how it works haven't been revealed to me.

I will be hosting the classic gaming tournament, and that goes on throughout the whole event between about 10am - 4pm. Three classic games on three classic systems for 3 min each. Scores of all 3 games are then combined with the winner taking all at the end of the show.

The three games will be kept secret this year to prevent any advance practice which is what I've noticed over the years seems to happen. hehe...

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Tournament Aftermath / Re: Tulsa - ==< OVGE 2K10 >== Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition 2010! - 10/23/10

« on: September 13, 2010, 09:00:20 am »

Hmmm..not a bad Idea. I did get some flyers dropped off at The Max in downtown which is the new retro bar with arcade games, skeeball, old 80s cartoons and Max Headroom!

I need to give them a call tomorrow about getting together to discuss some cross promotion for the event and their new place. Spoke with the owner on Friday night and he was really interested in helping out and being a part of the event. So... we shall see.

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Tournament Aftermath / Re: Tulsa - ==< OVGE 2K10 >== Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition 2010! - 10/23/10

« on: September 10, 2010, 06:18:53 pm »

Yeap...I got the flyers down at Wizard's. Would still like to try and get some to SB21..but time is short for me and we are nearly out of time..ugh.
Any other places besides them, Vintage Stock, and GameXchange I could maybe get flyers too? Forgot suggesting large B&M corps. Can't get flyers there unless those places are part of the event.

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Tournament Aftermath / Re: Tulsa - ==< OVGE 2K10 >== Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition 2010! - 10/23/10

« on: September 02, 2010, 04:17:42 pm »

Muskogee is their own thing.
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Figured as much...thanks for the clarification.

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Tournament Aftermath / Re: Tulsa - ==< OVGE 2K10 >== Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition 2010! - 10/23/10

« on: September 02, 2010, 11:30:48 am »

I've got the flyers now at all the local Vintage and GameXChange's. However, I hear there is a GameXchange in Muskogee? It is also part of Mr. Cherry's clan?

Also, I did try and get flyers delivered over at Wizard's, but... Jimmy was busy in a game at the time, and I simply couldn't wait. As it is...I'm not sure how I'm going to get flyers to him or Starbase 21 since I have to do live tech support for the next 3 Saturday's starting with this Saturday for OU games.

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Tournament Aftermath / Re: Tulsa - ==< OVGE 2K10 >== Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition 2010! - 10/23/10

« on: August 30, 2010, 08:03:51 pm »

Just a quick shout out of Thanks to Saif and the crew of OKGamers.com who have signed on to help with volunteering at this year's OVGE event! In addition they will be helping to get the word out and be cool guys to help out where needed!

Thanks again Saif! OVGE appreciates the assist!

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Tournament Aftermath / Re: Tulsa - -==< OVGE 2K10 >==- - Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition 2010! - 10/23/10

« on: August 13, 2010, 01:21:26 am »

Yeah! Updates!

First it is with great pleasure to the make the following announcement:

The OneUps to perform LIVE at OVGE 2010!

Video Game Funk/Fusion band The OneUps will be performing at the Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition! Come hear their funkified versions  of music from Mario, Sonic, Mega Man and more. CDs, DVDs and T-Shirts will be available all day. Click the pic below to learn more and listen to samples of their excellent work!



http://theoneups.com

In addition we finally have links and some videos for the 2008 and 2009 events. There are still some more pics to get uploaded but we have quite a bit to look at in the mean time!

Still tables left for this year's event! Be sure to contact us ASAP for availability and to reserve your space at the 2010 OVGE!

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Tournament Aftermath / Tulsa - ==< OVGE 2K10 >== Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition 2010! - 10/23/10

« on: July 22, 2010, 10:27:26 pm »

Yes it is time once again...

It is time to dig into your closets, garage, attic, or heck.. maybe even your living room entertainment cabinet to bring forth the video gaming goodness! Blow the dust off, check the connections, get good RF cables and carefully hand pick your favorite games to share with your fellow enthusiasts and the public at large!

It is time for the Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition to return for it's seventh event!

It is with honor and much pleasure that I officially announce the 2010 OVGE!!

The When: October 23rd, 2010 (That's a Saturday...)

The Place: Spirit Bank Event Center (Cause we really like the way they do things...)

The Times: Setup for Vendors and Exhibitors begins on Friday Oct. 22nd from 8am to 10pm. (We never have enough time for setup and hanging out...)
                The OVGE opens to the public on Saturday Oct. 23rd, from 9am to 5pm. (Not too early and it ends before dinner. Excellent Yes!? )

]Admission: Is $5 (USD) per person ages 8 and over. (That means the youngsters get off cheap... )

Tables Prices: We are simplifying this year and all tables will be $50 each. No limit on how many you may need as there are plenty available! That will include access to power and skirting.

More details can be found at:

www.ovge.com

Send any questions, concerns, and general comments to:

Send E-mail's here

We look forward to you seeing you at the 2010 OVGE!

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Tournament & Event Archives / Re: Tulsa -=< OVGE 2K9 >=- October 24

« on: October 16, 2009, 07:17:56 am »

Just a heads up!

We are now just about a week away from OVGE2k9 and I have a few minor things to announce.

The good news first...

We now have Friday night setup! Yeah!!! I got the confirmation late Wednesday afternoon as I made the final payment for the event space. What time or how early we can begin setting up I don't yet know but I'll send out updates as I know more. At least we have some setup for Friday now!

Bad news...

All the tables require covering of some sort, so even those that paid additional for the table skirting will still need to get some covering for your tables. I've heard that party stores and the like have plastic like large table coverings for really cheap that can be bought. This would be ideal since you wouldn't care if it got torn or anything and you could just dump it in the trash afterwards. I'm likely to go this route myself.

I also learned that we won't be the only thing going on that day in the event center. There will be a charity silent auction taking place in the main arena. Because of this I lost some of my tables and now only have 2 left available at this time. Seems the auction requires more tables than I do, so the event center is taking away some of mine that hadn't sold quite yet. ugh...

Tournaments...

There is of course the standard OVGE classic gaming tourney. I haven't quite decided on which games it will be. But I do know that it will be strictly a 2600 theme this year and I know one of the games will be Centipede. I could use some ideas on two more 2600 games that are easy to play and understand and could get some scoring in during a 3min time frame?

Brad Prillwitz will also be hosting a Pac-Man Collection tournament on the colecovision using the Opcode games Pac-Man collection cartridge!

The layout has been sent to the vendors and exhibitors so they know where to setup in the event space. Any questions etc... please do NOT hesitate to contact me!

Thank you everyone and I'll see you guys in a week!

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Tournament & Event Archives / Re: Tulsa -=< OVGE 2K9 >=- October 24

« on: October 05, 2009, 02:10:05 am »

Several updates to the OVGE website to include current list of known exhibitors and vendors. Flack I still need to know what you want me to put up there for you so I can let the world know you plan to be there! hehe

Look over the website and remember...

ONLY 4 TABLES LEFT!

In regards to the show itself, it does focus mainly on the classics as it were. But there is always someone or a group of someones with more modern stuff on hand. I know for a fact that several fighting games will be setup on one exhibitors PS2 setup. In addition, the Neo-Geo crew will be back as always.

As for the tournaments there are several on the record just not posted yet. But they all pretty much focus on classic gaming such as the main OVGE tourney, and a Pac-Man collection tourney on the Colecovision. As for the joysticks being sticky. Well they are old, that just improves the grip right?

Again, only 4 tables left now so if you want to be a part of the event, let me know ASAP and Thanks! I look forward to seeing everyone there!

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Tournament & Event Archives / Re: Tulsa -=< OVGE 2K9 >=- October 24

« on: August 04, 2009, 06:07:20 pm »

For some reason when I copied and pasted this one over, it doubled up on the Http//:'s in the url coding. All links should be working in the original post now.

Thanks for noticing and letting me know.

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Tournament & Event Archives / Tulsa -=< OVGE 2K9 >=- October 24

« on: August 02, 2009, 10:20:52 pm »

Many have sent e-mail asking and everyone has been waiting most patient. So it is my pleasure to finally announce...

Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition 2009!

Tulsa, OK – August 1, 2009– Classic video games will once again rise from history as mid-America's one and only OVGE returns for the sixth Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition.

On October 24, 2009 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 of the video gaming industry. “Before the OVGE, people from the surrounding states had to travel across the country for an event such as this,” said Jesse Hardesty, founder and organizer of the OVGE. 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 will be $5 dollars at the door.

In 1972, the video game industry began with the release of the Odyssey by Magnavox, the first multi-video game system for the home. However, in the early ‘80s an overflow of games and poor sales forced many companies to close resulting in drastic drops in prices for their merchandise. Companies still in business could not compete with the low pricing and lost money from their over stocked inventory causing 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 have flourished.

Still, many video game players are returning to classic video games. With the advanced graphics 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.

"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. Vendors and exhibitors will have memorabilia on display with many items for purchase.

The OVGE is organized by a group of gaming enthusiasts who want to share their hobby and passion for classic and modern video games with the public.

This is our largest venue to date and there is plenty of space available, so contact us now to reserve your space at the show!

Look to the website for the latest information as we get it! See you in October!

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Tournament & Event Archives / -< OVGE 2008 >- Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition - Latest last minute updates!

« on: August 07, 2008, 03:45:36 pm »

Just a quick update for those coming to the event this Saturday...

The arcade games won't be much in attendance this year as my largest exhibitor who brings in about 6 machines of his own each year, suffered a nasty back injury at his work about 2 weeks ago. He send me an update the other day telling me his doc has placed him on another 3 weeks out of work and obviously no lifting. As a result, many of the classics from the past shows such as the Space Duel, Star Wars Arcade, and Joust cocktail arcade games will not be present at this year's event. Unless a team of about 6 volunteers suddenly show up to help move all these cabs from the Ed Martin's home...

Second,

I did a brief bit on the show and classic gaming for Channel 6's Six in the Morning show today. A link for that video from this morning's broadcast can be found as the top listing on the OVGE main page.

http://www.ovge.com

Again, I apologize ahead of time for the lack of arcade cabs, but it simply wasn't a situation that could be helped. It was hoped after Ed has his injury, he was told he would be able to go back to work and do normal activity after 2 weeks. But his doc visit this week didn't see much improvement in his condition. Let's all wish Ed well during the show this year and for a speedy recovery!

See you all there on Saturday!

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Tournament & Event Archives / OVGE 2008 Draws Near!!!

« on: July 28, 2008, 03:40:39 am »

OVGE Draws Near!

Yes! We are now under 2 weeks away from OVGE's grand retro return! I would like to invite everyone to please look at the web site as there have been many updates. To summize, we are looking at the best vendor lineup and exhibitor variety we have ever been graced with at this year's event!

http://www.ovge.com

All of us at OVGE and the Ivory Tower Collections are very excited to be able to bring this event to you and invite you all once again to come and join in for a day of video gaming history, sales, exhibition, and most importantly... Family fun!

Tournaments have also been announced but are always subject to change. I'll keep you posted as more changes come in!

Thank you again and we all look forward to seeing you all there on August 9th!

:-D

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Tournament & Event Archives / Re: Tulsa - -< OVGE 2008 >- Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition - August 9, 2008

« on: June 15, 2008, 11:02:47 pm »

Saif:

You could always get a table at the event this year. Promote the website? Host a Tourney or two? Lots of ideas and I've plenty of space to accomodate this year.

In other news, I need Mr. Risner and anyone else from here that might have contacted me about getting a table to PLEASE e-mail me the requests again.

I suffered a horrible HDD crash as my father's day present today and literally all the contacts via e-mail and notepad .txt files I had stored have been wiped in the crash.