RGC 2011 : a french retrogaming event !

[xirius_thir]

Ave retrogaming friends !

 

The Retro-Gaming Connexion organization is proud to announce that its next RGC convention will take place on November 5th and 6th.

Like hundreds of enthusiasts during the last seven years, participate in one of the greatest retro/alternative-gaming-themed gatherings in France, and enter the Retro-Gaming Connexion Pantheon!

 

 

Discover or rediscover great classics which used to be your gaming partners, as well as more recent productions such as Dynamite Dreams on the Sega Dreamcast, or the Atari 2600 port of Halo. A complete range of machines from every era will be available, from the Pong to the PSX, including the SNES, the Neo Geo and plenty of others. But more exotic machines will also be featured, such as the Vectrex, the Gizmondo and a lot more...

As always, our team will welcome you with its permanent enthusiasm and friendliness.

 

We've relocated to a new arena this year (Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne) which is easier to find, but also a lot bigger (1,200 m² / approx. 13,000 square feet) to better suit your needs. But our regulars shouldn't worry: "more space" doesn't mean "too many people", as we want to keep the laid-back atmosphere which makes this convention a unforgettable event.

 

 

Preview of the festivities:

 

- Booths: numerous thematic booths where you'll discover rare and exotic consoles, or different ways of playing (e.g. : networked PS1s).

 

- New games demonstrations: you'll have the opportunity to try out the latest homebrew or semi-pro releases on your favorite machines.

 

- Contests: join the current-day gladiators and maybe become the retro-gaming champion.

 

- Quizzes: test your knowledge and compete against the best video game gurus.

 

- Sales/trading: as always, a large area will be devoted to it.

 

 

Fueled by the same dedication that has been defining it for ten years now, the Retro-Gaming Connexion organization will once more be present to fulfill your expectations, and make those two days a moment of sharing and happiness.

We are eager to welcome you into our retro and alternative-gaming arena. Sharpen your gamepads, they'll be your swords during this weekend.

 

 

 

Groups members, designers or mere enthusiasts: do you have a project, game or group you'd like to introduce? We will be happy to let you use the stage to express yourself. Contact us on:

 

 

 

Practical information:

 

What?

The RGC 2011 is a convention whose theme is retro and alternative gaming. It will take place in Meaux (Seine-et-Marne, France).

Its concept is to offer a space where people can play, demonstrate and share their retrogaming interest.

The Retro-Gaming Connexion organization can provide tables, chairs, screens (subject to prior agreement) and electrical power (within available quantities).

 

Who?

The RGC convention is intended for everyone, regardless of their age, gender, and geographical origin.

 

When?

The Retro-Gaming Connexion 2011 will last from Saturday 5th, 10 AM to Sunday 6th, 5 PM (local time) in November 2011.

 

Where?

The convention is hosted at this address:

Salle des fêtes de Meaux

Avenue de la Marne / Chemin des Patis

Meaux, France

It is accessible by train (Meaux train station, then by bus)

Detailed information is available on our site/forum -> http://www.yaronet.com/sujets.php?f=2419

 

How?

Entrance is subject to prior registration and payment, through an online form: http://www.yaronet.com/posts.php?s=143608

The registration is valid as soon as we receive your payment.

The price depends on whether you attend for one or two days ; women and children under 12 are entitled to a 50% rebate.

Registrations are cancellable with full reimbursement up to October 28th 2011.

 

The Retro-Gaming Connexion 2011 is organized according to a preset schedule. If you would like to participate, please contact us by email beforehand.

 

It is possible to sleep in the main room. A transportation service will be available for those sleeping in one of the nearby hotels.

 

Note: Hardware such as consoles and games are the property of their owner. Any hardware list is purely informative and is not an inventory.

 

A space will be devoted to sales and trades of video games and related materials. Goods, prices and conditions are under the seller's responsibility.

 

 

RGC organization

 

Complete info about the convention :

http://www.yaronet.com/sujets.php?f=2419

 

 

www.retro-gc.net

 

Contact :

[xirius_thir]

 

 

Indeed, our esteemed member Supaflow, big fan of shooting game, we prepared for the RGC, a beautiful stand on the emblematic shoot of the Videogame history !

 

-> Http://www.yaronet.com/posts.php?s=143748

 

The following posts stand shmup HISTORIC ! (list in progress, can be change;))

 

 

- SPACE INVADERS

 

- Xevious

 

- GRADIUS

 

- Soldier Blade

 

- Axelay

 

- Batsugun

 

- DoDonPachi

 

- Ikaruga

 

 

- FREEPLAY (post where the best of the best of the shoot will run on all platforms combined)

 

 

Strongly!

Edited October 27, 2011 by xirius_thir

[xirius_thir]

 

 

 

Another exceptional stand for RGC offered by our techno lover member : NTRS !

This will be a space where you can play with two Game Gears in link, but not just only that, because that'll be possible to do it on a TV screen !

 

It's perfect to really appreciate the original graph of this machine

 

 

 

 

Here is the basic list of games available on link

 

 

 

Sonic Drift

 

 

Columns

 

 

Mortal Kombat

 

 

Mortal Kombat II

 

 

G-LOC

 

 

Mappy

 

 

Stargate

 

 

 

Monaco GP

 

 

Faceball

 

 

Outrun

 

 

Enjoy!

 

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[xirius_thir]

 

 

 

 

 

Another stand by NTRS, one of our most active members, which we propose for the RGC 2011 a Xbox first one LAN of 8 posts

with Steel Battalion (Mecha Simulation with a gigantic controller),

the Halo 2 (with a tournament and a very nice little gift to win) and other surprises!

 

 

Stand directly related topic: http://www.yaronet.com/posts.php?s=143988

 

 

 

 

Steel Battalion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Halo 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Frag stand in all its forms

 

www.retro-gc.org

 

 

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[xirius_thir]

.And it goes on !

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link Stand PS1 / Sony

 

 

Like it or not, but the brand has become a key member of the videogame history, and he was not in the RGC spirit to forget it.

 

It's with this spirit that our great Member DragonHoly will offer a Sony stand where you can battle face to face with a Link concept to 2 PS1 consoles on 2 TV.

In addition, to continue in fun principle,it will be another post with PS1 games are playing with four or more quadruplers.

 

And to continue in the special, you will see on the stand the famous PSX (fancy Japanese luxury PS2 / DVR), the PS2 included in a flat panel and a Net Yarose, and some uncommon accessories (such as the imposing double stick or the special resident evil pad ..)

 

 

Link topic: http://www.yaronet.com/posts.php?s=144040

 

 

 

List of games (possible to change)

 

 

link games

 

Doom

Final Doom

 

Rock'n Roll Racing 2

 

F1 98

 

Formula One x2

 

Racing Skies

 

Destruction Derby

 

Wipeout

Wipeout 2097

 

 

 

Game for 4 players

 

Gekido

 

Track & Field

 

Destruction Derby Raw (split)

 

V Rally 2 (Split)

 

Crash Team Racing

 

 

 

Games for 8 players

 

Shaolin

 

Micro Machines V3

 

Super Sonic Racers

 

Fifa 99

Fifa 2001

 

Puma Street Soccer

 

 

A selection just for our pleasure !

 

www.retro-gc.net

Edited October 28, 2011 by xirius_thir

[xirius_thir]

 

 

Here's an another stand in preparation for the RGC! and it's our member Fei,music games expert who does it still this year

If speed execution does'not scare and that you have the sense of rhythm, surely it's make for you

 

 

Direct link: http://www.yaronet.com/posts.php?s=144067

 

 

Pop'n Music[/ b]

 

 

beatmania IIDX / Beatmania [/ b]

 

 

Frequency Range

 

 

Bust a Groove

 

 

Space Channel 5

 

 

Audiosurf [/ b]

 

 

BIT.TRIP Beat [/ b] BIT.TRIP Runner [/ b]

 

 

Guitar Hero 4, 6 and Metallica [/ b]

 

 

www.retro-gc.org

[xirius_thir]

And it's not over!

 

Like every year, the two companions of 8bit, LBM41 and Luciferhalo, prepared a of madness VCS 2600 / 7800 stand, with lots of new Homebrew and a wide choice of classic vintage

 

Direct Link : http://www.yaronet.com/posts.php?s=144086

 

 

Here LBM41 and his faithful assistant Jean Marie (oh no ... sorry Lucifershalo )

 

 

 

 

Offer the best on 2600/7800 (Homebrew)

 

 

the strategy of FAILSAFE

 

 

 

the madness of DUCK ATTACK

 

 

 

the uppercut of KO CRUISER

 

 

 

the puzzlesque CHUNKOUT

 

 

 

or denial TURBO

 

 

 

 

And the timeless classics:

 

Pitfall

space Invaders

ET and this extensible Appendix

 

 

 

 

 

And this year a tournament on a great games for 4 players :Medieval Mayhem

 

 

 

Robotron 2084 (one who pilot, one who shoot)

 

 

 

Meteor Shower (collaboration mode or Enemy mode)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also special focus on Halo 2600 games created by Ed Fries (one of the first programmers of Halo on XBOX)

An special edition with box and manual!

 

 

 

Thank them !

 

www.retro-gc.org

[xirius_thir]

 

Here is a final preview of the program before the closure of the registration period.

 

More than just the usual stands previously presented here is what you can see at the RGC about retro- & alternative-gaming:

 

 

The RGC Tournament

 

- The RGC Association will organize a tournament during both days of the convention, with several trials: Windjammers (Flying Power Disk), 2 other surprise games, as well as a quiz.

 

The winners will go back home with exciting prises (for the record the RGC is very proud of the prises given durong the last conventions such as customed Dreamcast, a Nuon or a NEO GEO AES.

 

 

Stands animated by the participants

 

- Shooting games (led by Manoloben) with the House of the Dead, Time Crisis, Virtua Cop, Point Blank, Resident Evil, Ghost Quad, … And much more such as the classis on NES, Super Nintendo, Megadrive, Master System. More info http://www.yaronet.com/posts.php?s=143951

 

 

 

- Neo Geo AES & CD playing and coding (on AES) med by Kuk & Furtek http://neogeocdworld.info

 

 

 

- Alice Team for a presentation & tournament on their game Dynamit Dreams on Dreamcast.

 

 

 

 

- Rayxamber Association for the presentation of the Revival magazines and the presentation of stunning gaming Systems ! http://rayxamber.free.fr

 

 

 

 

- Atari Lynx with Rygar the mad Collector, who will show us his collection and mods for his favorite Handled gaming system! > http://www.youtube.com/user/zonelynx

 

 

 

 

- Oldies with the Replay Association which will bring loads of classics gaming systems such as (NES, MS, SNES, MD, SAT, N64 …) and make them live during the whole week-end! http://www.facebook.com/Associationreplay?sk=info

 

 

 

 

- Pix’n love to present their books and mooks http://www.editionspixnlove.com

 

 

 

 

- Omake Books for the presentation of their high quality books and organize a tournament on Mr Splah! http://omakebooks.com

 

 

 

 

- Bobyjack from Retrotaku will present his paintings on the retro-gaming

 

 

- An exposition of statues handmade from Subby-kun http://www.gameblog.fr/blogs/subbykun

 

 

 

 

- SuperGameLand and their CD renovation /repair devise, but also lots of stuff and sell and their tournament on Super Mario Bros http://supergameland.fr

 

 

 

 

Project Presentations on the stage :

 

- Neo Geo CD projects by Elbarto and Furtek

 

 

- The coming R-Type on Amstrad CPC by Fano

 

 

 

 

- The Adventure Vision (a very rare US gaming System) by Rayxamber

 

 

 

 

- Ultimate Rally Club on PC-Engine by Orion

 

 

 

 

A conference

 

- A conference and debate about the video game scene will be organized and led by Adoru (MO5 Association)

 

 

 

One concert

 

- The Hear Mangame, a french rock band has been reformed in order to set the RGC on fire on the Saturday night. Here Sonic, Final Fantasy or Metal Gear as you never heard it http://www.myspace.com/hearmangame

 

 

 

 

And of course all the previous presented stands led by the RGC Association

 

SHMUP History

War of Gear

Games'n Music

Real Steel

PS1 Link / Sony

Atari 2600 / 7800

 

 

 

And much more.

 

 

Thank you for your interest and see you soon !

 

 

 

www.retro-gc.org

[lucifershalo]

here are some pictures from the event

as usual it was really pleasant

on the first day, our table with 2600,7800 and a modified 5200 were assaulted by people and questions

I brought some homebrews with me for sale

boxed 2600 Halo

Medieval mayhem (always really popular in France)

7800 Moon Cresta (thanks Bob)

and Vectrex Vector Pilot

 

it was also funny to see young guys asking questions about the 2600 and wanting to play the classic hits like Space Invaders, Pac Man,etc

 

The sunday was a bit quieter and we had time to play ourselves and enjoyed a cooperative Robotron on 7800