goatdan #1 Posted June 1, 2002 The Midwest Classic is shaping up to be one of the can't-miss gaming events of 2002, and it is just one week away! If you have not made plans to attend, it is time to do so! Here are just a few short things that you will see at the event. Computers Classic computers will be huge at this year's event! Attendees will be able to view tons of classic computers from manufacturers like Apple, Atari, Commodore and more in the Classic Computing Museum section of the Computing and Gaming Museum. Along with these computes, attendees will be able to see a lot of rare and strange computer peripherals. If you remember the old computers with more than nostalgia, or just want to learn the evolution of computers you will be able to do it at the Classic Computing Museum! Video Games When the organizers of this year's event sat down to decide exactly what could be considered a classic, we realized that anything could be so this year's Classic Gaming Museum section of the Computing and Gaming Museum will feature everything from PONG to the XBox, GameCube and PS2! Attendees are in for a huge treat, as there will be many new developments shown for the TurboDuo and the Dreamcast -- some of which have never been seen before! If you have ever enjoyed playing a video game, there will be something for you at the Midwest Classic! Pinball The flipper was invented in Chicago in 1947, and the game of pinball evolved into what we know it as today. The classic silver-ball game will have a grand showing at the Midwest Classic as Stern Pinball, the last pinball manufacturer today, will be sending materials to Milwaukee for attendees to view. The GOAT Store, LLC will also bring along a Williams classic -- Space Shuttle pinball -- so that attendees may compete against each other for great prizes. There will also be a special demonstration on how pinball works during the event. If you have ever been curious about how these complicated machines work or if you just want to test your skills against friends, you will want to be at the Midwest Classic! And much, much more! On top of this, the Midwest Classic will feature tons of other memorable events! Throughout the day, attendees will be able to compete against new friends in tons of games for great prizes from show sponsors The GOAT Store, LLC, Good Deal Games and Songbird Productions. Attendees may also visit the Warring Worms Warzone to get themselves exclusive Midwest Classic Atari 2600 games, meet with Carl Forhan -- creator of countless new Atari Lynx and Jaguar games -- to get their game boxes signed, proudly sport an event T-shirt, eat food provided by Chuck E. Cheese pizza and meet countless new and old friends! The Midwest Classic will truly be a classic that is not to be missed! Pre-ordered tickets for the event are on sale until Saturday night at midnight. For more information about the event, please visit the official Midwest Classic Homepage at http://www.goatstore.com/midclassic2002.htm Driving instructions for the event will be added within the next few days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ubersaurus #2 Posted June 1, 2002 I'd try to go, but that is unfortunately timed on the weekend of my birthday party. So I guess I miss out on all the fun and festivities ;P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAZ #3 Posted June 1, 2002 I'm concerned about my "coupons" for the new Atari 2600 games not arriving to me yet. I got my payment in plenty before May 22nd. I'm nervous that there was some sort of mixup, as I thought I'd get the reservation confirmation/receipts/coupons...whatever is sent (I think it is coupons). I sent email to your goat email account, but I'm not sure if you guys got it. Only a week away, and I just want to make sure that nothing is left to chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goatdan #4 Posted June 1, 2002 KAZ, don't worry. We've been really stressed out between the 190739603912846 things left to do with the event, but notifying all of the people that have their reservations in will be done later tonight Sorry about this, and I can't wait to see you at the show! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAZ #5 Posted June 2, 2002 Yeah, I can't wait, it sounds like it is gonna be a really fun time. I'm driving from Minneapolis, so I'm very interested in this. Yeah, I have no doubt you guys are really busy. I've only been to one convention of anything in my life, and that was a Star Trek Convention. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meltdown71835 #6 Posted June 2, 2002 Is this a yearly event because im still young but ill be able to go when I get the cash. The Classic Gaming Expo and the Philly Classic are too far away from Texas. Is this closer than the others? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goatdan #7 Posted June 2, 2002 quote: Originally posted by KAZ: Yeah, I can't wait, it sounds like it is gonna be a really fun time. I'm driving from Minneapolis, so I'm very interested in this. We really hope so. We have had the best help that we could've ever asked for this year, and the event is shaping up to be better than we ever hoped. I can't wait myself! quote Yeah, I have no doubt you guys are really busy. Oh my yes. I work over 60 hours this week before factoring in one minute of MWC planning time, and I work at the "local" amusement park so I'm outside doing physical labor all day. I'm absolutely wiped out right now... On top of that, I leave for Europe on June 10, so I don't really have a break until then. Of course, I also wouldn't have my life any other way quoteI've only been to one convention of anything in my life, and that was a Star Trek Convention. Well, I hope that we can entertain as good. I'm sure that this will be a completely different animal, so to speak, but from how much fun we had with Atari Jaguar Festival last year, it is a HUGE blast! quote: Originally posted by meltdown71835: Is this a yearly event because im still young but ill be able to go when I get the cash. The Classic Gaming Expo and the Philly Classic are too far away from Texas. Is this closer than the others? We are holding off declaring it a yearly event until we find out if this years event is a success or not. Judging by the amount of emails we've been receiving, it should be successful. The Midwest Classic is being held in Milwaukee, WI. I don't know how well that fares for you [ 06-02-2002: Message edited by: GOAT Dan ] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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