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Title: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on January 11, 2013, 07:35:56 PM
Oh yes sir, it's back !

It's bigger......

It's better.......

It's meaner !!!!!!

It's .........

<<< EUROCADE 2013 >>>


Dates:

     14 AND 15 September 2013

Location: the capital of TV & Radio in The Netherlands: HILVERSUM

More SOON !!!!!


Location: "Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid" (The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision) - Hilversum

An absolutely unique location in The Netherlands, all history in film, video and audio recordings from the Dutch public broadcasting stations is archived there, deep under the ground for natural cooling.
There is also a great museum displaying Dutch TV and Radio history in all it's aspects.

Each year 250.000 people visit "Beeld & Geluid" !!

Eurocade will be an integral part of "The Retro Game Experience", which means that a lot of great things can be organized, things impossible to do at the "regular" location.


(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/RetroGameExperience-1.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ILwCjD0Wge4/T79aggCmDRI/AAAAAAA5YnE/eRA5CTj1_LE/s737/Nederlands+Instituut+voor+Beeld+en+Geluid)

(http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/sites/default/files/styles/grid-4x4/public/pag%209%20media%20experience%2Clinks%20onder.jpg)

There are two "theater rooms", each fully equipped with analogue and digital projection equipment, which for sure will be used ! The ambient lighting in both are RGB LEDs so any kind of lighting can be chosen:

(https://www.beeldengeluid.nl/sites/default/files/styles/grid-4x4/public/afb_theaterzaal2_2010_2.jpg)

(http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/sites/default/files/styles/grid-4x4/public/pag%2011%20Theaterzalen%2C%20links%20boven.JPG)

The Grand Café (Note the electronic symbols :) ):

(http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/sites/default/files/styles/grid-4x4/public/media/091013BG_U7N3923.jpg)

During the last months (in fact, almost before Eurocade 2012 was ended....) Gyruss has been investing a LOT of time AND effort in getting this idea of the ground at this great place....so already now: a big THANKS to Pieter !!!!

Pieter, if I missed anything please add your info !

Also: there is still a lot of work to be done. We have a lot of ideas but of course everything still needs to be discussed and worked out.

So.....more info later :)
Title: Re: Eurocade...........2013 !
Post by: anunaki on January 11, 2013, 07:44:10 PM
yeah 8)
Title: Re: Eurocade...........2013 !
Post by: slowcade on January 11, 2013, 08:38:54 PM
Great! ;D I'm hoping to come this year.
Can you estimate the opening and ending time? It would be nice to know when ordering plane tickets.
Title: Re: Eurocade...........2013 !
Post by: Belike on January 11, 2013, 09:50:35 PM
Wohoooo, I guess Pieter won't have to travel too much this time. :D
Title: Re: Eurocade...........2013 !
Post by: Muerto on January 11, 2013, 10:33:27 PM
Aaaaaah, only 766 km one way this year.... Im game!!! 8)
Title: Re: Eurocade...........2013 !
Post by: polderarcade on January 11, 2013, 10:59:41 PM
Sounds interesting
And it’s closer by than ridderkerk
I will put the dates in the agenda
Title: Re: Eurocade...........2013 !
Post by: level42 on January 12, 2013, 12:01:08 AM
First post updated !!
Title: Re: Eurocade...........2013 !
Post by: anunaki on January 12, 2013, 12:12:27 AM
Andre,

If I can help you guys with anything, please let me know.



Title: Re: Eurocade...........2013 !
Post by: ckong on January 12, 2013, 09:50:29 AM
Yes guys, this one is going to be epic!!  ;D

As André said, Pieter has taken a big risk and has already put in a lot of effort trying to get something accomplished, with success.  :spaceace:

We already have a lot of ideas for this weekend, and there will be plenty of stuff to do and to see. It will be all about .....

No, don´t give away all the fun stuff already, Erik.  ;D

So, mark those dates in your agenda, you know that you just want to be there. And I know that you will regret it for ever if you weren´t there!
Title: Re: Eurocade...........2013 !
Post by: Robinholland on January 12, 2013, 01:07:39 PM
WOW sound's and look great  :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: jinxz on January 13, 2013, 11:34:14 PM
This will be epic. Eurocade '12 was great fun so I can' wait for this years event.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: PunkRockCaveman on January 14, 2013, 07:57:44 AM
WOW! That place looks awesome! The Cavemans will be in of course and I will continue the running gag with bringing my video pinball because that will be working for sure by then. :D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on January 14, 2013, 08:16:54 AM
To be honest....I really liked the family-like atmosphere of Eurocade and I doubt that it can be transported to such a huge location...but we will see and I will try to be there :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: kroustibat on January 14, 2013, 08:32:28 AM
congrats guys ! i won't miss it 2 years in a row ;)

with such location , does this means that the event will be public rather than private ?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: bartie on January 14, 2013, 10:06:29 AM
For me it would be the first time to come.
I only have to convince my wife.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on January 14, 2013, 10:12:20 AM
Quote from: bartie on January 14, 2013, 10:06:29 AM
I only have to convince my wife.
Leave her at home with a bunch of roses, a box of chocolat and rent/download some sex in the city.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on January 14, 2013, 12:06:18 PM
Quote from: kroustibat on January 14, 2013, 08:32:28 AM
congrats guys ! i won't miss it 2 years in a row ;)

with such location , does this means that the event will be public rather than private ?

Yep, this one will be public.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: kroustibat on January 14, 2013, 12:39:36 PM
don't you worry that by going "public" that also means careless players ?  thus more possibilities to damage cabs.
that might turnout people from bringing theirs "holy" grail cab to the event .

i know you're working on this :D







Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on January 14, 2013, 01:10:13 PM
We know this is a concern so there will be very strict rules in the game room, like no drinking and eating food.

And not only will the whole Eurocade crew (and other volunteers) be present to make sure everybody respects the cabs, but there also will be professional staff from Beeld en Geluid to keep an eye on things.

Speaking for myself, i think our cabs are meant to be played and enjoyed and this is a great opportunity to show and teach the general public about our hobby. So i'll be bringing all my cabs, including the restored Donkey kong, Mario Bros & Galaga and my near mint Red Tent.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on January 14, 2013, 01:19:52 PM
My beloved CK will also be there, i trust in the staff and the eurocade team 100%
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: bartie on January 14, 2013, 03:27:33 PM
If needed i can bring some cabs to.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on January 14, 2013, 03:33:46 PM
That would be great! What cabs are you thinking about?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on January 14, 2013, 04:01:58 PM
Quote from: gyruss on January 14, 2013, 03:33:46 PM
That would be great! What cabs are you thinking about?

I cannot resist  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on January 14, 2013, 06:31:44 PM
Lol. :D
Seriously, it would be great, if we can make a row of Zaccs, there is a Crazy Kong (Etienne), Vanguard (Robin & Erik), a Scramble (Erik), and a Frogger (Laszo) nearby, maybe I can find a solution to take 3 or 4 more to make the row longer. :D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Digimon on January 14, 2013, 07:25:32 PM
I can take a quasar (if I get a new bezel until september) or my zaxxon Zaccaria with me;-)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on January 14, 2013, 08:24:19 PM
Would love a row of zaccs also, they are afterall THE european cabinets right  ::)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on January 14, 2013, 08:32:29 PM
a row of Zaccs, a row of classics, a row of candy's

My wish is a row of 90's fighters: I bring my MK2, a KI would be soooo great 8)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on January 14, 2013, 08:32:54 PM
Quote from: Etienne MacGyver on January 14, 2013, 08:24:19 PM
Would love a row of zaccs also, they are afterall THE european cabinets right  ::)

.... What about ATARI Ireland??
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on January 14, 2013, 08:37:54 PM
Quote from: Digimon on January 14, 2013, 07:25:32 PM
I can take a quasar (if I get a new bezel until september) or my zaxxon Zaccaria with me;-)
Sounds great. :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: bartie on January 14, 2013, 08:46:35 PM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img401/9909/16b6bb400.png)

This one is the best one i have


Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on January 14, 2013, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: bartie on January 14, 2013, 08:46:35 PM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img401/9909/16b6bb400.png)
This one is the best one i have

Awesome! Would be great if you could bring that!  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on January 14, 2013, 09:12:11 PM
Quote from: Etienne MacGyver on January 14, 2013, 08:24:19 PM
Would love a row of zaccs also, they are afterall THE european cabinets right  ::)

Let me put this in perpective:

THE European cabinets containing Japanese and American games....... ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on January 14, 2013, 09:54:13 PM
First of all: it's great to see a lot of positive responses here and also quite a few from some "new" guys :)

About some issues mentioned:

Quote from: kroustibat on January 14, 2013, 12:39:36 PM
don't you worry that by going "public" that also means careless players ?  thus more possibilities to damage cabs.
that might turnout people from bringing theirs "holy" grail cab to the event.

Quote from: Luigi on January 14, 2013, 08:16:54 AM
To be honest....I really liked the family-like atmosphere of Eurocade and I doubt that it can be transported to such a huge location...but we will see and I will try to be there :)

Thorsten, be assured that this was in our minds while discussing this idea and still is. In fact, the idea of having a public Eurocade has always been in our mind from the very start. However, any real choice was always limited by the clubhouse: we are simply not allowed to have a real public event in that building, so the "choice" was rather easy...
On the other side, I think most collectors (at least I know I do) are happy to share their machines as much as possible, show them off and see other people have fun with them. After all, this is the time that these machines shine. Not when we're alone in our gameroom having a game (however great that is !)....

Don't be scared by the huge building !
This afternoon I've been at "Beeld & Geluid" and Gyruss showed me around the facilities to give me an idea of it all. I am now even more convinced that we can combine both the intimate atmosphere of the Clubhouse with a more public event.

The primary "gameroom" will be this room:

(https://www.beeldengeluid.nl/sites/default/files/styles/grid-4x4/public/afb_theaterzaal2_2010_2.jpg)

Take a good look at the chairs and take in mind that the camera is in the furthest opposite corner of that you see and you will get a feel for the size of the room. It is not that much bigger than the gameroom at the Clubhouse, although it will allow for more games to be there because of the perfect rectangular shape.
The height of the room is comparable. The lighting can be totally controlled which is awesome, f.i. like this:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8470/8381774560_0849e538cb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/8381774560/)
IMAG5741 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/8381774560/) by Level_42 (http://www.flickr.com/people/level_42/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8514/8381774648_54da0f4077_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/8381774648/)
IMAG5742 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/8381774648/) by Level_42 (http://www.flickr.com/people/level_42/), on Flickr

Another benefit: there is only 1 entry/exit into the room. There is no "walking through", people entering the room will do so if they are interested in the games. Also the "feel" of the room is intimate and warm...also it dampens sound quite a bit, a good thing for our games.
Also, the room is relatively far away from any drinks/eating facilities, people are very unlikely to walk in with a drink or food and naturally this will be prohibited.

Apart from all of this, my machines are going to be there, you can bet I have an eye on them and all the other machines, and that goes for the rest of the Eurocade team PLUS there will be volunteers and professional stuff from "Beeld & Geluid".

If I would have some doubt about my cabs not being safe, I would definitely not put them there. And yes my Star Wars will be there and of course my Lunar Lander, the two games I put most money in....esp. the LL  :roll: ::) ;D

We've been to a public event (Slam) in the UK and there were rows and rows of pinballs and about as much videogames as at our previous Eurocades and I didn't see a single person abusing a game. Even the kids around seem to have a lot of respect for the machines....

Of course we cannot give anyone a written insurance that nothing will happen, or even that a machine might get damaged. But that's the same as on the previous Eurocades.

I feel, the Eurocade team feels, that this will work out just fine.

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: jinxz on January 15, 2013, 06:35:04 PM
Silently I wish that a point blank could make it's appearance. Maybe if the opportunity presents itself i will get my hands on one before the event and take it with me ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: PunkRockCaveman on January 15, 2013, 07:38:00 PM
I think all of our cabs have seen a MUCH worse environment and have taken WAY harder treatment back in the days. For me it's no problem that the public will be there. The familiar athmo comes after the show anyway ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on January 15, 2013, 07:42:10 PM
Quote from: PunkRockCaveman on January 15, 2013, 07:38:00 PM
I think all of our cabs have seen a MUCH worse environment and have taken WAY harder treatment back in the days. For me it's no problem that the public will be there. The familiar athmo comes after the show anyway ;)
Exactly ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on January 16, 2013, 11:56:05 AM
Can they play TRON lightcycle races on the wall?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on January 16, 2013, 12:53:22 PM
Quote from: Blanka on January 16, 2013, 11:56:05 AM
Can they play TRON lightcycle races on the wall?

Hahaha, no, that's not possible..
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: bartie on January 16, 2013, 08:12:51 PM
I am curious about the reactions of the people. :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: kroustibat on January 17, 2013, 04:21:20 PM
andre , will there be a wifi available ? that'd maybe motivate me to work on a old www project of mine ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on January 17, 2013, 04:28:27 PM
Gyruss can answer that for you....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on January 17, 2013, 04:32:40 PM
Quote from: kroustibat on January 17, 2013, 04:21:20 PM
andre , will there be a wifi available ? that'd maybe motivate me to work on a old www project of mine ;)

Yessir, there is free Wifi available!  
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: kroustibat on January 17, 2013, 04:37:03 PM
groovy ! :D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: jinxz on January 18, 2013, 01:29:31 PM
Quote from: PunkRockCaveman on January 15, 2013, 07:38:00 PM
I think all of our cabs have seen a MUCH worse environment and have taken WAY harder treatment back in the days. For me it's no problem that the public will be there. The familiar athmo comes after the show anyway ;)
Do I sense an IceColdBeer joining the event?  :lol:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: PunkRockCaveman on January 18, 2013, 08:26:03 PM
Maybe ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on January 19, 2013, 09:02:06 AM
Quote from: jinxz on January 18, 2013, 01:29:31 PM
Quote from: PunkRockCaveman on January 15, 2013, 07:38:00 PM
I think all of our cabs have seen a MUCH worse environment and have taken WAY harder treatment back in the days. For me it's no problem that the public will be there. The familiar athmo comes after the show anyway ;)
Do I sense an IceColdBeer joining the event?  :lol:

Maby there will be a need of two ICBs this year, when the event is open to the public??
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on January 19, 2013, 10:17:51 AM
or 3  ;) :D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on February 15, 2013, 03:52:42 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, we've just launched Eurocade's own Facebook page....


www.facebook.com/eurocade (http://www.facebook.com/eurocade)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: McVenco on February 15, 2013, 05:14:22 PM
Quote from: Level42 on February 15, 2013, 03:52:42 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, we've just launched Eurocade's own Facebook page....


www.facebook.com/eurocade (http://www.facebook.com/eurocade)


"Like"  :)

Despite not being an arcade cabinet owner (yet?), I think I might drop by this year and have a look around. It's been too long (20+ years) since I last played an actual arcade game...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Arch on February 28, 2013, 12:04:45 PM
I'll be there this year. Yay!  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on February 28, 2013, 01:58:32 PM
Great !

See you there !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Bomjac on March 03, 2013, 10:14:13 AM
Not a happy bunny - I will miss Eurocade this year (new job 28/28 rotation in the middle East).  You should get this posted up on the "other arcade forums" before flights get too expensive just in case any of the island dwellers fancy a trip over.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on March 03, 2013, 12:18:23 PM
Quote from: McVenco on February 15, 2013, 05:14:22 PM
Quote from: Level42 on February 15, 2013, 03:52:42 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, we've just launched Eurocade's own Facebook page....


www.facebook.com/eurocade (http://www.facebook.com/eurocade)


"Like"  :)

Despite not being an arcade cabinet owner (yet?), I think I might drop by this year and have a look around. It's been too long (20+ years) since I last played an actual arcade game...

Nice meeting you (although only briefly) couple of weeks ago. By all means....20 years of not touching an arcade game must be the best reason to come ! :)

Great that you're going to make it Arch and very sad Bomjac won't be there  :'(    No way to "shuffle shifts" someway ? ;)

Yeah we will be sharing this on the other forums ASAP, we need to make the "story" as complete as possible...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: McVenco on March 05, 2013, 06:53:29 PM
Quote from: Level42 on March 03, 2013, 12:18:23 PM
Nice meeting you (although only briefly) couple of weeks ago. By all means....20 years of not touching an arcade game must be the best reason to come ! :)

I think it's the best reason indeed  :) I've written "EUROCADE" in my planner already, and I'll try my best to keep at least 1 day free in that weekend.

And it was nice meeting you too! I immediately recognised you from a multitude of pictures on this forum, but for just a second I was in doubt - Atari André on a Commodore meeting? Naaaah, that can't be...  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on March 05, 2013, 07:14:36 PM

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHH !!! You're ruining my image !

You probably also noticed I stayed mostly in the "Atari corner" with Mr. Atari and two other Atari freaks :) ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on March 05, 2013, 08:48:26 PM
Quote from: McVenco on March 05, 2013, 06:53:29 PM
And it was nice meeting you too! I immediately recognised you from a multitude of pictures on this forum, but for just a second I was in doubt - Atari André on a Commodore meeting? Naaaah, that can't be...  ;D

I did not wanted to post this back in the day, but now the truth is out already ;D

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/andreready2.jpg)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on March 05, 2013, 08:55:58 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on March 05, 2013, 11:36:42 PM
Ow fuck......I forgot about that picture and I mean even without the photoshopping  ;D ;D ;D ;D


LOL !  ;D




[Edit] The strange thing is: the helmet looks Photoshopped too, but it isn't !  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: McVenco on March 05, 2013, 11:42:36 PM
Quote from: Level42 on March 05, 2013, 07:14:36 PM
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHH !!! You're ruining my image !

After Etienne's photo I doubt you have any image left now  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on March 08, 2013, 10:38:46 AM
Is there some logo I can put on my website?

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on March 08, 2013, 01:30:31 PM
Quote from: anunaki on March 08, 2013, 10:38:46 AM
Is there some logo I can put on my website?


(http://zzzaccaria.com/zzz_logo.gif)
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on March 08, 2013, 01:32:22 PM
Is that a Mortal Kombat logo? ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on March 18, 2013, 10:21:53 PM
Quote from: anunaki on March 08, 2013, 10:38:46 AM
Is there some logo I can put on my website?


I hear it's being worked on.....can't wait myself, we need to get the word spread for the international Eurocade visitors !!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: vernimark on April 13, 2013, 01:42:59 PM
Wow... consider vernimark already there....
Do you need help?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on April 27, 2013, 09:53:11 AM
Last week Ronald Reagan & i bought this working T2 for Eurocade/The Retro Game Experience.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMAG6181.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMAG6181.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on April 27, 2013, 10:13:28 AM
yeah, shooting some robots is always great
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on April 27, 2013, 10:53:38 AM
back in the day this was my favorite arcade game, but now i think it's cool but not that great.. funny how your taste chances...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on April 28, 2013, 03:34:09 PM
I think it is still cool. A nineties classic and with Operation Wolf and Time Crisis one of the most famous and important shooters ever in my humble opinion.

also the sound effects are cool, NO PROBLEMO, etc. Shame its a bit damaged, but I heard terminators heal quickly
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: slowcade on April 30, 2013, 02:06:35 PM
Are the main activites on Saturday or Sunday? The return price for Sunday is a lot cheaper in the early afternoon than in the evening, so I'll book the cheapest flight if most things happen on Saturday.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on April 30, 2013, 03:19:43 PM
I'd say both days or more or less equal. Pieter, correct me if I'm wrong.

We're almost done to go "live" with all the required info on the website, the various forums and our facebook page. Should be just a couple of days....sorry for delay, but we wanted to present all info as complete as possible in one go.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on May 01, 2013, 12:02:51 PM
The program isn't exactly the same on both days, you could say Saturday is going to be the main day but some of the activities are Dutch spoken.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: simplesi on May 01, 2013, 01:57:53 PM
I would love to attend in September. Think a little Scottishness will be needed and would love to finally meet you all. Hopefully will have a working Space Firebird Cocktail that I could bring along.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on May 06, 2013, 03:01:57 PM
when is the programma gonna be official?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on May 06, 2013, 03:18:10 PM
We're very close and will launch all info on various forums and facebook within a day or two.

Take a sneak-peek at www.eurocade.eu if you can't wait ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on May 09, 2013, 02:42:23 PM
LADIES & GENTLEMEN...... it is with a lot of pride that we officially announce:

Eurocade 2013 @ The Retro Game Experience (http://www.EUROCADE.EU)

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/Level42/EC3_WEB_SMALL.png) (http://www.eurocade.eu)


This year, Eurocade will be an integral part of the Retro Game Experience which will take place on

14 & 15 september 2013

Hilversum, The Netherlands


The Eurocade team have teamed up with the people of "Beeld & Geluid", or "Sound & Vision" to create a Retro Game Experience that Europe hasn't seen before !

It captures the history of the video game in all it’s aspects.


The location will be the wonderful “Sound & Vision” building. (http://www.eurocade.eu/Eurocade/Location.html)

(http://www.eurocade.eu/Eurocade/Retro_Game_Experience_files/image.jpg)

On various levels in the building, visitors can enjoy, play  and learn all about all kinds of videogames from the 70s, 80s and 90s.


Everything will be set up in a professional way to make this a real “experience”
There will be all kinds of decoration to warp you back in time and enhance the retro feeling !


>>>HAVE A LOOK AT OUR COMPLETELY REVAMPED WEBSITE FOR ALL INFORMATION !!! <<< (http://www.EUROCADE.EU)


We already have received a lot of positive interest from people from all over Europe and even the US.

Of course, like any other Eurocade, we hope that people will be bringing one or more of their cabs !! Without your help we can't make it a success !!

Please let us know here in this list or via PM if you want to bring one or more machines.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on May 12, 2013, 08:17:20 PM
Yesterday we had a friendly meeting about Eurocade/RGE at a fancy congress center with a big yellow M above it.....

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on May 12, 2013, 08:20:24 PM
Which was followed by a less friendly meeting......
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on May 12, 2013, 08:33:43 PM
Nice to see the crazy crew. :D
Who made the pic, Etienne?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on May 12, 2013, 08:36:50 PM
No my son Mark....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on May 14, 2013, 12:54:10 PM
2 questions:

-When will the gates open on Saturday
-When can we load the cabs to the building
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on May 14, 2013, 01:54:46 PM
Quote from: Belike on May 14, 2013, 12:54:10 PM
2 questions:
-When will the gates open on Saturday
-When can we load the cabs to the building

- The building opens at 10:00
- Not totally sure yet, it will be announced later in this topic and everybody who brings cabs will get an email with instructions.


Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on May 17, 2013, 10:05:48 PM
An awesome video preview of the Sound & Vision building ! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Atus-CEXE
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on May 18, 2013, 07:44:40 AM
Freaking awesome footage.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on May 31, 2013, 03:17:30 PM
Today we shot some more press footage @ Beeld en Geluid.

Very funny to see the general public react to the arcade machines, they all loved it!  ;D

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/RetroGameExperience-1.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/RetroGameExperience-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on May 31, 2013, 07:31:24 PM
very nice photo. Great that the general public reacted in that way.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on May 31, 2013, 08:08:48 PM
Great. Got more ?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Robinholland on May 31, 2013, 08:14:39 PM
Cool picture  :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on May 31, 2013, 08:15:19 PM
sure, about 60 more.  ;D The marketing department will make a selection next week.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on June 07, 2013, 04:59:56 PM
Eurocade Friends we have some great news for Eurocade visitors only !

Grab your retro red-and-green 3D goggles, fetch some greasy popcorn (if available) and sit back in your comfy Theatre chair because ....

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5459/8977585965_158bbf581c_o.jpg)


We have managed to get an EXTRA screening of  The Video Craze (http://danzarafilms.wix.com/thevideocraze) for you !!

(http://static.wix.com/media/e49af1_9767e2e5437a1cef2cca290e639a023c.jpg_srz_447_667_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz)

This will be happening on Saturday 14 september at 18.00 hrs AFTER the Retro Game Experience has closed it's doors for the public. So, we can all watch this great new arcade movie together, Eurocade-fans only,  to relax a bit after a day full of "games and gathering" :)


(http://static.wix.com/media/e49af1_85e7fdbf2f5cca2c23c86b99fb2dd517.png_srz_945_270_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_png_srz)

We are sure this will be an excellent way to kick of a Saturday night full of socializing amongst the "new" and the "old" Eurocade visitors :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on June 07, 2013, 05:24:08 PM
Very nice  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on June 07, 2013, 05:24:32 PM
14 July?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on June 07, 2013, 05:45:42 PM
Quote from: Belike on June 07, 2013, 05:24:32 PM
14 July?

Just for you Bela, a very private viewing!  :D  ;)

No, I guess André was so excited that he totally lost control over his fingers, resulting in this terrible typo.  :D

Of course it is 14 September.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on June 07, 2013, 06:30:27 PM
Quote from: Belike on June 07, 2013, 05:24:32 PM
14 July?
Crap....sorry guys, yes 14 september of course, thanks for spotting that Béla ! :)

P.S. no, I did not have a "friday drink".... ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on June 07, 2013, 07:11:24 PM
Quote from: Level42 on June 07, 2013, 06:30:27 PM

P.S. no, I did not have a "friday drink".... ;D
Go ahead, it is never too late. ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: simplesi on June 12, 2013, 11:21:57 AM
Fantastic. Can I buy a signed copy please?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on June 12, 2013, 11:32:17 AM
Yes, that will be possible. We will arrange the possibility to buy signed copies of The Video Craze. Most likely this will be done by ordering through the forum and pre-payments. More on that soon.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Arch on June 12, 2013, 01:30:06 PM
I've been looking forward to this movie, so this is great news! I can't think of a better setting to watch it.  :spaceace:
Really looking forward to Eurocade! There are so many great games on the list. I wish I was within driving distance to the place so I could bring a game myself just to contribute, but at least I'm getting my own ass down there this year. Anyone up for an non-formal Juno First competition? ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on June 12, 2013, 03:04:17 PM
Quote from: ckong on June 12, 2013, 11:32:17 AM
Yes, that will be possible. We will arrange the possibility to buy signed copies of The Video Craze. Most likely this will be done by ordering through the forum and pre-payments. More on that soon.

Uh, we're working on this so saying "Yes that will be possible" is still a little premature...:)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on June 12, 2013, 03:05:30 PM
Quote from: Arch on June 12, 2013, 01:30:06 PM
I've been looking forward to this movie, so this is great news! I can't think of a better setting to watch it.  :spaceace:
Really looking forward to Eurocade! There are so many great games on the list. I wish I was within driving distance to the place so I could bring a game myself just to contribute, but at least I'm getting my own ass down there this year. Anyone up for an non-formal Juno First competition? ;)

Your enthusiasm is highly appreciated Arch, thanks !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on June 12, 2013, 05:43:44 PM
We're very happy to announce that to "spice things up" a little bit we have "contracted" two great cos-players:

Samantha Boon as Kasumi from "Dead or Alive" and Lisa Habraken as Chun-Li from Streetfighter II.

Look only Gentlemen, these girls are deadly ;)


Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on June 12, 2013, 05:47:13 PM
OK one more...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: PunkRockCaveman on June 12, 2013, 07:29:26 PM
Please pay them extra to FIGHT! Just the girls in funny clothes is a bit boring, I think. :D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on June 12, 2013, 07:35:06 PM
I think if you pay enough attention to them instead of Mrs. PRC, you'll get into a fight soon enough  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: PunkRockCaveman on June 12, 2013, 07:42:08 PM
Yeah. I'm afraid you're right. She would kick my ass first and then finish the two chicks after that. Perfect.  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on June 12, 2013, 11:04:51 PM
"Recomstruction of Sound & Vision bathrooms completed well in time for Eurocade/the Retro Game Experience"


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1003888_409035969210318_1189150199_n.jpg?dl=1)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on June 13, 2013, 12:07:49 PM
nice, can you tell a bit more about the movie

(http://cdn.wikimg.net/strategywiki/images/4/44/SSF2T_Chun-Li.gif)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on June 13, 2013, 12:20:43 PM
Quote from: Ronald Reagan on June 13, 2013, 12:07:49 PM
nice, can you tell a bit more about the movie


Its about Classic Arcade games
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on June 24, 2013, 10:11:10 AM
Tried to plug it here in German:
http://forum.nexgam.de/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=81366
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on June 26, 2013, 06:44:25 PM
The official Beeld & Geluid/Sound & Vision website about the Retro Game Experience is now LIVE !!!


Because it's mainly aimed at the (Dutch) Beeld & Geluid audience it is all in Dutch but maybe Google translate can help you a bit.

In any case, there are lots of GREAT videos to discover. Gyruss has dug up a lot of brilliant original old film- and videomaterial of BITD, all of course related to video gaming.

Check out the site and get your tickets now:

http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/retro-game-experience
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on June 26, 2013, 07:38:12 PM
Video on You Tube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEM878f9mK0)

0.18 dedicated to Bela! :D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on June 26, 2013, 08:09:38 PM
Lol, can't wait for Andre and Bela to play that game together, they might even like it!  ;D ;)

We also got something for bela's taste. Check out this video about handheld testing by a class of children from 1983:

http://youtu.be/RA3Z0rEolNY

We will have an totally awesome collection of handhelds on display during the weekend, and Blanka is going to hold 2 seminars about them in our cinema. 


 
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on June 26, 2013, 08:12:56 PM
 ;D ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on June 26, 2013, 10:28:48 PM
Quote from: gyruss on June 26, 2013, 08:09:38 PM
Lol, can't wait for Andre and Bela to play that game together, they might even like it!  ;D ;)

We also got something for bela's taste. Check out this video about handheld testing by a class of children from 1983:

http://youtu.be/RA3Z0rEolNY

We will have an totally awesome collection of handhelds on display during the weekend, and Blanka is going to hold 2 seminars about them in our cinema. 

The school where that is filmed is in Hilversum and a customer of our company :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on June 26, 2013, 10:53:29 PM
Great news !! You can NOW buy your tickets online:

http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/e-tickets-retro-game-experience

It's suited for international users and buying an online ticket for 2 days will give you a discount of €7.50 !!!!

Of course, if you bring a cab you get free entry. We can still ad a couple of cabs !!!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on July 08, 2013, 12:49:28 AM
(http://www.ukvac.com/forum/uploads/1261/2013-06-30_18.53.45-cropped.jpg)

If someone can arrange a truck like this for two days..........let us know !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on July 08, 2013, 02:56:47 PM
Poor sidearts!  :'(
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on July 08, 2013, 05:29:56 PM
Yeah, you can bet that we'll be wrapping up our cabs !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: simplesi on July 10, 2013, 06:10:33 PM
Hi chaps.

I'm planning on coming over either on the Friday or early Saturday morning (flying from Edinburgh) and staying until the Sunday. Is anyone coming from the airport on eitehr day so that I could possibly arrange a lift please? If not, is the public transport good... and how easy would the trip be? Sorry for the questions... needing to figure out some plans first.  :)

Will be wearing a kilt for sure!

All the best!


Si
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Sjaak on July 10, 2013, 07:19:22 PM
Quote from: simplesi on July 10, 2013, 06:10:33 PM
Is anyone coming from the airport

Which airport?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on July 10, 2013, 07:51:35 PM
Quote from: simplesi on July 10, 2013, 06:10:33 PM
is the public transport good... and how easy would the trip be? Sorry for the questions... needing to figure out some plans first.  :)


http://eurocade.eu/Eurocade/Info.html

Quote from: simplesi on July 10, 2013, 06:10:33 PM
Will be wearing a kilt for sure!
Brilliant !! :) Dont forget you bagpipes, I'll provide a Hi-tension drum ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on July 10, 2013, 07:55:40 PM
 :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:

Also check: http://eurocade.eu/Eurocade/Hotel_Info.html

You can buy tickets with a discount here: http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/e-tickets-retro-game-experience
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on July 10, 2013, 08:09:36 PM
Assuming you arrive at Schiphol Amsterdam airport:


http://9292.nl/en/journeyadvice/station-schiphol/station-hilversum-noord/departure/2013-08-23T1656


You can get a direct train from Schiphol Station (The station is directly under the main building) to Hilversum Noord which is very near Sound & Vison and the hotel.
Travelling time is only 48 minutes. You need to get the train heading for Utrecht CS.

If you buy a train ticket ask for a return ticket for a few days if possible. In Holland, return tickets are cheaper than two seperate singles, unlike f.i. the UK.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on July 31, 2013, 09:49:11 PM
Awesome new addition to the already impressive 2013 lineup;

BEATMANIA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TTbtQbrTvKk
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on July 31, 2013, 10:32:20 PM
Strange to have room for more games, when Andre wrote this yesterday:

Quote from: Level42
That is the big problem, we don't have an extra DK machine AND we don't have the space left to have a serious and working set-up for this. Maybe a next Eurocade.

To me it dosent take much to let a guy hog an extra machine, put a velvet rope around it and let him videotape it.... - I bet he vould even draw a crowd...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on July 31, 2013, 11:29:18 PM
Quote from: Muerto on July 31, 2013, 10:32:20 PM
Strange to have room for more games, when Andre wrote this yesterday:

Quote from: Level42
That is the big problem, we don't have an extra DK machine AND we don't have the space left to have a serious and working set-up for this. Maybe a next Eurocade.

Not so strange, the Beatmania has already been in the pipeline for a long time, we just had to sort out some final little things, which we now did.  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on July 31, 2013, 11:51:52 PM
Quote from: Muerto on July 31, 2013, 10:32:20 PM
To me it dosent take much to let a guy hog an extra machine, put a velvet rope around it and let him videotape it....

That's because you haven't organized a Eurocade and a WR try yet. We have.

It took an extra sunday before Eurocade to set everything up. Aart was kind enough to come over and see if everything was to his liking that day. Even on the early morning of Eurocade itself I still had to focus completely on the Galaxian set-up and couldn't help unloading or do other stuff.

Mind you, I loved doing it and it was worth every second of time, but this time, with the RGE being SO much bigger, we simply don't have the time.

Nor the space, exactly because of that crowd, reserving extra room for the WR player, having to comply with TwinGalaxies extremely strict rules of video-taping an official WR try, putting up an extra camera and beamer set-up .....we can't have that in Theatre 2 (the "arcade room") for sure, but even not at the Atrium because we are going to need the space there too.

The Beatmania is "just another cab" in Theater 2, like CKONG said....already in the pipeline for quite some time.

Trust us, if we would have seen a bit of a realistic opportunity, we would have done it. We can't make it happen though, sorry.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 01, 2013, 12:01:05 AM
Oh, and....we don't have an extra DK machine. We have the DK machine for the hi-score competition that the Eurocade visitors and general public can compete in. We figured that the value of having a playable DK machine was of (even) more interest of those visitors than having a WR try.

We would like to see how we can facilitate the WR try in another way though as we'd love to help out. Maybe Eurocade 201(4/5?).
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on August 01, 2013, 09:44:12 AM
Ok. Thanks for the reply Erik, that makes perfect sence.

@Andre
Thanks for making me look like a complete idiot, not only to the forum but to me - myself!
And by that I mean: obvious I cant figure out to put up an arcade game, plug it on, put up velvet ropes arould it, and let some guy tape what he wishes to tape..
Sorry to say, but by saying all those words, it looks like for me that youre promoting your self, and not EuroCade..
Regarding the WR attempt, no one said anything about setting up cameras/projector/big screen, because the request came this late (that I even figured out myself)

But seriously, thanks for the _non_ kind way of explaining things, instead of "speaking" to me you "spoke down" to me - I too demand some kind of respect, and that you seriously lacked with your last two statements!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on August 01, 2013, 11:17:58 AM
@Muerto: cool down, man  8)  I really don't think that André meant to be 'looking down' on you und I didn't understand it that way at all. I know how much work it is to make something like Eurocade happen. All the organizing and stuff. Not to speak of something big like the upcoming EC. Our parties are far smaller than that but there's already lots of thing to consider and think about. For EC13 they also have to deal with other things, like the rooms or the owner of the location etc. They will be working for it at least 3 weeks, weekend before and after will be blocked anyway. Cabs must be moved, arrangements must be made. I don't know what the regulations are to make an official WR attempt...but I understand they don't want to deal with it in the remaining time.

just my 2 cents, of course.


André, Dirk and I will try to be there....what cab(s) are we supposed to bring? :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on August 01, 2013, 12:04:46 PM
Maby not, but then I cant see why he explained himself like that...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on August 01, 2013, 12:11:29 PM
@Muerto: I'm sure andre isn't trying to talk you down, he just explained (in his own, clear way) why the WR attempt can't take place this edition.
And please believe me, we would love to have one, but it just isn't possible due to the various factors that Andre mentioned.

@Luigi: So cool to have you guys around, i'm sure you're going to have a great time... Also, hurry up if you want to book a room, they are going pretty fast.. ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on August 01, 2013, 12:12:48 PM
It must be the weather outside, but everybody seems to be a bit overheated lately  ;D ;D  ;) Let's hope that the next few days, with 35+ degrees temperature forecasts over here, don't mess things up.  :lol: :lol:

Or is it because of the lack of news from Love regarding our wanted games?   :lol: :lol:

Anyway, Thorsten, I am sure that we would like to bash some games at the RGE event, if you get my drift!  ;)   And it would be great if you and Dirk could make it, it has been too long seeing you guys! (although, Dirk ....)

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on August 01, 2013, 12:19:08 PM
Quote from: ckong on August 01, 2013, 12:12:48 PM
....I am sure that we would like to bash some games at the RGE event, if you get my drift!  ;)   

I think I got it...I hope we can lift this monster into the car....I'm afraid there won't be room for a 2nd one  :-\ we will see...

I will call Dirk so we can book a room in the hotel :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on August 01, 2013, 12:19:55 PM
Cool, and don't forget to mention Eurocade if you want the special discount..  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on August 01, 2013, 12:32:19 PM
Yeah... let's bash that bish :twisted:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 01, 2013, 12:53:21 PM
Attention, spoiler alert !  ;D ;D ;D

Great memories Bela  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HicuUN1QPNA&feature=youtu.be


I think this is one of the few "newer" games i like, and its housed in wood  ;) :D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: slowcade on August 01, 2013, 01:50:31 PM
What? There will be a Bishi Bashi there? I must have missed something. Marvellous!  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on August 01, 2013, 01:51:16 PM
I need to get revenge on Stephan :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 01, 2013, 03:08:26 PM
Michael, I am completely flabbergasted by your reply.....like the guys before me said I merely tried to honestly explain why we decided not to go for this (and it was a unanimous decision from all Eurocade crew members).

About the Beamer: you can't have a WR try going on in some dark corner and pretend nothing is going on there. You want to have the public to be able to follow the game, that's what makes it exciting ! Rembember Aart's try at Eurocade 2012 !

You also can't have people looking over the WR player's shoulder all the time of course.

So although it may not have been requested, IF we would have wanted to do it we felt that this was a necessity, not some option.

@Luigi: you are totally right. We will be transporting almost half the cabs in the weekends before and after Eurocade/RGE. Because of the tight budget we will handle this ourselves. No problem, we do it with a lot of love.

Apart from this I'd like to mention that it is never my intention to promote myself in any way, if I came across like that I regret it.

I do think that the Eurocade crew is putting an incredible amount of love and spare time into RGE, with Pieter being the one to be under the heaviest load by far. We're not bragging, simply stating facts.

When you are organizing something like RGE you sometimes have to take decisions that wont be to everyone's liking or agreement. We try our best to judge things as good as possible and make a decision based on that.


Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on August 01, 2013, 03:51:41 PM
I regret to hear youre flabbergasted, that disapoints me - as I thought we knew each oteher better, all I expect is people speak to me like they expect to be spoken to.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 01, 2013, 04:44:04 PM
Flabbergasted = very surprised/totally amazed

because I seriously don't see where I talked down to you in my explanation...


Can we take this to PM please though because I'd like to keep this thread focussed on the subject if possible.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on August 01, 2013, 05:36:52 PM
Quote from: anunaki on August 01, 2013, 01:51:16 PM
I need to get revenge on Stephan :spaceace:

harrrharrrrharrrr!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on August 01, 2013, 06:25:56 PM
Great game to have at the event... i'm sure it's going to be very popular!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 01, 2013, 06:59:33 PM
Thorsten & Dirkgreat that you guys can make it !!!

Yes the Hyper Bishi Bashi has proven to be a very popular 3 player game at any arcade party :)

For those who don't know, it has loads of crazy and funny mini-games where you directly compete with three players. The most fun is that, for a change, it _is_ OK to bang on the HUGE buttons.....carefully of course :)

Do note that Thorsten said "we'll see". It is a heavy beat to move....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on August 02, 2013, 01:43:14 PM
Quote from: Etienne MacGyver on August 01, 2013, 12:53:21 PM
Attention, spoiler alert !  ;D ;D ;D

Great memories Bela  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HicuUN1QPNA&feature=youtu.be


I think this is one of the few "newer" games i like, and its housed in wood  ;) :D
Yeah, it was huge fun, just like the Hyper Olympic. :D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on August 09, 2013, 01:13:49 PM
(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMAG6428.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMAG6428.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on August 09, 2013, 02:14:04 PM
 :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: slowcade on August 09, 2013, 09:53:05 PM
Wow! She's so beautiful!  :spaceace:

I'm talking about the Xevious, of course.  :lol:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 09, 2013, 11:02:58 PM
Yeah....which one aged better, Kate Pierson (the B52's singer on the picture) or the Xevious?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 10, 2013, 09:41:41 AM
It looks cool, although maybe a real Centi next to the poster would also be cool i guess
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 12, 2013, 09:09:02 AM
Dear member / eurocade participant,
As you know you will need a freeplay option on your cabinet that you will bring to Eurocade.
There are 3 options;
1. your cabinet is on freeplay
2. there is no free play on your game, but you have a credit switch
3. you dont have free play and no button

in the case of 3 we can provide you a button in this form :

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/Creditbutton.jpg)

Its a stainless steel bracket with a button and wires which can easily go through the coinslot to the internal credit switch

It is a requirement to have the game you bring on freeplay as we cannot have any open coindoors for ovious reasons.
If you need option 3, then contact me ASAP (before 25 August 2013)

Option 3 will cost you € 4,- and you can keep that button bracket after the event.

Thank you !

Greets
Etienne & The rest of the eurocade crew.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 12, 2013, 10:27:27 AM
I'd like to add that these brilliantly conceived brackets (patented by Luigi ;)) can be easily removed again if you wish so, and cause no harm to your coindoor.

Also: many games can be set to Freeplay using the DIP swithes on the game board, some people might not even be aware which games support this. A good source to check this:

http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/spies.cgi?action=info

Look up your game and click Dips and you'll find the info. If you are in doubt, please PM Etienne.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on August 12, 2013, 11:42:09 AM
Etienne, do you have some spare "credit" sign stickers?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 12, 2013, 12:01:09 PM
I actually did not make the stickers for luigi's batch of brackets, i just printed two for my own brackets that i already had, but my brackets are less wide, so i needed to paste them 90 degrees turned  ;D


Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: kroustibat on August 12, 2013, 03:01:26 PM
Andre, is this possible to order several button bracket for personal use (means my games ^^) and get them at eurocade ?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 12, 2013, 03:23:26 PM
Andre ?, Etienne you mean  8)

Ofcourse, but i need to see the quantity, Luigi has some on stock, but i dont know how many.

How many you need ?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on August 12, 2013, 07:14:55 PM
I have a pile or CREDIT-Stickers I can send to Etienne if I know how many he needs.

I also made these: LINK (http://www.thludwig.de/arcade/creditbracket-signs_78x35_english.pdf)


Like Etienne said, I have some of them left but no idea how many exactly....I will try to get the exact number....

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 12, 2013, 07:31:51 PM
Those are cool Luigi !  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on August 12, 2013, 10:31:48 PM
Just one more month guys, I'm really looking forward to this....... :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on August 14, 2013, 05:57:55 PM
Ill need 3 of those

Is payment during the event okay? 12 euro
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 14, 2013, 08:28:14 PM
ofcourse

Noted 3 for you ;) ronald
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on August 15, 2013, 08:41:36 AM
Quote from: Luigi on August 12, 2013, 07:14:55 PM
I have a pile or CREDIT-Stickers I can send to Etienne if I know how many he needs.

Can you bring some to Eurocade? ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on August 15, 2013, 10:50:26 AM
Quote from: Belike on August 15, 2013, 08:41:36 AM
Quote from: Luigi on August 12, 2013, 07:14:55 PM
I have a pile or CREDIT-Stickers I can send to Etienne if I know how many he needs.

Can you bring some to Eurocade? ;)

Of course....didn't I add some when your wall cabs were picked up??  ???
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on August 15, 2013, 04:05:20 PM
Quote from: Luigi on August 15, 2013, 10:50:26 AM
Quote from: Belike on August 15, 2013, 08:41:36 AM
Quote from: Luigi on August 12, 2013, 07:14:55 PM
I have a pile or CREDIT-Stickers I can send to Etienne if I know how many he needs.

Can you bring some to Eurocade? ;)

Of course....didn't I add some when your wall cabs were picked up??  ???
Checked the box again, didn't find any, but no probs, we will apply it together at EC. ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Laszo on August 15, 2013, 11:46:27 PM
Hi Etienne,

Can I order at least one, but if possible three?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 16, 2013, 07:50:08 AM
3 noted for you Leo ;-)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: PunkRockCaveman on August 16, 2013, 11:58:38 AM
I don't need any this time ... VP is going to be on freeplay.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Laszo on August 16, 2013, 08:28:46 PM
Great, do I pay now or at Eurocade?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 16, 2013, 08:47:41 PM
At EC will be fine
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on August 18, 2013, 02:13:02 PM
These are the stickers I had printed in a printshop.

(http://www.thludwig.de/arcade/pics/cb/bracket_with_switch_and_sticker.jpg)


edit: I know that the sticker is not attached accurate ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on August 25, 2013, 10:30:56 AM
Nice work

Dont you guys need to insert some kind of countdown banner like : 21 days, 8 hours, 35 min until Eurocade?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 25, 2013, 10:42:52 AM
Great, I'd like 1 please for my Berzerk :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 25, 2013, 10:49:12 AM
Quote from: Ronald Reagan on August 25, 2013, 10:30:56 AM

Dont you guys need to insert some kind of countdown banner like : 21 days, 8 hours, 35 min until Eurocade?

Oh crap......is it that close !!!?!?!?!? <PANIC MODE ON> !!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on August 25, 2013, 05:25:11 PM
Picked up the second batch of CRT Studio Monitors last Friday, damn, they are heavy.  :D Andre and i are going to test them tomorrow.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/CopyofIMAG6433.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/CopyofIMAG6433.jpg.html)

Also, this weekend the open studio days are being held at the media park, lot's of people will visit the Museum so we decided to put install my Moon Patrol so the visitors can get a taste of what's coming up.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMAG6434.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMAG6434.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on August 26, 2013, 08:25:02 AM
We consider to bring our Star Castle along with the Bishi Bashi. It's a cocktail table and we think there will be room enough in the car. Is there room enough in the location?


btw...great picture (the 2nd one)....videogame in front of a shop....just like in the good old days  ::)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 26, 2013, 05:17:03 PM
I really like the first picture too, all this CRT goodness ! ;)


That would be great Thorsten ! We're not 100% sure that the Space Zap cocktail will end up at the RGE because obviously it's for sale and we really need at least one cocktail to show that part of arcade history. Apart from that, it's another great vector game and a Cinematronics one :)
We'll try to squeeze it in somewhere ;)

Just returned home from Sound & Vision, have tested all the professional CRT monitors and the vast majority works great.

The Atari XEGS was perfect for testing with it's built in self-tests (audio & video) and of course Missile Command :)
 
The big one's in front, the smaller one's behind....
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/9597960395_b825a6ff41_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/9597960395/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/9597960395/) by Level_42 (http://www.flickr.com/people/level_42/), on Flickr

The big one's....heavy work out :)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2874/9597958173_26e6181c36_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/9597958173/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/9597958173/) by Level_42 (http://www.flickr.com/people/level_42/), on Flickr

The test set-up....the Atari XEGS was great as a test system with it's built in sound and video tests and of course also built-in Missile Command :) :)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/9600750518_2a6659d2cb_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/9600750518/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/9600750518/) by Level_42 (http://www.flickr.com/people/level_42/), on Flickr



Looking lovely, CRT beauty all over the place :)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5340/9600751234_16d109599c_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/9600751234/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/9600751234/) by Level_42 (http://www.flickr.com/people/level_42/), on Flickr

...reminds me of those old videowalls you used to see in shops etc. ;D ;D ;D


Not only is it great to have those great quality CRT monitors to show the consoles and homecomputers in their "most natural form" but having these it will also give the entire console section a great and consistent look ! :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on August 26, 2013, 05:27:58 PM
are those for sale? :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Capt. Kirk on August 26, 2013, 06:09:26 PM
Our SpaceCastle Table is a German 'Lich'-Bootleg. Sorry, no genuine Cinematronics. It has a 'Hantarex'-B/W-Vector-Monitor installed. Pretty ugly late '70s' Woodgrain-Style  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Laszo on August 26, 2013, 06:37:40 PM
Yesterday, I was able to reach my zac Frogger.... The good it is working  :) The bad, I broke my last key in trying to open up the back...... :evil:

Hmmmm need to drill  :(
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 26, 2013, 08:34:25 PM
If its working, no need to open it  ;D ;D ;D

Whats not broken, do not fix !  :lol:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on August 27, 2013, 07:58:18 AM
Cool CRTs there. What's the size?


btw...are you guys planning to make signs for the games? With the manufacturer and the year they were released? I could help making them if you need some helping hands :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 27, 2013, 10:35:10 AM
Great news about the Frogger, a classic that could not be missing in the great line up of games, and personaly I love that it is the Euro version too :):)

I remember the stick not working 100% at Eurocade 2012 in one direction and I guess that is what Leo wants to have a look at ?

I took the liberty of putting it on the list, hope that's OK Leo !

About the monitors: sizes I think are 20" and the smaller one's 14"

About the signs:  Pieter ?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 27, 2013, 10:37:24 AM
Quote from: Capt. Kirk on August 26, 2013, 06:09:26 PM
Our SpaceCastle Table is a German 'Lich'-Bootleg. Sorry, no genuine Cinematronics. It has a 'Hantarex'-B/W-Vector-Monitor installed. Pretty ugly late '70s' Woodgrain-Style  ;D

If you tried to scare me off you failed :):) Woodgrain is part of arcade history too and so are bootlegs, ESP. European ones are welcome to Eurocade of course ;);)

I put it on the list if that is Ok with you...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on August 27, 2013, 11:30:59 AM
We were indeed planning to name every game, but I decided not to do this due to our very tight schedule and the shortness of the event.

Also this would meant that we would have to name everything (25 consoles, 50 cabs, 50 handhelds and of other stuff like controllers, rare games en memorabilia)..

I agree this might be a missed opportunity but there are other things that are more important atm..

But thanks for offering your help.  :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 27, 2013, 10:26:55 PM
I was dreaming of an app that scanned a QR code on every machine and produced all the info....but seriously who's going to do that, people want to mostly play I guess :)

Seriously, I would have loved to have at least some signs with at least some of the "milestone machines" but on the other hand, the selection of games is so great that about all of them are "milestones" in their own way....

It also would a bit ruin the "arcade feeling" we are trying to recreate ;)

I _do_ think Computer Space needs/deserves a sign with a bit of explanation though, being the mother of them all....just some short facts that it was the first ever, year of release, Nolan Bushnell....

Thorsten, big thanks for thinking with us and helping us out !!!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Laszo on August 27, 2013, 11:28:27 PM
Quote from: Level42 on August 27, 2013, 10:35:10 AM
Great news about the Frogger, a classic that could not be missing in the great line up of games, and personaly I love that it is the Euro version too :):)

I remember the stick not working 100% at Eurocade 2012 in one direction and I guess that is what Leo wants to have a look at ?

I took the liberty of putting it on the list, hope that's OK Leo !

About the monitors: sizes I think are 20" and the smaller one's 14"

About the signs:  Pieter ?

I cleaned the stick contacts.... But the stick design with blade switches makes it a very nervous frog. Tomorrow I will hopefully have time to drill the lockout.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 27, 2013, 11:48:20 PM
Blades ?

You mean leafs (http://www.moneymachines.com/wicoswitch.jpg)


 or microswitches

(http://www.tamiyausa.com/images/product/470/75016/header_75016.jpg)

?

If it's leafs it's very easy to bend a bit... ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 28, 2013, 08:05:53 AM
Zacc uses Leafswitches AFAIK

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/crazykong/fase2/22.jpg)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 28, 2013, 09:45:09 AM
I don't think Leo's Frogger has the original stick...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on August 28, 2013, 10:57:52 AM
Yes, you're right about computer space, i'll put it on the to do list.. :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on August 28, 2013, 03:14:38 PM
I love to explain stuff about my cab if people are interested
.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on August 28, 2013, 04:15:42 PM
I Just checked the games list on Eurocade.eu, but it seems not complete. Where for instance is Vs. dr Mario and Gyruss?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 28, 2013, 05:06:51 PM
perhaps there are more people that like to explain stuff about theyre cabinet to the visitors ?

maybe this is something that will automatically happen during the day ?

would be a nice addition i guess for the visitors with questions
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 28, 2013, 05:29:48 PM
Quote from: anunaki on August 28, 2013, 03:14:38 PM
I love to explain stuff about my cab if people are interested
.

I do too and everyone has his favorites, this is the thing about the RGE event, we're trying to bring all sorts of classic gamers with all their own preferences together :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 28, 2013, 07:37:20 PM
Quote from: ckong on August 28, 2013, 04:15:42 PM
I Just checked the games list on Eurocade.eu, but it seems not complete. Where for instance is Vs. dr Mario and Gyruss?

Uh.....well to me that's news that these will be present at Eurocade/RGE LOL....

So you mean your Dr.Mario and Gyruss I presume  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on August 28, 2013, 07:49:39 PM
That's indeed a pleasant surprise, especially the Gyruss.  :D :D

Here's the updated game list:

Computer Space
BreakOut
Space Invaders
Video Pinball
Galaxian
Lunar Lander
Asteroids
Berzerk
Asterock
Phoenix
Space Zap Cocktail
Centipede
Pac-Man
Space Castle (Star Castle bootleg)
Crazy Kong
Donkey Kong
Galaga
Ms. Pac-Man
Frogger
Robotron: 2084 (In Euro Joust cab)
Joust
Gravitar
Moon Patrol
Donkey Kong Jr
Star Wars Cockpit
Juno First
Vs. Mario Bros / The Goonies
Spy Hunter
Gyruss
Out Run Mini
After Burner Deluxe
Sega Mega-Tech (6 games)
Neo Geo MVS
Vs. Dr. Mario
Terminator 2
The Simpsons
Mortal Kombat II
NBA JAM
Daytona USA
Time Crisis
Beatmania
Star Wars Racer Arcade Twin
Hyper Bishi Bashi Champ
Pac-Man Battle Royale (Repro)
7 Candy Cab's
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Hi on August 28, 2013, 08:02:19 PM

Unfortunately not for me this year, probably the next time

Have a good time  ! :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on August 28, 2013, 08:20:48 PM
Holyfeck!!! That is a killer game list!!!!!! Very nice work guys!!!! :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on August 28, 2013, 10:28:16 PM
Quote from: Level42 on August 28, 2013, 07:37:20 PM
Quote from: ckong on August 28, 2013, 04:15:42 PM
I Just checked the games list on Eurocade.eu, but it seems not complete. Where for instance is Vs. dr Mario and Gyruss?

Uh.....well to me that's news that these will be present at Eurocade/RGE LOL....

So you mean your Dr.Mario and Gyruss I presume  ;D ;D ;D

Sure, why not!  ;D ;) ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on August 28, 2013, 10:36:18 PM
This arcade is sooo dope. Un f$%&*ing believable.

Can't wait to play these  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on August 29, 2013, 07:53:33 AM
Please add our Star Castle Cocktail...Dirk is sure we can put it into the car aswell :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on August 29, 2013, 09:26:43 AM
which games will be in the Candy's?

hoping Street Fighter II
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 29, 2013, 09:36:38 AM
Quote from: Luigi on August 29, 2013, 07:53:33 AM
Please add our Star Castle Cocktail...Dirk is sure we can put it into the car aswell :)
It's already in there "Space Castle (Star Castle bootleg" :):)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 29, 2013, 09:37:30 AM
Quote from: Ronald Reagan on August 29, 2013, 09:26:43 AM
which games will be in the Candy's?

hoping Street Fighter II
Yep.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Vond on August 29, 2013, 09:43:32 AM
Quote from: Level42 on August 29, 2013, 09:37:30 AM
Quote from: Ronald Reagan on August 29, 2013, 09:26:43 AM
which games will be in the Candy's?

hoping Street Fighter II
Yep.
(http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/538/716/7f5.gif)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 29, 2013, 09:54:23 AM
That and Metal Slug should be there. not sure about the other games maybe Pieter or Erik has more information ? One thing we -won't- do is constantly swapping games for obvious reasons...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on August 29, 2013, 10:14:24 AM
This will be announced very soon, we're waiting on the final list from Nozomi, but SFII will definitely be there. :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on August 29, 2013, 10:14:56 AM
Quote from: Level42 on August 29, 2013, 09:54:23 AM
That Andalusia Metal Slug should be there. not sure about the other games maybe Pieter or Erik has more information ? One thing we -won't- do is constantly swapping games for obvious reasons...



That's something we stopped after the 2nd party. People kept bringing their own PCBs and asked if it could be put inside a cab....when this happens at the start of the party, ok....but if this happens at 2am...NO :)  :evil:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 29, 2013, 10:25:33 AM
Exactly, plus we will have public around, so no open cabs....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on August 29, 2013, 10:29:46 AM
hm, it might be interesting for some people to see how such a cab in reality looks inside. It doesn't have to work and of course the tube should be discharged and it shouldn't be powered at all ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 29, 2013, 10:32:01 AM
I was kind of thinking something simular, but then with framed pictures of the inside

ofcourse this should be photographed proffesionally for the best results

Kind of what you see in a museum, but as with the explanatory cards per cabinet, lack of time kills that idea...

i think if photographed well, this kind of framed pics will look awesome !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 29, 2013, 12:08:46 PM
I'd love to have that plexi Ms.Pac-Man for this......can't find a picture of it.....

That costs a fortune to build I'm sure...

There will be children too (only under adult supervision allowed) and we can't have anything open, not even powered down....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: PunkRockCaveman on August 29, 2013, 12:42:13 PM
Ok ... so now I have to go and build a backdoor for my cab. ;) Are working keylocks necessary for the coindoor and backdoor?? I use to have them open and/or unlocked at home. Is there a maybe a guideline what minimum requirements exist for all cabs shown. If this discussion would not have happened, I might have brought that little VP without a door and locks in the front at all. :(
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on August 29, 2013, 01:05:41 PM
if there is a piece of paper in between the door that keeps it close, i think thats ok

As long as the backdoor does not fall out you're ok i guess

coindoor could be closed with a tiewrap or something more nice..

(a broken lock that can only be opened from the inside will do the trick also  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on August 29, 2013, 01:07:13 PM
Quote from: PunkRockCaveman on August 29, 2013, 12:42:13 PM
...... Is there a maybe a guideline what minimum requirements exist for all cabs shown.

Yep, they have to be in working order!  ;) :D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 29, 2013, 02:11:28 PM
Well there will be general public and kids and so we want the machines to be safe so yes locks are required at least at the coin doors which will be "out in the open".

Now, backsides MIGHT end up to a wall but also MIGHT end up next to another cab's back. In these cases they could be open but you know, we still don't know what could happen....

There will be constant supervision in all areas but we can't guarantee a 100% security.

I guess Sound & Vision (nor we) would like to get into legal problems because of open cabs.

So: closed and locked coin doors, closed and locked backs, firmly tightened control panels please :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 30, 2013, 10:02:54 AM
To add to this:

These kind of events are great because you finally have a dead line to do that thing you always still needed to do for certain cabs. F.i. I'm working on the LL coin door now and this discussion also reminded me that my Joust's backdoor has been broken in two since it fell off during transport for Eurocade 2012. This door seems to have a sinister thing about it because it was also the one that totally busted my toe during Eurocade 2011 transport...this is also why it broke in 2012, it was already a bit bent after if fell on my toe (you guys figure out how that felt....nice metal strip under it to enhance the feeling  ;D)

Anyway, need to fix it :)

About locks:

I bought 10 "long" and 10 " short" locks from Chips4sale on KLOV, see here: http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=162297&highlight=locks
He managed to cram these 20 locks into a fixed rate priority box that shipped for around 17 bucks. Ask him to put a 25 dollar value on the little green form and you'll have no import worries.... ;) Cheapest way to get these AFAIK....
Awesome quality (Happ) and they all use the same key which makes life so much easier for me, I should end up with all my games to have all the same locks.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Laszo on August 31, 2013, 11:28:33 AM
Quote from: Luigi on August 29, 2013, 10:29:46 AM
hm, it might be interesting for some people to see how such a cab in reality looks inside. It doesn't have to work and of course the tube should be discharged and it shouldn't be powered at all ;)

Or a plexiglass backdoor, some signs and a tl inside... of course we need a nice, clean cab for that.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 31, 2013, 10:19:06 PM
Will you sponsor the plexiglass ?? It's pretty expensive stuff....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on September 03, 2013, 08:08:32 AM
I think I got the last free room this morning. :) I am coming with Jochen so you guys can ask him about the save kit-project and give him even more input and ideas. :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 03, 2013, 09:34:39 AM
Yesterday in the evening we prepared the Space (Star) Castle cocktail. New locks, credit button (it had to be a regular button with a microswitch cause the PCB need both inputs (NC and NO)). We will try to bring the wood and the fixed chairs as well.....crossing fingers there's enough room in the car :)

Since the cocktail was for the game Take off, a clone of Rip Off, I have to make a sticker for Star Castle that we can put over the Take Off instructions.

Etienne, I couldn't find the correct font. The closest was Bauhaus Bold but there are still differences to some letters of the original font. Maybe you know better what font it.

Left is the original - right is Bauhaus Bold

Of course, nobody of the public will know the differences but...you know ;)



Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Laszo on September 03, 2013, 10:30:53 AM
Quote from: Level42 on August 31, 2013, 10:19:06 PM
Will you sponsor the plexiglass ?? It's pretty expensive stuff....


Good point.... hmmm my frogger is not exactly a good example for the kids to look  at...  :-\

So maybe it is an idea that you or any of the guys sell me a real nice, clean fully restored  SW, Tron, Defender, .... and I will put a plexi back door in it  :P :P

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on September 03, 2013, 10:35:44 AM
Quote from: Laszo on September 03, 2013, 10:30:53 AM
Quote from: Level42 on August 31, 2013, 10:19:06 PM
Will you sponsor the plexiglass ?? It's pretty expensive stuff....


Good point.... hmmm my frogger is not exactly a good example for the kids to look  at...  :-\

So maybe it is an idea that you or any of the guys sell me a real nice, clean fully restored  SW, Tron, Defender, .... and I will put a plexi back door in it  :P :P




(http://thegeekydream.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/i_see_what_you_did_there_super.jpg)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 03, 2013, 11:47:00 AM
Etienne, in case you are searching the font, let me point you to the capital R....very unusual.

I just saw that PONG seems to use Bauhaus-font, too. The N is typical.

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 03, 2013, 12:51:24 PM
The font remembers me this (look at the A)

(http://www.autobedrijfstolwijk.nl/ad1.jpg)

but i think the font used in the quasar CPO also looks like it

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/font/30.jpg)

https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=2181.msg37591#msg37591
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 03, 2013, 06:13:24 PM
Quote from: Laszo on September 03, 2013, 10:30:53 AM
Quote from: Level42 on August 31, 2013, 10:19:06 PM
Will you sponsor the plexiglass ?? It's pretty expensive stuff....


Good point.... hmmm my frogger is not exactly a good example for the kids to look  at...  :-\

So maybe it is an idea that you or any of the guys sell me a real nice, clean fully restored  SW, Tron, Defender, .... and I will put a plexi back door in it  :P :P


Lunar Lander ?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 03, 2013, 06:17:04 PM
Quote from: Tyrem on September 03, 2013, 08:08:32 AM
I think I got the last free room this morning. :) I am coming with Jochen so you guys can ask him about the save kit-project and give him even more input and ideas. :)
Yes that must be true, we had the info that there was only 1 room left !

Must say I am very very happy about this, definitely a great result, the Hotel must be happy too ;)

So guys, do we want a joined meal there or not ?? Price for a 3 course menu would be around €25 (please correct me if I'm wrong Pieter).
I can't comment on the quality of food or what you will get for it...but well.....the quality of food @Eurocade always seems to produce "mixed feelings"  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 03, 2013, 07:56:22 PM
It produced something different overhere  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 03, 2013, 08:06:19 PM
Quote from: Etienne MacGyver on September 03, 2013, 07:56:22 PM
It produced something different overhere  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Yeah, but that was just you only......can't have been the food...... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 03, 2013, 08:09:25 PM
 i have that also with my local chinese  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on September 03, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Quote from: Level42 on September 03, 2013, 06:17:04 PM
Quote from: Tyrem on September 03, 2013, 08:08:32 AM
I think I got the last free room this morning. :) I am coming with Jochen so you guys can ask him about the save kit-project and give him even more input and ideas. :)
Yes that must be true, we had the info that there was only 1 room left !

Must say I am very very happy about this, definitely a great result, the Hotel must be happy too ;)

So guys, do we want a joined meal there or not ?? Price for a 3 course menu would be around €25 (please correct me if I'm wrong Pieter).
I can't comment on the quality of food or what you will get for it...but well.....the quality of food @Eurocade always seems to produce "mixed feelings"  ;D ;D ;D

what time are we talking about? :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 03, 2013, 08:47:23 PM
We're in for a dinner with all of the EC folks
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 03, 2013, 09:15:15 PM
One


(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040891_zpsc9140275.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040891_zpsc9140275.jpg.html)


Two


(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040899_zps0c9e111c.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040899_zps0c9e111c.jpg.html)


Three


(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040901_zpsde6fd456.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040901_zpsde6fd456.jpg.html)


And this is Four


(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040911_zpsb672943b.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040911_zpsb672943b.jpg.html)


Two more to go, tomorrow.

And nicely tucked away back in the gameroom, until The Big Transportation Day!


(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040915_zps456058d4.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040915_zps456058d4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 03, 2013, 11:44:18 PM
Talked to the hotel manager this evening and was able to arrange another deal!

We will have 3 apartments available on Saturday, 5 minutes walking distance from the hotel!

Same price as normal rooms:  60,- euro's for one night including breakfast.  

Please tell him the secret password: EUROCADE. ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 04, 2013, 05:03:20 AM
Looking good Erik !  :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on September 05, 2013, 07:57:13 AM
Count me in for the dinner. ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 05, 2013, 09:00:18 AM
Nice view Erik! :)

For the dinner, I think Dirk and I will go where the majority will go.....I can still try to gain some money by performing a few Journey-songs in the venue  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 05, 2013, 08:55:47 PM
Five


(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040940_zps600bafb7.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040940_zps600bafb7.jpg.html)


And Six, the last one

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040953_zps2e1f3817.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040953_zps2e1f3817.jpg.html)


But hey,




wait,




an Un Invited Guest



(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040921_zpsf94fc138.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040921_zpsf94fc138.jpg.html)



OK, since she is here, let´s wrap her up, after all she is part of the game  ;D



(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040930_zpsec50332e.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Eurocade%202013/Inpakken%20cabs/P1040930_zpsec50332e.jpg.html)



That´s all Folks, 7 great games, ready for transport to ....


EUROCADE 2013 / The Retro Game Experience!!!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 05, 2013, 08:57:28 PM
 :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 05, 2013, 09:10:33 PM
So cool, we are going to have a very special weekend with a very impressive collection of games!!

Many kudos to Andre, Robin, Erik and of course the owner of this awesome artifact for making this happen.

 :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Robinholland on September 05, 2013, 10:07:17 PM
Spy Hunter is ready for transport  :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 05, 2013, 10:58:44 PM
It's 22.45 now. First time I sit down since 18.15 and I'm not sure if I can get up again to head for my bed......pffffff.


Of course today it had to be 32 degrees and it was wrapping day for me. Luckily my good friend Etienne agreed to help me with this job. Not only did I have to get out all the machines that will go to Eurocade, but regretfully my gameroom is still a mix of gameroom, workplace and disorganized storage place.....so had to get a lot of other stuff moved as well. Lucklily I finished that before Etienne arrived so he was right on time for the wrapping. He brought some awesome compact "all in one" PCs for the much needed Classic PC games, all already configured with those games. Also of course he brought his Crazy Kong.

So we wrapped up the following games:

1) Crazy Kong
2) Asterock
3) Joust (which will play Robotron)
4) Centipede
5) Lunar Lander
6) Berzerk
7) Star Wars cockpit

Nr. 8 ) Galaxian was already wrapped last Monday.......

It's more work than you think that's for sure but they are READY FOR PICK-UP !!!!!!

(Etienne made a pic, I didn't have the time/energy ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 05, 2013, 11:03:08 PM
....to be honest, I was really happy that there was no rain.....wouldn't have known how to get it done in that case........
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Capt. Kirk on September 05, 2013, 11:47:23 PM
It's been hot here in southern Germany as well (>30 Degrees).
How is the weather forecast for the Eurocade-Weekend.
Is the Main 'Cab-Room' in Hilversum climated?

Our two Cabs have been checked for proper funktion and loose pieces. We also added the required locks and the freeplay-option.
They are ready for pickup.

9 days and counting.....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 05, 2013, 11:52:53 PM
The weather forecast on the weekend is positive for the event.. no extreme temperatures and no rain... but that may chance..

We will rent something to keep the temperature down in the gameroom, but it's probably going to be reasonable warm inside, but not as warm as the first Eurocade. ;) 

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 06, 2013, 10:05:10 AM
Quote from: Level42 on September 05, 2013, 10:58:44 PM
So we wrapped up the following games:

1) Crazy Kong
2) Asterock
3) Joust (which will play Robotron)
4) Centipede
5) Lunar Lander
6) Berzerk
7) Star Wars cockpit

Nr. 8 ) Galaxian was already wrapped last Monday.......

It's more work than you think that's for sure but they are READY FOR PICK-UP !!!!!!

(Etienne made a pic, I didn't have the time/energy ;)

here some dark crappy cellphone pics  ;)

Looks like we are ready for transport
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 06, 2013, 06:52:42 PM
eurocade / RGE trailer also on Geenstijl.nl

nice
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 06, 2013, 07:19:33 PM
Yes!!! i uploaded the trailer yesterday on Dumpert, no idea they liked it that much... VERY COOL!!!

 :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 06, 2013, 07:27:34 PM
Links pleasegentlemen
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 06, 2013, 07:28:41 PM
http://www.geenstijl.nl/
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 07, 2013, 01:01:53 PM
VET ! we are on geenstijl  :spaceace:

http://www.geenstijl.nl/mt/archieven/2013/09/tu_tu_tu_tu_tu_du_du_tu_tu_du_du_du_du_tu_tu_du_du_ofzoiets.html

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 08, 2013, 12:19:26 PM
Quote from: Etienne MacGyver on September 07, 2013, 01:01:53 PM
VET ! we are on geenstijl  :spaceace:

http://www.geenstijl.nl/mt/archieven/2013/09/tu_tu_tu_tu_tu_du_du_tu_tu_du_du_du_du_tu_tu_du_du_ofzoiets.html


Maar zit mario er wel in? Of enkel als jumpman in zijn evil years?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 08, 2013, 03:00:07 PM
Will there be eurocade shirts for sale?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 08, 2013, 07:46:25 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 08, 2013, 08:21:12 PM
Fuuuuuu, My mk2 doesn't work anymore.

All of a sudden I get ram errors

Damn >:(
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 08, 2013, 09:06:24 PM
If I put it out for some time it will start normally, no RAM erros at all, and when I play for 15 minutes or so the picture starts to get weird

If it comes up OK, it always fails the CPU board test at the test menu, sometimes one RAM unit fails, most of the times 2 do.

I changed the switching PSU (put a brand new one in it) , but I get the same result.......

I´m really dissapointed right now, with this happening just a week before Eurocade...... I #$#&%_() play it every day without problems  :(

Maybe somebody has an idea what this could be
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 08, 2013, 09:44:36 PM
Damn, that's really bad news because we advertised Mortal Kombat II in all our press outings.

Lot's people who grew up in the 90's are dying to play it again, so i really hope this will be solved.

Maybe somebody has a pcb which they want to lent or Robin can help you?

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 08, 2013, 09:46:45 PM
reseated some roms and the expantion board...... works smoothly again

 :spaceace: :spaceace:

pffffff..... scared the hell out of me......

I want my baby to shine next weekend
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 08, 2013, 09:48:11 PM
Check the +5V on the PCB.

Murphy is going around !  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 08, 2013, 10:00:37 PM
Guys coming week if you're travelling by train, watch those big video screens all over The Netherlands at stations  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 08, 2013, 10:16:41 PM
Quote from: anunaki on September 08, 2013, 09:46:45 PM
reseated some roms and the expantion board...... works smoothly again

 :spaceace: :spaceace:

pffffff..... scared the hell out of me......

I want my baby to shine next weekend

Pfff.... ik had even een hartverzakking ;)

Great it will be at the event, it's going to be very, very popular amongst the visitors....

 :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 09, 2013, 10:15:57 AM
Interview with Gyruss in the largest Dutch newspaper (Telegraaf) of today !!!

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/9705813213_339b974764_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/9705813213/)
Filmrol-485 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/9705813213/) by Level_42 (http://www.flickr.com/people/level_42/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 09, 2013, 10:29:44 AM
Thanks for posting this, awesome!! :)

I'd love to read all the text and though there are many equal or at least similiar word in our languages, it is very difficult. I don't want to bother one to translate all that text so if someone has access to a digital version, could copy the text here so I can use Google Translate or another tool....that would be great! :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 09, 2013, 12:16:30 PM
Hey Pieter, you did not wear your Arcade outfit that day !  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on September 09, 2013, 01:07:40 PM
ik zie nu pas dat de quote niet klopt, 100 kasten ipv 100 apparaten :(

the article states: he owns 13 cabs, love for the 90's/80's era, eurocade guys from all over Europe come to Holland, old warehouse raid in Belgium/Wales (ship), the scene is small & friendly, Myamoto is a game design legend, you can play all cabs @ Eurocade/RGE
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: kroustibat on September 09, 2013, 01:26:25 PM
Quote from: anunaki on September 08, 2013, 09:46:45 PM
reseated some roms and the expantion board...... works smoothly again

 :spaceace: :spaceace:

pffffff..... scared the hell out of me......

I want my baby to shine next weekend

if you encounter again problems, i've a mk3 pcb
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 09, 2013, 01:52:56 PM
Tx,

I've got an working UMK3 PCB myself. But we'd miss the "RUN" button.

I'm planning on adding it, but haven't done it yet.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 09, 2013, 02:14:22 PM
Quote from: Ronald Reagan on September 09, 2013, 01:07:40 PM
ik zie nu pas dat de quote niet klopt, 100 kasten ipv 100 apparaten :(

Hey, it IS the Telegraaf.......not the NRC....... :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 09, 2013, 03:29:52 PM
Translation of the paper article:


Guy from Hilversum driving force behind expo game machines

Mario out of the mothballs

Hilversum, Monday

Those who grew up in the 80s and 90s probably remember them: the first shift of man-tall, strangely beeping game machines with Pac-Man or Space Invaders in them. You could find them in snack bars, café's and arcades. Hi-tech at that time; today an average phone offers more intelligent amusement.
And yet, there is still a small group of fans of these "arcade games".
They will present their treasures next weekend at "Sound & Vision" in Hilversum during the Retro Game Experience.

Driving force behind this exposition is Poppe ten Dolle from Hilversum (34) who also works at Sound & Vision in everyday life. He is the proud owner of 13 game machines. To be precise: computer games, not jukeboxes or (money)gambling machines or pinballs.

"Eight I have in a special room in my house, the gameroom, the rest are stored." He was a kid in the 90s but his love for the machines goes further back. "In my youth there were "modern" games like The Simpsons and Terminator 2, but the old Donkey Kong is my favorite.

The club of collectors is small but tight. "Because it's a niche-hobby you quickly come into contact with collectors from abroad. I really like that everyone is helping each other, it's a friendly scene. And that's great because I am not technical at all."

Ten Dolle enthusiastically explains the difference between "uprights" (standing up machines), sitdownracers (machines where the player is on a bike or in car), woody cabs (cabinets from wood) and candy cabs (out of plastic).
Finding those machines gets harder though."Recently 40 of them were discovered in a warehouse in Belgium. And in England the arcade section of an old cruises ship was emptied. But these huge finds are rare.

We also learn that the Japanese Shigura Miyamoto is Ten Dolle's biggest hero. He conceived legends like Mario, Donkey Kong and Zelda and still works in the industry. By the way do should know that Mario was called Jumpman in the first games ? He got the Mario name, as legends tell because of a conflict between Nintendo of America and Mario Segale because they were behind in paying rent for the building. Segale left when they promised to pay very soon and Nintendo eternalized his name.

Films
Several videogame related movies will be shown during the Retro Game Experience and it shows video arcade games and consoles throughout the years.
Ten Dolle: "We have in total about 100 devices that people can really play on"
For those who think this is a great way to get rid of their last guilders: all games are free (to play).
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 09, 2013, 07:35:26 PM
And we made it to the local news of the north of holland  :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:

(please correct me if i am wrong Gyruss)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXWgQAx_Y-A

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on September 09, 2013, 07:38:58 PM
nice to mention: the news presenter added, after seeing this clip, an enthousiastic "FANTASTIC!" remark.

Something you dont see that often, a news reader who makes a subjective remark :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 09, 2013, 08:02:44 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

btw, thanks for you help today Mr President!  :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: atarimania on September 09, 2013, 08:11:28 PM
Great articles and video.

Eurocade is going to become THE retrogame event in Europe :)



Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 09, 2013, 10:07:37 PM
I did my very best but.....'Poppe', please speak with subtitles..english at least :D ;)

I am so much looking forward to the weekend....counting the hours....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 09, 2013, 10:35:19 PM
What language do I do my speach in? Many international fans?
Now I have english slides, with dutch talk in mind.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 09, 2013, 10:39:20 PM
Dutch will be fine  :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 09, 2013, 10:41:18 PM
Quote from: atarimania on September 09, 2013, 08:11:28 PM

Eurocade is going to become THE retrogame event in Europe :)

Well.....it's a very very special 1 time only event..... ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 09, 2013, 11:24:34 PM
yeah, the next Eurocade is going to be so easy compared to this edition. :)

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 10, 2013, 09:21:37 AM
I did not have time yet to translate the video and subtitle it

If anyone has time / is in the mood to do the translation, i can subtitle it very easy
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 09:42:37 AM
I'll do it. It's raining anyway.

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 10, 2013, 10:07:33 AM
Cool ! Thanks !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 10:40:58 AM
I did the translation. What's the easiest way to dub it?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 10, 2013, 11:03:00 AM
i think if you send me the tekst, i can subtitle the Original video with a tool here and upload it as a new video with subtitles

Thanks !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 11:07:18 AM
PM send
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 10, 2013, 11:09:50 AM
Okay, thanks

If there are people curious of what i use, this is the software :

http://www.divxland.org/en/media-subtitler/

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 10, 2013, 12:55:14 PM
We've been mentioned in Eva Jinek's new TV show last Sunday on Dutch national TV:

http://www.uitzendinggemist.nl/afleveringen/1364277

Scroll to 31.21 to see the brief mention............


Personally I wouldn't have mind to bring a cab or 2 to Eva's show........at all........
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 10, 2013, 01:01:07 PM
Okay, Thanks to Anunaki, we now have english subtitles to the video :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTM2Lev1m3Q

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 10, 2013, 01:09:36 PM
And in another national newspaper of today, NRC-next:

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 10, 2013, 01:25:14 PM
Does any of the attendees have some universal adapters with 6V? I need to power many games. Better than buying 100 C-batteries.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 10, 2013, 01:39:33 PM
i can bring one, but it does not have any connector, just 2 bare wires
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 10, 2013, 01:42:56 PM
Uh....rather late to bring this up now.....can't help you either. I suppose these things have all kinds of connector and voltage configurations ?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 10, 2013, 01:52:16 PM
Quote from: Etienne MacGyver on September 10, 2013, 01:01:07 PM
Okay, Thanks to Anunaki, we now have english subtitles to the video :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTM2Lev1m3Q




Thanks to both of you!! :)


But hey, Breakout is no that old...it's not from 197 A.D.  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 01:53:36 PM
 ;D some characters were lost somewhere between me and Etienne
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 10, 2013, 05:34:45 PM
Will there be 70s/80s music? If you want to create an arcade-like atmosphere there definiteley has to be some music of the golden age :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 10, 2013, 05:47:20 PM
In theater 2 (main arcade room) Yup !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 10, 2013, 06:06:46 PM
Quote from: Etienne MacGyver on September 10, 2013, 01:39:33 PM
i can bring one, but it does not have any connector, just 2 bare wires
Well, then that one can power Q*bert on the battery springs :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 10, 2013, 06:09:46 PM
Quote from: Level42 on September 10, 2013, 01:42:56 PM
I suppose these things have all kinds of connector and voltage configurations ?

They either have mini-jack 2.5mm tip positive 6V (gakken) or EIAJ-2/3 both inside (bandai) and outside (tomy,epoch) positive.
If I have 4 or 5, then I can run that amount at the same time, and sometimes swap with games inside the desk.
Guess I will bring a couple of junk ones I can leave behind, but I also want to have some holy-moly's available for real fans.

Guess the basic line-up will be:
Tomy Pac Man
Gakken Puck Monster
Gakken Frogger
Bandai Zackman (digdug clone)
Tomy Kingman
Gakken Super Cobra
Nintendo Donkey Kong JR. new widescreen
Space Guardian Gundam
These games I have in pretty used condition, so I won't mind an extra scratch.

Specials on request (these are in great condition, but I want to let big fans play them):
Bandai Burger Time (this one does 200€ loose).
Bandai Frisky Tom
Bandai Zaxxon
Coleco Ms. Pac Man
Gakken Crazy Kong
Bambino UFO Master Blaster Station
Donkey Kong JR. Table top
Parker Q*bert
Gakken Amidar
Epoch Star Force
Entex Stargate
Coleco Zaxxon (should I bring that one? game sucks)

Are most covered in the real arcade versions too?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 06:55:26 PM
I'm going to try to break the WR on Space Zap. The current high score is 244.250, my personal best is around 227k and I only played it a couple of timesd at Nozomi.

won't bother filming it, but it would be fun if I could break it at the RGE
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 10, 2013, 07:05:23 PM
Uh, we do hope that people are decent enough to play one or two games and then allow others a chance on that cab....this event is about telling about our hobby, sharing our passion for the machines, and having fun playing the games, not about WR's.

This is also why we decided for a time limit for the DK competition. We feel that everyone deserves to have a go on the Donkey Kong.

And if the current signs are correct, it's going to be quite busy  ;D

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 07:09:51 PM
Well, Space Zap is a really frustrating game so I will only play a couple of times in the whole weekend. So no worries

I played it maybe 20 times at Nozomi over the last couple of months and it turns out I'm quite good at it.

What is the DK time limit btw?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 10, 2013, 07:21:01 PM
5 minutes... that's the only way to give everybody some playing time.. :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 07:32:49 PM
Wow..... that's pretty short for anyone who knows how to play it... That 's the 2nd barrel stage or the elevator if you're quick

you will never see the conveyor belts stage

How many people are we talking about? And is there maybe a possibility for us to play outside of the public opening hours?

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 10, 2013, 07:40:05 PM
Quote from: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 07:32:49 PM
Wow..... that's pretty short for anyone who knows how to play it... That 's the 2nd barrel stage or the elevator if you're quick

you will never see the conveyor belts stage

How many people are we talking about? And is there maybe a possibility for us to play outside of the public opening hours?



Naturally we don't know yet how many people in total there will be coming because people can just come and buy a ticket, but the pre-sales show very good numbers.

Last question: Sorry but this is really impossible, believe us we tried. That's why we offer the special "Eurocade-only" screening of the Video Craze to somewhat compensate it (so you don't have to go watch that in daytime and can play instead  ;D)

Oh, and talking about that....if you want access to the special "Eurocade" zone at the Café and/or want to see that special "Eurocade-only" screening make SURE you are on the VISITORS LIST in the Eurocade 2013 Visitors thread ! We can't manage to check everyone on the spot ourselves so we will maintain this list to know who's who :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 10, 2013, 08:03:13 PM
For the private viewing of The Video Craze, please read this: https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=4505.new#new

(http://www.spyhunter007.com/Images2/the_video_craze_dave_danzara_official_movie_poster.jpg)


Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 10, 2013, 08:03:22 PM
Will "the special "Eurocade" zone" be a room where we can sit and talk to each other? Is it allowed to bring your own beer to share with others?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 08:07:54 PM
At what time is the Bela Vs Andre MK2 exhibition?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 10, 2013, 08:11:04 PM
Quote from: Luigi on September 10, 2013, 08:03:22 PM
Will "the special "Eurocade" zone" be a room where we can sit and talk to each other? Is it allowed to bring your own beer to share with others?

Yes, it's a separate area were you can chill, but no own beer allowed.. sorry guys..
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 08:12:21 PM
We also have the evening(s) to chill together :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 10, 2013, 08:17:11 PM
OK, just wanted to ask. We should know that they won't let us walk through the venue with a carte of beer in our hands  ;D  ;)

OK, so it's going to dinner in the Hotel after the movie. Is there some nice bar where we can go after that?


And one final question (for today): where do we have to drive so we can put the cabs in when we arrive on Saturday? Do we need some sort of sign in our car so we can pass a controlled gate or something like that?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 10, 2013, 08:19:58 PM
Quote from: Level42 on September 10, 2013, 07:05:23 PM
We feel that everyone deserves to have a go on the Donkey Kong.

Who needs DK if you can play a Zacc CK ?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 10, 2013, 08:22:39 PM
Quote from: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 01:53:36 PM
;D some characters were lost somewhere between me and Etienne

Nope it went wrong while embedding the subs, in the source file the text is correct  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 10, 2013, 08:25:32 PM
Quote from: Luigi on September 10, 2013, 08:17:11 PM
And one final question (for today): where do we have to drive so we can put the cabs in when we arrive on Saturday? Do we need some sort of sign in our car so we can pass a controlled gate or something like that?

No, you can park right next to the building on the right for the unloading of the cabs.. It will me next to the lane that's going into the garage.

 :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on September 11, 2013, 07:37:18 AM
Quote from: anunaki on September 10, 2013, 08:07:54 PM
At what time is the Bela Vs Andre MK2 exhibition?
Hmm, I forgot training. ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 11, 2013, 08:34:46 AM
Tease tease...

i think i have a solution for that  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 11, 2013, 01:06:39 PM
Our press setup ready again for the BNN interview.  ;D

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/BNN.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/BNN.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 11, 2013, 09:31:50 PM
Look at that Centi track-ball glow with excitement !!! Does it suspect what's going to happen this weekend ?? ;)


Guys, weather report for Hilversum coming weekend. Pretty OK for an indoor event, at least not as hot as the first episode which is good, but be prepared for some showers.....unloading cabs is directly too a double door so don't worry about that.


Oh...it's friday, saturday, sunday.....accidentally cut that off....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 11, 2013, 11:34:53 PM
Another look at the storage room...  :D

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMAG6488.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMAG6488.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 12, 2013, 09:26:39 AM
hm, I guess we will stay here....they said we will have 23° on Saturday  ;D


Great view...is this the place where the cabs will be this weekend? Can the blinds be closed?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on September 12, 2013, 09:57:56 AM
this is the depot, storage room, thats not the place were the cabs will be, only after unloading
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 12, 2013, 10:14:09 AM
I was referring to this picture, of course  ;)

Quote from: gyruss on September 11, 2013, 01:06:39 PM
(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/BNN.jpg)[/URL]

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 12, 2013, 10:29:18 AM
No, the Arcade is a room without windows.

(https://www.beeldengeluid.nl/sites/default/files/styles/grid-4x4/public/afb_theaterzaal2_2010_2.jpg)

Of course without the chairs, and other light colours.

And this is the theatre where the movies will be shown:

(http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/sites/default/files/styles/grid-4x4/public/pag%2011%20Theaterzalen%2C%20links%20boven.JPG)

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 12, 2013, 12:19:47 PM
And the buildup has started, this are our vitrines..   :)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Vitrines.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Vitrines.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 12, 2013, 12:33:33 PM
Quote from: Luigi on September 12, 2013, 10:14:09 AM
I was referring to this picture, of course  ;)

Quote from: gyruss on September 11, 2013, 01:06:39 PM
(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/BNN.jpg)[/URL]



Fix nr. 1 for McGyver: the marquee light of Mario Bros.  ;) :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 12, 2013, 02:23:30 PM
So what is the saturday night program? We look the Video Game craze together, and then eat out?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on September 12, 2013, 02:34:40 PM
Quote from: gyruss on September 12, 2013, 12:19:47 PM
And the buildup has started, this are our vitrines..   :)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Vitrines.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Vitrines.jpg.html)
Are these vitrines for the handhelds?
If yes, can you give me the measurements?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on September 12, 2013, 02:57:00 PM
i just measured, they are app. 93? by 132? cm, so I guess inside the glass it's 90 by 130cm
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on September 12, 2013, 05:17:55 PM
Quote from: Ronald Reagan on September 12, 2013, 02:57:00 PM
i just measured, they are app. 93? by 132? cm, so I guess inside the glass it's 90 by 130cm
Cool thanks, I can make a plan for the handheld layout now. ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 12, 2013, 07:02:07 PM
Here I don't see shelves. I was told they have 4 stories.
Also, now I see 6 instead of 3, does that mean we all fill 2?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on September 13, 2013, 02:05:59 PM
Zita will take me to the airport in a few minutes, see ya in the evening. ;) :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 13, 2013, 03:04:27 PM
Have a save trip, give a kiss to Zita from me ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 13, 2013, 03:05:15 PM
Theater 2 room is ready except for the "later" cabs !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on September 13, 2013, 03:08:05 PM
Hope you guys have an excellent event!!!! - cant wait for the pics/vids!! :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on September 13, 2013, 03:56:56 PM
Quote from: Level42 on September 13, 2013, 03:04:27 PM
Have a save trip, give a kiss to Zita from me ;)
Done. ;)
I'm at the airport's VIP lounge, having a vodka. ;D
The handhelds passed the security check, a ruude lady just asked "what the hell are these"? ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 13, 2013, 05:54:20 PM
Quote from: Belike on September 13, 2013, 03:56:56 PM
Quote from: Level42 on September 13, 2013, 03:04:27 PM
Have a save trip, give a kiss to Zita from me ;)
Done. ;)
I'm at the airport's VIP lounge, having a vodka. ;D
The handhelds passed the security check, a ruude lady just asked "what the hell are these"? ;D

And then you replied, ah, those are just some sex toys and she replied, ah OK, then it's No,problem.... ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 13, 2013, 06:00:24 PM
For The Dutchies: tonight 22.30h. SBS6 Hart van Nederland......
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: PunkRockCaveman on September 13, 2013, 06:16:56 PM
Soooo. The Cavemans arrived savely at the hotel. Anybody else here already? Thursty for a beer and ready to rock. Whos in?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 13, 2013, 06:47:07 PM
The man and the machines...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 13, 2013, 07:07:44 PM
Where were you in 2013?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 13, 2013, 07:18:23 PM
The handhelds are in place. Theather checked.
Saw the cab room: awesome! This is going to be great. See you again tomorrow.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on September 13, 2013, 07:23:00 PM
Quote from: Blanka on September 13, 2013, 07:18:23 PM
The handhelds are in place. Theather checked.
Saw the cab room: awesome! This is going to be great. See you again tomorrow.

we will arrive early on saturday. plans have changed. :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: jcp on September 13, 2013, 07:28:59 PM
Hey guys : have fun (and take a lot of pictures!) ;).
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 13, 2013, 08:11:16 PM
Quote from: Muerto on September 13, 2013, 03:08:05 PM
Hope you guys have an excellent event!!!! - cant wait for the pics/vids!! :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:

First pics here:

https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=4815.0

Michael, jump in your can, you can still make it  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 13, 2013, 09:50:02 PM
Who's got games?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 13, 2013, 11:40:22 PM
People. We are ready.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: atarimania on September 14, 2013, 12:20:43 AM
Great pictures!!!

Seems to be a great event!!  8) 8) 8)

Have fun!!!!

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 14, 2013, 06:30:08 AM
Quote from: Level42 on September 13, 2013, 06:00:24 PM
For The Dutchies: tonight 22.30h. SBS6 Hart van Nederland......

did not see anything last night...

maybe they will air it another day ?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 14, 2013, 06:50:18 AM
I think they may have ditched the item, Pieter can probably explain why.....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 14, 2013, 06:57:39 AM
I thought he has gotten The Kløpkid to talk about it on DWDD, but he was their for the big techfail of 2013 (only 30% growth is a sign of dead in the valley): Twitter. R.I.P. little blue bird
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 14, 2013, 11:14:17 AM
Busy day at the arcade today  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 14, 2013, 11:15:28 AM
...on both sides...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 14, 2013, 11:18:31 AM
Keep 'em coming  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 14, 2013, 11:36:49 AM
A strange bearded guru just appeared on a wide screen...
- talk
- watch
- kill
- get lamp

_?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 14, 2013, 12:57:05 PM
Here comes a new challenger!
Bishi Bashi is drawing a lot of attention  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: DarthNuno on September 14, 2013, 02:27:56 PM
Thanks for these 'live' pictures.  :)

Have all a great time there...and game on!  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 14, 2013, 06:00:43 PM
Thanks Bruno!
We miss you buddy.  :'(

Here's a video for you all:
Eurocade 2013, Arcade Hell (http://youtu.be/lboutyXpAJk)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 14, 2013, 06:02:56 PM
We're having a private screening of "the video craze" ATM.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on September 15, 2013, 12:05:07 AM
Quote from: DarthNuno on September 14, 2013, 02:27:56 PM
Thanks for these 'live' pictures.  :)

Have all a great time there...and game on!  :spaceace:

day is over. i am in my room now. miss you here, bruno. so many amazing people. :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 15, 2013, 12:06:42 AM
Just finished the first day, tomorow another busy day

Today was great !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 15, 2013, 06:38:59 AM
Some pictures from Nozomi:

(http://imageshack.com/a/img594/2089/zejt.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img96/2816/rbuj.jpg

[img]http://imageshack.com/a/img96/2816/rbuj.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img94/8194/asbr.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img542/2684/90y4.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img34/9021/ikhy.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img821/2801/z5dt.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img708/8623/ow47.jpg)

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 15, 2013, 06:44:15 AM
Video from Leidsch Dagblad: http://www.leidschdagblad.nl/regionaal/metropool/article24563013.ece/Pac-Man-Mario-en-Space-Invaders-in-Beeld-en-Geluid?lref=sll


Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 15, 2013, 08:02:34 AM
I am ready for day two. Yesterday was very cool, hundreds of visitors just for us and all having fun. I spoke to guys who played certain games, like Galaga for the first time in 30 years.  Best compliment that I heard is that lots of visitors to the Eurocade Arcade Room said that it was just as they were back in an Arcade in the eighties.  ;D ;D ;D

That is what this is all about, having fun and let other people have fun on our games.

I showed a lot of personal friends from outside the hobby and relatives all the great stuff that we had to show and they were all amazed. Boy, I felt so proud. And all our games ran without trouble all day long.

Yesterday evening we were on national TV, so I am sure that today will be even better than yesterday.

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 15, 2013, 03:47:21 PM
yeah guys, we made it to Dutch national TV yesterday evening. The Eurocade in-crowd watched it in the bar of the hotel and when it was finished everybody cheered and applauded, great fun :)


Here you go guys, scroll to 12.40 to see "us" !!

http://www.sbs6.nl/video/LJKpzpmmUjES/hart-van-nederland-late-editie
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tup on September 15, 2013, 08:50:08 PM
I watched SBS at home with wifey last night and she loved Pieter's interview and seeing the whole setup of Eurocade. And this afternoon I visited my parents and even they had heard about Eurocade on the radio!!

A HUGE thank you to all the ladies and gentlemen of the Eurocade crew who made all of this possible. A job perfectly done!!! I loved every minute of it and I enjoyed meeting and talking "live" to my friends from the forum very much. I just wish I could have stayed longer on Saturday.

Looking forward to meeting up with all of you again next year (and hopefully even sooner, with all this containers still to come)!

P.s. What was the highscore on the Donkey Kong competition?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 15, 2013, 08:55:13 PM
more than 30000 in 5 minutes by Bela
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tup on September 15, 2013, 09:01:35 PM
Quote from: Etienne MacGyver on September 15, 2013, 08:55:13 PM
more than 30000 in 5 minutes by Bela
Cool! Congrats Bela!! So cool that it was "one of us" who won  :) (of course a shame it wasn't me  ;D )
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 15, 2013, 09:25:35 PM
The actual score was 34.700 by Bela, great result for a great guy :spaceace: :spaceace:

I just came home from the event and I'm ready tired now. I will open a thread with my story and pics later. For now I just want to thank the guys for making this happening. I met new people from Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Noprway and the Netherlands and I had a great time with them

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: xentraz on September 15, 2013, 09:54:38 PM
I've had a great time! It was nice meeting you all  8) thank you for making this possible
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 15, 2013, 09:57:16 PM
Yeah guys, I am home a few yours now and really tired too, but what a weekend !!

I hope to write a bit more tomorrow but it was exceeding my expectations in every way possible.....

I normally dont like to use big words, but I think it's fair to say we wrote a piece of European arcade history.

The goal we had, like Erik said so well, sharing and promoting our hobby in a fun and high quality way was met in all it's aspects.

The look of a guy in his mid twenties walking into the arcade room, his eyes opening up wide and exclaiming a soft "Wow" !...
A father with his small kid on his lap playing the Star Wars cockpit...
The total respect that the people showed for the machines in the way they played them...
People who played one game on a machine and then politely gave the chance to the next guy or girl waiting...
The smiles on people's faces...
The enthusiastic spontaneous reactions...

Those are the things that made it all worthwhile.

Hundreds and hundreds of visitors proved it:
We showed arcade gaming is not dead.....not for a long time !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: DarthNuno on September 15, 2013, 09:58:23 PM
 :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:  :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 15, 2013, 10:01:06 PM
Quote from: xentraz on September 15, 2013, 09:54:38 PM
I've had a great time! It was nice meeting you all  8) thank you for making this possible
Very nice meeting you and Vond you guys are two awesome people ! Shame we couldn't finish our two player game, but we will do a rematch for sure !!!

Béla, of course you are lucky that crew-members couldn't compete on the DK competition ;););)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: PunkRockCaveman on September 15, 2013, 10:27:38 PM
The Cavemans arrived savely at home again ... I'm pretty sure, everybody who was there will share the same feelings that we have about this weekend. Only one word before we go to sleep: EPIC.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 15, 2013, 10:43:05 PM
Quote from: PunkRockCaveman on September 15, 2013, 10:27:38 PM
The Cavemans arrived savely at home again ... I'm pretty sure, everybody who was there will share the same feelings that we have about this weekend. Only one word before we go to sleep: EPIC.
Wow that was fast ! :)

As always it's a huge pleasure to have you and Mrs.PRC around !! Any arcade party without the famous cowboy-hat is no arcade party ;)
Thanks for bringing the Amidar I love that game and actually managed to play it a couple of times before opening hour :)

And thanks for explaining the meaning of "Video Pinball" in German  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Thwocker on September 15, 2013, 10:44:25 PM
Simply an amazing achievement: Beeld en Geluid proved to be the killer location for the event, an absolutely smashing combo!

Fantastisch gedaan mannen!

Cheers, Marco
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on September 15, 2013, 10:58:31 PM
The best part to me was sunday morning
The arcade in combination with the perfect music, some visitors and a good temperature
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 15, 2013, 11:02:58 PM
Quote from: Thwocker on September 15, 2013, 10:44:25 PM
Simply an amazing achievement: Beeld en Geluid proved to be the killer location for the event, an absolutely smashing combo!

Fantastisch gedaan mannen!

Cheers, Marco
Big thanks for providing the Computer Space and coming over Marco ! Despite the small control problem it had, people loved the cab for sure !!

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 15, 2013, 11:17:17 PM
Quote from: Ronald Reagan on September 15, 2013, 10:58:31 PM
The best part to me was sunday morning
The arcade in combination with the perfect music, some visitors and a good temperature

Hah yeah....for me it was when a certain band called Level 42 happened to come along on the music ;)

By the way, loved the music Etienne. I think I might need to have to copy those sticks of yours.......  ;D ;D ;D

The sound quality of the installation was awesome too. Love that.

Yes at some moments the heat went up in the room, of course having so many machines running plus a lot of people couldn't be battled by the regular air conditioning, and even the extra rented unit couldn't prevent it. However, it was way way way cooler than Eurocade 2011 at all times, and the extra big fan on top of the Space Invaders cab was a good idea on the  sunday...

For sure, we never expected so many visitors and at some moments people had to wait a bit for their turn on the machines. However, I have heard no complaints at all about this...I hope/think people accepted it.

From what I've seen the people were really awesome.

Every bit of fear we had about possible annoying people or maybe some cab slapping or food/drinks being brought in was without a reason.

Once or twice I had to ask people to remove a (properly closed, but still) drinking bottle, which they did and understood. Also had to caution one or two children who were waiting for the Afterburner, after all we worried a bit about their fingers with that huge moving cabinet. Lines were set-out, but you know how kids can be...not seeing the danger.

I have seen/heared absolutely no hitting or slamming of any cab at all.......people totally seemed to respect the games and I heard many people say they were so amazed that the machines were in such great condition still (so I explained that often a lot of hours and love went into getting them back like that).

Of course we had a good number of people asking if the machines were for sale, but no-one accepted my asking price of 50000 Euro for the Star Wars cockpit ;)

Seriously, prices may go up now  ;D ;D ;D   Maybe we'll see an effect like "King of Kong" had on the DK machines ;)



Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 15, 2013, 11:25:32 PM
Damage report:

Set-up day:

-Break-out showed a problem making it unplayable. Voltages checked, no easy fix possible, no spare board. The machine was moved to Theatre 1 where it performed a beautifull roll as a decoration piece near the movie screen :)
-Star Wars cockpit showed resets during gameplay. First noticed +5V low voltage, upped it but still same thing happening. This is my main board set with the ESB kit. I suspect some simple contact or maybe shorting problem. Replaced PCB set with spare => ran totally fine without one problem during the entire weekend, and man it saw continuos action for sure, like in fact almost every single machine

Saturday afternoon:
-at the very end of the day Centipede showed jumping Spider and Archer. Turned off machine for the last hour or so. We replaced the PCB next morning, played fine ever since. Centi had some heat problems during the last Eurocade too IIRC. I think I should put some heat-sinks on the RAMs.

Sunday afternoon:
-Spy Hunter started showing sync problems. Machine shut down
-Asteroids button issues (when pressing fire also hyperspace was activated

There were also a couple of other small technical issues, all were solved by Robin and Etienne.

All in all, I think this is an awesome "score" for so many machines being used to their max for two days.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: joeks on September 15, 2013, 11:26:19 PM
I want to thank the Eurocade crew for a fantastic event! We had a lot of fun playing the games and meeting people.
Indeed, arcade in Holland is not dead at all. I feel an arcade revival coming up :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 15, 2013, 11:27:07 PM
Everybody said it so well already, it was indeed EPIC. Huge thanks to you all for visiting us, helping us, and making this possible.

Also, my wife really enjoyed meeting and getting to know a lot of you guys (and girls of course), that was important for me too.

Anyway, I really can´t find the right words to describe my feelings about the last few days and I am really proud to be member of the Eurocade team, you are all good friends to me.

Tomorrow will be early again, the ´former´ RGE arcade room has to be cleared out, all dedicated cabs and candy cabs will be made ready for the victorious return (yeah, I know, bla bla) to their homes next weekend.

Game On!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 15, 2013, 11:30:13 PM
I spoke with a lot of the visitors, and all of them said they had a great time and the arcade room was the absolute favorite.

It gave me such a proud feelling to see people enjoying my MK cab, that was for me the best thing of the weekend. And of course drinking beers with you guys :spaceace:

about the damage: I had to fix my (brand new) player 2 joystick twice, because this little ring that keeps it in place popped of.......once at day 1, ones at day 2. Thankfully Etienne has real good tie rips skills, for I didn'r bring extra ones ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 15, 2013, 11:32:15 PM
Ah yeah forgot about that....well that was also solved quickly :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 15, 2013, 11:33:42 PM
a great experience to open up your cab in a hot crowded arcade to fix it, with eyes burning in your back ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Thwocker on September 16, 2013, 12:31:18 AM
yeah, I was pretty embarrassed, searched for the keys all week, but just couldn't locate the box with the extra CS stuff (and the keys) that was left over from the renovation... :oops:

ah well, too many buttons for most people anyway   ;)

Quote from: Level42 on September 15, 2013, 11:02:58 PM
Quote from: Thwocker on September 15, 2013, 10:44:25 PM
Simply an amazing achievement: Beeld en Geluid proved to be the killer location for the event, an absolutely smashing combo!

Fantastisch gedaan mannen!

Cheers, Marco
Big thanks for providing the Computer Space and coming over Marco ! Despite the small control problem it had, people loved the cab for sure !!


Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 16, 2013, 06:57:18 AM
Quote from: Level42 on September 15, 2013, 11:17:17 PM

By the way, loved the music Etienne. I think I might need to have to copy those sticks of yours.......  ;D ;D ;D


Feel free to do so, they are still at B&G, i forgot them  ;D

Can you bring them with you ?  its a red and a blue 4GB USB stick

Anyway, just wanted to share my part,

I think it was a huge succes !

Like others already said, we could not have a better crowd, respecting eachother and respecting the machines

absolutely no problems encountered at all, everything went smooth.

Thanks everybody !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 16, 2013, 07:02:27 AM
I have the sticks and the music is already on my laptop.  :-)

Remind me to give them to you, André.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 16, 2013, 08:15:48 AM
Wow guys...... what a weekend!!!  :o :o :o :o :o

I'll get back on this later, but for now i want to thanks everybody who helped, volunteered, delivered games, visited us and contributed to this amazingly successful event, without you there would be nothing!

I especially would like to thank the whole Eurocade Crew, Nozomi, Retroludix, Magix Buttons, Blanka, Shadaloo and all our other partners, you guys rock and together we really put Arcade games back into the minds of the general public..

Mission accomplished!!!

 :spaceace: :spaceace:  :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: slowcade on September 16, 2013, 08:46:47 AM
Thank you for a great weekend! It was very nice meeting you guys. :)
I came home at 2 in the morning, so I'm still a bit sleepy.  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Vond on September 16, 2013, 09:08:32 AM
Thank you to all of you. This was absolutely great!
That feeling of walking into the arcade was just amazing, every single time I did it over the weekend.
Watching people play the games, playing games with people watching, man...even the times you had to queue to be able
to play a game was a experience in itself.

Meeting you people was exceeding my expectation, you guys are some of the friendliest people around!

And as for Andre, we will most definitely finish our two player game one day or another! Already looking forward to it!

I'm sorry I didn't get to say goodbye to all of you in person (I tried!) but had to leave to pick up some (hobby related!) stuff
on the way back home. So thank you all for making this happen, I cant wait to see you guys again!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: kroustibat on September 16, 2013, 09:39:16 AM
Thanks all for the meeting,

Even if my visit was rushed because of the kids, and was unable to participate to DLF only events . I couldn't recognize and greets all new members (next time, a badge would be good, or we come all with a distinctive sign like a cowboy hat ;) ) but i got enought time to feel the mood, greet some long time members and play some games.
Was great to see a arcade so full ;)  Star wars was definetly the favourite of my son.

On the way back, we finished the roadtrip at Burger king ;)

thanks all

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Laszo on September 16, 2013, 10:39:57 AM
Hi all,

I would like to thank the EC2013 crew big time. Guys (and girls) you did a marvellous job. Lots of visitors, lots of media attention. My kids loved being at EC2013 and even my wife found a game she liked... this DJ music machine....

I really enjoyed just walking around on Saturday and Sunday and just seeing people having fun playing arcade games. Saturday at the hotel I had a great opportunity to speak to many of the members from this great forum. Really nice to see so many of you in the flesh so to speak.

I hope you all got home safely.

again  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D THANK YOU EC CREW ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 16, 2013, 11:02:51 AM
Hi everybody.

Thanks a lot for a great weekend. Though the rough weather on Saturday and talking far too much (and sometimes too loud) wasn't helpful with my cold (I can hardly speak this morning, already had lots of tea ;) ), I had very much fun. I played maybe 10-12 games all in all, but standing in the gameroom and watching the happy people, grinning and smiling while playing, was really great. Some people even were singing on Dunsay, when you could hear the music. btw. I loved the atmosphere on Sunday when there was music in the gameroom. On Saturday it was far too quiet...if there was at all ;)

Almost 3k paying visitors instead of the expected 500, and to have been a small part of it makes me a little proud.

I have to repeat the wish for badges. It would have been great if the Eurocade-people could have been recognized. Maybe with nickname.
I don't know if this event will ever be repeated, but I would really suggest to have name signs then.

A few selected pics. I loved the gameroom when it was crowded to its limit ;)



Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 16, 2013, 11:04:33 AM
some more pics....

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 16, 2013, 11:06:47 AM
great pics  :spaceace: :spaceace:

great to meet you again :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 16, 2013, 11:07:31 AM
[cough, clearing my throat]more pics

Pic 1: I love how the ceiling was reflected in the top of the coin back button of the Computerspace :)

Pic 3: I'm not sure if playing Bishi Bashi with the hands 'reversed' is the right way to win  ??? ::)

Pic 4: Don't know if you guys paid attention to it....but Dirk and I got married in the church near the hotel. He's proudly wearing his ring  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 16, 2013, 11:11:41 AM
Great pics Luigi !

Nice to meet you again and again and again and again  ;D  :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Arch on September 16, 2013, 11:42:23 AM
Yes! I'm home in cold and rainy Norway again. Thanks for a very nice weekend in Hilversum! I really enjoyed meeting you guys, and I had a good time playing lots and lots of games. I got to play a lot of cabs I've dreamed of playing, and there were some nice surprises as well. I'm still in love with Juno First, I still suck at Donkey Kong, I got inspired to restore my Space Invaders and I got to play Etienne's legendary Crazy Kong! :) Hope to see you all next year!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Sjaak on September 16, 2013, 11:52:00 AM
I had a great time at Eurocade this weekend.

I arrived an hour late because of some problems loading the cab in the car (I just love loading cabinets in the pouring rain  ;D). Couldn't believe how many people were already in the building when I arrived.

The event was perfectly organised and the arcade room was amazing. Great to see so many cabs in working order.

Also great to meet so many people from the forum. Although name tags would have been nice. It's hard to remember all the names and to match that to the nicks.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Vond on September 16, 2013, 01:11:39 PM
I uploaded this here this morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpfQP6VbyfU
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Behle on September 16, 2013, 01:33:18 PM
Quote from: Luigi on September 16, 2013, 11:07:31 AM
[cough, clearing my throat]
Pic 4: Don't know if you guys paid attention to it....but Dirk and I got married in the church near the hotel. He's proudly wearing his ring  ;D ;D ;D
Congrats ;-)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on September 16, 2013, 04:58:17 PM
Alot of great pictures - but this one takes the 1st place!!!!!
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4190.0;attach=4762;image)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 16, 2013, 08:27:55 PM
Quote from: Level42 on September 15, 2013, 03:47:21 PM
yeah guys, we made it to Dutch national TV yesterday evening. The Eurocade in-crowd watched it in the bar of the hotel and when it was finished everybody cheered and applauded, great fun :)

I am leeching the stream now, later i will cut-out "our" part.

Anybody wants to volunteer to translate the spoken tekst into english so i can sub it for our non dutch speaking friends like the last video ?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 16, 2013, 08:45:55 PM
Quote from: Muerto on September 13, 2013, 03:08:05 PM
Hope you guys have an excellent event!!!! - cant wait for the pics/vids!! :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
Thanks Michael, it's cool you give so many positive feedback despite you couldn't make it over this time !  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on September 16, 2013, 08:49:32 PM
Quote from: Level42 on September 16, 2013, 08:45:55 PM
Quote from: Muerto on September 13, 2013, 03:08:05 PM
Hope you guys have an excellent event!!!! - cant wait for the pics/vids!! :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
Thanks Michael, it's cool you give so many positive feedback despite you couldn't make it over this time !  :spaceace:

We share the same passion - of course im positive ;)
And, I remember how the mood was last year!!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 16, 2013, 09:17:27 PM
http://www.gamed.nl/view/107879
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 16, 2013, 09:27:18 PM
Rip complete

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFUIqWeH_6Q

Someone wants to translate it in english ?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 16, 2013, 10:16:56 PM
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT3J1QR__v7yjwYwgVzrkMayT9umtMkvQlT4TFCMPYl1jw3k-jeIA)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 16, 2013, 10:29:04 PM
National Radio report, another interview with Pieter.......love hearing my cabs  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

http://nos.nl/audio/550991-videogameklassiekers-op-retrogameexperience-in-beeld-en-geluid.html
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 16, 2013, 10:44:36 PM
Gamergeeks item: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkWQZDqLQKE#t=251
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 16, 2013, 10:50:58 PM
More pics 'cause I badly miss the beeps and bleeps already.
Thanks to all who made it possible and gave their energy to spread the retro game love to soooooo many visitors.
I'm beaten and exhausted but this isn't game over, kids!

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1879_.jpg)
 :arrow: At the entrance, before entering the building you already had cool 8-bit music blasting from hidden speakers.
I can tell you that entering RGE in the morning on the Mega Man theme sure boosts you for the rest of the day!

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1745_.jpg)

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(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1780_.jpg)
 :arrow: The keys to my spaceships, my Ferrari... and my rental van.

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1783_.jpg)

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(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1850_.jpg)
 :arrow: While mother is playing... her son in the pushchair is playing as well, awesome!  ;D

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1835_.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1854_.jpg)

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(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1888_.jpg)

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(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1901_.jpg)
Hail to Béla, the winner of the Donkey Kong Competition.
You're OUR King of Kong, buddy  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 16, 2013, 11:12:39 PM
Wow, this set of pic's really shows what the event was all about...

 :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:

Thanks for all your dedication and also thanks 2 the whole Retroludix team!!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on September 16, 2013, 11:19:26 PM
Any pics from the epic MK2 battle?? ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 16, 2013, 11:20:00 PM
Quote from: gyruss on September 16, 2013, 11:12:39 PM
Wow, this set of pic's really shows what the event was all about...

 :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:

Thanks for all your dedication and also thanks 2 the whole Retroludix team!!

I'm so proud to be a part of this so no need for thanks!
BUT there's still one thing you could do for me in the coming weeks: I would like to have those 8-bit tracks you were playing at the entrance pleaaaaaase :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 16, 2013, 11:21:03 PM
Quote from: Muerto on September 16, 2013, 11:19:26 PM
Any pics from the epic MK2 battle?? ;D
What happens at Eurocade, stays at Eurocade  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Muerto on September 16, 2013, 11:22:54 PM
Quote from: chrischris on September 16, 2013, 11:21:03 PM
Quote from: Muerto on September 16, 2013, 11:19:26 PM
Any pics from the epic MK2 battle?? ;D
What happens at Eurocade, stays at Eurocade  ;) ;) ;)

Lets see about that.. ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 16, 2013, 11:46:05 PM
Brilliant pics Chris !!!

HUGE thank you to you and the Retroludix guys, who arranged ALL the consoles and home computers...

 I totally loved all the boxes in the revolving door at the entry :)

This:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1888_.jpg)

reminds me of a Star Wars scene ;)

I am almost already used to it, but what a beautiful building it is ! I love modern architecture....and we have some great architects in our little country.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 17, 2013, 12:01:44 AM
Thanks but: great stuff + great people + great place = great pics  ;)

Saturday, I saw people looking at them boxes and then asking the shop how much it was to buy them  :D

Also, I would like to thank here my friend 4l4in who carefully checked my cabs with me before this Eurocade and made them so reliable.
Even my moody Space Invaders from the Duke of Lancaster hold on during 2 long days of intensive playing sessions.
Stress tests: passed with high distinction  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 17, 2013, 12:11:11 AM
Quote from: Level42 on September 16, 2013, 11:46:05 PM
This:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1888_.jpg)

reminds me of a Star Wars scene ;)
We called it the Kontrol Room  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 17, 2013, 12:17:28 AM
Quote from: Vond on September 16, 2013, 01:11:39 PM
I uploaded this here this morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpfQP6VbyfU
GREAT SOUVENIR VID, much better than mine, but I was too excited to pause at each cab like you did...  ;)
Thanks for the upload!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on September 17, 2013, 09:27:29 AM
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1872_.jpg)

nice picture!

I hope you guys didnt forget to take back the big Nintendo controller, since it was in another theater room.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: cebulba on September 17, 2013, 09:30:43 AM
Back in Germany I must say this was a GREAT and AWESOME weekend (although I only stayed the saturday) - for me it was a special dutch "back in time" week (more on this later on my blog w/ pictures)
Met a lot of friends, played some nice cabs I ever wanted to (tell me - how do you play Lunar Lander? I didn't got ANY points at all at this game) and was very nice
to see people engaging with the games (reminder: next time small manuals would be good - I always saw/helped people trying to shoot at Robotron with the buttons ;-) ).

The building and its architecture spoke on his own and with the game room upstairs maybe setting a new standard for game room wall decorations :-)
Quote from: chrischris on September 16, 2013, 10:50:58 PM
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1834_.jpg)
Was very hot in there - so glad all machines went well the whole weekend. On my exhibitions I normally have a 30% total loss...
Quote from: chrischris on September 16, 2013, 10:50:58 PM
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1899_.jpg)
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more of these please! Anybody has some nice pics on the setup (before and after - with lightning?). Most of my pics went blurry.

For my own exhibition http://www.retro-spektive.de (http://www.retro-spektive.de) I need some details regarding visitor counts and maintance - whom to ask?
I'm trying to arrange a big retro game exhibition in 2014 in Hamburg and for my 100+ slides presentation I would need some "insights". Thanks for a PM :)

anyway - I must say - I totally loved the experience and the entire setup with all parts of games and the nice building. I can't see the point in "driving 400 km round trip" is too far for so many people (in special for some Germans) - where else do you get such a setup (same counts for most Retro Gaming fleamarkets/beurs).

P.S.: If I had knonw Jochen Hippel would be there - I would have brought a couple of my AMIGA games :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: PunkRockCaveman on September 17, 2013, 09:37:20 AM
"Too far away" and "No space left" never were valid excuses for not coming to an event or buying a cab. Someone made that up and since then it's an urban myth that you can only place a certain amount of machines in one spot and that it doesn't pay if you drive hundrets of kilometers just to play those old crappy videogames. ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 17, 2013, 10:12:57 AM
Thanks Cebulba !


Well, I can officially announce that the total number of visitors for the entire weekend was:



300   !!!!




Uh, oops......I forgot one number there it was:





3000


This was WAY WAY more than we ever dared to dream of, in fact, it was the most successful event at Beeld & Geluid ever !!!! (Excluding stuff like organized by TV/Radio, like Top2000 Café)

The good thing was that because there were so much things to do, it never became really unpleasantly busy, at least that was my impression.

It is also a major boost for Pieter because he kinda put his head on the chopping block by getting this thing from the ground within Beeld & Geluid, but he can laugh now. Laugh very loud  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 17, 2013, 10:18:56 AM
Quote from: PunkRockCaveman on September 17, 2013, 09:37:20 AM
"Too far away" and "No space left" never were valid excuses for not coming to an event or buying a cab. Someone made that up and since then it's an urban myth that you can only place a certain amount of machines in one spot and that it doesn't pay if you drive hundrets of kilometers just to play those old crappy videogames. ;)
Exactly! ... and if people regard you as a crazy weirdo, just pull out that Game Boy out of your pocket and eat it like a wild beast in front of them...

Here's a cellphone video of the atrium area where the consoles, candies and cocktail tables were displayed.
Once again I felt like a kid in a candy store and should have paused longer on each game to film the beauty of it properly (You can barely see the Star Castle and Space Zap for instance).
Oh, well, at least it exists: Consoles+Jap Cabs+Cocktails (http://youtu.be/lrb_ydXUWF0)

I also have a vid of the handhelds/vitrines/market part of the exhibition, will post it soon.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 17, 2013, 10:24:27 AM
Quote from: cebulba on September 17, 2013, 09:30:43 AM

Quote from: chrischris on September 16, 2013, 10:50:58 PM
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1899_.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1900_.jpg)
more of these please! Anybody has some nice pics on the setup (before and after - with lightning?). Most of my pics went blurry.

I think I have some (but not panoramic versions), give me a couple of days and I'll send you a link.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 17, 2013, 10:38:23 AM
Here's a cellphone video of the Handhelds/Vitrines/Market area (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erNeV8bWrcE).
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 17, 2013, 10:59:32 AM
http://www.gamecloud.nl/videos/67724/gctv-retro-game-experience/

and.....the first 2 negative responses.....can't please some of spoilt youth.....50 arcade machines was "too few"......hey, next time we won't miss ya ;) =>


(The review is quite positive, but the two replies from visitors not)....:
http://games.fok.nl/special/617590/1/1/50/retro-game-experience.html
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 17, 2013, 11:19:04 AM
Sorry that most reports are in Dutch, but here's an excellent one in English and it even made me laugh. Very well written and a good capture of the whole event IMHO :)

http://thevideogamehistorian.wordpress.com/2013/09/16/retro-report-retro-game-experience/#comment-90
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 17, 2013, 11:34:48 AM
I have the video's as a copy on my youtube channel, when i got the time, i want to sub them in english for our foreign visitors.

If there is anybody that wants to translate the video's, let me know, then i only need to do the timestamping and uploading.

Here the links :

Gamecloud's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CQ5V_luJeY

Gamergeek's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM9_Ge--8PQ

Hart van Nederland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFUIqWeH_6Q

So i want to sub 3 video's..   Who wants to help ?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 17, 2013, 11:35:19 AM
Quote from: Level42 on September 17, 2013, 11:19:04 AM
Sorry that most reports are in Dutch,

Yes, shame on you! ;)  (does anybody know a DECENT online translator? It would at least help to understand the text)

Quote from: Level42 on September 17, 2013, 11:19:04 AM
but here's an excellent one in English and it even made me laugh. Very well written and a good capture of the whole event IMHO :)

http://thevideogamehistorian.wordpress.com/2013/09/16/retro-report-retro-game-experience/#comment-90

This is indeed a great text to read and made me laugh, too :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 17, 2013, 11:55:09 AM
Quote from: gyruss on September 15, 2013, 06:44:15 AM
Video from Leidsch Dagblad: http://www.leidschdagblad.nl/regionaal/metropool/article24563013.ece/Pac-Man-Mario-en-Space-Invaders-in-Beeld-en-Geluid?lref=sll
Heyyyy! that's me bashing the Bishi Bashi at 1min10sec  ;D (Thanks again Luigi and Capt. Kirk for bringing that huge beast!)
...and that's my beloved Taito Space Invaders at 1min27sec... yes, gentlemen, it's the one from the Duke of Lancaster ship in UK...
 :spaceace: ...excuse me but my proudness meter is going slightly nuts  :oops:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 17, 2013, 12:14:51 PM
Best looking SI I've ever seen. Taito version smokes Bally-Midway. It performed great too :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 17, 2013, 12:22:52 PM
Quote from: Level42 on September 17, 2013, 12:14:51 PM
Best looking SI I've ever seen. Taito version smokes Bally-Midway. It performed great too :)
Excuse me for a moment, please, I have to go to the bathroom do my official frantic dance of joy (I'm at work ATM). ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 17, 2013, 12:47:28 PM
By the way gentlemen, here's the reason why I thought 'The Video Craze' would be shown in red/green-3D:

LINK (https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=4190.msg66654#msg66654)

 ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 17, 2013, 12:57:19 PM
Don't know how you guys felt, but I was there when the arcade-room got closed down at the end of the day on sunday. (not on the saturday).

When the room was empty, I was overwhelmed with the feeling.....OK, now let my Eurocade/DLF friends in and let's game and party !!!

*IF* this event is ever going to return, for me this will be a must.

Saturday after public is gone, we have a nice (well arranged....) dinner at the Café and then head back up to game as we please until like 0.00hr and then move to the Hotel for drinks at the bar....

It's that, or Eurocade returns in it's old shape. I don't know yet. Don't want to think about it yet....really split by the success of RGE and the "cosy" atmosphere of being between Eurocade/DLF friends....both are great in their own way....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: PunkRockCaveman on September 17, 2013, 12:59:45 PM
100% agree! Best of both worlds ... ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 17, 2013, 01:05:28 PM
I agree. André, with 3000 paying visitors you have some good start for negotiations ;)

I'm very sure that this event, held let's say in 2 years, will draw the same ammount of people as it did this year...maybe even more, now that the word is spread.

I really felt kind of sad when the lights turned on and the games turned black on Saturday 17:15 (I had just started a game at Juno First). But it was just a short moment, then I was looking forward to spend the evening with my friends. Such a pity the hotel didn't have enough food for all of us  ;D  They better are prepared the next time!!

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 17, 2013, 01:13:35 PM
Quote from: chrischris on September 17, 2013, 11:55:09 AM
Quote from: gyruss on September 15, 2013, 06:44:15 AM
Video from Leidsch Dagblad: http://www.leidschdagblad.nl/regionaal/metropool/article24563013.ece/Pac-Man-Mario-en-Space-Invaders-in-Beeld-en-Geluid?lref=sll
Heyyyy! that's me bashing the Bishi Bashi at 1min10sec  ;D (Thanks again Luigi and Capt. Kirk for bringing that huge beast!)
...and that's my beloved Taito Space Invaders at 1min27sec... yes, gentlemen, it's the one from the Duke of Lancaster ship in UK...
 :spaceace: ...excuse me but my proudness meter is going slightly nuts  :oops:

I forgot this video, so i have also put this on my youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT-9XRNcHgU

All for archiving purposes ofcourse, and will subtitle them with english subs  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 17, 2013, 02:06:33 PM
Quote from: Etienne MacGyver on September 17, 2013, 11:34:48 AM
I have the video's as a copy on my youtube channel, when i got the time, i want to sub them in english for our foreign visitors.

If there is anybody that wants to translate the video's, let me know, then i only need to do the timestamping and uploading.

Here the links :

Gamecloud's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CQ5V_luJeY

Gamergeek's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM9_Ge--8PQ

Hart van Nederland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFUIqWeH_6Q

So i want to sub 3 video's..   Who wants to help ?

Etienne, I volunteer, but I don't have much time this week. I think I can do one
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 17, 2013, 02:11:30 PM
Quote from: anunaki on September 17, 2013, 02:06:33 PM
Etienne, I volunteer, but I don't have much time this week. I think I can do one

Great !  thanks man !  Let me know which one, because i might also do some myself and we dont want to do the same job  ;)


Quote from: Level42 on September 16, 2013, 10:29:04 PM
National Radio report, another interview with Pieter.......love hearing my cabs  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

http://nos.nl/audio/550991-videogameklassiekers-op-retrogameexperience-in-beeld-en-geluid.html

Have also put this up in MP3 for archiving purposes.
will make something on my server to keep all that media in one central place soon  ;)

N.O.S. videogameklassiekers op retro game experience-in-beeld-en-geluid (http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/ec13/nos.mp3)

(NOS is not New Old Stock guys  :D)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on September 17, 2013, 03:22:19 PM
Finally I arrived home around midnight last night. ;)
Had some problems wit the dutch security guys, they wanted to see all the games working to be sure, that there are no other materials in the plastic cases. :o
I said "ok, here is an envelope with 60 batteries, let's start to check them all", they scared to death about the hassle and let me through in a second. ;D
About the event, it was a real blast, I really enjoyed to see people a big smile on their face when they played our games and stood front of the vitrines, I think we made a lot of people happy.
This Eurocade was not really about gaming for us, but finally  we had the chance to know each other much better and make nice conversations.
There were always small groups about 5-6 people (sometimes with a bier on their hands), you can joined them to chat with the "old diehards" and meet some new guys from our community.Personally, it was really nice to meet Patrick, Arch, Vond, Reboot and some new faces and I spent a lot of time with Erik, Marjan, Etienne, the Punkrock family, Dirk & Thorsten, André, Pieter and Ronald Reagan, we had a great time together.
The organization of Retro Gaming Experience was really great, big applause for the crew, you guys did a fabolous job. :spaceace:
The games were in very good shape and almost no technical problems, the Arcade Gods were with us this time. ;D
About the Donkey Kong contest, thanks for all your nice words, I really appreciate it. :spaceace:
To be honest (nobody belived me),  it was almost pure luck.
I've never had a DK pcb and I only played this game a few times at last 2 Eurocades and my Crazy Kong was not turned on the past 2 years. :D
My tactics was to watch lots of other people playing and learn from their mistakes.
By the way, the prize was donated with a help of Pieter to one of the Retroludix guys. ;)
The "thanksgiving section":
 First of all congratulations for Pieter and his crew (Erik, Etienne, Chris, Robin, André, Ronald Reagan and the ones I forgot) to let his happen. :spaceace:
Huge thanks to Erik and Marjan for picking me up at the airport and taking me care for 3 days. :spaceace:
All of you who put the time, energy, money etc. to come  and took your cabs, games. :spaceace:
All of you who spent your time and have fun with me. :spaceace:
To Chris and his belgian squad, they made our sunday evening, I laughed my ass out. ;D ;D ;D
To Vond/Xentraz for the nice Videopac cartridges, all cases are a piece of art. :spaceace:
To Thorsten for the nice credit button stickers. :spaceace:
To Etienne for the great 80's music. :spaceace:
Pics soon. ;)




 
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 17, 2013, 03:47:12 PM
Thanks again for helping us so much loading the 6 cabs on Monday morning, Béla!

...and thanks also for volunteering in a heartbeat if ever a certain Belgian crew would have had to leave earlier than scheduled,... but then hesitated at the bar, then missed their train by one minute then met us at the restaurant, then got lost on the way back to the hotel, then had to call sick at work in the morning with a dying cellphone.  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on September 17, 2013, 04:21:16 PM
the DK highscore competition was so nice to follow, it had the real King of Kong atmosphere around it
it started out with a guy who immediately set sail for the cab on saturdaymorning at 10:00 and set the first high-score on the machine.
After that, 2 or 3 guys started swerming around the cab, trying to beat each others high-scores up and about the 15.000-19.000 points mark. They came back during the day, and checked each others scores, every time. One guy even admitted he practised upstairs on what he called the 'fake' donkey kong machine. And they made pictures of their initials on the screen. And then Anunaki showed up and blasted these guys score by 10.000 topping it to app. 30.000. The next day, the observing Belike, topped even that score. So nonchalant it was funny. Did you do one try only?

Furthermore, did anyone notice, that under almost every Eurocade/RetroGameExperience media article, those guys from the gaming-museum spammed the comments saying: if you cant make it, come to us blabla machines, 7 euro's etc etc. So sad in a way haha. I read that message I think more than 10 times on the internet.

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 17, 2013, 04:32:14 PM
Yep, and it totally annoyed me.

I have invited the Bonami people way back for the very first Eurocade in person. We chatted at a retro computer fair they had organized and I told them about Eurocade and what it was all about and if they would like to come over and bring a cab or two. I even sent them an e-mail but never heard anything back in return.

Now they were one of the first to like our Eurocade facebook page and responded positively to a lot of pictures and stuff, which was great but they never contacted us about coming over and maybe bringing a cab or two......Sadly they also turned to "spamming" the Bonami museum without asking if it was OK. I wouldn't have mind a little going on for sure, the more retro game fun, the better....but this went silly....

On top of that, despite them having a special page on their website for events, they never listed Eurocade/Retro Game Experience....

Also, they didn't visit RGE. Of course that is their own choice, but if we would like to work in a friendly and collegial way, why not come over for a couple of hours, have some chats and all would be great.

Regretfully, they don't want to go that way. In fact, they spammed the Bonami museum once again after I posted some photo or video during/right after RGE. So I decided to delete that spam because they had reached my tolerance limit.

It is so sad. I have a feeling maybe they have some envy in some way, but I don't understand why. We should all team up together in this brilliant hobby. A one-off 2 day event is not going to hurt their permanent museum IMHO.

I have absolutely nothing against them, but I feel it is not decent, even a little pathetic, to try to pick up some attention for their museum by spamming on Eurocade/RGE subjects in all kinds of on-line forums and press sites.

Really too bad that the Eurocade organizers couldn't compete (at least I thought it wouldn't be fair). I should be able to reach a decent score like that in 5 minutes ;) ;) ;)

Béla, thanks for coming over the longest distance of all RGE visitors !!! And for bringing your AWESOME hand-held collection.
I phoned the security guys specially for you, but you countered them wisely for sure LOL !!!  :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:


Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 17, 2013, 04:46:54 PM
Quote from: Etienne MacGyver on September 17, 2013, 02:11:30 PM
Quote from: anunaki on September 17, 2013, 02:06:33 PM
Etienne, I volunteer, but I don't have much time this week. I think I can do one

Great !  thanks man !  Let me know which one, because i might also do some myself and we dont want to do the same job  ;)


Quote from: Level42 on September 16, 2013, 10:29:04 PM
National Radio report, another interview with Pieter.......love hearing my cabs  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

http://nos.nl/audio/550991-videogameklassiekers-op-retrogameexperience-in-beeld-en-geluid.html

Have also put this up in MP3 for archiving purposes.
will make something on my server to keep all that media in one central place soon  ;)

N.O.S. videogameklassiekers op retro game experience-in-beeld-en-geluid (http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/ec13/nos.mp3)

(NOS is not New Old Stock guys  :D)

I'll do the HvN
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 17, 2013, 04:56:44 PM
I found this item

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TpSNhyvpcc
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on September 17, 2013, 06:54:26 PM
Quote from: Ronald Reagan on September 17, 2013, 04:21:16 PM
the DK highscore competition was so nice to follow, it had the real King of Kong atmosphere around it
it started out with a guy who immediately set sail for the cab on saturdaymorning at 10:00 and set the first high-score on the machine.
After that, 2 or 3 guys started swerming around the cab, trying to beat each others high-scores up and about the 15.000-19.000 points mark. They came back during the day, and checked each others scores, every time. One guy even admitted he practised upstairs on what he called the 'fake' donkey kong machine. And they made pictures of their initials on the screen. And then Anunaki showed up and blasted these guys score by 10.000 topping it to app. 30.000. The next day, the observing Belike, topped even that score. So nonchalant it was funny. Did you do one try only?

Furthermore, did anyone notice, that under almost every Eurocade/RetroGameExperience media article, those guys from the gaming-museum spammed the comments saying: if you cant make it, come to us blabla machines, 7 euro's etc etc. So sad in a way haha. I read that message I think more than 10 times on the internet.


Yeah, I tried it only once and died only once 10 seconds before the time was end. :D
To be honest, I just wanted to play for fun, never thought, that I will break Patrick's highscore. ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 17, 2013, 08:32:28 PM
Quote from: anunaki on September 17, 2013, 04:46:54 PM
I'll do the HvN

Cool, 2 more to go and then we will be done, because i just finished the video from "Leidsch Dagblad"

So for you english speaking guys, here the video with english subs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6CHx7rzPhQ

Quote from: Ronald Reagan on September 17, 2013, 04:21:16 PM
One guy even admitted he practised upstairs on what he called the 'fake' donkey kong machine.

that guy is in this video, and oviously he does not know better...

My CK is everything but a immitation  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 17, 2013, 09:03:58 PM
Actually it was in the beginning, Nintendo simply opted to license Falcon later....at least that's what I heard...
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 17, 2013, 10:42:56 PM
sorry, no time to translate today.... hopefully tomorrow
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 17, 2013, 10:59:39 PM
another great item

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeoFe-uJpkQ
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 18, 2013, 06:48:56 AM
Wow, this event drew very much attention  :spaceace:
Very nice view at 2:32  8)

But hey, come on, the first song in the video...they can't be serious  :o




Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 18, 2013, 07:31:50 AM
What you hear at the beginning is actually the attract mode of "accordion hero".
You know, that cab with a huge accordion on the control panel.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 18, 2013, 08:08:24 AM
Quote from: chrischris on September 18, 2013, 07:31:50 AM
What you hear at the beginning is actually the attract mode of "accordion hero".
You know, that cab with a huge accordion on the control panel.


LOL !  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Vond on September 18, 2013, 09:09:51 AM
Hea! Me playing berzerk in the background!
And I think it is actually the session that landed me the third place on the cab   8)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: xentraz on September 18, 2013, 09:42:55 AM
Quote from: Belike on September 17, 2013, 03:22:19 PM

To Vond/Xentraz for the nice Videopac cartridges, all cases are a piece of art. :spaceace:


You're very welcome. Glad tot make you happy with them ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on September 18, 2013, 09:58:01 AM
Two of my vids.

The BishiBashi-one with Jochen is funny cause he thought he won this round. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsCA8Vc_wvk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsCA8Vc_wvk)

And the walkthrough:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90dyLy7pk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90dyLy7pk)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 18, 2013, 10:07:33 AM
Quote from: Tyrem on September 18, 2013, 09:58:01 AM
the walkthrough:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90dyLy7pk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90dyLy7pk)

Nice! very cool and smooth, it already brings back good memories  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on September 18, 2013, 11:25:07 AM
Quote from: chrischris on September 18, 2013, 10:07:33 AM
Quote from: Tyrem on September 18, 2013, 09:58:01 AM
the walkthrough:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90dyLy7pk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90dyLy7pk)

Nice! very cool and smooth, it already brings back good memories  ;)

actually... i am sad that it is over. :(
i want to have a barcade here in trier. 40 cabs, an open grill for hamburgers and great sandwiches, beer and music just like it was at the Eurocade.
i bet this would be a blast.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 18, 2013, 12:31:29 PM
Extend your store  ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on September 18, 2013, 02:35:08 PM
Quote from: Etienne MacGyver on September 18, 2013, 12:31:29 PM
Extend your store  ;)

it is impossible to get permission to make burgers in here. :D
no joke! :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Reboot on September 18, 2013, 07:48:54 PM
Quote from: Belike on September 17, 2013, 03:22:19 PM
it was really nice to meet Patrick, Arch, Vond, Reboot

Likewise and thanks again for the pcb.

A big thanks for all the people who made this a great happening, liked it very much.

one small sidenote, sunday i stood in line with a few others for time crisis and a 16-20 year old kid was playing, and playing and playing, so after 20 min. or so i asked if he was planning to play the game till the end by endless continue's. yup that's what he planned  :(  so i quit the line and went to another cab.  :)

The only negative thing i came across those 2 days.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 18, 2013, 08:42:38 PM
Quote from: Reboot on September 18, 2013, 07:48:54 PM
one small sidenote, sunday i stood in line with a few others for time crisis and a 16-20 year old kid was playing, and playing and playing, so after 20 min. or so i asked if he was planning to play the game till the end by endless continue's. yup that's what he planned  :(  so i quit the line and went to another cab.  :)

The only negative thing i came across those 2 days.


This really sucks. Of course there couldn't be someone standing besides each cab the whole day. But there was always at least one person around so you could have waved to him and the kid would have begged to leave the game after the next round. That's something I wanted to say, that I was impressed, that most of the people were fair enough to play one or two games and then leave for the next one....well, obviously they did not do it all  :-\
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 18, 2013, 09:03:22 PM
Yeah Reboot, we had a duty schedule to make sure at least one of us was always around to "police" the arcade hall ;)

In general I too was amazed seeing what Luigi describes, people were really social about it, definitely something special in today's "me" society.

 There will always be exceptions of course and I wish you would have looked one of us up to mention the problem and we would have solved the issue in the nicest possible way by politely asking him to be a social person and if that wouldn't help he'd be kicked out MK2 style ! ;);)

We walked rounds as much as possible but sometimes it was a bit hard because of the busy floor.

The only things I had to do all weekend was ask two different people to remove their (closed) bottle from the Frogger (that's why cabs shouldn't have flat tops ;)), tell some kids and adults to stay behind the line near the Afterburner because we didn't want cut off fingers and one woman on Sunday morning who walked in with a cup of coffee in her hands. Al those things were easily and directly solved by simply kindly asking people and explaining why.

I heard likewise stories from my fellow "policemen" and we were all pretty amazed because we even discussed what to do if we'd get serious troublemakers (and had a scheme for that).

By the way, nice meeting you Reboot !!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on September 18, 2013, 09:22:23 PM
Quote from: Reboot on September 18, 2013, 07:48:54 PM


one small sidenote, sunday i stood in line with a few others for time crisis and a 16-20 year old kid was playing, and playing and playing,


Yeah. kids........... ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Reboot on September 18, 2013, 09:56:53 PM
Quote from: Level42 on September 18, 2013, 09:03:22 PM
In general I too was amazed seeing what Luigi describes, people were really social about it, definitely something special in today's "me" society.

Yes all other people were really social and played just 1 or 2 games so the next could enjoy it also, only this dude didn't. But maybe he liked the game so much so i didn't make a fuz about it, lots of other great cabs to enjoy

Quote from: Level42 on September 18, 2013, 09:03:22 PM
By the way, nice meeting you Reboot !!

Great meeting you in real, would have liked it to meet the other people, but i'm no fun and have little to talk about so didn't want to bother you or the others, only wanted to say goodbye and thank you for the great time i had when i had to go earlier than expected because work was calling me and the others weren't around.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 18, 2013, 10:16:18 PM
Nice seeing you again Reboot :)

The generic cab I got from you is technicly working again, now I'm doing the woodwork and CPO and I put in a CK PCB
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 18, 2013, 11:31:34 PM
Would also wanted to say nice meeting you to the guys who came all the way from Norway !!!

I have met so many new people that I kinda lost track, I always feel I can't pay enough attention to everyone during such an event...anyway, this will settle out over time when we'll meet again  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Belike on September 19, 2013, 12:14:51 PM
Some random pics
Day 0
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cw1TZDrT-uo/UjmCPoIUjRI/AAAAAAAAHqA/CPIBHk_Ft8k/w461-h614-no/WP_002337.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GxFXkX05eGQ/UjrGIheFPXI/AAAAAAAAHt8/LldWbdpu8QU/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+006.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IgvPpcnAKqE/UjrGFoGRTyI/AAAAAAAAHtk/Mg4eDhEIsq0/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+003.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-StiFcM0_O6k/UjrGHpPjWVI/AAAAAAAAHt0/Wd10pcHL7M8/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+004.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tR7Mr186vag/UjrGG7k2M_I/AAAAAAAAHts/BycPod0QNc0/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+005.JPG)

Day 1

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lFareMc2Lmw/UjmFHe4vk_I/AAAAAAAAHqY/Qgtw1s1uWGY/w461-h614-no/WP_002340.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xT3qH5xDMq4/UjrHmjZfQGI/AAAAAAAAHxY/BsvgH60k_rI/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+011.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ymU_h4vBpFU/UjrGK7bgqfI/AAAAAAAAHuM/xcbrwPZAGMQ/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+009.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9KgNAhiSExU/UjrGNSbioII/AAAAAAAAHuc/dOnbC5kCtpk/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+015.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4v1NmrxRjJk/UjrGOjbF_hI/AAAAAAAAHuk/zLUhW-ffre4/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+016.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WUzGm5nR1og/UjrGQAVKEsI/AAAAAAAAHus/oHXiFkbD4FY/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+017.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NcDf4a_lpy0/UjrGRIyN08I/AAAAAAAAHu0/LFhfF4TJc_I/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+018.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3yCAx5HcCvE/UjrGSapuHWI/AAAAAAAAHu8/813FxvRJ7E4/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+019.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-McsjfLwCcjk/UjrGTAdJkwI/AAAAAAAAHvE/SzCLp6qvW8Y/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+020.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-06XOU_M710M/UjrGUh7nsuI/AAAAAAAAHvM/udtQ_GFUlpk/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+021.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0fgKvbf8Tu8/UjrGVhpLEfI/AAAAAAAAHvU/QxhPmLHNhZw/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+022.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jcvzosT4zy8/UjrGXK3m24I/AAAAAAAAHvc/QXH5L0oKjqI/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+023.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r66wEiEGepc/UjrGXwgRRjI/AAAAAAAAHvk/signJR-tVXA/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+025.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4zyw3ZJy994/UjrGY3ETPLI/AAAAAAAAHvs/mm3PFmcWgcM/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+026.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h2VdYDQJECk/UjrGaS2AcTI/AAAAAAAAHv0/G2s8BedAbwk/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+027.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9MXQHf8RdLk/UjrGbVG9F4I/AAAAAAAAHv8/OfNwLStMHtM/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+028.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lSAH9z1iPRA/UjrGdKeqt3I/AAAAAAAAHwE/73FhJo2KgnA/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+030.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tTu55YTM-F0/UjrGgSlWJsI/AAAAAAAAHwU/reeNQaG34Zo/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+032.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M5NrQz7AtCA/UjrGelUJOvI/AAAAAAAAHwM/GR6PtFU2Nsw/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+031.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vqBX5S-AnjY/UjrGiMg76YI/AAAAAAAAHwc/PmRH-WLlQw8/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+033.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-60hbx8i05Ic/UjrGm0rYWBI/AAAAAAAAHws/q65jL8BgqwU/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+035.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T5wTVzLCdnA/UjrGo4iCK2I/AAAAAAAAHw0/kxR7UfFC_hM/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+036.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-conPWwozMhs/UjrGqmTwDzI/AAAAAAAAHw8/BSI-wWoAiJk/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+038.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2ctvz3GBodg/UjrDVraXIyI/AAAAAAAAHrs/kMVLYCWYlAU/w461-h614-no/WP_002354.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rcO_wOY_LBc/UjmF0qnLWMI/AAAAAAAAHqg/cstzjOIb3oQ/w461-h614-no/WP_002352.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4UNJLCu8bqQ/UjrDdDSWp6I/AAAAAAAAHsM/UmrIvxbB5wg/w461-h614-no/WP_002364.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-B_T2zn3s3Qg/UjrDbLCKrEI/AAAAAAAAHsE/dxbKS8oDSQo/w461-h614-no/WP_002363.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d_CDfHFE19I/UjmJaNTGVEI/AAAAAAAAHrA/Hat7Z2iB9lE/w461-h614-no/WP_002358.jpg)
And monday morning
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XGh9H71NjKk/UjrDiyLX2aI/AAAAAAAAHsc/mp9tAwolwm0/w461-h614-no/WP_002371.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s_haOecffmk/UjrDlmQ_QMI/AAAAAAAAHsk/_uab1CFu2GY/w461-h614-no/WP_002373.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RY3GVXKXxJA/UjrDn_n9jhI/AAAAAAAAHss/Qh42MTXTkjo/w461-h614-no/WP_002374.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vYBSYzp_f20/UjrDs4EkLbI/AAAAAAAAHs8/F_VoofOYCqg/w461-h614-no/WP_002378.jpg)

And Etienne's present with my favourite game ;D
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UEESguqrFus/UjrDvIHEyiI/AAAAAAAAHtE/x4MfAotEwLk/w461-h614-no/WP_002394.jpg)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 19, 2013, 12:19:26 PM
hehehe i am happy you like it  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 19, 2013, 01:58:42 PM
Hi All,

I'm back from 2 days off and my head is still spinning after this marvelous weekend. :D I think i can say that the event has been a rollercoaster ride for the whole Eurocade Team, but the results are very satisfying. When we started this project, we set the goal to give the general public a taste of our great hobby and passion for Retro/Arcade gaming, and man did we reach that goal!  :) Not only did we get lot's and lot's of (good) press but we had a full house on both days. I'm very proud to be part of the Eurocade team and would like to thank all the members (Andre, Chris, Etienne, Robin & Erik) a lot for all the effort, sweat, some blood, (no tears) and fun times we shared with each other. Without you there wouldn't be an event!

Also, i would like to thank Nozomi, Retroludix, Magix Buttons, Shadaloo, Martijn Koch (aka Blanka), Belike, Ronald Reagan and all the other volunteers for helping out and delivering machines/consoles.

And last but not least thanks to everybody from DLF who participated, traveled miles and miles and of course let lot's of people enjoy their beautiful cabinets.

THANKS GUYS!!!

 :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:

Here're some more pictures from the event.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_0024.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_0024.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_0014.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_0014.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_0010.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_0010.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_0046.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_0046.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_0168.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_0168.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_0185.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_0185.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_9991.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_9991.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_0093.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_0093.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_0099.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_0099.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_0105.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_0105.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_9944.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_9944.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_0207.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_0207.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/IMG_0331.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/IMG_0331.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 19, 2013, 02:15:38 PM
Killer pics!!!!
 :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:

Pieter, you're the one who took most of the risks.
Respect again for that!  ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 19, 2013, 02:26:14 PM
Quote from: chrischris on September 19, 2013, 02:15:38 PM
Killer pics!!!!
 :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:

Pieter, you're the one who took most of the risks.
Respect again for that!  ;D

+1  :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 19, 2013, 03:08:45 PM
Dirk suggested to show some crowd shots with names.....I have three with some people.

Pic Number 3 is a 'Kraut-Shot' hahaha  ;D  (Sorry to the Trier-Guys, my memory for names is simply terrible  :-\ )

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Capt. Kirk on September 19, 2013, 04:42:21 PM
Thanks Thorsten,
just what i wanted, maybe some other member could contribute more name.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on September 19, 2013, 05:05:08 PM
Quote from: Luigi on September 19, 2013, 03:08:45 PM
Dirk suggested to show some crowd shots with names.....I have three with some people.

Pic Number 3 is a 'Kraut-Shot' hahaha  ;D  (Sorry to the Trier-Guys, my memory for names is simply terrible  :-\ )



it is okay as long as you don´t forget my name. ;)
the other guys are Mille and Chris. They are not on this forum so I guess it is ok for them. ;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: dexx on September 19, 2013, 07:37:14 PM
lol @ my face, moving the heavy beatmania machine  ;D

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xT3qH5xDMq4/UjrHmjZfQGI/AAAAAAAAHxY/BsvgH60k_rI/w925-h614-no/k%25C3%25A9p+011.JPG)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on September 19, 2013, 07:56:57 PM
actually... i feel kind of sad today. this event was too nice and i would love to jump in my car again and drive to hilversum this saturday. meeting you guys was a blast. everything rocked and this community is probably the best bunch of people i have met since our days in the demo scene and the 16 bit game business. i am sure jochen feels the same and allthough mille and chris are not part of this forum they felt very comfortable. mille is going to get his first cab soon. on our way back he was thinking what to buy fir his first machine. :)


mission accomplished. one more person infected. thank you again for an amazing weekend. and to all the guys who did not make it to E13... please be at E14. it was worth every second.

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 19, 2013, 09:24:37 PM
It was great to talk to you again Tyrem, i hope the launch of GTAV went well for you!  :)

Here's another great set of photo's by Leo Muntslag, the boyfriend of my senior, but still hip aunt.  :)  

:spaceace: :spaceace:  :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_001.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_001.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_010.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_010.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_004.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_004.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_015.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_015.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_016.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_016.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_018.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_018.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_025.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_025.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_028.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_028.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_034.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_034.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_036.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_036.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_037.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_037.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_039.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_039.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: gyruss on September 19, 2013, 10:11:39 PM
(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_060-1.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_060-1.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_043.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_043.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_048.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_048.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_052.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_052.jpg.html)

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u471/Gyruss99/Retro_054.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Gyruss99/media/Retro_054.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 19, 2013, 10:44:11 PM
Great pictures, Pieter.  :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Luigi on September 20, 2013, 07:53:35 AM
Indeed great pictures....I love the last two, Pac Man and Berzerk marquees with the coloured wall....epic! :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 20, 2013, 09:24:14 AM
Quote from: Luigi on September 20, 2013, 07:53:35 AM
Indeed great pictures....I love the last two, Pac Man and Berzerk marquees with the coloured wall....epic! :)
+1, I want the same walls and ceiling for my (soon to be) gameroom!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 20, 2013, 08:10:32 PM
First set of photo's I made:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.397453280381744.1073741834.326426274151112
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 20, 2013, 08:28:43 PM
Beautiful pictures, Martijn, very atmospheric, I can't wait for the second set. If you don't mind, I downloaded a few. :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 20, 2013, 08:34:16 PM
sorry guys, still had no time to translate the HvN video :oops:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on September 22, 2013, 03:31:44 PM
Hi guys, Gravi here. Finally, after two weeks we are back home!  :) It is good to be home again, but we also had a great time at Eurocade 2013 / The Retro Game Experience.  :spaceace: :spaceace:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Eurocade%202013/Cab%20Transport%20Day/terugkeer_zps4a9d0aa4.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Eurocade%202013/Cab%20Transport%20Day/terugkeer_zps4a9d0aa4.jpg.html)

We just want to say a final thanks to all of you and it is great to know that you admired us, played us and had a lot of fun with us (CS enjoyed the nice and warm strokes, so she said). And don't be despaired, because ....

W'LL BE BACK !!!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Reboot on September 23, 2013, 09:01:29 PM
Where do you guys buy those plastic wrapping?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 23, 2013, 09:03:31 PM
I just get 100m reels at the bouwmarkt.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 23, 2013, 09:31:14 PM
I got it from Paardenkooper Reboot
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 23, 2013, 10:29:19 PM
Quote from: Reboot on September 23, 2013, 09:01:29 PM
Where do you guys buy those plastic wrapping?
The first layer is bubble foil, the second shrink foil. I wish there was a little more environment friendly stuff we could use.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 23, 2013, 10:52:08 PM
You can buy it in any Home Depot, Brico Hobby, you name it.
Just ask for the plastic rolls used to wrap pallets.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 24, 2013, 10:49:28 AM
Quote from: Level42 on September 23, 2013, 10:29:19 PM
I wish there was a little more environment friendly stuff we could use.
I have a heap of old wool blankets for that.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 24, 2013, 11:37:54 AM
Yeah, I actually had a plan to stitch blankets together to make covers for the machines but was lacking time.

The trouble with loose blankets is that we had to store the machines in some areas in B&G where there were still people moving and working and we wanted them protected there too.

I still have this vision of making covers with strong canvas on the outside, and soft but firm stuff on the inside to really protect them from bumps etc. I must say the shrink wrap had one very positive effect during transport: we could put three upright machines next to eachother in the van, and where the machines touched eachother, shrink wrap really grabbed the other shrink wrap, thus making the cabs "bond" which prevented movement already. Of course we (actually, Erik, our load-master) also strapped everything, but it did help.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: slowcade on September 24, 2013, 11:52:21 AM
Quote from: ckong on September 22, 2013, 03:31:44 PM
W'LL BE BACK !!!
Great!  :) :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on September 24, 2013, 01:02:50 PM
The factory that made the Retro Space shells also had a very smart way of packaging:
2 cabs back2back on a pallet. Then 3 bars of foam in between. The covered the edges with hard cardboard L-shape profiles and finally slightly wrapped the cabs in plain foil, not even bubble foil, mainly to keep the cardboard strips in place.
Unfortunately a transporter for an event was not so smart. They tied the cabs with the back to the side of the truck with spanner cables without something in between. That gave some costly re-paint jobs
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 24, 2013, 02:17:36 PM
Quote from: slowcade on September 24, 2013, 11:52:21 AM
Quote from: ckong on September 22, 2013, 03:31:44 PM
W'LL BE BACK !!!
Great!  :) :spaceace:
....although not clear in what shape or form or timeframe.........yet.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Reboot on September 25, 2013, 03:37:57 PM
Quote from: Blanka on September 23, 2013, 09:03:31 PM
I just get 100m reels at the bouwmarkt.

I know that Gamma sell those bubblewraps (10m rolls or so), but didn't know they sell also the 100m rolls of them.

Quote from: anunaki on September 23, 2013, 09:31:14 PM
I got it from Paardenkooper Reboot

Isn't that for businesses only, like makro?

Do you guys wrap all your stored cabs up which are in an unheated shed or so, now that it's getting colder or just leave them be till spring when it's getting warmer again?
Do you play cab's in the winter when they are in an unheated shed? Just use a mobile heater when you wanna play?

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 25, 2013, 03:49:06 PM
no, you can just go to a Paardekooper shop

I think Nieuwegein is the closest for you
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 25, 2013, 06:47:00 PM
Quote from: Reboot on September 25, 2013, 03:37:57 PM
Quote from: Blanka on September 23, 2013, 09:03:31 PM
I just get 100m reels at the bouwmarkt.

I know that Gamma sell those bubblewraps (10m rolls or so), but didn't know they sell also the 100m rolls of them.

Quote from: anunaki on September 23, 2013, 09:31:14 PM
I got it from Paardenkooper Reboot

Isn't that for businesses only, like makro?

Do you guys wrap all your stored cabs up which are in an unheated shed or so, now that it's getting colder or just leave them be till spring when it's getting warmer again?
Do you play cab's in the winter when they are in an unheated shed? Just use a mobile heater when you wanna play?



I would NOT wrap them for storage. I would fear any moist would be kept inside. Without wrap the cab is at least able to "breath" out (and in...)

I have had my Centipede in unheated storage for some time and it survived OK. My SW cockpit has been in an unheated storage unit for 8 years (before I bought it) and well, you've seen it ;)

However, today I have heating in my gameroom. It doesn't need to be room temperature, it's just to keep mostly the moist outside (if any, my shed is well isolated). I use an oil-filled radiator that I bought through marktplaats. This is cheaper than electric blowers. However it is still a temporary solution for me. Of course when I'm in the room I turn it up, but turning on cabs also helps :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: slowcade on September 26, 2013, 09:29:28 AM
By the way, who owns the Space Zap cocktail? I've never tried it before Eurocade, but I love it!  :spaceace:
Not to mention I got 120 points on my first (and only) try. Anunaki said that he believes that he can qualify for a Twin Galaxies high score, and with my lucky first round I'm starting to feel the same way.  :lol: I'm currently trying to find one in Scandinavia. And it must be a cocktail. :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Vond on September 26, 2013, 09:31:48 AM
I loved the space zap as well!
Awesome game! Would not mind owning one at all!!  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Q*ris on September 26, 2013, 09:53:46 AM
Quote from: slowcade on September 26, 2013, 09:29:28 AM
By the way, who owns the Space Zap cocktail? I've never tried it before Eurocade, but I love it!  :spaceace:
I own one  ;D
It was really cheap thanks to SuperUlly!  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 26, 2013, 09:59:54 AM
The Space Zap that was at RGE is actually for sale...

https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=4707.0

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: slowcade on September 26, 2013, 10:30:38 AM
Oh! Too bad it's an 1800 km drive. One way! :lol:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on September 26, 2013, 10:36:08 AM
I can collect it for you and put it in my gameroom till you pick it up ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: slowcade on September 26, 2013, 10:47:04 AM
Haha, thanks but no thanks! ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: cebulba on September 26, 2013, 02:58:04 PM
Quote from: slowcade on September 26, 2013, 10:30:38 AM
Oh! Too bad it's an 1800 km drive. One way! :lol:

I could pick it up in the Netherlands...and bring to Bremen, Germany - if that's closer for anyone.
I might go to Kopenhagen anytime in October so maybe I can go further north.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Sonic 1992 on September 26, 2013, 09:08:41 PM
Looks like this was a great time!  Hope everyone had fun!  :D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: slowcade on September 27, 2013, 08:15:01 AM
Quote from: cebulba on September 26, 2013, 02:58:04 PM
I could pick it up in the Netherlands...and bring to Bremen, Germany - if that's closer for anyone.
I might go to Kopenhagen anytime in October so maybe I can go further north.

That is extremely generous of you, but I will try to find one more locally first.  :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on September 29, 2013, 02:20:36 PM
Another video which I hadn't seen before, but I remembered being interviewed ;) luckily the lighting was great for me ;););)

Vond interviewed too :):)

http://www.retroforum.nl/topic/4101-retro-report-retro-game-experience-in-hilversum-september-2013/

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on October 01, 2013, 08:17:20 PM
Just cooling down people, something I found back on my lousy Android phone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WRg6ebpEXA&feature=youtu.be


Our time machine. Arcade games, cool people, awesome lighting and Funky Town.....doesn't get better than this !
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on October 01, 2013, 08:54:40 PM
Nice !  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Ronald Reagan on October 03, 2013, 04:07:15 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4BCGuU6fks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_G2bmSdCXI&feature=c4-overview&list=UU3kedfoFzcR5uMIVZAfbWhw
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on October 03, 2013, 08:30:37 PM
damn !  another one that i need to subtitle in english  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on October 03, 2013, 08:33:41 PM
I'll do the hvn subs tomorrow. Finally have some time at home
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on October 03, 2013, 09:40:19 PM
Quote from: Ronald Reagan on October 03, 2013, 04:07:15 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4BCGuU6fks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_G2bmSdCXI&feature=c4-overview&list=UU3kedfoFzcR5uMIVZAfbWhw


Cool, Part 2 finally online.   :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on October 04, 2013, 11:27:32 AM
I added subs to the HvN item

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsUoaZIFkFs

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on October 04, 2013, 02:19:16 PM
Quote from: anunaki on October 04, 2013, 11:27:32 AM
I added subs to the HvN item

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsUoaZIFkFs



do you have the tekst file ?  i would like to embed it in my video
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on October 04, 2013, 02:51:17 PM
See your PM

what app do you use to embed it?
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on October 04, 2013, 03:15:51 PM
Thanks man !

Now embedded on my youtube channel with the rest  ;)

Embedding i do with AVS video converter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV2M_rSdpD0
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: anunaki on October 04, 2013, 03:18:13 PM
tx 4 the tip

the tool for actually creating the srt file works really great, just click and let go :spaceace:
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on October 04, 2013, 05:01:38 PM
The funny thing is, with all those great video reports on-line......the best video material is still not out there......just wait .....and see.........


 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: ckong on October 04, 2013, 09:44:24 PM
Wanna have a cool down from RGE / Eurocade? We do, that´s why Gyruss, Level42 and I will be present at Firstlook in Utrecht this weekend. Together with a handful of classic games.   :)

Let´s show those kids that it is all about gameplay, graphics come in second place. IMHO.  ;D ;D

About Firstlook, it is the little brother of Gamescon: http://www.firstlookevent.nl/
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on October 05, 2013, 11:20:47 AM
Promoting Eurocade/RGE at Firstlook Utrecht. Its a tough job but somebody has to do it.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Laszo on October 18, 2013, 08:56:44 PM
  :-*
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on October 19, 2013, 12:36:04 AM
We got a whole range of somewhat similar pictures, but it seems no-one liked it.....
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on November 04, 2013, 07:07:03 AM
Yesterday I visited the famous travelling exposition Game On again (2.0 version this time) in Stockholm, and off course it is fun, but it made me realise how fantastic our Hilversum event was. It is no compare! They state it as the biggest game exposition or something like that, but it is nowhere close to what we did. We should realise that with some personal effort we manage to deliver a greater show than a multi-year running UK royal family sponsored 300000 ticket/event selling show!

Congrats to all!

I think key values to our show are:
- Massively cool arcade. At least twice as much machines in a very nice ambiance!
- Lots of fans to TALK with
- All original consoles running on TV's.
- Some shopping
- The Theater program to add extra depth.
- And so the ability to entertain almost a whole day instead of one hour with total awesomeness!
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on November 04, 2013, 12:26:16 PM
Wow, that is about the biggest compliment we can get , thanks !!!! ;D ;D

However.......................









Next year will be better.

Much better, especially for the Eurocade/DLF crowd  ;D



More soon :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: cebulba on November 04, 2013, 07:03:19 PM
I visited GameOn in 2008 in London. Was nice, but most of the stuff was defective or missing.

Here's a video about part 2:
http://www.barbican.org.uk/bie/game-on

Seems they upgraded a bit.

@Blanka: Is the Stockhol event similiar to the video? if so - I go again to Sweden.

Otherwise you may want to visit the ZKM in Karlsruhe (and later the day retrogames e.V.) - there's currently an exhibition of PLAY in Germany:
http://on1.zkm.de/zkm/stories/storyReader$8340
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Blanka on November 08, 2013, 08:48:19 AM
It is the same as in the video. Funny they say it is in Ontario City as it was in Toronto (provice of Ontario).

As far as I saw all was working except one arcade, which is a good score.
With the handhelds you can tell the organisation is from the UK, mainly Grandstand games.

I personally liked the Brussels 1.0 one better, but that was because they co-operated with some Belgian schools and game networks to showcase locally produced games. Some of the nicest things I saw were Belgium projects like The Path. Also the cellars gave a nice atmosphere.
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on November 08, 2013, 06:39:58 PM
Quote from: Blanka on November 08, 2013, 08:48:19 AM
As far as I saw all was working except one arcade,

Oops, rooky mistake there:

Arcades are buildings in which large video and pinball and EM and redemption games are set-up for play.
Cabs, videogames, arcade games, machines are those machines inside an arcade.

Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 29, 2014, 11:53:50 AM
Jeez....

I just went through about all the pages in this thread again, browsing the pictures of 2013......I must say this totally boosts my energy levels for 2014 !!!  ;D ;D ;D

One thing is certain:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1838_.jpg)

Pieter will look a LOT fatter this year  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Laszo on August 31, 2014, 10:51:33 AM
One year big change in the industry  :D
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: level42 on August 31, 2014, 11:23:05 AM
Yeah....only sad thing is that I'll never wear that Gravitar shirt again but hey.....I've got the machine now so it did it's job LOL :)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Tyrem on September 17, 2014, 11:36:47 AM
Quote from: Level42 on August 29, 2014, 11:53:50 AM

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/~chrischris/arcade/Eurocade2013/IMG_1838_.jpg)



it is a shame that the guy to the right was not at the Eurocade 2014. :(














;)
Title: Re: Eurocade..2013 !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 17, 2014, 11:43:09 AM
I say mission acomplished, what a difference man !