Retro Gaming Convention in The Netherlands 15-1-12

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  1. Xtincthed

    Xtincthed Rapidly Rising Member

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    Hey everyone,

    After a lot of work I'm proud to anounce that the 15th of january 2012 there will be a big Retro Gaming Convention in "Den Draai" in Deurne.
    This convention in the south of the Netherlands is only a short ride from most parts of Holland and Belgium!
    So after all the conventions in the north of Holland, there will finally be a convention in the south!

    At the convention traders, resellers and collectors will display, trade and sell their retro games.
    From MSX to Atari and Playstation 2 to Gamecube, anything you'd want will be there.
    With more then 150 tables of gaming goodness and an arcade event this will be a convention you don't want to miss!

    The information
    - Location: Den Draai, Blasiusstraat 2, 5754 AV, Deurne (Zijlberg)
    - Time: 10.00 - 16.00
    - Entrance fee: 2 euro (kids below 12 are free with a supporting adult)
    - over 150 tables of retro goodness
    - Arcade event with prizes
    - Catering and abundant parking space
    - Easy to reach with public transport, 10 min walk from the train station

    In order to make this fair a succes we try to spread the news in as many ways as possible.
    You can help us out with that by joining us on Facebook and telling your friends about it!t te nodigen!

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Retro-Game-Beurs-Deurne/274800639221378
    Hyves: http://retrogamebeurs.hyves.nl/

    If you want to sell your games at the convention you can rent one or more tables.
    The tables are 8 euro a piece and with them you get free entrance for 2 persons.
    If you're interested, or if you have any questions, feel free to contact me at retrogamebeursdeurne@gmail.com

    Cya the 15th in Deurne!
     
  2. renone

    renone Spirited Member

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    That's Great and I hope to get there from Italy! :)
     
  3. kevster

    kevster Micro Machines World Champ

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    oooooo sweet wish i had more holidays :(
     
  4. Xtincthed

    Xtincthed Rapidly Rising Member

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    Update:
    At the moment we have allready sold 100 tables, so there will be a gigantic amount of games at the convention!
    There will also be a hall of 54 square meters filled with arcade games, cabinets, joysticks and there will be a Street Fighter IV contest!

    For all information (Dutch) check out www.retrogamebeurs.nl
    Share the news with your friends on Facebook/Twitter and help us make this convention a big succes!
     
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    Cooleo Dauntless Member

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    As a retro retailer, I would love to go to this but I don't speak a word of Dutch! Any tips about that?
     
  6. HEX1GON

    HEX1GON FREEZE! Scumbag

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    God damn, make sure someone takes video footage !!
     
  7. Xtincthed

    Xtincthed Rapidly Rising Member

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    Holland is an international country, nearly everyone at the convention will speak atleast basic english so the language should not be a problem at all :)

    I've seen foreign retailers at Dutch conventions before and they never had any troubles

    Contact me if you're interested in some space!
     
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    dutchconsolefreak Peppy Member

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    Thanks for the heads up. Is there enough parking space for people who hate public transportation (like me)?
     
  9. Xtincthed

    Xtincthed Rapidly Rising Member

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    yes there is more then enough parking space :)
     
  10. CodeAsm

    CodeAsm ohci_write: Bad offset 30

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    I like to go, but 9292ov says its almost inposible to do... walking 24 minutes ?
    No car :rolleyes:

    Maybe ill ask some friends to come to :)
     
  11. Xtincthed

    Xtincthed Rapidly Rising Member

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    there is no bus that has a stop at the convention, but you can take the train to station Deurne. After that it's a 10 minute walk (and there will be signs to point you in the correct direction)
     
  12. Xtincthed

    Xtincthed Rapidly Rising Member

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    Update:

    - The game for the arcade contest is now set: Super Street Fighter IV! There will be great prices for the winners!
    - There will also be an arcade highscore battle for a few shmup games like Galaga, DoDonPachi etc!
    - A t-shirt press will be running at the convention where you can get shirts printed with your game designs!
    - There are only a few tables left to be rented, so if you want to have a stand at the convention don't hesitate too long!

    For all information please visit www.retrogamebeurs.nl
    Share the news on Facebook/Twitter and help us make this convention a big succes!
     
  13. Xtincthed

    Xtincthed Rapidly Rising Member

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    The flyers are printed and are being sent out by a lot of Dutch webshops!
    If you want to recieve some flyers to promote the convention, send me a message.

    Furthermore there are only a few tables left to be rented, so if you're interested to sell games at the convention, don't hesitate too long!
     
  14. Xtincthed

    Xtincthed Rapidly Rising Member

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    the convention is now fully booked, so it's gonna be a huge event!
    Furthermore the Super Street Fighter IV and Arcade Highscore battle are now set in stone

    All that rests now is promoting the convention and for that I could use everyones help.
    If you want to help out with spreading the word, feel free to send me a message.
    If you want some flyers to send out or put in local stores, contact me!
    For spreading the information you can use the link www.retrogamebeurs.nl
     
  15. Xtincthed

    Xtincthed Rapidly Rising Member

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    9 days left till the convention! All that rests now is promotion, if you want to help let me know!
     
  16. Xtincthed

    Xtincthed Rapidly Rising Member

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    Good to hear it was a succes, I feel bad I forgot about it... really wanted to see it, but it was way too far out of my way.
    Next time please somewhere near civilization please! :) somewhere in or near one of the bigger cities.
     
  18. Tatsujin

    Tatsujin Officer at Arms

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    was jeroen there? :)
     
  19. CodeAsm

    CodeAsm ohci_write: Bad offset 30

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    I missed it, GF... Ill go subscribe definitely.
     
  20. ASSEMbler

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    Pictures please! Video!
     
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