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For any retro-gaming enthusiasts in the UK. Really just to know who's local. Come say hello and tell us your bag...
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  2. Hi, I'm Mike and I'm a pinball addict .... Living in the Netherlands next to Schiphol (that has a direct connection to UK, so hope that I can be in this club) Always had a passion for pinball machines and wanted a real one, but never had the space for it. When my kids moved out of the house, I bought a Arcade machine (completely build) with a lot of games on it. Started to build a virtual pinball with sizes of a real cabinet. It is never finished. Still have parts to build in or to connect and have more lights in it I'm totally not a programmer, but like to make life easy with automation. So tried to make some program to help myself easier to get the pinball in the way I want. My pall Scutters (which I found on this site), convinced me to look to Visual Studio and together we made the PinballX Database Manager. I stil have the idea to remove the PC from my Arcade cabinet and put a new in it, with GameEx evolution, but need time for it.
  3. Heyup Tom. Likewise really, but mine was born of bank holiday trips to Skegvegas. Arcade machines were a rarity in my hometown, so seeing them a few times a years added to the magic! Always remember seeing games like SpaceHarrier (pneumatic version) and Gauntlet and being blown away. Whilst we didn't holiday in exotic climes, I do remember finding a small 5-machine arcade in a small Welsh fishing village one night + playing Spy Hunter all night, whilst my parents partook of the sauce.... "can I have some more 10p's please, mum?" how's things?
  4. Just me. Always living in the Southend-On-Sea area, got most of my love for arcade games from southend seafront although got the opportunity to enjoy some of the best arcades in the world back in the day such as Miami airport, Circus Circus in Vegas, Omni in Atlanta (only white kid in the whole place), and Blackpool seafront. My mum is sorta pleased that dragging her around arcades as a kid amounted to a little! Although back then kids had more freedom to do things on there own.
  5. Was down there the other week, not too many pinballs yet (Medieval Madness, Walking Dead and Total Nuclear Annihilation) more to come apparently, but 100's of arcade games. I rediscovered the joy of track and field!. Stayed about 5 hours, well worth 16 quid.
  6. heyup scutters. I've still got that Leeds arcade down as a visit one day!
  7. scutters - i like anything pinball related, beer (with an extreme over fondness of Newcastle Brown), and being from Yorkshire, cricket. And if you didn't get it from my user name, i also love it a bit of Red Dwarf
  8. Put some up and coming events onto the Calendar. Click the "UK Retro Gaming Events" above
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    REVIVAL: Generation X 2018 is the latest upcoming show from Revival Retro Events, featuring the very best in dedicated retro video gaming exhibits and unrivalled gaming atmosphere! With literally DOUBLE the floor space of the previous year, 2018's main event will feature well over 250 playable systems and interactive attractions that will entertain any old school gamer, families, children and casual gamers alike, including: - Over 150 playable retro consoles and computers - Over 100 classic video arcade machines and pinball machines - On-stage competitions and prizes - Large screen multiplayer experiences and system link-ups - An even larger selection of traders offering various retro collectables - Live special guest talks and interactive workshops - Reasonably priced, fully licensed bar and gamer's snack bar serving hot and cold food - Accessible venue near M6 J9, with FREE Saturday and reasonable Sunday parking - Choice of nearby hotels with direct rail and bus links to the venue Tickets Available Through the Ticket Tailor Website As well as all the best retro gaming attractions, REVIVAL: Generation X will be focusing on the evolution of electronic entertainment experienced by gamers who got their first dose during the video game revolution that kicked off at the dawn of the 80's. At double the size of 2017, the two major halls will each focus on a different period; the first will focus on the early days, with the dominance of the microcomputers and the golden age of the arcades. The second meanwhile will move into the 90's, with the influence of the import market pushing the pursuit of the latest technology and the late resurgence of the arcades inspired by Japan! Whether it be to pop along and have a quick arcade thrash, bring the family for a fun-filled day out, or grab your friends to enjoy a whole weekend of friendly competition, be sure to buy your tickets NOW and make sure any gamers you know don't miss out! CT and all the team at RRE.
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    EGX Type: Expo When: 20 – 23 September, 2018 Where: NEC, Birmingham What’s the deal? They introduce themselves as the UK’s biggest gaming event. EGX is the place to discover new indie games, try out blockbuster titles weeks before their release and experience eSports events. On top of all the fun, the event will feature the GameIndustry.biz Career Fair for those interested in getting a job in the industry.
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    NERG (North East Retro Gaming) Type: Expo When: 14 – 15 July, 2018 Where: Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead What’s the deal? Loved playing Streetfighter II on the SNES? Or how about the first Mario Kart? If you’re a fan of first and second generation video games then NERG this is the event for you. A weekend where you’ll get to play the best games from the past and spend time with like-minded people.
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    Develop: Brighton Type: Conference When: 10 – 12 July, 2018 Where: Hilton Hotel, Brighton What’s the deal? A two-day conference that covers every aspect of the game development process from the idea, going through design and funding to production. Develop: Brightonis a great opportunity for smaller studios to make themselves known and learn from their peers.
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    Norwich Gaming Festival Type: Festival When: 28 May – 3 June, 2017 Where: The Forum, Norwich What’s the deal? The Norwich Gaming Festival describes itself as a “free, family-friendly celebration of video games”. Here’s a chance to meet local developers and learn how video games are made while you have fun.
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    Animex – International Festival of Animation and Computer Games Type: Festival When: 14 – 18 May, 2018 Where: Teesside University, Middlesbrough What’s the deal? Animex is a mix of workshops, talks, presentations and other activities related to everything animation and computer games. An event for those who want to find out about the latest in the industry.
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    London Games Festival Type: Conference/Festival When: 5 – 17 April, 2018 Where: Several Venues Throughout London What’s the deal? The London Games Festival is a series of events from talks going through financial advice to the British Academy Game Awards. It’s a 10-day celebration of everything gaming that’s got the ultimate goal of turning the British city into the gaming capital of the world.
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    INSOMNIA 62 Type: Expo When: 30 March – 2 April, 2018 Where: NEC, Birmingham What’s the deal? Easily the most famous, Insomnia is also one of the oldest UK gaming events. It is a big festival about everything gaming including big exhibition halls, interactive activities and eSports tournaments, among others. They hold three editions a year in spring, summer and winter.
  17. NEXT EVENT LEEDS - SAT 23RD JUN 2018 The biggest and best retro video game sales event in West Yorkshire is back and now even bigger!!! There will be over 60 sellers and 130 plus tables selling 1000s of retro games, consoles, computers, artwork, imports, accessories, toys, modified consoles, bartop arcades, artwork and much much more all for sale at the SUPER Retro Games Fair! There will also be a number of classic consoles to play on in our gaming area upstairs, tournaments to enter, prize draws, a charity tombola, cafe, bar, outside terrace all in the fantastic huge space of the Leeds University Union Refectory Venue!! No need to get up early for the car boot or wait for the postman from ebay! Here you can see the condition in person before you buy from the biggest and best sellers in the country. Our sellers range from big companies to private collectors reducing their collections so a guaranteed range of prices and items for sale. Whether you are a big collector or just getting into old gaming there will be plenty of common titles and rarities on offer on all formats from all ages. The perfect event to build up a great gaming collection or rediscover those classics from your youth! Pay on the door and you can come and go as many times as you want throughout the day. There is a multistorey car park on campus with up to 600 spaces, its a pay and display with payment on exit, for more info on this ad prices visit: http://carparking.leeds.ac.uk/ FIND OUT MORE
  18. Hi. I'm stigzler. I like mangos, rock smashing and peashooters. Oh, I also spend far too much time making stuff that doesn't advance civilisation one bit.
  19. New to GameEx and Live in the UK. Introduce yourself! ..and let us know what you're into. Building cabs? Building HTPCs? Pincabs? Console conversions? A list of members and interests below: Stigzler Building: Cabs, SBC Console rennovations Doing: Coding apps, annoying forum operators
  20. Know of any events happening in the UK? Post them here. For example: Conventions Retro-gaming events Get togethers Fairs
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