Twin Galaxies International Announces Twin Galaxies Video Game Festival

July 28th, 2011

Landmark video game event to feature Twin Galaxies World Championships, celebrity appearances, video game documentaries, trading card expo and more in celebration of Twin Galaxies’ 30th anniversary.

It’s been 30 years since the Twin Galaxies Arcade first opened on Main Street in Ottumwa on Nov.10, 1981. In the decades since, Walter Day’s iconic arcade has evolved beyond its modest origins to become the “official scorekeeper for the world of video game & pinball playing”, vested with the authority to verify “official” world record high-scores and crown new world champions.

To celebrate its 30th Anniversary, Twin Galaxies invites gamers and members of the gaming industry to attend its Twin Galaxies Video Game Festival:

Where: The spacious Bridgeview Center in Ottumwa, Iowa
When: November 11-12, 2011

The Twin Galaxies Video Game Festival will host a number of events, including (but not limited to):

•  Twin Galaxies Video Game Film Festival
•  Twin Galaxies World Championships
•  Twin Galaxies Award Ceremonies
•  Twin Galaxies Trading Card Expo
•  Dodge City of Video Games
•  Convention of Golden Age Arcade Owners
•  World’s Best Donkey Kong Birthday Party
•  World’s Most Famous Arcade
•  Ottumwa Time Capsule

 

Purchase advance tickets at: http://twingalaxiesvideogamefestival.ticketleap.com/ticket-sales/

For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit: http://www.videogamecapitaloftheworld.com

For inquiries, please contact: richard.booth@tgi-mail.net,  walterday@yahoo.com or grace.snoke@spiderwebzdesign.net

About Twin Galaxies International
Twin Galaxies International is the world’s official authority on player rankings, gaming statistics and championship tournaments. Home to over 120,000 verified scores from over 52,000 members around the world, TGI has been featured in 2007′s King of Kong’ and ‘Chasing Ghosts’ documentaries, TVs ‘Big Bang Theory’, ‘Chuck’ and multiple print publications and as official adjudicators during E3 2009. For more information, visit www.twingalaxies.com

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Clean Roads Lead to Ottumwa Project

May 26th, 2011

An Ottumwa Gaming Community fundraiser to raise money for International Video Game Hall of Fame. Members of OGC and the general community of Ottumwa will join together to clean Main Street raising money by asking for donation per bag or a flat donation. From 11 AM to 4 PM we will be sweeping the streets of trash, debris, and excess scum. To donate through PayPal click on the link below

A different fundraiser for the boys is also going on through UOHomeDecor.com as well.  You can find out about that here:  http://uohomedecor.com/2011/05/27/helping-the-ohs-gaming-community-help-the-community-ivghof/

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FRAG Showing March 11 at PAX East

February 24th, 2011

FRAG will be showing as part of the activities Friday, March 11, at PAX East.

A little more than two years after the initial premiere of FRAG at the American Film Institute’s International Film Festival in Dallas, FRAG will be showing at PAX East, Friday, March 11, at 9:30 p.m. at the Naga Theatre in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

A documentary covering the lives of pro-gamers, FRAG sheds light on the world of pro-gaming.  Pro-gamers, referred to as cyber-athletes, face the same problems that professional athletes face, making decisions that can affect them for the rest of their lives.  As gaming spreads not only as a hobby, but as a profession, FRAG reveals some of the secrets behind one of the biggest sports industries in the world that many know nothing about.

“If you ever wanted to be a pro-gamer, or have friends or family contemplating the same, then you must see this film,” said Mark Bell in his review on Film Threat.

FRAG has been screened at a number of venues, but this is the first time at PAX since the movie was released in 2008.

Judd Saul, executive producer; will be on hand to answer questions after the screening and during the event.

Copies of the movie will be available for purchase after the screening.  Copies can also be purchased directly through the FRAG website at www.fragmovie.com.

Tickets for PAX East can be purchased at www.paxsite.com.

To schedule an interview at PAX East, please contact grace.snoke@
spiderwebzdesign.net.

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‘King of Chinatown’ Screening at PAX East

February 24th, 2011

King of Chinatown is having the first screening of 2011 at PAX East, Saturday, March 12, at 9:30 p.m. at the Naga Theatre in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

“King of Chinatown” documents the two year journey of professional video game player Justin Wong as he, along with his manager, TriForce, attempt to make a career of gaming in the competitive Street Fighter 4 scene. As Justin begins to move through the ranks, both good friends and past rivals step up in an attempt to take his spot. Will the pressure to make it to the top prove to be too much for Justin, TriForce and their company, Empire Arcadia? If you think you know the whole story, “King of Chinatown” will take you behind the scenes and reveal the truth of what happened between Justin and “The Empire”. If you are new to this world, their story will capture your attention and open your eyes to a growing culture as you are guided through it via the real life of one of the scenes top players.

King of Chinatown has been screened only a few times at events, including the premiere event in New York City at the Anthology Film Archives, at Big Bang 2010 as part of the International Video Game Hall of Fame inaugural event, and at an event at Montclair State University. The movie has been submitted to a number of independent film festivals as well.

Jordan Levinson, producer/editor; Calvin Theobald, producer/director; Adrian Romero, cinematographer; and Illych O Reyes will be on hand to answer questions after the screening and during the event.

For more information, visit http://www.kingofchinatown.com.

To purchase tickets for PAX East, please visit http://www.paxsite.com.

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We Talk Games Co-Op For Kids Charity Auction Raises Money For Children’s Miracle Network

January 3rd, 2011

We Talk Games (http://www.wetalkgames.com) has launched it’s second annual Co-Op For Kids Charity Auction this December to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network.

Last year’s auction raised $1,500 for the Children’s Miracle Network.  This year, We Talk Games hopes to raise $3,000 — double the amount raised last year for the network.

Just like last year, they are auctioning off prize packages comprised of donated items.  These items are unique, creative, artistic and display a shared passion for video-games.  100% of the final sale price of the items will go to the Children’s Miracle Network.

The Co-Op For Kids Charity Auction has been officially announced on their website, www.wetalkgames.com, and the items are listed on Ebay for auction.  More items and prize packages are added regularly to the auction.

The auction listing can be found here: http://shop.ebay.com/obeykube/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

For more information, please visit the We Talk Games website.

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Operation: Christmas Kong–Total Donations Received

December 28th, 2010

With the closing time for donations to be received having been set for 11:59 p.m. Dec. 27, I can safely say that we raised a total of approximately $850 (I say approximate due to the fees and me just throwing in money to the top to make it even.)  A pre-paid visa card will go out early next week in the amount of $250 due to some of the donations being e-checks from overseas and not clearing until the end of the month (and Due to New Years, all the post offices being closed, etc.)

Thank you to everyone who donated to this event and has encouraged us to try and do something similar next year (To be determined…)

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Operation: Christmas Kong–The Delivery Video

December 28th, 2010

Well, we all know that you are wondering about a number of things today, now that the Christmas rush is over.  Tony and John videoed the whole event, but due to the Christmas holidays and family time, couldn’t edit the videos till yesterday and posted them on Facebook.  Due to my holiday business, I’m just now getting to post them here.

Here’s the Delivery Video.  I hear there are outtake reels as well.

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Rylee’s Christmas Presents Purchased, Donations Still Sought

December 21st, 2010

Friday night I braved the crowds and crazed Christmas shoppers to purchase the red, 25th anniversary Wii for Rylee from Wal-mart. Reason for purchasing from there: anyone who purchased the Wii also received a $75 gift certificate from Walmart. We figured that the family could use this as well and seeing it came at no cost to us, we thought it was the best of both worlds.

So I stopped there, purchased the Wii and Donkey Kong Country Returns. Then headed over to the nearby Gamestop to purchase the Wiimote and Nunchuck bundles (I managed to get two red bundles, one black) and the chargers. Then off to FedExOffice to ship out to Tony.

We purchased guaranteed shipping to get it there by Dec. 22. It arrived in Tony’s hands on Dec. 20, so way early. Got home Friday night, ordered the stuffed Donkey Kongs, which are in transit to Tony’s via USPS.

Now the second part of the plan has been completed (items ordered and mostly in Tony’s hands), part three is coming to life with Tony and John from Hard4Games planning to go out to Rylee’s family on Thursday to deliver the presents. John will be dressed up as Santa to make the event even better. They will be recording a video of the event for all donators to be able to see.

Donations are still being accepted to achieve the $1,000 raised goal.  WE only need around $240 to meet that goal.

Below are pictures taken of the items and the scans of receipts.

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