I have ranted and raved about the whole Marketplace disguised as conventions. So glad the vibes felt good and different. LIRetro sounds awesome 👏
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
It’s part of the show. It’s not THE show here. It’s a breath of fresh air.
@georgeportugal2169
2 жыл бұрын
I’m really grateful for the kind words and I’m glad that we got to hang out that weekend! We try really hard to create that special experience at the expo and give people a taste of video game history. Looking forward to making it even better next year!
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
You guys did an awesome job! I think a lot of people enjoyed their weekends because of what you guys pulled off.
@thatdude4957
2 жыл бұрын
Went back in 2019, my favorite convention hands down.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t doubt it. This was my first time and I’ll make the effort to go back.
@ScanlineCity
2 жыл бұрын
This may be my favorite video you have done. 100% convinced to go next year
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! You definitely should go if you can. It’s quite the experience and I’m hoping to see more people from the arcade world support this.
@dbnpoldermans4120
2 жыл бұрын
props to those organizers. They went out of their way to give the guests an awesome experience. I can clearly tell that all of these guests were super impressed All crt's! awesome
@G-MoneyCMB
2 жыл бұрын
9:37 - Wow, so much nostalgia from seeing that! Absolutely iconic of its era.
@Evercade_Effect
2 жыл бұрын
Dude, that looks like truly fun and unique experience. Thanks for sharing as I really enjoyed this one.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, it’s a hard thing to do justice.
@KindaCool
2 жыл бұрын
So I could actually play as Guile on Guile’s stage, only with a REAL fighter jet in front of me as I do it? 🤔
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Dreams do come true
@SuperJustinChannel
2 жыл бұрын
This was easily one of the best conventions I attended this year; there was so much love for games of all types, from the titles everyone knows to obscure hits just waiting to be discovered. And I greatly appreciate the LI Retro's crew's dedication to presenting all these games with as authentic of a presentation as possible.
@autex2609
2 жыл бұрын
14:20 .. just wow. Arcade cabs and fighter jets. Almost as absurd sounding as Cadillacs and Dinosaurs. It really is an awesome and unique celebration of hardware and tech history. I'll absolutely try to go next year.
@Mr_Wheez
2 жыл бұрын
Many People who attended the event and have a social media presence spoke highly about the location and the well fitted setup. If it’s going to be like that the next year as well, I actually consider to fly in from Europe just to experience it myself.
@justysilverman
2 жыл бұрын
Brought 33 Arcade1ups, left with 1. Thank GOD
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
That might be the most miraculous thing that happened all weekend. Which one didn’t sell!?
@ScottWozniak
2 жыл бұрын
You're making me wish I had gone. I told myself last year that I'd check it out this year and I just forgot about it. I'm in Brooklyn so I have no excuse. Looked amazing! 🕹
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Get your ass there next year! Even for one day. It’s worth it.
@ScottWozniak
2 жыл бұрын
@@ScarletSprites Drinks on me! 👍🏻
@super-retro-city
2 жыл бұрын
Man that place looks fantastic! Color me Jealous AF!
@19kfox
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the effort taken to preserve the cabs. Sounds like a phenomenal weekend. 🦊👊🏼
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
I loved that it seemed like so many people were enjoying what was available and having a good time. Definitely not just a marketplace and done type show.
@garogercade7850
2 жыл бұрын
Love hearing you talk about this convention. Love your enthusiasm! Great video. Thank you for this!
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it so much! It’s tough to do the place justice.
@JopieHaargel
2 жыл бұрын
Saw Riggs' video about the expo a few days ago, and now yours. Both are great showcases of the atmosphere! It looks like a place where I could spend an entire week and not get bored.
@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Having a bunch of shmups being played on cabs in front of a classic jet fighter is such a perfect visual. I’ll definitely need to try and make it up there next year
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a lot of fun and a cool atmosphere. Worth the haul from PA imo.
@stevesimmons6500
2 жыл бұрын
WOW just sometimes i wish i was there . all this arcade love and memories combined (as you said they care because it matters ).to still be excited by arcade machines and entralled by video games , (as we all are ) to be fortunate enough to go and meet fellow enthusiasts means an awful lot . years ago i went to local seaside resort looking for some arcades of my memories , however after fruitless hours i finally came to one ironically near where i started , the overwhelming happiness within myself was something i still remember ,wanting to tell people about this , I'm really pleased for you , knowing how you must've felt among all this , and 9 hours sleep!!new sprites refreshed lol
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
It’s fantastic seeing it all lined up and other people enjoying things. I edited out a part of the arcade discussion where I talked about playing Spider-Man and having random people join. That’s a VERY arcade experience; meeting and playing co-op with strangers.
@Emceemur
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like the arcade people were really on top of things. That console timeline display was impressive. Having all that in a room is one thing, but presentation is everything. That looked great. I probably would’ve got a couple rounds of Oregon Trail in….
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
I’m kind of mad I didn’t take the time to play Oregon Trail. Perhaps my only regret of the weekend!
@3rdFloorArcade
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that place looks really cool! That’s pretty awesome how they had all the consoles set up in order 👍
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out, it was unlike any con I’ve ever been to.
@WalrusFPGA
2 жыл бұрын
Love hearing about your experience there and seeing some of the great exhibitions they had! LI Retro looks like an awesome time- thanks for sharing!
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out. It was a pretty great weekend overall and the video doesn’t do it justice.
@jamescameron1861
2 жыл бұрын
Every now and then, I come across a video that I'm dissapointed I can only give a single thumbs up to. This is one. Loving the energy and passion in what's being done here
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, that’s very kind of you to say.
@Riz2336
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome dude. I have framed photos of the blue angels and a Japanese a6m zero on my wall that my dad took and I’m a big fan of aviation my grandpa was a pilot during WWII. Great capturing history of gaming in a interesting spot
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
It’s like a double dose of awesomeness. There SO MUCH aviation history in there. I used to love going to air shows when I was a kid. I saw the Blue Angels a few times, as well as the Thunderbirds and Snow Birds. Always liked the Golden Knights parachute team too. I had no idea so much manufacturing was done on Long Island, including the X-29 if you’re familiar.
@Arcade_Alex
2 жыл бұрын
Cool experience Joe. Wish there were events like that up in Canada. Thanks for sharing 😎
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to check it out Alex.
@patrickblank1665
2 жыл бұрын
That looked amazing. What a cool setup. Clearly a labor of love with all of that extra effort and attention to the history of everything. Hopefully we get something of that level out here in WA sometime!
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a cool setup and venue. I’ve never really seen the NW part of the country so that would be a nice added excuse to travel out.
@AndreVandal
2 жыл бұрын
That looked like so much fun, thanks for sharing
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for always stopping by!
@dabullnice
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool recap and footage!
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@Trialwolf
2 жыл бұрын
Never thought I would see Street Fighter 2 played on a Virtual Boy.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
A dual setup no less
@arcadeerik2603
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Scarlet, you can really tell in the video you had an awesome experience. Please keep up the great work, love all your video's.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Erik, appreciate you watching.
@halfloafofkungfu
2 жыл бұрын
Great video and an absolutely fantastic show, def coming back 2023
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Right!? What a great weekend.
@Charlie-Cat.
2 жыл бұрын
This place is fantastic Scarlet. I remember going there and just being amazed in everything being offered. I wish I can go back there and enjoy those moments for sure bro. I posted this up on the Neo-Geo thread on the forums there on AtariAge for others to enjoy. Thank you for sharing this with us Scarlet. Nice Neo-Geo shirt you have. 8^) Anthony..
@SuperNicktendo
2 жыл бұрын
This is one that I would make a priority to visit. We decided to put our entire travel budget into a six week Colorado trip. So maybe next year I'll have some time to make it out there. I've been to a Retro computer Expo where everything is playable and that was an amazing experience.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
I really liked the retro computer exhibit at TMG a few years ago. Really cool to see and completely unexpected.
@yjmechanic
Жыл бұрын
Man I was hoping to see someone playing aero fighters 2 in front of that a-10. I always use the a-10 in that game. Looks awesome I'd love to go to that show
@ScarletSprites
Жыл бұрын
It’s a cool place for a convention. Definitely a great atmosphere.
@EmeryArcade
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. One of the best you've ever done. Which is saying something because you have great content 👍👍
@brendanbleecker9639
2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: The video game console Fairchild F system is made by the same company that designed the A-10.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
That is indeed a fun fact. Thanks for sharing!
@brendanbleecker9639
2 жыл бұрын
@@ScarletSprites It’s pretty interesting that an aerospace company made a video game console.
@sushiboots
2 жыл бұрын
Hope they had an original Air Combat cabinet
@KING_KONK
2 жыл бұрын
Wow I had no idea the virtual boy could link up and had street fighter 2 amazing
@coffeecuparcade
2 жыл бұрын
Games aside that is an amazing looking museum! I love the space stuff, the Warthog, OMG I would spend hours there soaking up all that awesomeness. Oh yeah there is the entire history of video game consoles to enjoy? Candy cabs? OG Wood cabs? WHAT WHAT WHAT?!!!! Yes please, I would love to see this. Really really would love it. Thanks for sharing this with us Joe, I see why you are so enamored by the place. WOW you spoke in the PLANITARIUM?!!!! DUUUUUUUDE
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
I got caught up in the museum quite a few times. There’s a lot of aviation displays I filmed that I never ended up using for the video, but wow is there a lot to read and take in. There’s even a hot air balloon display complete with a turn of the century suit in a glass case. So much cool stuff.
@coffeecuparcade
2 жыл бұрын
@@ScarletSprites I love that Warthog. That is my favorite airplane ever made, second would be the F-4 Phantom (which I had the chance to fly in once). I would spend days in that place soaking it all in. Games aside! hahaha. But with the games there I dont know how you focused on anything hahaha
@XeCuTioNR
2 жыл бұрын
After seeing this, I would *love* to go even more.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
It was pretty awesome. I loved the focus on arcade gaming and history (obviously). I think anyone who is 35+ would probably be delighted to spend a day here. These guys killed it.
@mixedhairless
2 жыл бұрын
As a Manhattan person who has a personal home collection museum , it always irritates the heck outta me that we here never , ever have any type of convention like this here. Pisses me off actually that we have to go to PA, CT, NJ, LI. Never anything in the 5 Call Ross
@mixedhairless
2 жыл бұрын
Never anything in the 5 boroughs
@ps3inquisition441
2 жыл бұрын
That looks so much more interesting than TMG, I’m definitely going to try to get there next year.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a totally different vibe. I love TMG for what it is, but this is different.
@isaias630
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever been to galloping ghost arcade in Illinois that is a true tree to the nostalgic fans or video game Ausel I like your video at this convention truly fascinating stuff
@LindaTheGAMERGal
2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Linda! Hope your summer is going well!
@SuperNintendoZach
2 жыл бұрын
Wow.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@jarrodjob
2 жыл бұрын
“I give you Video Armageddon.” -The Wizard
@jarrodjob
2 жыл бұрын
2:55 Feels like Nick Arcade. Where is Bonks Adventure?
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
The Powerglove still sucks. Lucas was a fraud.
@jarrodjob
2 жыл бұрын
@@ScarletSprites Lucas knows all 97 of em tho and has an F1 Dream cabinet to play on at his local diner.
@JeffYPbPr
2 жыл бұрын
I was in long Island the week prior visiting family. One week to earlY. Next year for sure. It looks so cool
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
It’s worth it man, definitely worth it.
@PabstOban
2 жыл бұрын
I gotta check this out. I gotta bring my son here.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
It’s like that one section of Too Many Games except it’s larger and it’s their entire convention.
@PabstOban
2 жыл бұрын
@@ScarletSprites The arcade section at TooMany games is cool, but it’s just there. No real thought… just arcades and consoles you can play. You you went to had a sense of purpose other than something to do when your not buying stuff.
@gettin_lit6594
2 жыл бұрын
Man sounds like a blast . Hoping some more of these come to Florida
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be there if they do! Sign me up for Candy Cabs on the beach please.
@gettin_lit6594
2 жыл бұрын
@@ScarletSprites you got it 👍👍
@Zylotic83
2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to see you at RWX this weekend, even though it's no where as good as LIRGE
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been to RWX so I’m looking forward to seeing it. I’m sure it’ll be a good time from the looks of it.
@super-retro-city
2 жыл бұрын
Peanut Butter and JELLY!!!
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
One hell of a weekend. Was worth fighting traffic for.
@super-retro-city
2 жыл бұрын
@@ScarletSprites i have to come out there. That looked amazing!
@kermitthegaminghermit8736
11 ай бұрын
Looks like an epic convention. Do you have your presentation available to review? I would be interested in reading it, or watching it!
@ScarletSprites
11 ай бұрын
Thanks man! It’s been pretty great the last two years. I’ve loved it. Unfortunately the planetarium panel doesn’t exist as the audio recording was corrupted I believe.
@KillerArcadeGames
2 жыл бұрын
Random thought: Do you think there is any hope of CRTs being produced again for arcade games? These old games just keep getting more and more popular. There are arcades here in Texas with 300 games and all are still running CRTs. I keep hoping someone will see there will be a small market for them. Or, maybe someone will come up with an LCD that can mimic CRTs well enough to even please some of the elitists. Just curious what your thoughts are.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
No, I really don’t think you’ll see that tech again. Not in its original form anyways. On the bright side I did see a low lag 21” prototype “retro monitor” this weekend. It’s an LCD that closely mimics a CRT.
@orangewhipster
2 жыл бұрын
The best retro gaming convention?? You obviously have never been to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo.
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
If they have an SR-71 I can play UN Squadron under I’ll make the trip.
@delsarcade
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and perspective. I love that place and I'm proud to be one of the many tech contributors towards getting the arcade section going. (Can't take credit for the Computer space monitor though, that was all George). I did a behind the scenes vid on the place. You can view it here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/y4hn0YOMn4STlZg Thanks for the shout out BTW!
@ScarletSprites
2 жыл бұрын
You guys did an awesome job with everything there to have it all up and running and feeling original. Sorry about the monitor, I thought that was you. It was cool meeting up and I’ll probably catch you again in a few days.
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