big D's Classic Video Game Challenge
Aug
16
2021
Rise of Delta
I'm sorry everyone. I tried to stay optimistic, but the world had other ideas.
Jul
19
2021
DATE LOCKED AND LOADED
THE POLLS ARE CLOSED! The votes have been tabulated, double checked, and verified by an independent 3rd party and the winner is........SEPTEMBER 25, 2021. See you all in about 2 months! More specific details coming soon ;)
Jun
21
2021
Whoops!
I'm sorry everyone, the date is moving again! Please click on thru for the details.
Jun
16
2021
DATE MOVED!!!!!!!
The date for CVGC has moved! Before you get too sad, it's actually moving up! That's right! You went to bed last night thinking that CVGC was 2.5 months away and now it's just over 2 months away! Dreams really do come true. CVGC 2021 will take place on August 21, 2021! If anyone has any issues, please let me know ASAP! I know that everyone has questions about how this CVGC will be different (if at all) from the CVGCs of years past. The truth is that we are still working that out, but details will be posted here over the next few weeks. Stay safe, stay healthy, and, most importantly, keep it classy. - D
Apr
01
2021
We had a Great Run
Well guys, we had a great run. Ten straight years of CVGC, culminating in one heck of a bang. I don't think it is possible to go out on a higher note.
Feb
02
2021
Board @ PAX: New Year Resolution Boogaloo
Michael's at it again with the first post of 2021! Hold on to your seats, folks, you're in for one hell of a ride!
Oct
01
2020
True Dungeon 2020 - Infernal Redoubt - Blackthorn’s Bodyguard
The party's not dead? Nope. Not yet. Something, something, untold power. The party advances towards Blackthorn’s tower.
Mar
31
2020
True Dungeon 2020 - Infernal Redoubt - It's a Soul Well
With the torture chamber narrowly avoided, the party presses forward. Surely they're almost to Blackthorn. Also, who's been giving secret notes to the barbarian to make him appear to be smart?
Mar
26
2020
Board @ PAX: Animouv
Michael reviews children's game Animouv this week in Board @ PAX. Enjoy!
Mar
22
2020
True Dungeon 2020 - Infernal Redoubt - To be Tortured or to be Tortured
With the snake beast vanquished, what challenge will our adventurers face next?
Mar
17
2020
Board @ PAX: Wingspan
Society may be shutdown for COVID-19, but not Board @ PAX! Maybe the coronavirus cure you've been looking for was here the whole time. And, I guess in the spirit of Winspan, something something bird flu.
Mar
13
2020
True Dungeon 2020 - Infernal Redoubt - Snakes Alive!
To celebrate Friday the 13th and your avoiding the coronavirus so far, please enjoy this fifth installment of the True Dungeon report!
Mar
09
2020
Board @ PAX Guest Post: Mantis Falls
Board @ PAX was getting a little too predictable, so we'll mix it up with a guest post in a completely different style!
Mar
08
2020
True Dungeon 2020 - Infernal Redoubt - Now You’re Thinking with Portals
Wow. The fourth part of true dungeon report. About damn time.
Mar
05
2020
Board @ PAX: Super Tuesday Edition!
In honor of Super Tuesday, Michael and Woot do a countdown of their top 5 games at PAX. Check it out!
Mar
02
2020
Board @ PAX: Forbidden Sky
New Board @ PAX review for Forbidden Sky is up. Recommended soundtrack: Desdemonas Building a Rocket Ship, by Jimmy Buffett.
Feb
24
2020
Board @ PAX: Trial by Trolley
There's an out of control CVGC post headed towards your mother. You can pull the...whatever. Just read the post.
Feb
19
2020
True Dungeon 2020 - Infernal Redoubt - The Hangover
Our story last left the party feasting at a pub and making preparations for the adventure. Again, that adventure is to Blackthorn's dark realm. Imagine hell. Again, for untold powers. Sounds pretty great, right?
Feb
18
2020
Board @ PAX: Just One
Today Michael reviews Just One. I'm sure he won't keep abusing that joke.
Feb
11
2020
Board @ PAX: Codenames
3 Board @ PAX posts! We did it! We beat 2019's total! Whoop!
Feb
05
2020
Board @ PAX: Pikoko
Time for another installment of Board @ PAX 2020! One more and we'll beat 2019 (⌐■_■)
Jan
31
2020
True Dungeon 2020 - Infernal Redoubt - Out Ridin’ Fences
We last left our adventurers...unassembled? Maybe the dwarf has bathed by now?
Jan
28
2020
Board @ PAX: Quirky Circuits
Did someone say they were bored at PAX? No? Oh, it's Board @ PAX!
Jan
25
2020
Woot's 2020 PAX South Report
Better watch it, Woot. If you keep posting these so soon after PAX, people are going to start expecting them in a timely manner!
Jan
24
2020
True Dungeon 2020 - Infernal Redoubt - Prologue
I never thought I'd see the day. A True Dungeon "report" from Woot?
Dec
18
2019
The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls
Here comes a new poster! Just when you thought you were going to have to face the holidays without a new CVGC post, Matt hits a home run with his review of The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls. Maybe this is the Christmas gift you've been looking for to give that special someone?
Feb
03
2020
CVGC X Postmortem
CVGC X is done and dusted. It was rad, it was bodacious, and, at times, it was even most excellent. CVGC X was one for the books. Now that it's about 6 months in our rear view mirror, let's take some time to reminisce on our ten year anniversary weekend.
Aug
09
2019
Git Gud: Better Knowing Your Champions | The Champion's Trophy
Take a minute to get to know the Champion's Trohy!!!
Aug
09
2019
Got Gud: Better Knowing Tomorrow's Champions | You. Yes, YOU!
We've heard from the champs, but now we want to hear from you! Let us know how you would answer the interview questions in Got Gud: Better Knowing Tomorrow's Champions, where YOU are the star!
Aug
08
2019
Git Gud: Better Knowing Your Champions | Aboth
This installment of Git Gud: Better Knowing Your Champions looks at the reigning champion, Aboth.
Aug
07
2019
Git Gud: Better Knowing Your Champions | Saint
You've learned a little about Notaburger and Mattgt321. But what about the folks that have won CVGC since Evan was born? Today, we profile Saint in the very popular Git Gud: Better Knowing Your Champions series.
Aug
06
2019
Tournament of Champions Explanation
We hear you. "The Tournament of Champions sounds neat I guess, but why should I go?" That is a terrible question, but we'll humor you. The short answer: beer, friends, gambling, and charity. For the long answer, click through to the post!
Aug
06
2019
Git Gud: Better Knowing Your Champions | Mattgt321
Git Gud returns today to showcase another champion. This time? Mattgt321
Aug
05
2019
Git Gud: Better Knowing Your Champions | Notaburger
We here at CVGC are super excited for Friday night's Tournament of Champions. To try and spread this excitement, we conducted an interview with each of the contestants to find out a little more about them. First up? Notaburger.
Jul
28
2019
Saturday August 10, 2019 - 8 PM VHJess Presents the CVGC Cocktail Challenge
VHJess's CVGC Cocktail Challenge - WHEN YOU POUR, YOU REIGN
Jul
19
2019
Tournament of Champions 2019
Announcing the tournament of champions Friday, August 9th - the night before CVGC. Hope you can join us and see who's the best!
Jul
16
2019
CVGC X Outfit Contest
Leading up until CVGC X I'm going to be making some small posts to outline details of a few of the special events this year. Our first post is covering our 80s outfit contest.
Jun
07
2019
Tales from the Winner's Table - I’ll see you at CVGCX
It's Friday. You're staring at the clock wondering if this day will ever end and usher in the weekend. If only you had a CVGC post to read and help pass the time. But wait! What's this? A post from the 2018 champion??!
Jun
05
2019
The Big One
Here it is. FINALLY. The history of CVGC as told my the man himself. Some of it is probably wrong, but it's the best that I could do with what I had to work with. If you notice anything that you want me to add, please let me know, and don't forget to reminisce in the comments section!
Mar
13
2019
Wooting Off - Someone Has Died
Woot promised a more thorough review of Someone Has Died and he's delivered. Emphasis on thorough. Tony won't be the only one dead when you get through this.
Feb
13
2019
Board @ PAX: Kingdom of Aer Kingmaker
New post time!? Surely this one will be a word from 2018's CVGC champion! What? Another Board @ PAX? That's great news, but I hope Jesse is still alive! Did he even win? Only time will tell. I hope he wasn't buried with the rupee. BRB, fetching my shovel.
Jan
30
2019
Woot's 2019 PAX South Report
Geeze. I wonder how long we'll have to wait for Woot's trademark PAX report this year. Wait. What's this?
Jan
29
2019
Board @ PAX: Broom Service
What's this? A new article series at CVGC HQ? Oh happy days! PS: Posting is still working.
Sep
17
2018
Test post
Just a quick test post to make sure this site is still working. Has anyone heard from our champion?
Aug
30
2018
Advice from the defending champ
The defending champ tells how he rose to the top of the ranks in last year's tournament.
Aug
28
2018
Side Tournament 2: Side Harder
Side Tournaments are back this year! Click here for more details!
Aug
21
2018
GAME LIST!!!!
Do you want to know the game list? Then jump on into to this post to learn about what we will be playing!
Aug
08
2018
August Update!
What’s up? Yeah, I know what you’re thinking: “What gives? Shouldn’t I have seen multiple posts before now? I thought you were dead Dee!” Well, first off, NEVER call me “Dee” again, and, second off, I’m NOT dead; I’m posting now. Click thru for all of the latest info!
Jun
02
2018
CVGC 2018 DATES!
CVGC 2018 dates announced! Click through the blog post to read about all of the nitty gritty details.
May
20
2018
Woot's 2018 PAX South Report
May and no PAX report? Woe is me. But wait. What's this?
Oct
14
2017
Bob's CVGC 2017 Photos!
Wish you could relive CVGC? Now you can thanks to Bobby's amazing photos!
Oct
13
2017
The Games of CVGC 2017 - Round 3
Welcome to round 3 of "The Games of CVGC". We've finally separated the wheat from the chaff in this round and 3 of the 4 at this stage will earn one of coveted rupees. I'd sure hate to be that fourth person. Talk about embarrassing. At any rate, what games will our contenders find between them and eternal greatness? Click below (or above) to find out!
Aug
30
2017
The Games of CVGC 2017 - Round 2
Welcome back to "The Games of CVGC". This post brings you a round up of the round 2 games. The competition is fierce in this round, as the contestants that take CVGC seriously battle for a a place in the final four. What games did they find to test their mettle? Click below (or above) to find out!
Aug
21
2017
The Games of CVGC 2017 - Round 1
Here's a quick roundup of the games we played in the first round of CVGC 2017. I am not 100% sure, but I think it's all factual.
Jun
20
2017
Side Tournament Extravaganza!
In a CVGC first, you can compete for fabulous prizes in a series of side tournaments to take place throughout the weekend. These prizes will make great conversation pieces and one may even help you in the main event!
Feb
13
2017
Woot's 2017 PAX South Report
Woot brings his characteristic witticism to his report on PAX South 2017. It's masterful. You'll be instantly transported to the convention floor.
Feb
06
2017
Tales from the Winner's Table - Ramblings of your Champion
You see what happens? You see what happens, Larry? You see what happens? This is what when you let Jesse win CVGC, Larry! This is what happens, Larry! You see what happens, Larry? Do you see what happens, Larry, when you let Jesse win CVGC?! You get incoherent posts like this. This is what happens. This is CVGC. Bitch.
Jan
24
2017
Tales from the Winner's Table - This is CVGC
After months of not hearing from your champion, Jesse's back with some inspiring words to remind you of the gravity of CVGC. This is CVGC.
Jan
15
2017
Retro Emulation and You
So, you've decided that you don't want to look foolish at CVGC 2017 and it's time to start training. Never mind that it's too late, Woot's here to help you build a dedicated emulation box for under $100. The sky is the limit for ways you can turn this into an arcade cabinet complete with monitor, but don't forget to save a little something for 2017's charity!
Jul
14
2016
Tales from the Winner's Table - Star Wars Prequels Reviews
Well, since Jesse won we have to put up with his incoherent posts for a year. Sounds like he'll have plenty of time to write these at his new job, too, so start planning on how you'll beat him next year... Anyway, come on in to see how much Jesse loves the Star Wars prequels and other random ramblings of his!