Sweet Home Chicago!

[dfg]

You were wrong that it must be the first game scanned. As implied by your "without me you'da got nuthin'!" statements.

The only vague thing about my report was whether or not there were any copies of Rock Revolution left and I answered that after the first response. Hence my initial question to you about your inability to read a thread.

Normally I get paid for arguing with and correcting stubborn and ignorant people, but this is tedious without the monetary reward. But I admit it is funny to see you get so angry and use insipid ad hominems to defend what little intellect you possess.

Blah, blah, blah, arguing on the internet, retards, etc. Hope you lurkers are getting your bandwidth's worth of entertainment!

[Estebon]

You were wrong that it must be the first game scanned. As implied by your "without me you'da got nuthin'!" statements.

The only vague thing about my report was whether or not there were any copies of Rock Revolution left and I answered that after the first response. Hence my initial question to you about your inability to read a thread.

I was wrong about nothing. I got the game free, this "glitch" was nowhere near consistent, and every bit of information helped. Maybe corporate tried to fix it and instead just switched it around. Who knows why it worked both ways. In the main thread, it happened that way a few times, but mostly never.

You didn't mention why not to go to Elston and 3 other cags (myself incuded) assumed that you had used them all up. Since I was just at the store, I knew that store had about 20+ copies total of the games. Which is why I was shocked. You didn't explain yourself about the employees being "hip" to the glitch. You started acting like a little bitch, and wouldn't let it go when I had. You started the petty name calling and it just went down from there.

Look, i'm not trying to be an ass. At this point, theres really nothing more to dicuss between us. Things could have been better if both of us had not jumped the gun. Seriously, i'm willing to drop this and get back to the deals. Thats why we're all here.

[dfg]

Last post deleted for attempted-civility's sake.

You want to drop this, fine. I was provoked by your accusations of hoarding. The first respondent to my report did not accuse me of such (if you reeeeeeead it carefully); you did.

Look, if you right here state that you saw 20+ copies, why would you assume I cleared out the store, when I mentioned that I went to multiple stores and that I had 12 total copies of Rock Revolution? Furthermore, I responded almost immediately to the question of how many I'd seen left.

OK, my Halloween sugar rush has expired, my head is starting to pound and this is quite honestly a ridiculous argument.

What I'd like to leave you with is that it's impolite to start accusing people of hoarding without having taken the time to read everything and/or ask questions. I reported for the benefit of my fellow Chicago CAGs, so did you, but I didn't start slinging accusations of SD/FW-ery.

For some potentially useful CAG-info: the Half Price Books in Palatine has copies of Vagrant Story, black label FF Tactics, Legend of Legaia, and Parasite Eve 1 and 2, but they're as usual priced high at $50 a pop.

G'nite folks.

[Estebon]

Fair enough on the hoarding. Like I said, we both "jumped to conclusions".

Ok, brand new deal to speak about.

To anyone who is a BB Premier Member, sign in right now. There will be a special screening at Yorktown for "New Moon". You can get 2 free tickets if there are any still available. My niece is all about this "twilight" garbage and i'll be uncle of the fucking year for getting tickets to an early screening.

Do this ASAP. If just got loaded up now.

[chicagoz]

Dammit. I missed out on the Rock Revo glich. Argh.

[Amerijapoxicano]

Anyone check out a Blockbuster going out of business in the area? I keep driving past them and thinking about stopping in, but I don't imagine they have anything good. I'd check the other forums, but nobody is talking in here. Why so quiet?

[Chadfx]

checkout PLay n trade in cicero p.s i didnt know a chitown thread was active on cag. good to know now.

[saturnotaku]

checkout PLay n trade in cicero p.s i didnt know a chitown thread was active on cag. good to know now.

I'm guess you are not from Chicago originally? Only outsiders call Chicago "Chi-town" and I hate it.

[slowdive21]

I'm guess you are not from Chicago originally? Only outsiders call Chicago "Chi-town" and I hate it.

a hahaha!! I call it chi-town too...I guess technically I am an outsider. :lol:

[Estebon]

I call it C-town or Chi-city. Thats much better. Right? .....right?!?!?

[Hybrid5006]

I call it C-town or Chi-city. Thats much better. Right? .....right?!?!?

Kanye things its better.

[slowdive21]

Actually I typically call it 'The City' if I am not in Chicago at the time.

[chuckywang]

Does anybody know of any Gamestops doing the B2G1 this weekend?

[shieryda]

Which Blockbusters are closing? The ones near me seem to be doing okay so far.

Is anyone going to WalMart tomorrow AM for the cheap Arcade console and $100 gift card? I'm seriously tempted to get a 2nd console for upstairs.

[dxbrbnk]

Which Blockbusters are closing? The ones near me seem to be doing okay so far.

Is anyone going to WalMart tomorrow AM for the cheap Arcade console and $100 gift card? I'm seriously tempted to get a 2nd console for upstairs.

Blockbuster in Burbank, IL on 79th and Cicero (next to Jewel, across the street from Scottsdale Plaza)

[jalopez86]

I'm trying to find a gamecrazy still open that has metroid prime trilogy. A little help.

[Blackout]

Has anyone been here before? I'm looking for some retro games and wanna know if any CAGs have impressions:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/people-play-games-chicago

[Amerijapoxicano]

I was born in Chicago and raised in the burbs. I call Chicago "Chi-town" sometimes, but not very often. I prefer to call it "The land of Ditka".

[Xellos2099]

Is Playntrade worth an visit? Another thing, did anyone ever seen cheap copy of Heavenly Sword around? I heard story where Blockbuster sell them cheap used but I have no luck so far.

[slowdive21]

Has anyone been here before? I'm looking for some retro games and wanna know if any CAGs have impressions:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/people-play-games-chicago

I haven't been there but it looks cool. Probably expensive in that neighborhood. Just jump on the red line or the 22 bus and check it out!

Is Playntrade worth an visit? Another thing, did anyone ever seen cheap copy of Heavenly Sword around? I heard story where Blockbuster sell them cheap used but I have no luck so far.

x2 I have not been able to find Heavenly Sword for under $30 (new) EVER. I went to GS for penny guides and I think it was still or 26.99 - 29.99 used.

[dfg]

Yeah never heard of that place, but it's got a lot of Yelp reviews (some of my favorite restaurants don't have half as many). Let us know what it's like from a CAG-perspective!

[Blackout]

I might just head over there once I get my Retro Duo NES/SNES in the mail and see what they got. Maybe I'll take pics with my cell too. Who knows.

[introvert]

I've been to People Play Games. It's become a regular stop when I visit my sister in Chicago. Great selection, knowledgeable staff, reasonable prices. Just about everything I bought in there I could have found slightly cheaper on eBay, but I was fine paying a little more because I could see the product and know for sure it was in good shape.

Has tons of loose manuals if you're looking to complete older games. Also stocks some import hardware and software. I bought a Japanese Saturn in there a month or two ago. I've also picked up things like Panzer Dragoon RPG (Japanese version), Ys III for Turbo CD, Lunar: The Silver Star for Sega CD and more.

If you're buying a disc, make sure to give them time to buff it up for you. Their machine does a REALLY nice job. All of the discs I've brought home from there have been spotless and play perfectly. I'm super picky about disc quality too... these look like they're brand new.

Great store. There's also a nice comic shop a few doors up the street.

[slowdive21]

^^^Is that "Chicago Comics" or is there another one around there?

[52club]

I got one of those Amazon arcade units. I'm looking to sell it for $120. It will be sealed of course. I expect to receive it on Tuesday. I could meet near my work place (West Loop) or in or around Evanston. PM if you are interested.

[shieryda]

I got one of those Amazon arcade units. I'm looking to sell it for $120. It will be sealed of course. I expect to receive it on Tuesday. I could meet near my work place (West Loop) or in or around Evanston. PM if you are interested.

Did any riots break out at the store you purchase at? I see that Amazon is pm'ing that deal now, too. They rock.

Awesome freakin' weather today!!!

[Blackout]

I've been to People Play Games. It's become a regular stop when I visit my sister in Chicago. Great selection, knowledgeable staff, reasonable prices. Just about everything I bought in there I could have found slightly cheaper on eBay, but I was fine paying a little more because I could see the product and know for sure it was in good shape.

Has tons of loose manuals if you're looking to complete older games. Also stocks some import hardware and software. I bought a Japanese Saturn in there a month or two ago. I've also picked up things like Panzer Dragoon RPG (Japanese version), Ys III for Turbo CD, Lunar: The Silver Star for Sega CD and more.

If you're buying a disc, make sure to give them time to buff it up for you. Their machine does a REALLY nice job. All of the discs I've brought home from there have been spotless and play perfectly. I'm super picky about disc quality too... these look like they're brand new.

Great store. There's also a nice comic shop a few doors up the street.

Do they have a lot of complete games? Like SNES games with boxes for example?


If anyone cares, Burlington Coat Factory near the HIP (by that Dennys) has :ps2: and :ps3: Guitar Hero 3 game/guitar bundles for $25.

[Josh5890]

Wow, I never knew there was a Chicago thread. Nice to meet you guys. I'm from Mokena, which is in the southwest suburbs right on top of I-80.

[Amerijapoxicano]

Welcome, Josh...5890.

[52club]

Did any riots break out at the store you purchase at? I see that Amazon is pm'ing that deal now, too. They rock.

Awesome freakin' weather today!!!

Hell no, I bought it on Amazon. There was no way I was going to get into that retail mess. I've come to the point in my life if I can't get a deal from my recliner I just pass:lol:.

[Stoneage]

Bulls were robbed. Too close to call. /topic.

[Amerijapoxicano]

Before I trade Brutal Legend (ps3) on Goozex, does anyone want to trade? I'm interested in Borderlands, FIFA10, Madden10, Demon's Soul, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and anything else that's pretty recent and/or similar in value. I'm only interested in PS3 games. Thanks.

P.S. I apologize if it's frowned upon to post trades on here, but at least I use this thread for other purposes and don't just post trades and never come back.

[shieryda]

Get ready to rumble! CAG/UFC meet-up at the Tap Room on Saturday, Nov. 21 for Ortiz vs. Griffin, part 2:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/tap-room-chicago

Doubt there will be any game trading going on, but there will be yelling and drinking.

I may be a little late, but I will be there.

[Blackout]

Get ready to rumble! CAG/UFC meet-up at the Tap Room on Saturday, Nov. 21 for Ortiz vs. Griffin, part 2:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/tap-room-chicago

Doubt there will be any game trading going on, but there will be yelling and drinking.

I may be a little late, but I will be there.

I'm down. Can you get into the place if you're under 21?

[shieryda]

I'm down. Can you get into the place if you're under 21?

It would be cool if you showed up, but I'd hate to have you commute there and get turned away at the door. I suppose it's worth a shot, but it's up to you.

I don't remember how hard they card.

[Blackout]

It would be cool if you showed up, but I'd hate to have you commute there and get turned away at the door. I suppose it's worth a shot, but it's up to you.

I don't remember how hard they card.

Yeah I don't wanna go all the way there and get denied. I'll hit up the next meeting in 2012:D

[shieryda]

Yeah I don't wanna go all the way there and get denied. I'll hit up the next meeting in 2012:D

If the prophecy is true, there won't be any meetups in 2012 or beyond!

[Blackout]

If the prophecy is true, there won't be any meetups in 2012 or beyond!

We can trade games in the afterlife then :)

[chicagoz]

My gf's brother's Xbox 360 is fuct. No red ring or E-something. But one of the front USB ports is broken. Everytime it turns on, it says something about one of the controller ports and it won't allow any other action. So, he'd like to get it fixed. Anyone know of a local place that can do such a repair? And no, this isn't a hint to find a place that mods.

Get ready to rumble! CAG/UFC meet-up at the Tap Room on Saturday, Nov. 21 for Ortiz vs. Griffin, part 2:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/tap-room-chicago

Doubt there will be any game trading going on, but there will be yelling and drinking.

I may be a little late, but I will be there.

I might be there with my friend that night, so I might see ya there. I get out work at 8 pm, so I'll be there shortly afterwards. I don't know what time my friend gets off work, tho.

[Josh5890]

Get ready to rumble! CAG/UFC meet-up at the Tap Room on Saturday, Nov. 21 for Ortiz vs. Griffin, part 2:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/tap-room-chicago

Doubt there will be any game trading going on, but there will be yelling and drinking.

I may be a little late, but I will be there.

Damn, I'm only 19. 2011 for me then!!!

[D_Icon]

A-hole dog owners man. What are the laws on picking up after your dog in Chicago? I had just cleaned my car's carpet and today just a couple of hours ago I got in not realizing that I had step on dog crap. :bomb::bomb::bomb:

Smelled up the whole car and its too dark to be cleaning it up. Is there anything I can spray on the lawn that would fuck up the dogs that sh!t on it? Of course I put a disclaimer so as not to get sued. I just wish I find someone not picking up after their dog, I'd pick it up and smear it on their face.

[joeboosauce]

Yeah man, dog owners in Chicago are lazy! Leaving that mess. Lazy bastards! And I don't know that cops even bother with that.

A-hole dog owners man. What are the laws on picking up after your dog in Chicago? I had just cleaned my car's carpet and today just a couple of hours ago I got in not realizing that I had step on dog crap. :bomb::bomb::bomb:

Smelled up the whole car and its too dark to be cleaning it up. Is there anything I can spray on the lawn that would fuck up the dogs that sh!t on it? Of course I put a disclaimer so as not to get sued. I just wish I find someone not picking up after their dog, I'd pick it up and smear it on their face.

[shieryda]

Yeah man, dog owners in Chicago are lazy! Leaving that mess. Lazy bastards! And I don't know that cops even bother with that.

Unless a cop actually sees a dog in the act of dumping on a sidewalk, I highly doubt this law is ever enforced. Kinda like littering.

Target on Addison had a few decent 360 titles left on clearance on Monday night.

[FatBoyInside]

The South Loop BBY has a 70% off rack, including the strategy guides for ODST and Prototype for anyone interested.

[Blackout]

Did the UFC meet up go down?

[chi.bri]

Good times last night with Chicagoz and Shieryda.

[shieryda]

Good times last night with Chicagoz and Shieryda.

We owe you a round, chicagoz.

Was anyone able to find any 1600 point cards this weekend at Microcenter?

[chicagoz]

Don't worry about it. It was fun checking out the UFC fight with you guys.

[JAlbertL]

What are the chances Amazon PMs Target's $7 Rock Band Unplugged?

[52club]

I hope the local sales were better than the non-existent online deals. Lets hear some tales:).

Mine was getting up at 1:45 AM, not being able to listen to the live CAGcast, room was full. Then realizing Amazon wasn't going to have any decent deals at 2:30 AM. Back to bed until now. I see I haven't missed much. I did score some decent pre BF deals.

Amazon (only going to list gaming items)
360 Arcade Unit $200 with $100 Amazon Gift Card
$10 Klonoa for Wii
$10 SC IV for PS3
$90 for PS3 SF IV TE arcade stick

Steam
Osmos $2

I'm still looking for a Logitech G25 or G27 and the accompanying playseat. If anyone has this set up and is looking to clear up some floor space I would be happy to take these items off your hands for some cash.

[chicagoz]

Waiting 45 minutes just to walk in the door of Walmart, and waiting another 10 minutes buy buy 3 frigging things. I think I'll stay away from Walmart next year on Black Friday morning until about 8:30 when they finally stopped babysitting the front door and let anyone just walk in.

My highlights include picking up Dragon Age and L4D2 on amazon for $14.95 and $34.99 respectively. Picked up the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard for $29.99 from Staples. Also getting a badly needed 1 TB drive from Target for $59.99 with some other things with a $10 gift card on top of it.

[shieryda]

Waiting 45 minutes just to walk in the door of Walmart, and waiting another 10 minutes buy buy 3 frigging things. I think I'll stay away from Walmart next year on Black Friday morning until about 8:30 when they finally stopped babysitting the front door and let anyone just walk in.

My highlights include picking up Dragon Age and L4D2 on amazon for $14.95 and $34.99 respectively. Picked up the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard for $29.99 from Staples. Also getting a badly needed 1 TB drive from Target for $59.99 with some other things with a $10 gift card on top of it.

WHAT?! How the heck did you get Dragon Age for $15?! That's freaking amazing!

I spent about $200 at Home Depot. Not really any deals for me today.

[chicagoz]

WHAT?! How the heck did you get Dragon Age for $15?! That's freaking amazing!

I spent about $200 at Home Depot. Not really any deals for me today.

Had a $20 credit from buying Modern Warefare 2. I caught Dragon Age when it was $34.99 so with the credit applied, it came out to $14.99. My gf and I were driving passed Home Depot and we joked that we should go see if Home Depot had some doorbuster-cheap wood 2x4's for Black Friday. Did they have some deals? I never checked. Maybe I could have gotten some blenders and such to give as gifts on the cheap there.

[jonathanp]

Hey, anyone knows whether Microcenter still has cheap point cards and live cards?

[chi.bri]

Hey, anyone knows whether Microcenter still has cheap point cards and live cards?

Got an email today from them and the 4000 point cards are still 39.99, 3-month live cards are 9.99.

http://f.microcentermail.com//asbs/servlet/WebContView?C=16186126&R=1100266157&K=LgAF&BrCs=498&BrCg=16186126&BrRc=1100266157

[CAG 79]

It's getting fucking cold here in the city. :cold:

[Blackout]

It's getting fucking cold here in the city. :cold:

It's Chicago. In December. What did you expect, 80 degrees? :D

[Josh5890]

It's Chicago. In December. What did you expect, 80 degrees? :D

I will say that we had a pretty good October and November. Raking leaves was actually nice this year. Anyway I heard today that we are going to be using a snow shovel come Wednesday morning. Oh boy:roll:

[dfg]

Wednesday?

I'm not ready for thiiiiiissss... waaaaaaaaaaa

[Amerijapoxicano]

I'm going to hunker down and play video games (even more) like karaaazy. I've got the great Battlefield 2 Beta, the MAG Beta, Trine, Mirror's Edge (I know, I know), Godfather II, and a bunch of other stuff that needs platinum-ing.

I've got to start saving money and sitting at home playing video games all day with the weather for an excuse sounds pretty good to me.

By the way, I'm still planning on having people over sometime soon, but my Sony LCoS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lcos) tv is F-ed up and shows everything with a green hue. Now Sony has to pay to fix it. Hopefully I'll be able to host something by mid-January.

[Estebon]

Anyone see any of those flip minos on clearance at any Kmarts/sears?

[Josh5890]

I'm going to hunker down and play video games (even more) like karaaazy. I've got the great Battlefield 2 Beta, the MAG Beta, Trine, Mirror's Edge (I know, I know), Godfather II, and a bunch of other stuff that needs platinum-ing.

I've got to start saving money and sitting at home playing video games all day with the weather for an excuse sounds pretty good to me.

By the way, I'm still planning on having people over sometime soon, but my Sony LCoS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lcos) tv is F-ed up and shows everything with a green hue. Now Sony has to pay to fix it. Hopefully I'll be able to host something by mid-January.

Just make sure that you have plenty of food at your disposal so you don't have to venture out into the cold.

[TheOmegaSoldier]

I'm going to hunker down and play video games (even more) like karaaazy. I've got the great Battlefield 2 Beta, the MAG Beta, Trine, Mirror's Edge (I know, I know), Godfather II, and a bunch of other stuff that needs platinum-ing.

I've got to start saving money and sitting at home playing video games all day with the weather for an excuse sounds pretty good to me.

By the way, I'm still planning on having people over sometime soon, but my Sony LCoS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lcos) tv is F-ed up and shows everything with a green hue. Now Sony has to pay to fix it. Hopefully I'll be able to host something by mid-January.

was just posting about a get together in the burbs forum, that sounds awesome

[shieryda]

was just posting about a get together in the burbs forum, that sounds awesome

There's a separate 'burbs forum?

[TheOmegaSoldier]

There's a separate 'burbs forum?

well I shouldn't really say forum. There is a chicago suburbs group, and in that, there is a wall of sorts where you can post messages.

[dfg]

Blasphemy!

[shieryda]

Tap Room again this Saturday for UFC. Be there, or be square. Just kidding. I know the young 'uns can't join us.

[chi.bri]

well I shouldn't really say forum. There is a chicago suburbs group, and in that, there is a wall of sorts where you can post messages.

What! We should have a paint ball match. Chicago CAGs vs. Burbs CAGs.

[slowdive21]

What! We should have a paint ball match. Chicago CAGs vs. Burbs CAGs.

That would be funny. We should see if Cheapy will sponsor the first CAG paintball competition.

[Josh5890]

That would be funny. We should see if Cheapy will sponsor the first CAG paintball competition.

I smell a big youtube hit in the making.

[52club]

Man the new theater improvements at the Century made Avatar incredible in 3D. I give the movie a 9.2 out of 10. A highly entertaining 2 hours and 40 minutes. Of course buying Torchlight for $10 was a better value.

[Blackout]

Do any of the Hollywood Videos in Chicago sell games now that their Gamecrazy store has closed down?

[chicagoz]

All the Chicagoland GC's closed for good now?

Tap Room again this Saturday for UFC. Be there, or be square. Just kidding. I know the young 'uns can't join us.

Sorry, I missed this. Got the message late, too. Cell phone was fuct for about a week till I recently got a replacement.

[dfg]

No, the one on Clark north of Peterson is still open as far as I know. The HWV down near the Century doesn't have a GC with it, right? Do they have those crazy non-GC promotions like in that thread?

[shieryda]

No, the one on Clark north of Peterson is still open as far as I know. The HWV down near the Century doesn't have a GC with it, right? Do they have those crazy non-GC promotions like in that thread?

Broadway (near Clark and Diversey) has closed.

[itchyeyeball]

Hello other Chicago people. Nice to meet you.

At target on elston by western today they had about 40 copies of platinum hits version assassins creed and five copies of platinum Lego star wars for five bucks a pop.

[shieryda]

Hello other Chicago people. Nice to meet you.

At target on elston by western today they had about 40 copies of platinum hits version assassins creed and five copies of platinum Lego star wars for five bucks a pop.

Will try for AC at another store. Worth it for $5.:D

[Amerijapoxicano]

Will try for AC at another store. Worth it for $5.:D

Same here. I don't think I'd even pay $10 for a used copy - maybe for a new copy.

[chicagoz]

Hello other Chicago people. Nice to meet you.

At target on elston by western today they had about 40 copies of platinum hits version assassins creed and five copies of platinum Lego star wars for five bucks a pop.

Came from there tonight and they were cleaned out of them. Don't know if others bought them cuz of the web coupon or if a hoarder came and cleaned them out cuz they were only $5. Bummer.

[dfg]

Broadway (near Clark and Diversey) has closed.

Dang. I remember a few months ago cross-checking the Store Locater on both the HWV and GC websites to find a HWV that didn't have a GC attached, and I thought C&D was the only one on the north side. Ah well.

Hope everyone has a great holiday!

[dpac]

Well, there is one more GC on the North Side & that's at Clark & Granville, between Peterson & Devon. I picked up SCIV there for the PS3 for 10 bucks the other day. Merry Christmas, y'all!

[Blackout]

Any of you planning to get some free games at Best Buy tomorrow?

[Josh5890]

Any of you planning to get some free games at Best Buy tomorrow?
What free games? I'm always interested in free games.

[slowdive21]

What free games? I'm always interested in free games.

I don't think the coupons are working...Here is the thread:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245049

[bobo2k4]

I know this is way early but wizardworld.com has a decent deal for this years comic-con.
http://www.wizardworld.com/chicago.html

You can get a 4 day pass if you buy a 2 year sub for $56 or get a 1 anyday pass for a 1 year subscription.

I know wizard magazine is as thin as the Chicago Red Eye these days but with this its like getting a free subscription for the price of the tickets.

[sweepy76]

I know wizard magazine is as thin as the Chicago Red Eye these days but with this its like getting a free subscription for the price of the tickets.

I really don't like Wizards new format. They should have left it the way it was and just changed the look of it! :roll:

[ryosnk]

I know this is way early but wizardworld.com has a decent deal for this years comic-con.
http://www.wizardworld.com/chicago.html

You can get a 4 day pass if you buy a 2 year sub for $56 or get a 1 anyday pass for a 1 year subscription.

I know wizard magazine is as thin as the Chicago Red Eye these days but with this its like getting a free subscription for the price of the tickets.

Thanks for the deal info.

[slowdive21]

It should be noted the major labels DC, Marvel, Darkhorse will not be at wizard world again this year. But it is a good deal if you just want to go.


C2E2 is the future:

You save $5 if you buy your tix before 12/31

http://www.c2e2.com

They have all the majors as well as Mattel. They are also working on Hasbro, but I don't think they will be added.

[nny77713]

It should be noted the major labels DC, Marvel, Darkhorse will not be at wizard world again this year. But it is a good deal if you just want to go.


C2E2 is the future:

You save $5 if you buy your tix before 12/31

http://www.c2e2.com

They have all the majors as well as Mattel. They are also working on Hasbro, but I don't think they will be added.

Wow I have never heard of this.

I think I have a plans for that weekend.

[bobo2k4]

It should be noted the major labels DC, Marvel, Darkhorse will not be at wizard world again this year. But it is a good deal if you just want to go.


C2E2 is the future:

You save $5 if you buy your tix before 12/31

http://www.c2e2.com

They have all the majors as well as Mattel. They are also working on Hasbro, but I don't think they will be added.

Wow. I didn't even notice that they weren't there this year. I usually just float around looking for trade paperbacks and whatnot. I'll probably still try to make it though.

Looks like I'll have to check out this c2e2 thing. Thanks for the heads up.

[sweepy76]

It should be noted the major labels DC, Marvel, Darkhorse will not be at wizard world again this year. But it is a good deal if you just want to go.

WHAT??? Really??? I guess it's no big deal cause there's lots to see but that's surprising. Guess it's not a big deal that I missed it. I suppose Chicago is not good enough for them, LOL!!!!! :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

[slowdive21]

WHAT??? Really??? I guess it's no big deal cause there's lots to see but that's surprising. Guess it's not a big deal that I missed it. I suppose Chicago is not good enough for them, LOL!!!!! :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:


It was actually a falling out between the majors and wizard. There were also a lot of problems with the guests not getting their airfare paid for, hotels, etc. Wizard is restructuring since they had so many complaints not only at the conventions, but for their online store. I used to buy at a discount from them, but they always messed up my orders, double charged me, etc.

BTW I have a lot of wizard 1/2s, toyfare exclusives and other wizard related stuff if you guys would like to trade for them. ;)


Just so you guys know this is the first c2e2, it will be at McCormick Place, and it was created by the same people that do the New York Comiccon :bouncy:

I fixed my link:

http://www.chicagocomicandentertainmentexpo.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=4764&appname=100610

[Blackout]

FYE at the HIP is going out of business. They'll be open another 2 days. They still have plenty of games, but a lot of it is overpriced. Everything in the store is 50-70% off. It's worth checking out. I got some CDs on the cheap.

[mousebites]

Did they have anything that stands out? I may check out fye for a few CD's.

[Blackout]

Did they have anything that stands out? I may check out fye for a few CD's.

I don't know what you're into so you have to see for yourself. Lots of Anime dvds/books left as of yesterday. Tons of DVDs. Good amount of TV show DVD sets. Some decent games for 360, PS3, and PSP.

[itchyeyeball]

FYE at the HIP is going out of business. They'll be open another 2 days. They still have plenty of games, but a lot of it is overpriced. Everything in the store is 50-70% off. It's worth checking out. I got some CDs on the cheap.

The FYE in River Forest at Lake and Harlem is also closing--not sure when. Grabbed the 12 month messenger kit with chatpad, headset, and PGR4 for under 40 bucks.

[dfg]

I was going to take advantage of FYE's b1g1 free tv boxed sets for xmas but ultimately passed.

I CAUSED THEIR DEMISE! *weeps*

[SEGA128DC]

The FYE in River Forest at Lake and Harlem is also closing--not sure when. Grabbed the 12 month messenger kit with chatpad, headset, and PGR4 for under 40 bucks.

Hmm, that's a good deal even though I already have PGR4 and I don't really need another headset. The Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Messenger Gold Pack is definitely worth $40!!!...

Do you know how many 12 month kits were still in stock?...;)

[phreak5k]

Hey guys, I'm saying goodbye to the windy city and wanted to get rid of a few items, let me know if you're interested in these:

:ps2: Guitar Hero 1, 2, 80s (w/ 2 guitars) - $50
:360: Guitar Hero 2 & 3 (1 wired, 1 wireless guitar) - $75
Cobalt Flux DDR Pad (http://www.cobaltflux.com) - $225

[Blackout]

Is anyone going to the midnight launch for Mass Effect 2 at the Six Corners Gamestop?

[Josh5890]

Is anyone going to the midnight launch for Mass Effect 2 at the Six Corners Gamestop?

Gamestop is doing a Mass Effect 2 launch. I didn't think that RPG's were ideal for midnight launches. I love RPG's and ME but midnight launches are generally for Madden, GTA, and shooters/fighters.

[joeboosauce]

I have Buzz for PS3 with the 4 buzzers and want to get 4 additional buzz controllers. I assume I will have to get a set with another game. The other option is getting a ps2 game with the 4 wired buzzers. Of course this is all contingent on the price. I got my Buzz Quiz TV set thanks to someone posting a Sears deal on this thread for $25. So my price point on the buzzers is $15 and under. Anyone see what I'm looking for? Or have any advice?

[Blackout]

Gamestop is doing a Mass Effect 2 launch. I didn't think that RPG's were ideal for midnight launches. I love RPG's and ME but midnight launches are generally for Madden, GTA, and shooters/fighters.

Well, ME2 is a big time 360 exclusive, so it's not completely crazy they would do one.

[chicagoz]

Hey guys, I'm saying goodbye to the windy city and wanted to get rid of a few items, let me know if you're interested in these:

:ps2: Guitar Hero 1, 2, 80s (w/ 2 guitars) - $50
:360: Guitar Hero 2 & 3 (1 wired, 1 wireless guitar) - $75
Cobalt Flux DDR Pad (http://www.cobaltflux.com) - $225

Where you going? Traitor! LOL kidding...

[phreak5k]

Where you going? Traitor! LOL kidding...

Unfortunately I have to move out to LA, so this will be my last terrible winter for a while.

[lostmonster]

I'm in Chicago and always looking at/attending video game deals. Put me on that list!

[itchyeyeball]

Totally not a video game deal, but I figure we all like to save money when possible...


At 'Chicagoland area' Wendy's right now you can get a Frosty keychain for a buck. Not only does the dollar go to charity, but it allows you for the rest of 2010 to get a free Jr Frosty with any purchase. Picked up one today and intend to use the hell out of it all summer long.

[Josh5890]

Totally not a video game deal, but I figure we all like to save money when possible...


At 'Chicagoland area' Wendy's right now you can get a Frosty keychain for a buck. Not only does the dollar go to charity, but it allows you for the rest of 2010 to get a free Jr Frosty with any purchase. Picked up one today and intend to use the hell out of it all summer long.

Wow, now this is a cheap ass deal. Thanks man

[llm962]

Was at Ogilvie station killing some time before getting on my train when I noticed the electronic store there (on top level right by the tracks) was going out of business. I walked in there and almost everything was 70% off--picked up half minute hero box set for like 10 bucks, silent hill homecoming for 360 for 4 bucks and change--they had a lot of other games but didn't go too crazy. they also had those snoop dogg skullcandy headphones for 70% off. they had quite a few pairs. great deals to be had. while i was in the store a lot of people came to the door and saw the store closing sign and just walked away. they are still open, so if you're in the area, definitely check it out.

[brkptr]

Was at Ogilvie station killing some time before getting on my train when I noticed the electronic store there (on top level right by the tracks) was going out of business. I walked in there and almost everything was 70% off--picked up half minute hero box set for like 10 bucks, silent hill homecoming for 360 for 4 bucks and change--they had a lot of other games but didn't go too crazy. they also had those snoop dogg skullcandy headphones for 70% off. they had quite a few pairs. great deals to be had. while i was in the store a lot of people came to the door and saw the store closing sign and just walked away. they are still open, so if you're in the area, definitely check it out.

That is awesome - wish I'd seen this post this morning since I'm not sure how much is left at this point, but I'll definitely swing by and take a look. Thanks!

[brkptr]

Just stopped in at the store in Ogilvie - now it's 90% off and pretty much completely cleaned out. A few cds left and some cell phone accessories and that's about it. Oh well, thanks for the tip anyway.

[sweepy76]

So I thought I would post this:
http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=19573178&msgid=188472&act=IORV&c=586715&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fhollywoodcinema.securesi tes.net%2Fhollypalms%2Fclientuploads%2Fevent_image s%2Fdanteemail.jpg

Enjoy!!!!!:hot::hot::hot::hot::hot::hot:

[ceck3969]

Hello from Mount Greenwood !

[bigsick]

hollywood palms is like 10 mins from me, i might have to go to that.

[Hybrid5006]

Just stopped in at the store in Ogilvie - now it's 90% off and pretty much completely cleaned out. A few cds left and some cell phone accessories and that's about it. Oh well, thanks for the tip anyway.

Damn... so close, yet so far away

[dfg]

The 7-Eleven across the street from work has VG tie-in stuff everywhere... ME2 on the Slurpee machine, GoW3 ads at the register... it's a bit odd.

[D_Icon]

Anybody been to the Admiral Theatre? Are the girls really completely nude? Just curious.

[dfg]

Heh. What I heard is that if the place serves alcohol, there's no complete nudity and conversely, if there's complete nekkidness, no booze. Never been, tho.

edit: more helpful: http://www.yelp.com/biz/admiral-theatre-chicago

[WeaponX2099]

Anybody been to the Admiral Theatre? Are the girls really completely nude? Just curious.

Last time I was there was 2004 and I do think there is Full nudity.

[shieryda]

Last time I was there was 2004 and I do think there is Full nudity.

I think I know where our next meet-up is going to take place...

[Josh5890]

I think I know where our next meet-up is going to take place...

I'm guessing it's not Chuckie Cheese's:)

[WeaponX2099]

It is 18 and over because the no liquor sales.

[dfg]

^ That's what I thought, but the most recent Yelp review (1/18/2010) refers to drinks...

[WeaponX2099]

You have to buy a $6 pop.

[bigsick]

Anybody been to the Admiral Theatre? Are the girls really completely nude? Just curious.

admiral sucks compared to diamonds. (admiral is not fully nude either..just topless) I believe they both have 20 dollar cover charges though which sucks. Ive only been to both each one time and it was a while back. I'm not sure what club is full nude anymore.

also, ive never been to a meetup, but id like to meet up with some of you sometime.

[dfg]

That's a riot!

[D_Icon]

Yo, I'm down for an Admiral meet up.

The entrance fee was $25 and they do have the one drink minimum which costs $6. They don't serve alcohol but have Red Bull!

I was there yesterday. It is full nudity. :lol:

Lap-dances are $10 and $75 for personal time with one of the chicks. There were certainly some hot women, and others not so much.

So yeah, it's full nudity.:D

[Blackout]

I think I know where our next meet-up is going to take place...

Hell yeah! :D

Just a heads up. During the Superbowl, one of those Miller High Life commercials (with that fat black dude that goes around to various places and replaces the beer there) will feature some Chicago guy named Tim who owns a baseball card shop in the city, which he plugs in the commercial. Apparently the guy got noticed by scouts for the commercial or something. I saw it on the news last night. The guy will be getting national exposure for his baseball card shop. That's pretty crazy.

[52club]

Does anyone have an xbox 360 HD transfer kit I can borrow? I'm thinking of upgrading my 20 gig to a 120 gig since there will be people going from 120->250?

[dpac]

Does anyone have an xbox 360 HD transfer kit I can borrow? I'm thinking of upgrading my 20 gig to a 120 gig since there will be people going from 120->250?

I actually live not too far from Evanston and upgraded from a 20 to a 120 in '09. Let me know when and where you wanna borrow it and I can lend you the cable and disc. (I'll just have to dig them out of a box I have....)

[bigsick]

Anyone braving the snowstorm tonight to go to hollywood palms for a possible dante's inferno free game? (raffle). i just might seeing as i live only 10 minutes from that, but any further and i doubt id go.

[lostmonster]

Hello from Mount Greenwood !

Also hello from Mt. Greenwood!

[bigsick]

I'm at the dantes Inferno event now. Its snowing balls outside. I'm crazy to be here but oh well, will keep u guys updated on events here

[bigsick]

To quote a man here, "no ones gonna beat me. Ill challenge anyone" at a single player game. LOL

[Blackout]

To quote a man here, "no ones gonna beat me. Ill challenge anyone" at a single player game. LOL

:rofl:

How many people are there? They gotta be nuts to go out on a day like this.

[bigsick]

Ok just got back, id say there were probably around 35-40 people there. It was so/so. Not everyone got to play the game, and i dont know for sure, but i think it was almost manditory that you had to order at least a drink there (4 dollars). Pretty much the whole 2 hrs (7-9) i sat there watching people play.

they gave out around 6 or 7 games total, and the rest of the prizes were gift cards to hollywood palms. I didn't win, oh well.

What disturbed me though was that people brought their little kids, ranging from 2-8 years of age to watch violence, nudity, sex, bad language, and scenes of hell. Especially in the lust level, I am just a bit bothered by that.

[dfg]

Parents suck.

Snow sucks worse.

My memory sucks too. Lostmonster, who is that in your avatar?

[lostmonster]

Parents suck.

Snow sucks worse.

My memory sucks too. Lostmonster, who is that in your avatar?

Maurice Merleau-Ponty - existentialist and phenomenologist french philosopher.

[lostmonster]

I drove home tonight at around midnight from river forest to mt greenwood and man, that was some fun snow driving.

[bigsick]

Anyone feel an earthquake or something? my whole house shook and other people on the ign board that are in Illinois said there was one.

[bigsick]

Magnitude 4.3 - ILLINOIS
2010 February 10 0934 UTC

* Details
* Maps

Earthquake Details
Magnitude 4.3
Date-Time

* Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 0934 UTC
* Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 0334 AM at epicenter

Location 41.978°N, 88.597°W
Depth 5 km (3.1 miles) set by location program
Region ILLINOIS
Distances

* 6 km (4 miles) WNW (292°) from Virgil, IL
* 8 km (5 miles) E (94°) from Sycamore, IL
* 8 km (5 miles) N (1°) from Maple Park, IL
* 14 km (8 miles) ENE (67°) from DeKalb, IL
* 35 km (22 miles) NW (315°) from Aurora, IL
* 77 km (48 miles) WNW (282°) from Chicago

[hobocorpses]

I felt it....2 big booms on the side of my house.

[sweepy76]

Ok just got back, id say there were probably around 35-40 people there. It was so/so. Not everyone got to play the game, and i dont know for sure, but i think it was almost manditory that you had to order at least a drink there (4 dollars). Pretty much the whole 2 hrs (7-9) i sat there watching people play.

they gave out around 6 or 7 games total, and the rest of the prizes were gift cards to hollywood palms. I didn't win, oh well.

What disturbed me though was that people brought their little kids, ranging from 2-8 years of age to watch violence, nudity, sex, bad language, and scenes of hell. Especially in the lust level, I am just a bit bothered by that.

Now I don't feel so bad that I didn't get to go!! About the parents thing, I don't know I'm kind of torn by that because society says don't show kids that young those kinds of images but on the other hand my parents always used to take us (kids) to R rated movies and what not and we turned out fine.

I live in Aurora and felt the quake. Shook the hell out of my bed. Woke up, wife said "was that an earthquake, I said "don't know" waited a few seconds and then went back to bed, LOL!!!!! I thought a car had hit the house (because unfortunately I have felt that before).

[dfg]

I felt the last one a few years ago (in Chicago), but I slept through this one (in Mt. Prospect).

[Josh5890]

I didn't feel it. Then again, I've slept through a lightning bolt hitting a house 2 houses down from me once.

[sweepy76]

I felt the last one a few years ago (in Chicago), but I slept through this one (in Mt. Prospect).
I didn't feel that one a few years ago, of course I was further out at the time in Oak Park. I'm much closer this time.

[shajek]

I didn't feel the one from a few years ago. But, the one from this morning was AWESOME! I never thought I'd actually feel an earthquake. I thought it was something in my house that blew up: water heater, furnace, car, etc. Maybe it was a plow that hit something in the street. But, I didn't think it was an actual earthquake. I ran around the house checking on everything, but nothing was out of place or exploded.

I forgot to mention that I live in South Elgin, almost due east of Virgil.

[lostmonster]

Anyone feel an earthquake or something? my whole house shook and other people on the ign board that are in Illinois said there was one.

Yeah, I did feel that last night! It was weird as hell, never having felt an earthquake before while in bed. The other one that was back in 2004 or 5 was less extreme and just felt like a truck was driving by the house.

Glad you guys confirmed this. I was going to ask this thread the same thing.

[Amerijapoxicano]

I think I remember feeling it, but not being sure if it was a dream or if I just think I remember it because I heard about the earthquake. I also have slept through almost every single 4th of July parade that passes down my side street every year, not to mention bad thunder.

What's the good word, men? I'm still planning on having people over for some gaming. Maybe we can do it in early March. Holler.

[lostmonster]

I think I remember feeling it, but not being sure if it was a dream or if I just think I remember it because I heard about the earthquake. I also have slept through almost every single 4th of July parade that passes down my side street every year, not to mention bad thunder.

What's the good word, men? I'm still planning on having people over for some gaming. Maybe we can do it in early March. Holler.

What exactly do you have in mind?

[saturnotaku]

Heads up for those in the Fox Valley area, the Sony outlet store at the Chicago Premium Outlet center has all PS2 games for $7.99. I picked up a copy of Yakuza there. I didn't look that closely at the other titles, but they seemed to have a decent selection of brand new stuff.

[WeaponX2099]

Heads up for those in the Fox Valley area, the Sony outlet store at the Chicago Premium Outlet center has all PS2 games for $7.99. I picked up a copy of Yakuza there. I didn't look that closely at the other titles, but they seemed to have a decent selection of brand new stuff.

Damn. I was gonna post this. The selection is okay, they have 20+ copies of Rogue Galaxy.

[dfg]

Holy crap sometimes you can find great stuff at resale shops. Grabbed a whole bunch of cheap guides and games this weekend, including a copy of Raising the Bar for 6 bucks.

[Hybrid5006]

Holy crap sometimes you can find great stuff at resale shops. Grabbed a whole bunch of cheap guides and games this weekend, including a copy of Raising the Bar for 6 bucks.

Damnn!!!! Which ones you hit up?

[dfg]

I made a circuit of almost all the Half Price Books, and stopped at a Goodwill and a few Salvation Army stores. I need to update my tradelist now.

[bigsick]

Heads up for those in the Fox Valley area, the Sony outlet store at the Chicago Premium Outlet center has all PS2 games for $7.99. I picked up a copy of Yakuza there. I didn't look that closely at the other titles, but they seemed to have a decent selection of brand new stuff.

ironic and awesome, because i'm going there today, thanks for the heads up!

[sweepy76]

FYI - I was in the Thrift Store (Salvation Army) in MONTGOMERY, IL (on Douglas Rd.) and they had a couple of COD: Modern Warfare 2 games for the Xbox 360 for $30. They were in a glass case so not sure if the discs were in good condition though.

[naiku]

This isn't much of a video game deal but last year I found on CAG if you signed up and test drive a Ford they would give you a $50 gift card, good to use anywhere.

Ford is doing it again but requires you to go to the Auto show. I know there is only a few days left...but for those attending this weekend, head over to the Ford area. Someone there will have a tablet to take your information.

You will recieve a email confirming your address...then in a week or so you will get an email to print out to test drive a ford & recieve a 50$ gc. One per household so bring a friend.

[dfg]

Was at Woodfield earlier, and the Gamer's World (formerly Gamer's Paradise?) has a buy 2 get 3rd item 50% off for everything in the store, but I couldn't find any video game stuff (over the holidays I grabbed some cheap 3rd party ps2 controllers). Preface to a store closing?

[lostmonster]

Any recent updates about this location?

VideoGames Etc.
4351 N. Harlem
Norridge, IL 60706

I've driven by the place, but it isn't listed on the Videogames Etc. website.

[Blackout]

Any recent updates about this location?

VideoGames Etc.
4351 N. Harlem
Norridge, IL 60706

I've driven by the place, but it isn't listed on the Videogames Etc. website.

Is that the one by the HIP mall near the Denny's?

[dfg]

Haven't been to the one on Harlem in over a year, but I think the website you looked at is of a different company: Videogames, Etc. vs. VIDEO GAMES ETC!.

[dfg]

Stopped by People Play Games earlier. Wow, nostalgia city. Tons of old stuff (much more than current gen), and they buy too. I bought some ps2 guides (not the cheapest but excellent condition) and a PC game. The staff seemed quite knowledgeable but their filing system leaves a lot to be desired; it took about 5 minutes for them to find the CDs for my game. I mentioned CAG to them, for some reason.

edit: also, as I was waiting, I saw a framed newspaper article (Trib, I think) about PPG, and a sidebar listed other Chicagoland retro gaming stores, and the place on Harlem we know as VG Etc was listed as Video Games Then And Now, and it's named that on Yelp, too, for some reason.

[lostmonster]

Yeah I can confirm that the video game store near the HIP on Harlem is called Video Games Then and Now, NOT Video Games Etc. The OP has to be fixed.

dfg, where is People Play Games located? Sounds like a great video game store.

[SEGA128DC]

Hmm, has anyone seen any copies of Mass Effect 2 (Collector's Edition) for the Xbox 360, anywhere? I should of pre-ordered the game last month!!!...:bomb:

[lostmonster]

Play N Trade is terrible, by the way. They're trying to undercut Gamestop by being worse to their video game stock.

They allow new games to be played whenever a walk-in wishes to play that game; however, they'll still sell that same game as NEW, even after being used, in a system, for however long that disc stays in the system.

[dfg]

People Play Games is at 3268 N. Clark, which is right next to the Lakeview Learning Center, bit north of Belmont, south of Wrigley.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/people-play-games-chicago

Coincidentally, I also stopped at a Play 'N Trade (Elmhurst) over the weekend, and wasn't terribly impressed, but I wasn't aware they have such abhorrent practices. I also stopped at a couple of places (Cyb Knight, Supercheap DVDs) near Schaumburg but didn't find anything worth picking up.

edit: regarding the place on Harlem, it's weird, several Yelp reviews say it's called VG Etc. I r confused cat.

[bigsick]

Video games then and now is terrible. They treat you like crap and don't even say hi when you walk in. They pretty much ignore you and everything is overpriced. My girlfriend bought Ico for me without knowing how much to pay for it, and ended up paying 39.99+ tax for a copy when other stores had it for 27.99 or less.

I actually love play n trade. they always treat me right (hense the sig. The three play n trades i normally visit are Aurora, Batavia, and Naperville)

I also came to post that play n trade is having a SSFIV tourney soon, in all of the chicagoland and surrounding suburbs. You can win 1000 dollars store credit.

[lostmonster]

Video games then and now is terrible. They treat you like crap and don't even say hi when you walk in. They pretty much ignore you and everything is overpriced. My girlfriend bought Ico for me without knowing how much to pay for it, and ended up paying 39.99+ tax for a copy when other stores had it for 27.99 or less.

I actually love play n trade. they always treat me right (hense the sig. The three play n trades i normally visit are Aurora, Batavia, and Naperville)

I also came to post that play n trade is having a SSFIV tourney soon, in all of the chicagoland and surrounding suburbs. You can win 1000 dollars store credit.

Damn, that's sad to hear that that Video Games Then and Now is bad. You'd think offhand that an independent video game store would be better than any other chain store.

Yeah, the Play N Trade had really nice employees that helped a lot, but I just don't like how they treat their stock. There were piles and piles of discs sitting around, laser side down!, for pete's sake! The one I went to was on 95th and Western across the street from Wal-Mart.

[bigsick]

Damn, that's sad to hear that that Video Games Then and Now is bad. You'd think offhand that an independent video game store would be better than any other chain store.

Yeah, the Play N Trade had really nice employees that helped a lot, but I just don't like how they treat their stock. There were piles and piles of discs sitting around, laser side down!, for pete's sake! The one I went to was on 95th and Western across the street from Wal-Mart.

Yeah that is shady practice and I know I've seen that as well at some play n trades. Unless you pick them up right away at launch, they seem to be opened. Ive also seen a "new" ps3 that was taken out of the box and was sitting behind glass. Thats not new anymore after you take it out of the box.

I mostly go there for my retro needs. New games is always amazon..and once in a (GREAT) while gamestop.

[Rahxephon91]

Anyone know any place around Chicago and the South Brubs doing a Midnight launch for FFXIII?

[Josh5890]

Anyone know any place around Chicago and the South Brubs doing a Midnight launch for FFXIII?

I'm pretty sure Gamestop is having some sortof a midnight launch.

[Rahxephon91]

I'm pretty sure Gamestop is having some sortof a midnight launch.
Yeah but I think its up to the Gamestop if they have enough pre-orders. I haven't pre-orderd yet and I would like to do it at one that is actually doing the midnight release.

[mrkevon]

Anyone know which Target in the Chicagoland area has the best clearance selection for video games?

[dfg]

I haven't scored anything decent at Target in about a year, that I can remember. That's still better than I've ever done at Walmart or Meijer.

[saturnotaku]

Anyone know which Target in the Chicagoland area has the best clearance selection for video games?

Having been to many Targets across the area, there honestly haven't been any that have been good for clearance stuff. Stores around here are very slow to mark stuff down, probably because people are paying prices at the first markdown ($41.98 for $59.99 games, etc). I've had a little bit of luck with PC games, but nothing for consoles in well over 18 months.

[n11n12]

Does anyone here know how trade-in prices at Video Games Then and Now in Norridge compare to Gamestop's? And will they pay in cash instead of store credit?

[Blackout]

Does anyone here know how trade-in prices at Video Games Then and Now in Norridge compare to Gamestop's? And will they pay in cash instead of store credit?

I know they do both cash and store credit, but you get less cash than store credit. I'm not sure about their trade-ins though.

[Josh5890]

Well, my Gamestop in Franfort will be open at midnight for Final Fantasy XIII. To go or not to go...

[Estebon]

Anyone know any place around Chicago and the South Brubs doing a Midnight launch for FFXIII?

I believe the Bestbuy at the HIP will have a midnight for FF13 and GOW3. They gave out a poster for Bioshock 2, and it was one not seen on ebay so far. Got two of those badboys.

[chicagoz]

Im a little surprised the North Ave Best Buy isn't doing a midnight launch.

[pezmanmike]

I finally picked up a 60 gig hard drive for my 360 and now I need to transfer the info, but I really don't feel like paying MS $20 for a product I'll only use once. So I have two questions:1 - The Gamestop clerk said that you can only use the transfer kit once, which I find highly unlikely.2 - If you can use it more than once, is there anyone in here that has an extra kit they'd be willing to sell? Thanks!

[dpac]

I finally picked up a 60 gig hard drive for my 360 and now I need to transfer the info, but I really don't feel like paying MS $20 for a product I'll only use once. So I have two questions:1 - The Gamestop clerk said that you can only use the transfer kit once, which I find highly unlikely.2 - If you can use it more than once, is there anyone in here that has an extra kit they'd be willing to sell? Thanks!

Yeah, I got one with my 120. While you're only supposed to transfer data from your old hard drive once, you can reuse the kit to transfer data from other hard drives multiple times. I suppose I'd be willing to sell the one I have, as no one has requested its use among 360-owning friends of mine. PM me if you're interested; I live on the North Side.

[pezmanmike]

Yeah, I got one with my 120. While you're only supposed to transfer data from your old hard drive once, you can reuse the kit to transfer data from other hard drives multiple times. I suppose I'd be willing to sell the one I have, as no one has requested its use among 360-owning friends of mine. PM me if you're interested; I live on the North Side.

Thanks for the offer; I was able to locate one today. I appreciate it though. Also, last week I saw a bunch of 360/PS3 versions of Guitar Hero: Smash Hits for $19.99 at Target in Lemont IL (Archer and State)

[INSANEx708]

any1 find any deals on games such as Fall Out GOTY, Dragon age, left 4 dead 2, halo ODST, NHL 2010 (looking for 360 versions of the all these games) around the south side of Chicago or suburbs. People on this website from other states post some good deals but when I go to the nearest store by me they still got the full price for these games.

[Blackout]

Anyone step outside tonight? It's Silent Hill out there. You can't see a few feet in front of you. I need a radio!!

[dfg]

Yeah it is. We've been teleported to the English moors.

[Josh5890]

While I was at Gamestop, I texted my brother "The road is too foggy. This may be my Final Fantasy."

[Estebon]

Anyone go to a midnight launch for FF at any Bestbuy? Did they give any cool shit out?

[WeaponX2099]

Oak Forest Hollywood and Game Crazy is closing. Rent issues.

[Josh5890]

Oak Forest Hollywood and Game Crazy is closing. Rent issues.

Thats only 20 some minutes away! How is the selection?

[WeaponX2099]

Not that good. But worth a look just in case.

[chicagoz]

Anyone go to a midnight launch for FF at any Bestbuy? Did they give any cool shit out?

Good question. I'd like to know, also.

[D_Icon]

Alright, who's the wise guy who bought the GBA Micro from the EB Games on Elston?

[Amerijapoxicano]

Anybody getting crunk for St. Patty's day?

[chicagoz]

Anybody getting crunk for St. Patty's day?

I did. And I didn't get as bad a hangover as I thought I was going to get! :)

[bigsick]

Anything fun happening in the city?

[bigsick]

If anyone is near batavia or Aurora, the two play n trades located in those areas are doing a deal where you u can trade in dvds for 1 dollar each for store credit. I literally have about 500 dvds i don't need so i'm bringing them up there soon.

[JAlbertL]

Any Targets with a good clearance selection around the city?

[ryosnk]

Alright, who's the wise guy who bought the GBA Micro from the EB Games on Elston?

How much was it?

[Hybrid5006]

Snow.... really? Someone is Fuckin with the weather machine again

[dfg]

Shouldn't come as a surprise; happens almost every year.

[D_Icon]

How much was it?

It was $29.99. When I called to verify that they had it in stock some lady employee said that they had just sold it. I kept on checking the gs website for the store-availability since then, and it would still show it in stock. Today I went to see for myself, to my surprise they still had it. I ended up buying it, its red one with a gold face-plate.

So how much would I get for a Gold Edition Zelda DS Lite (no s/n)
SpongeBob Edition GBA:SP
Limited Edition GBA:Micro
???

Just curious.

[chicagoz]

Anyone near six corners notice the new video game store getting ready to open up on Cicero Ave?

Edit: I've been told that it may be open already. They had a DJ and Mario and Luigi dancing outside the front of the store. Sounds like they had a grand opening party.

[shieryda]

According to their site, the following stores are closing (if they're not already shuttered):

6201 N CLARK ST
CHICAGO,IL 60660
Phone: (773) 274-1672
Closing Sale - Savings Storewide

5570 159TH ST
OAK FOREST,IL 60452
Phone: (708) 535-3479
Closing Sale - Savings Storewide

512 S NEIL ST
CHAMPAIGN,IL 61820
Phone: (217) 356-2149
Closing Sale - Savings Storewide

[shieryda]

Anyone near six corners notice the new video game store getting ready to open up on Cicero Ave?

Edit: I've been told that it may be open already. They had a DJ and Mario and Luigi dancing outside the front of the store. Sounds like they had a grand opening party.

Cicero and what?

[shieryda]

Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo is next month:

http://www.c2e2.com/

[bigsick]

Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo is next month:

http://www.c2e2.com/

i've been thinking about going to this but not 100 percent sure yet. I usually always go to wizard world though.

[slowdive21]

I always go to Wizard on Friday, but I think I will have to go to C2E2 on Saturday to get the longest day.

Open to the Public:
Friday, April 16, 2010 – 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 17, 2010 – 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 18, 2010 – 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

[chicagoz]

Cicero and what?

On Cicero just south of Irving Park Road/six corners. I think it's next to Mr. Submarine.

[chicagoz]

Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo is next month:

http://www.c2e2.com/

Going with friends Saturday!

[bigsick]

has anyone been to People Play Games? ive been wanting to go there. I might stop by on sunday if they're open.

[dfg]

Dude, you posted right below the last time we discussed it:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6871318&postcount=3414

[Blackout]

has anyone been to People Play Games? ive been wanting to go there. I might stop by on sunday if they're open.

I've been there a few times the past week. Amazing store. You'll probably bust a nut when you walk in.

[bigsick]

Dude, you posted right below the last time we discussed it:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6871318&postcount=3414

i know, i meant lately. sorry. I was thinking of going there but its an hour away from me, so just wondered if it was worth it. I'm a retro fiend though.

[lostmonster]

Stopped by People Play Games earlier. Wow, nostalgia city. Tons of old stuff (much more than current gen), and they buy too. I bought some ps2 guides (not the cheapest but excellent condition) and a PC game. The staff seemed quite knowledgeable but their filing system leaves a lot to be desired; it took about 5 minutes for them to find the CDs for my game. I mentioned CAG to them, for some reason.

edit: also, as I was waiting, I saw a framed newspaper article (Trib, I think) about PPG, and a sidebar listed other Chicagoland retro gaming stores, and the place on Harlem we know as VG Etc was listed as Video Games Then And Now, and it's named that on Yelp, too, for some reason.

Where is this People Play Games store located?

[Blackout]

Where is this People Play Games store located?

http://www.yelp.com/biz/people-play-games-chicago

I take the red line and get off at Belmont.

[dfg]

I'll kill you all! =)

Yeah it is retro paradise. I'm thinking about stopping by to sell a Dreamcast I picked up cheap. I had considered bringing it to a meet-up to trade or whatnot, but the longer it sits, the more annoyed the missus gets.

[shieryda]

On Cicero just south of Irving Park Road/six corners. I think it's next to Mr. Submarine.

Oh snap!!! I remember seeing that storefront a few weeks ago when chi.bri and I were walking over to Gamestop (completely forgot about it since the play was empty at the time). I'll have to check the new place out soon.

[D_Icon]

That new Play-N-Trade on cicero is also doing the Buy-2-Get-1-Free on all used games until 4/30.


Anybody wanna hit the Admiral tonight?:lol:

1/2 off admission before 10pm.

[WeaponX2099]

That new Play-N-Trade on cicero is also doing the Buy-2-Get-1-Free on all used games until 4/30.


Anybody wanna hit the Admiral tonight?:lol:

1/2 off admission before 10pm.

I would If I was out that way. I may go to Polecatz with a few friends.

[D_Icon]

I would If I was out that way. I may go to Polecatz with a few friends.

Awesome, have fun with them tts.

[chicagoz]

That new Play-N-Trade on cicero is also doing the Buy-2-Get-1-Free on all used games until 4/30.


Anybody wanna hit the Admiral tonight?:lol:

1/2 off admission before 10pm.

Hahaha...sounds like someone should organize a CAG strip club meet-up!

Kidding...

[Josh5890]

Hahaha...sounds like someone should organize a CAG strip club meet-up!

Kidding...

My friend the reason we are cheap ass gamers is because we spend our hard earned money on other, much sexier, fun activites....

[saturnotaku]

The Sony Style store at Woodfield is closing. All Blu-rays are buy 1 get 2 free. All PlayStation hardware and software is 30% off. They have several PSP Hannah Montana bundles, which would be $140, and the PSP Go would be $175.

[dfg]

b1g2?

[chicagoz]

b1g2?

??

[jonathanp]

b1g2?

Has to be B2G1, right? Right?


I have to make it out to People Play Games this week. I need my retro fix.

[troy2007]

It is buy 1 get 2 on all bluray and psp

[ryosnk]

On Cicero just south of Irving Park Road/six corners. I think it's next to Mr. Submarine.

Heh, I drive around to go to work, I might have to check it out. Their used to be a video game store around their but it closed down like ten years ago. I got my sms 3d set for $80 their.

Thanks for the info.

[chibamm]

I just posted it this in the main Deals thread but just to give everyone a heads up if interested

The HPB in Countryside, IL has some rarer PS1 RPG's.

Suikoden II $200
Valykrie Profile $90
Arc the Lad Collection $90

I picked up Lunar 2: Eternal Blue boxed edition for 43.xx which was marked for $90.

The 50% coupon is pretty damn good.

[jonathanp]

It is buy 1 get 2 on all bluray and psp


Wow!

[WeaponX2099]

I just posted it this in the main Deals thread but just to give everyone a heads up if interested

The HPB in Countryside, IL has some rarer PS1 RPG's.

Suikoden II $200
Valykrie Profile $90
Arc the Lad Collection $90

I picked up Lunar 2: Eternal Blue boxed edition for 43.xx which was marked for $90.

The 50% coupon is pretty damn good.

What time were you there? I got Issues #1-20 for Buffy season eight comics. And they had 2 Suikodens in the case.

[chibamm]

I was there around 6:30. Did you see the Arc the Lad and the Valkryie Profile?

[WeaponX2099]

I was there around 4:00. I saw both, I think a walmart around here still has a few VP's somewhere. Both the Lunar and Arc the lad piss me off because when the Orland FYE went out of business, it was there for 8 bucks and didn't pick it up. I also bought 2 Lunar 2's, or clearance from target 10 years ago and traded one in.

[chibamm]

You think a Walmart still has some Lunar's hanging around somewhere?

[dfg]

Holy crap! I was there (Woodfield) on Friday too, but I never go in the Sony Style store.

Was it a CAG here that grabbed those complete Lunar Blue and Lunar Silver Story sets from the Countryside Half Price Books? I'd had my eye on them.

edit: Whoops, another page... I bought the Arc the Lad set. It was $60 before the 50% coupon. I was there around 8P, and the Suikoden 2s, Valkyrie Profile, and something else were still there. Thing's in great shape too; might have been a collector selling them off, but HPB gives crap trade-in value for most stuff.

[jonathanp]

Anyone still has that Kmart 10 of 20 coupon on hand?

Edit: I found it on Google image search of all places...

[WeaponX2099]

You think a Walmart still has some Lunar's hanging around somewhere?

Ha!:lol:

no. I thought i put the VP in the reply above. I didn't. Sorry.

[dfg]

Ha!:lol:

no. I thought i put the VP in the reply above. I didn't. Sorry.

Even then, that's pretty impressive that a WM would have PS1 stuff lying around.

[WeaponX2099]

Even then, that's pretty impressive that a WM would have PS1 stuff lying around.

Not when it's still $49.96.

[dfg]

^Still flippable!

I stopped by the Sony Style store yesterday and for me the selection didn't justify the discount. Good luck to anyone else who checks it out.

[Kush]

The Play N Trade at Six Corners is officially the worst video game store I've ever been to... they actually sold moi a burnt copy of a game [which I did return after about 30 mins of drive-time to calm down from my shock-fueled rage]. Who knows, maybe I am the one fluke, but once is already a billion times too many to sell a burnt copy of a game.

I hope they go out of business very soon. Also, the reaction of the person who sold moi the copy when I returned it was either a bit of acting, or ignorance that shows the person should not have been working there in the first place. I am still in disbelief that it actually happened...

[sweepy76]

The Play N Trade at Six Corners is officially the worst video game store I've ever been to... they actually sold moi a burnt copy of a game [which I did return after about 30 mins of drive-time to calm down from my shock-fueled rage]. Who knows, maybe I am the one fluke, but once is already a billion times too many to sell a burnt copy of a game.

I hope they go out of business very soon. Also, the reaction of the person who sold moi the copy when I returned it was either a bit of acting, or ignorance that shows the person should not have been working there in the first place. I am still in disbelief that it actually happened...


WOW, I guess they figure if Gamestop can be shady they can too!!!!! I've heard nothing but bad things about Play N Trade and I'm glad I've never gone into one!!!!!!

[lostmonster]

The Play N Trade at Six Corners is officially the worst video game store I've ever been to... they actually sold moi a burnt copy of a game [which I did return after about 30 mins of drive-time to calm down from my shock-fueled rage]. Who knows, maybe I am the one fluke, but once is already a billion times too many to sell a burnt copy of a game.

I hope they go out of business very soon. Also, the reaction of the person who sold moi the copy when I returned it was either a bit of acting, or ignorance that shows the person should not have been working there in the first place. I am still in disbelief that it actually happened...

That's pretty horrendous. I'd have been a lot angrier and have taken it further by asking to talk with the manager to inquire about why the hell that would ever happen in the first place. Sorry to hear about that. Was it a used game or something?

[WeaponX2099]

The Play N Trade at Six Corners is officially the worst video game store I've ever been to... they actually sold moi a burnt copy of a game [which I did return after about 30 mins of drive-time to calm down from my shock-fueled rage]. Who knows, maybe I am the one fluke, but once is already a billion times too many to sell a burnt copy of a game.

I hope they go out of business very soon. Also, the reaction of the person who sold moi the copy when I returned it was either a bit of acting, or ignorance that shows the person should not have been working there in the first place. I am still in disbelief that it actually happened...

That's bullshit. For what system was the game for? I would call MS,Sony, or Nintendo and tell them what happened if its for a newer system.

[Kush]

It was Power Stone 2 for the DC [used]. I'm still in shock that it happened and want to do horrible things, but that is my Sicilian rage and I need to keep it down a tad.

On a happier note, I finally checked out the Half Price Books store in Countryside and was pleasantly surprised by their video game section. A pretty decent selection and the first HPBS I have seen with guides on clearance in a long time.

[Keo_san]

I live in Yorkville anyone live in Plano, Yorkville or Oswego

anyway id recummend Target don't go to the game cases look around the electronics look for there clerance Elecronices shelf got many game like Street fight IV Dead space F.E.A.R.2 and tun of other game i own from $15 down to $5.

[WeaponX2099]

You think a Walmart still has some Lunar's hanging around somewhere?

Today In Indiana at a Disc Replay, I saw 2 Lunar:SS with New Walmart stickers on them. You may have a slim chance.

[Jimbo Slice]

Hey Chicago-ites, I'm planning a trip to Chicago for mid-July. Any suggestions on where to eat and what to do?

I am going because the Phillies are in town that weekend and I've always wanted to go to Wrigley. I'm also dying to try some of the highly-touted deep dish pizza.

What else should I do when I'm there? What are the can't miss food spots, attractions and bars?