Sweet Home Chicago!

[ryosnk]

What suburb you stay at? In the meetups we have had people from suburbs join. So if your interested on joining us on any meetup don't be shy.

[WeaponX2099]

BBQ means summer, that can work.

[JaylisJayP]

Hey all...been on CAG for a while but just heard about this thread so I thought I'd come in and say hi. Living in Arlington Heights right now but grew up in Northbrook, both suburbs north of the city.

[mrosnwo]

Ok, we should start planning for the next meetup. I enjoy going to galloping ghost but I don't feel we communicate that much together or do trades/selling items as a group. My first meetup was at bakers square even though there were only five CAGs meeting up that day we chatted for hours and did alot of trades.


I suggest maybe having a BBQ at a park this year and just chill as a group with verbal interaction, play some portable games, trade games and maybe play some softball.

Set it up! I'm down for going to a laid back place where we can just relax, trade, and tell stories of our great CAG conquests. I know some of you had to get lucky with all the BB DOTD's and are sitting on tons of crap to trade off. The BBQ thing is cool too, if you want to wait 6 months. I'd like to do more frequent meet-ups personally, like every 2-3 months. Just post it here and I'm there.

[Josh5890]

I always say I'd like to go but I chicken out. Maybe a 2012 resolution for me to join a meetup?

[ryosnk]

I always say I'd like to go but I chicken out. Maybe a 2012 resolution for me to join a meetup?

Why haven't you gone to a meetup?


Set it up! I'm down for going to a laid back place where we can just relax, trade, and tell stories of our great CAG conquests. I know some of you had to get lucky with all the BB DOTD's and are sitting on tons of crap to trade off. The BBQ thing is cool too, if you want to wait 6 months. I'd like to do more frequent meet-ups personally, like every 2-3 months. Just post it here and I'm there.


I fine meeting every 2-3 months. Any ideas on where to meet up?

[52club]

I think I mentioned this the last time, but Evanston has several parks which include beaches. There is also free parking available.

[ryosnk]

I think I mentioned this the last time, but Evanston has several parks which include beaches. There is also free parking available.

Is there any fees to do a BBQ on the park premise?

[Stoneage]

What suburb you stay at? In the meetups we have had people from suburbs join. So if your interested on joining us on any meetup don't be shy.

Between Aurora and Wheaton. I plan on moving again soon, but it will be somewhere in that vicinity.

[slowdive21]

Maybe we can shoot for a summer meet up BBQ in the Northern Burbs and have a winter/spring meetup closer to/in the city (maybe at a bar).

That way we can have an all ages type of thing closer to the burbs for some of the CAGs who haven't been to a meet up before.

I think most all of the regulars are over 21, (except maybe one of us) and I think someone brought up a bar/lounge setting before.

Just throwing some ideas out...I'm fine with pretty much any location. (It allows me to check out a new area) :)

[mrosnwo]

I'm all for a bar, cause I'm drunk a lot, but at the same time, it's not really ideal for a video game trade/discussion area. There's noise, and, well, drunk people. Decent spots for trade meets would be some laid back lesser crowded restaurants, someones house, or the galloping ghost(early in the day it's slow and empty-ish). If you want to meet to have a few drinks, hit me up anytime in the Wrigleyville area, however. :beer:

[Metal Militia]

Hey just curious what are your guys' favorite retro video game stores in Chicago? The only ones I know that sell retro games are People Play Games and The Exchange. Anymore I should know about? Thanks :D

Also Any of you Chicago CAG's going to UFC on Fox 2 January 28th at the United Center? I'm going and can't wait!!

[ryosnk]

Hey just curious what are your guys' favorite retro video game stores in Chicago? The only ones I know that sell retro games are People Play Games and The Exchange. Anymore I should know about? Thanks :D

Also Any of you Chicago CAG's going to UFC on Fox 2 January 28th at the United Center? I'm going and can't wait!!

Since it's the nearest by my and since they have a good retro selection, Videogames Etc on Harlem and montrose. No on the UFC.

[mrosnwo]

Also Any of you Chicago CAG's going to UFC on Fox 2 January 28th at the United Center? I'm going and can't wait!!

This guy right here.

[Josh5890]

Why haven't you gone to a meetup?


usually it's because I have something to do. I'll try to one up in 2012. Scouts honor


Also Any of you Chicago CAG's going to UFC on Fox 2 January 28th at the United Center? I'm going and can't wait!!

Section 315. This is my first UFC fight as well so I am pretty excited as well.

[mnuttster]

I've been a CAG'er for a few years and just tripped across this thread!

Grew up in Arlington Heights, lived in Lakeview for a few years/worked in the loop, and now I bought a house out in Carol Stream...I'm down for a meetup as well, I'm sure most of us aren't serial killers or bite...haha

[bigsick]

I'm from Aurora but my gf is from Chicago. She's not too much of a gamer but its cool cause she supports my gaming craziness. She's actually taken part in getting some of the deals for me so shed probably come with me to a meetup.

Just let me know when. I have to take off work because I normally am only off tues and weds.

[mrosnwo]

http://dupagederbydames.com/jungle-room-brawl

Shameless plug. I'm working it.

[ibelongtohalo]

I am down for a meeting also. Just came across this thread, even though I've been checking this site out for over a year now.

[ryosnk]

Welcome to all the new Chicago CAGS!!!

[TheHeef]

Hey guys,
I'm sure people are familiar with it here, but I was looking for info on People Play Games in the city. I've heard big things about it, but I'm wondering of it would be worth a trip to the city. Is it truly a place to get some rare stuff at a good price, or is it just another game place that gets away with bad prices? I live in Oswego, so I'm wondering if the drive would be worth it.

[mnuttster]

Eh People Play Games is ok, I used to go in there a bunch when I lived in Lakeview and it was right around the corner from my apartment...it's got a TON of classics (most of them are rip-off priced), but the worst part is that most of my friends that have gone in there since have been treated very rudely when they asked questions or what not.

One of the last times I was down there, I asked to take their last business card on the counter to give to a hard-core classic game friend of mine and the guy huffed and puffed and gave me sh*t about it...I was like "shouldn't you be begging me to take a 5 cent piece of paper that could net you some new business and not act like I'm stealing your only child?"

To answer your question...if you happen to be down on the north side of the city with some extra time to blow, check it out...but I wouldn't drive the 40 miles just to potentially be disappointed by the high prices...

Last thing I picked up from there was Basewars for NES and it was like $7.99 or something plus tax...which if I went to Amazon, it would've been $2.99 plus $2.99 shipping.

[dfg]

I didn't want to be the first one to comment because I've only been there once a few years ago, but I had a similar impression. The wow-factor is high with all the old games you never thought you'd see again, but the atmosphere feels like they successfully transplanted the snooty hip record store vibe. I went in looking for some Dreamcast cables and left with a strategy guide, I think, but I wanted to buy a bunch of older PC games they had in the original chunky-ass boxes.

[slowdive21]

OHHH, I've been to that place. It was years ago. They had a lot of decent stuff, but it is pretty much overpriced/about right for internet pricing. The only advantage is you can inspect the item in your hands.

Yeah they were kinda hipster dicks when I was there. The music store description is appropriate.

[mnuttster]

I wanted to like the place so bad because I could walk there in five minutes and find almost anything classic I'd ever want to play (if I was willing to pay for it), but with the guys attitude, it kinda sunk it for me.

It's probably not easy to afford a store front in that area without charging an a** load since I bet they could count on two hands the amount of transactions they got in a day.

[slowdive21]

OK, here is a possibility for our next meetup:

Gameworks Schaumburg Meetup either Jan, Feb, or March




I have a link below that gives each person 2 hours playtime at Game Works.

There are 3 coupons per person. One for Jan, Feb, and March.

It will probably cost $2 to get the card (if you don't already have one) once we get there.


http://hunt4freebies.com/free-2-hour-video-game-play-at-gameworks/


What do you guys think? There is usually plenty of room at GW to sit in the non gaming areas where we could make some trades.

[52club]

The parks don't have any fees for a BBQ in Evanston, it appears to be first come first serve. I'm not too far from the beach so I'd probably just bring my portable Weber gas grill. This is the location: http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=Dawes+Park&cid=2809099313806911762

You get a great view of the lake, but the beach itself (if you have the need for sand) is $8 to get in (I usually have a few resident passes), but the park and the parking is free.

[mrosnwo]

It's probably been a good 7-8 years since I've been to GameWorks. I enjoy the place, and would go for sure, just give the date. I stopped going mainly because I always had leftover points on the card that never let me get another game in. For example, I'd have like 3 points left on a card and all the games needed something like 4 or more to play. Don't remember exactly, but something like that. It always left me feeling short changed. Well, this and Galloping Ghosts game selection made me not go there at all for the games. But, it's a good place to have a few drinks and just have a good time. Sounds like it would be a fun meet.

BTW, that link says to sign up for the free rewards membership first. Then it says you can get the card to play the games free with membership. So, you guys might want to at least take advantage of that whether going to a meet or not.

[JaylisJayP]

I live like 10 minutes from that gameworks. How does all the trading work? Do u guys just bring all the games you want to trade?

[slowdive21]

I live like 10 minutes from that gameworks. How does all the trading work? Do u guys just bring all the games you want to trade?

games, guides, whatever. Some of us set up trades ahead of time, so we don't have to lug a lot of stuff, others know they want to get rid of stuff and trade/sell everything. It's pretty casual.

[Metal Militia]

OK, here is a possibility for our next meetup:

Gameworks Schaumburg Meetup either Jan, Feb, or March




I have a link below that gives each person 2 hours playtime at Game Works.

There are 3 coupons per person. One for Jan, Feb, and March.

It will probably cost $2 to get the card (if you don't already have one) once we get there.


http://hunt4freebies.com/free-2-hour-video-game-play-at-gameworks/


What do you guys think? There is usually plenty of room at GW to sit in the non gaming areas where we could make some trades.

I love that Gameworks. I know every Thursday they have all you can play games from 5pm - Close (which is 1 am) for only $10. Maybe everybody can stop by after work for a little bit.

Also I personally love People Play Games. Probably one of the best retro video game stores I've been to. Some of their prices are outrageous, but some are pretty good. If your looking for pretty common games for retro systems I think there prices are fair. I've bought tons of stuff from them and have never had a problem with any of the employees or the managers. They have always been kind and generous every time I've been there.

[madcap]

Hey guys,
I'm sure people are familiar with it here, but I was looking for info on People Play Games in the city. I've heard big things about it, but I'm wondering of it would be worth a trip to the city. Is it truly a place to get some rare stuff at a good price, or is it just another game place that gets away with bad prices? I live in Oswego, so I'm wondering if the drive would be worth it.

People Play Games is a huge disappointment. Yeah, it's great to see all of these old games again, but they are marked up heavily and the staff is less than hospitable (as others have stated). Don't waste your time driving in.

I hear there are some great shops in the burbs, but I don't have a car to drive out that way.

[JaylisJayP]

People Play Games is a huge disappointment. Yeah, it's great to see all of these old games again, but they are marked up heavily and the staff is less than hospitable (as others have stated). Don't waste your time driving in.

I hear there are some great shops in the burbs, but I don't have a car to drive out that way.

Which shops in the burbs are you referring to?

[CandyCaptain]

So after seeing this: http://www.reddit.com/r/chicago/comments/ok646/6_kids_just_had_the_balls_to_post_a_video_of_them/ I am fuming, and feel ashamed to call myself a Chicagoan. Just what we needed on MLK day too, a wonderful hate crime...

[Josh5890]

Not cool at all^^^

It is unfortunate that this still happens around the country. Stupid punks

[ryosnk]

So after seeing this: http://www.reddit.com/r/chicago/comments/ok646/6_kids_just_had_the_balls_to_post_a_video_of_them/ I am fuming, and feel ashamed to call myself a Chicagoan. Just what we needed on MLK day too, a wonderful hate crime...

I saw this on the news and it got me so pissed off also. I hope all assholes go to jail and get what's coming to them up there ass.





Slowdive, I will be down for a meetup at gameworks on a weekend on February or March.

[madcap]

Which shops in the burbs are you referring to?

I couldn't remember any names, so I did some digging. I think "Videogames Then & Now" in Norridge was the main one I was thinking of. Anyone been there?

[dfg]

I couldn't remember any names, so I did some digging. I think "Videogames Then & Now" in Norridge was the main one I was thinking of. Anyone been there?

Been ages, so I have no useful commentary.

re: the beating, that shit happens so often, it's just the media attention this time making it notable; the guy didn't have any life-threatening injuries. When that kid got stomped to death near school last year was worse.

[Blackout]

I couldn't remember any names, so I did some digging. I think "Videogames Then & Now" in Norridge was the main one I was thinking of. Anyone been there?

Decent place, but some of the prices are whack and NOTHING is organized so it can be hard to find a specific game. After being there for years they still don't have a computer inventory system up and everything organized properly. Nice to look around the shop though.

[mnuttster]

Videogames in Norridge is MILES better than People Play Games and it's a closer drive for the suburbanites...sure nothing is organized and there are always 100 kids playing LAN party games on the back computers, but they always have more rare stuff and it's usually better priced.

Has anyone ever been to Game Pazzo (http://gamepazzo.com/) in Downers Grove? I've always wanted to go check it out since it was on TV a bunch right after it opened, but never have made it out...

[TheHeef]

Hey Chicago CAGS,
I heard a rumor that Play N Trade was going out of business. Any truth to it?

[dfg]

^ No idea, but it wouldn't surprise me; every time I went into one, I was unimpressed with the selection, service, and prices.


Snow today stretched my commute from 40 minutes to 3 hours. I had to pee.

[JaylisJayP]

Can all play n trades just go out of business? I thought they were franchised.

[Gameboy415]

Hey Chicago CAGS,
I heard a rumor that Play N Trade was going out of business. Any truth to it?

I hope not!
There's only one remotely close to me (about 30 mins away, in Bloomingdale) and I've found a handful of great games there over the last few years.
Plus the people running that specific shop are always really friendly and helpful so I'd hate to see them lose their business.

I'm actually heading down that way today (to use a K-Mart coupon that's about to expire, haha) so I'll probably pop in P&T too.

[TheHeef]

I hope not!
There's only one remotely close to me (about 30 mins away, in Bloomingdale) and I've found a handful of great games there over the last few years.
Plus the people running that specific shop are always really friendly and helpful so I'd hate to see them lose their business.

I'm actually heading down that way today (to use a K-Mart coupon that's about to expire, haha) so I'll probably pop in P&T too.

Bad news, man. The Bloomingdale one's gone. That's why I'm wondering if it's true.

[ryosnk]

Keep warm Chicago CAGs!!!!

[Gameboy415]

Bad news, man. The Bloomingdale one's gone. That's why I'm wondering if it's true.

Yep. I unfortunately found this out yesterday when I drove down that way. :cry:

[mnuttster]

My old boss and buddy that I play Fantasy Football with ran the Bloomingdale store and he called me one day when I was supposed to swing by and pick up our league dues to tell me that his owner just up and out closed the store without any notice....

I guess the guy owed the plaza and PNT thousands of dollars that he didn't want to pay out of his main business, so he just closed it.

I feel bad for my buddy, but I guess the franchisee was a d-bag and he even kept my shrink wrapping machine that I loaned the store for the holidays...so I'm not a fan of him either

[slowdive21]

^^^I think you have to be a d-bag to franchise a play n trade. I would always see the owner at TRU whenever there was a deal and he would literally spend $10,000+ when he came in. He would then take everything to his store and slap on a price $5 above MSRP on everything. I asked the kid working there how much he spent and he responded over $17,000 today. I asked, "Do you guys even have $17,000 in merchandise in the gaming section?"

Long story short, that play n trade is closed now.

[TheHeef]

It's kind of a shame, too. I always used to buy parts and stuff from the Naperville one, but their selection and price has turned sour, plus Slowdive, I think you're right. The Naperville owner's out-of-touch, too.

[Josh5890]

^^^I think you have to be a d-bag to franchise a play n trade. I would always see the owner at TRU whenever there was a deal and he would literally spend $10,000+ when he came in. He would then take everything to his store and slap on a price $5 above MSRP on everything. I asked the kid working there how much he spent and he responded over $17,000 today. I asked, "Do you guys even have $17,000 in merchandise in the gaming section?"

Long story short, that play n trade is closed now.

Yea, that is just straight up shady. Unfortunately it happens across America.

[Blackout]

So when are we aiming for the next meet up?

[slowdive21]

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[JaylisJayP]

Yea, that is just straight up shady. Unfortunately it happens across America.

Its pretty much the same thing every store does. Buy something from one provider and mark it up for sale. Its just that this happened right before your eyes...but rest assured your getting gouged on everything one way or another :)

[tmei2006]

http://chicagoist.com/2012/02/03/emporium_arcade_bar_opens_in_march.php

The Pipeline reports that the makers of Brooklyn's Barcade are bringing the concept to Chicago, opening Emporium Arcade Bar in Wicker Park. They're opening in a 3,000-square-foot space at 1366 N. Milwaukee adjacent to Barry's Drugs in mid-March.

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It is legit! I got my $5 Target Gc in the mail today.

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[mnuttster]

It is legit! I got my $5 Target Gc in the mail today.

When did you sign up? I signed up awhile ago and still haven't gotten mine...

[slowdive21]

when did you sign up? I signed up awhile ago and still haven't gotten mine...

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[BrotherGrimm7]

What's up Chicago CAGers? Remember seeing this thread a while back and now I just happened to stumble upon it again. Thought I'd subscribe and check it out more often.

[Watchman]

Jalopnik in their first video show interviewed U.S. Top Gear host Rutledge Wood asking him which was better: NY thin or Chicago deep dish. He picked NY, saying he had some less-than-polite symbolism for DD. He may know cars, but he doesn't know jack about pizza.

[mrspicytacoman]

do you guys know of any chicagoland stores that sell retro gaming goods for cheap?

[slowdive21]

do you guys know of any chicagoland stores that sell retro gaming goods for cheap?


Slowdive's basement. I have a lot of retro stuff...What are you looking for?

As far as stores go, a lot of them have folded.

[mrspicytacoman]

pretty much everything, im slowly building my collection. The only retro systems i have so far are genesis, NES, and SNES. Still looking for game gear, saturn, the ataris, ect.

[Josh5890]

Disc Replay is a good spot. Not alot comes in but if you aren't specifically looking for something rare you should walk out happy. The other day I picked up Star Fox, Battletoads, TMNT 2: Arcade, and a couple others from Orland Park.

[TooMuchCoolness]

There's a Disc Replay in the Niles village shopping center, too. Buttloads of retro games

[TooMuchCoolness]

Got my $5 Target giftcard today, thanks to whoever found this deal. The good thing is the gc doesn't expire.

[slowdive21]

Got my $5 Target giftcard today, thanks to whoever found this deal. The good thing is the gc doesn't expire.

That would be me. Yeah it is nice that you get an offical GC and not some code or something.

[TheHeef]

The DR by me in Aurora has been pretty disappointing. Not much of a retro collection and it's been sitting there for months.

Until garage sales start up again, I've been trying my luck at thrift stores. Once in a great while you can find retro stuff at them.

Oh, and I saw another dead Play N Trade. Aurora, this time.

[Josh5890]

I think I'm going to be a little more active in garage sales this year. Never know what you can find.

[ryosnk]

I think I'll will be more active also this year on going to check out garage sales. I would be checking out for video games and some toys.

[slowdive21]

I think I'm going to be a little more active in garage sales this year. Never know what you can find.

I think I'll will be more active also this year on going to check out garage sales. I would be checking out for video games and some toys.

Please post your finds here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313065

[ryosnk]

Please post your finds here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313065

Will do if I find anything good.

[dpac]

Please post your finds here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313065

Interesting... so what are you planning to do with all of those NESes you've found? Willing to part with any in good working order? Curious about picking up the original Contra for it at some point, but I suppose having the appropriate hardware would help.

[slowdive21]

Interesting... so what are you planning to do with all of those NESes you've found? Willing to part with any in good working order? Curious about picking up the original Contra for it at some point, but I suppose having the appropriate hardware would help.

Yes, I will eventually part with them. I am still cleaning some and on others I am doing a security chip mod. The main reason is to prevent "the blinkies" Power on/off/on/off, but it also allows some PAL games to be played too.

I would like to do some LED mods (basically change the LED color for the power button) and eventually, I would like to do some custom paint on them.

I am still trying to come up with a fair pricing structure for them, since they have all been disassembled and cleaned. I am not looking to gouge people, but I have to take into account the time I spend on them.

[sweepy76]

thrift stores are a good place to find some old (and new) games. I noticed the salvation army stores are better for newer games and goodwill or savers for older ones.

[SeraphiMichael]

I don't suppose anyone picked up any of the $20 PS3 controller game bundles that were on clearance at K-Mart. I am still frustrated that I did not check Willowbrook when I found out about the clearance as it was a few days later that someone cleaned them out. I still only have one PS3 controller. :\

[cjacks9]

I don't suppose anyone picked up any of the $20 PS3 controller game bundles that were on clearance at K-Mart. I am still frustrated that I did not check Willowbrook when I found out about the clearance as it was a few days later that someone cleaned them out. I still only have one PS3 controller. :\

I swung by the Kmart on Milwaukee avenue on a whim, but didn't see any.

[cjacks9]

I got my $5 Target card in the mail last week. Thanks for the heads up.

[slowdive21]

I don't suppose anyone picked up any of the $20 PS3 controller game bundles that were on clearance at K-Mart. I am still frustrated that I did not check Willowbrook when I found out about the clearance as it was a few days later that someone cleaned them out. I still only have one PS3 controller. :\

I checked a store yesterday and they were gone. Some guy said he hit all of the Chicago stores and bought all of the bundles in the deal thread.

[Josh5890]

I checked a store yesterday and they were gone. Some guy said he hit all of the Chicago stores and bought all of the bundles in the deal thread.

:bomb::bomb::bomb::bomb::bomb:

[SeraphiMichael]

I checked a store yesterday and they were gone. Some guy said he hit all of the Chicago stores and bought all of the bundles in the deal thread.

What an asshole.

[slowdive21]

He edited his post, but you get the idea:

heads up: i just hit :
HIP plaza k
elston / foster k
addison / kimball k
7600 s. pulaski k
5050 s. kedzie k AND
ashland & Miwaukee K-marts and i wiped them out of all their 19.99 bundles ... 5 of the stores were empty , i got lucky at the HIP location but they are now out
that way you wont waste your time traveling to these k mart locations, cant travel to the suburbs so thanks OP !!!

[Josh5890]

He edited his post, but you get the idea:

Why doesn't he just say $50 shipped if you are interested... jerk

[slowdive21]

snowed in...

[dfg]

Srsly? Wheretf are you?

[slowdive21]

Srsly? Wheretf are you?

north of Chicago

[ZerotypeX]

Heard it was gonna be bad tonight for people up north here. West surburbs here have been pretty clam and boring.

Has anyone been able to find Shinobido 2 for the Vita at any B&M stores around here besides gamestop? Can not one anywhere.

[slowdive21]

Heard it was gonna be bad tonight for people up north here. West surburbs here have been pretty clam and boring.

Has anyone been able to find Shinobido 2 for the Vita at any B&M stores around here besides gamestop? Can not one anywhere.

I don't think anyone else is carrying it at retail...But I could be wrong.

[ZerotypeX]

I don't think anyone else is carrying it at retail...But I could be wrong.

Aw man, that stinks. Still waiting for my copy to ship from best buy warehouse that is backordered currently

[shieryda]

Target (Addison Mall) has a fresh batch of Skylanders figures today, if you guys are looking for them. Go, go, go!!!

[ryosnk]

Target (Addison Mall) has a fresh batch of Skylanders figures today, if you guys are looking for them. Go, go, go!!!

Anyone here into this game? Is it fun and worth collecting the figures? I ask because was thinking on getting this for my son.

[ZerotypeX]

Anyone here into this game? Is it fun and worth collecting the figures? I ask because was thinking on getting this for my son.

From what my co-worker says, her sons love playing it. She isn't to fond of the idea of buying a ton, but you can get away with it if you just buy one of each specialty a figure has like the flying ability. You can just get one of those figures and be good on all the flying portions of the game from how she described it to me.

If anyone is looking for Mass Effect 2 for either 360 or PS3. The BB on four corners (downers grove) had a ton when I went in the morning, 10+

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Signed up for that thursday and got it today.

[mrosnwo]

Stan Lee is coming to Wizard World Chicago in August. That is all.

:whee:

[Metal Militia]

Yo is anybody going to the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) April 13th-15th in the North Building at Mccormick Place this year?

I think a bunch of my buddies and I are going. Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine and Claudio Sanchez from Coheed and Cambria are going to be there so It would be awesome to meet them.

[TooMuchCoolness]

Yeah I just might go, finally a convention in my area.

[slowdive21]

Yo is anybody going to the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) April 13th-15th in the North Building at Mccormick Place this year?

I think a bunch of my buddies and I are going. Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine and Claudio Sanchez from Coheed and Cambria are going to be there so It would be awesome to meet them.


I'm going with my Dad, bro, and friend.

My dad convinced the radio shopping show to carry weekend passes to C2E2.

They will be $24 for a weekend pass.

http://www.wrmn1410.com/catalog/item.asp?ITEM_ID=3867


I am not sure how many they have. Sometimes items can go cheaper closer to the event date, but since these are more than 50% off, they probably won't last. :bouncy:

[tmei2006]

Is this c2e2 sale site still work? It says VOID VOID VOID on the bottom of the listing. I am planning to order from there.

I'm going with my Dad, bro, and friend.

My dad convinced the radio shopping show to carry weekend passes to C2E2.

They will be $24 for a weekend pass.

http://www.wrmn1410.com/catalog/item.asp?ITEM_ID=3867


I am not sure how many they have. Sometimes items can go cheaper closer to the event date, but since these are more than 50% off, they probably won't last. :bouncy:

[ryosnk]

Man I haven't been to a convention in a few years. Any thoughts on the next meetup?

[slowdive21]

Is this c2e2 sale site still work? It says VOID VOID VOID on the bottom of the listing. I am planning to order from there.

Yeah the void is just so people don't try to print out the page. You will get the actual plastic badges for the convention.

You need a keytag number that you get free when you go to checkout.

Basically the radio shopping show has deals for a lot of different businesses.

It's basically Groupon before Groupon existed. ;) They have gameworks and other places on there. I think I gave some CAGs some free passes when we met up at GW a loooong time ago.

[Josh5890]

Weren't we still wearing winter coats this time last year?

[dpac]

Weren't we still wearing winter coats this time last year?

Yeah, I heard one of these unseasonably warm days had the highest temps since the scorcher of '95. Had to change what blanket I use at night!

[slowdive21]

Update on the c2e2 passes. They are the actual weekend pass with the Jim Lee Superman on them. I got them today! $24 for the whole weekend. (And no, i do not get a kickback or anything).

[dfg]

Apparently, my local 24-hour Walgreens refuses to acknowledge the existence of Jewish adolescents. I can buy a greeting card for Pastor Appreciation, Troubled Relationships, Recovering from Illness - Cancer, but not one for my niece's Bat Mitzvah. Yes, I am a Mexican- (and Korean-) American with a Jewish (half-) sister.

Also, y'all better stay away from my Half Price Books this Sunday (j/k). Someone's gotta tell the buyer at the Highland Park location to stop accepting Steam-activated PC games.

[Rig]

Is anybody going to the Midwest Gaming Classic this weekend?

A friend and I will be there all day tomorrow. First timers.

http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/

[bigsick]

Is anybody going to the Midwest Gaming Classic this weekend?

A friend and I will be there all day tomorrow. First timers.

http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/

I've always wanted to go but due to distance and it always landing around a bad time I never get to.

[slowdive21]

I have some questions for you guys:

Do any of you guys have comcast internet that has a wired AND wireless connection?

What router do you use?

Was it provided by comcast?

I have a phone modem and a netgear 614 that they provide, but it severly lags when gaming and on wireless in general. (Speedtest says 30bps on my desktop and I get anywhere from 2-15 bps on my laptop and ps3.)

[mrosnwo]

When I had comcast before I moved, my modem had no wireless access. I just used a linksys router and was good to go. I miss it, because the internet was pretty good, but now I have Directv, and I'm not paying their insane price for internet only(w/o cable it's very expensive). Anyway, from experience and word of mouth, as a general rule of thumb, most wireless solutions provided from the ISPs themselves all usually suck. Then again, I didn't know comcast provided a phone modem either, I thought it was all cable. Hell, my mom has the triple play package, and the phone itself actually gets fed right from the cable line(a phone port on the modem) instead of a wall phone jack.

[52club]

Do any of you guys have comcast internet that has a wired AND wireless connection? No, in fact I bought my own cable modem with docsis 3.0.

What router do you use? Netgear WNDR3700 (it was been rock solid)

Was it provided by comcast? Nope, laid down the cash and has been totally worth it.

[ZerotypeX]

I have some questions for you guys:

Do any of you guys have comcast internet that has a wired AND wireless connection?

What router do you use?

Was it provided by comcast?

I have a phone modem and a netgear 614 that they provide, but it severly lags when gaming and on wireless in general. (Speedtest says 30bps on my desktop and I get anywhere from 2-15 bps on my laptop and ps3.)

It might be your router or the laptop.

From the netgear model, it looks like the best it can do is 802.11g.

Does your laptop use 802.11 a/b/g/n?

[olemmiwinks]

Anyone know of any other C2E2 deals? I live 5 blocks north of mccormick place, i figured i might as well drop by

[TooMuchCoolness]

I'm selling/trading some PS2 games for dirt cheap, might as well post here too if anyone is interested. Pic in next post...

[TooMuchCoolness]

http://cdnroot.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=7805&pictureid=26868

[mrspicytacoman]

do you guys know if disc replays carry any good retro video game stuff?

[Josh5890]

do you guys know if disc replays carry any good retro video game stuff?

The Orland Park location has a mild selection of pre PS2/GCN/Xbox games. The cool part is that they have a buy 2 get 1 game free if it is $3.99 and under.

[mrosnwo]

do you guys know if disc replays carry any good retro video game stuff?

You pretty much just need to go and see. It's all about who sold them what, so it's all down to luck on what is in stock. I've seen stuff all the way back to old Atari's from time to time in those stores. I'm sort of a poor judge on what that kinda stuff is worth, because I'm pretty sentimental with my old games. Therefore, whether the prices are any good is subjective. I will say this, though, you stand a much better chance of seeing systems themselves then you do a good selection of games. I usually always see at least some nes/snes/psx/n64's there. Check out Half-Price Books as well. Seen some neat old stuff in those stores too.

[dfg]

Do any of you guys have comcast internet that has a wired AND wireless connection? No, in fact I bought my own cable modem with docsis 3.0.

What router do you use? Netgear WNDR3700 (it was been rock solid)

Was it provided by comcast? Nope, laid down the cash and has been totally worth it.

Thanks for mentioning this! I'm looking hard at ordering it because my wife is tired of not having wifi at home for her iPhone, and my daughter wants access on her PC, and I was jealously keeping the connection wired for gaming.

[UndyingForce]

Just heard best buy is closing some stores. Anyone spot any good gaming deals? I hear 20% off is where the clearance stands now.

[slowdive21]

Just heard best buy is closing some stores. Anyone spot any good gaming deals? I hear 20% off is where the clearance stands now.

I just went to West Dundee since I visited my parents. All games are 20% off. Hardware is not discounted. The store was about half empty already. I don't think there is much left at this point.

[Josh5890]

I might check out Matteson if the discount increases. I'm not hurting for anything but if I can hit 50% on something than cool.

[shieryda]

Do you guys have a list of the BB stores closing?

Also, does anyone know where I can find Cantillon beers in Chicago?

[slowdive21]

Do you guys have a list of the BB stores closing?

Also, does anyone know where I can find Cantillon beers in Chicago?

Here is the list:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9550353&postcount=57

[Wchillinman]

They already closed the 87th & Dan Ryan Best Buy about a week or two ago which was the closest one to me so never got a chance for any deals. :cry: Sad thing is this was where I got my Nintendo Wii when it was was very tough to get a hand on one. Ironically it was also where the closest Toysrus for me was before it closed & Best Buy took it over, so that location really does not have the best track record.

Funny thing is I lucked out got the last Killzone 3 Helghast Edition from the downtown Best Buy that is NOT going out of business for $24.50. The box was a little beat & book had a dent in it but the figure, helmet & game was in excellent condition. I was surprised to see that the included Helghast Edition Voucher was still good even though it said it expired 9/1/11. Awesome deal, lucky timing. :D

[slowdive21]

I was surprised to see that the included Helghast Edition Voucher was still good even though it said it expired 9/1/11. Awesome deal, lucky timing. :D


I will update the thread:

The Official PS3 DLC Description and Expiration Date Thread (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312388)


Thanks for the info!

[WeaponX2099]

I need to go into the Matteson store. It was very busy most of the time.

[WeaponX2099]

Does anyone know what store would carry langers juice?

[slowdive21]

Does anyone know what store would carry langers juice?


haha, no I can't find it either.

Just in case you guys didn't see it:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=319794

[dpac]

haha, no I can't find it either.

Just in case you guys didn't see it:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=319794

I've considered this deal, too, as I got Top Spin 4 from a similar deal in the past. Jewel's advertised some Langers juice cocktail blends at $2.49 per bottle right now:

http://www.shoplocal.com/lid-2072007707prid-99432_-langers-juice-cocktail-blend-.fp

[WeaponX2099]

I've considered this deal, too, as I got Top Spin 4 from a similar deal in the past. Jewel's advertised some Langers juice cocktail blends at $2.49 per bottle right now:

http://www.shoplocal.com/lid-2072007707prid-99432_-langers-juice-cocktail-blend-.fp

Cool thanks. I need some cranberry juice to mix with vodka.

[slowdive21]

Wal-Mart, Meijer, Jewel, and Woodmans are supposed to have it. I got a response back from the company today.

[WeaponX2099]

Wal-Mart, Meijer, Jewel, and Woodmans are supposed to have it. I got a response back from the company today.

Okay then. Tomorrow, Target and Meijer run in Orland.

[nny77713]

Woodman's (North Aurora and Carpentersville) carries it.

[ZerotypeX]

Jewel Osco should carry it, saw it at a few ones

[slowdive21]

I had to run out anyway, so I stopped in Meijer. They seem to only have the 64 oz 2.49 bottles. I believe Jewel and Woodmans are supposed to have a larger selection.

[D_Icon]

Vince Neil at the Cubby Bear, worthy? I don't care at all for his solo stuff. Any Chi-Town CAG going?

edit: Tickets $20.00 plus $7 for fees.

[mnuttster]

Quick story...this past Saturday night I went to the Galloping Ghost Arcade on Ogden in Brookfield, a sweet old school arcade run by people who care about keeping that scene alive, and was eating at an awesome thai place right down the street beforehand.

Reason this is funny is the place is ULTRA small (like 5 tables small) and people kept coming up to my wife and I and asking if we were there for the " dot com meetup for the arcade"...immediately I was like "is there a Chicago CAG meetup tonight?"

I guess it was because I was wearing a Nintendo "Who Are You?" hoodie that I got from my Game Crazy days...

[bfett9]

I assuming you guys have visited here
People Play Games
http://www.yelp.com/biz/people-play-games-chicago

What you think my chances are of finding Star Wars Battlefront 2 for original Xbox
and some other Halo collectibles?
Do they sell CE items?

[ryosnk]

We need to plan some meetup shit soon to keep up our rep as Best City thread on CAG!!!

[WeaponX2099]

Fuck. Today was the last day open at the Matteson Best Buy and the first day that sears across in the mall begins to close.

[Echoes]

In case anyone in the area was interested in this game.
Catherine for Xbox 360 is $27.99 at the Best Buy in Oswego, not sure if that's the price at all Best Buy's or just a clearance price.

[Xellos2099]

Anyone here use U-verse as internet service? I am thinking of switching over from att dsl but i hear soem horrible story.

[dpac]

Anyone here use U-verse as internet service? I am thinking of switching over from att dsl but i hear soem horrible story.

I made the switch over a year ago, and the changeover was painful to say the least. Line changes could make switching back to standard DSL or phone lines much more difficult as well (esp. after the first 30 days), and they charged several hundred dollars to upgrade the in-house wiring, too.

I like faster speeds, but that experience highlights to me why telecom companies are so hated these days.

[slowdive21]

anyone going to a midnight release for diablo 3? Is anywhere other than gamestop having them?

[ephermal]

Hey All,
Just got out of Frys in Downers Grove IL and they had about 20-30 Diablo III collector editions just sitting on the shelf.

I grabbed one without a pre order.

just a heads up


this message is good as of 8:10AM (when I left)

[TooMuchCoolness]

Anyone here use U-verse as internet service? I am thinking of switching over from att dsl but i hear soem horrible story.

We have U-Verse internet and it is decent so far. 12 MBPS for $24.95 a month. It comes with a free Linksys E1000 router, but there are much better routers so I am planning to upgrade soon.

[dpac]

We have U-Verse internet and it is decent so far. 12 MBPS for $24.95 a month. It comes with a free Linksys E1000 router, but there are much better routers so I am planning to upgrade soon.

Nice price! How did you get that rate -- as a new customer? Wondering how to get off local phone service & stick with just U-Verse internet at the same speed.

[dfg]

My Groupon for today is $20 for an all-day game pass @Gameworks in Schaumburg. I can't remember if a Chicago CAG meetup was held there or not.

Also, Disc Replay is going to carry new games. Yay?

[Josh5890]

Isn't NATO great or what?

[mrosnwo]

Isn't NATO great or what?

It didn't seem nearly as bad as everyone expected it to be. I'm just glad it's gone, so I don't have to hear about it any longer.

[Metal Militia]

Is anybody going to this year's Video Game Summit? Here is their website. I've never been to this, but its about 30 minutes away from me so I might check it out.

http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS.html

[dfg]

^ That is one of the least impressive websites I've ever seen.

[TooMuchCoolness]

Nice price! How did you get that rate -- as a new customer? Wondering how to get off local phone service & stick with just U-Verse internet at the same speed.

I think it's $24.99 for the first 12 months, otherwise it's $48.00

[dpac]

I think it's $24.99 for the first 12 months, otherwise it's $48.00

I'll need some leverage with AT&T / U-Verse to switch services at a good price, so thanks for the info / feedback. You're Too Cool! 8-)