Sweet Home Chicago!

[ryosnk]

Chicago's Very Own thread

Hello, I am a Chicago guy so I would like to start a Chicago thread so maybe we can help each other out by letting Chicago area cheapasses find cheap deals.
:D


-Saturday, April 5 at 3PM Dunaly's on the Square 3137 W. Logan Blvd.-



7/31/2007
Would anyone be interested in a CAG Chicago meet up at game works (in woodfield)? They have a special for $10 on thursday for all you can play from 9 to midnight.

More info here: http://www.gameworks.com/events_deta...?location_id=6


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Chicago member List (Now I know who gets my games :wink: j/k)

akilshohen
Apossum
Birbo
bobo2k4
Chickenhawk
Darkside Hazuki
Dpac
EdS25
FlipSide
Flybrione
Gameboy415
heffaji
JJAPPLE
jaykrue
jonnyfivealive
Johnny Postman
Jonny Polychronopoulos
Loserboy
mario23air
Maynard
Minqqq
peccosan
Prepster
Ragingbull2380
Rig
rly723
Rocksolidaudio (1up located in San Francisco)
ryosnk (Addison and austin)
SEGA128DC
SeraphiMichael
shadd01
shieryda (located near Six Corners)
Slipknot9762
souNReAL
Stoneage
tmei03
tqm11
Vicious
Walt Jay
Watchman
WeaponX2099
Wiseguy


Here are some little known stores in the Chicagoland area.

VideoGames Etc.
4351 N. Harlem
Norridge, IL 60706

Gamerz Garage
6128 Cass Ave
Westmont, IL 60559

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GO WHITE SOX AND CUBBIES! Maybe next year!

[WeaponX2099]

I'm down for that, man!!

[bobo2k4]

Ok so what do we do?

[ryosnk]

Is their anyplace in Chicago where you recommend to check out for cheap games?

[loserboy]

Okay, I am in on this, but we have to agree to share the wealth, because I have scavengered the following locations:
Ford City Target
2000 Cicero Target
South Pulaski Target
Elston Target
31st gamestop
Roosevelt/Canal Gamestop
Cermak Gamestop
Ford City Best Buy
Ford City Circuit City
Clybourn Best Buy
Clybourn Circuit City

I have quite a few penny guides up for trade as well as a few games I'd be willing to part with. in general the Targets have treated me well, but you have got to be diligent about checking the clearance rack and scanning things and asking questions...I'd be happy to post what I've got and to discuss with whoever ways to organize our cheap asses together.

[WeaponX2099]

Okay then. Post away bub. Lately I just go to a few stores:

Matteson Target
Matteson GAmestop
Matteson EB (sucks Horribly)
Homewood Target

But sometime I go North Riverside Mall (when I'm unfortunely broke) and fing good stuff there.

Chicago Ridge Mall's Gamestop, EB and Two indy stores. The one across the Instant Replay (I think) sells imports.

I'll think of more good to decent places.

[Battousai1002]

Do any of you guys live around Wilmette/Winnetka/Evanston/Kenilworth/Skokie?

[WeaponX2099]

Not me! SOUTHSIDE!!!!

[mario23air]

Northside! I've found some cheap stuff at the Evanston Target.

[Maynard]

I found a opened copy of sly cooper at South elgin target and they sold to me for 5 bucks!!!

Quick someone go open more games

ROCK ON MY LONDON ROCK ON CHICAGO

meynerd

[bignick]

None of you guys were interested in a CAG meetup this month? Maybe on a Saturday at a bar in Chicago or something?

[shadd01]

I live in chicago, but i live downtown, so theres no good places for me, id be up for metting at a bar though, peace
--Shadd

[bignick]

I live in chicago, but i live downtown, so theres no good places for me, id be up for metting at a bar though, peace
--Shadd

thats what Im talking about! I mean its not even $10 for me to take the train in, and $5 for a bus pass for the day. What places would you all want to meet at?

[WeaponX2099]

That may be cool, bub.

[shadd01]

thats what Im talking about! I mean its not even $10 for me to take the train in, and $5 for a bus pass for the day. What places would you all want to meet at?


well since it seems that everyone is pretty spread out, i suggest something in the middle, maybe something in downtown....hehe, but im kinda partial, it really doesnt matter to me
--Shadd

[WeaponX2099]

How about ESPN Zone.

[bignick]

How about ESPN Zone.

As long as I can easily get there on the bus, I could care less!

[loserboy]

Might be interested, but i do have a wife, a 3 year old and a two month old...so sometimes it's hard to get out if you know what I mean.

i'm a couple of blocks away from Comiskey...er make that US cellular, so downtown is no problem whatsoever...there's also Sox games this weekend as well if a bar is too...well...barry for everyone.

[tqm11]

The Disc Replay that is right next to Best Buy in Village Crossing usually has a decent selection of used games. They give cash for trade ins and that is why so many people sell back over there. There is also another Disc Replay in Harwood Heights, right next to the Gamestop on Harlem and Lawrence. Lots of good deals if you get lucky.

[ryosnk]

Did any of you guys ever go to windy city games on Cicero ave and windy city game dealer at North ave?

[FlipSide]

I live in downtown(north) and work in the burbs so I pass by many stores.

Best Buy in Niles (corner Golf rd / Greenwood) have the best selection of $9.99 or less clearance games and 1 cent strategy guides. Store also has vast amount of GGCs.

[ryosnk]

Microcenter has the two ps2 8mb memory cards pack for $19.99. :D

[ryosnk]

Anyone in Chicago have an extra steel battalion controller with game for sale?

[ryosnk]

Cool Avatar

We all should meet up and plan a gaming party. :D

[Battousai1002]

Okay. Who's up for Soul Calibur, Super Smash, or DDR?

[bobo2k4]

I live near downtown.
Game stores i usually go to the gamestop on canal and roosevelt. Nothing much there.

I go up to north ave alot. I just traded some crap into the Eb and got extra 10 bucks for 3 games.
The guy let me slide even tho i was missing a booklet for a game.

[ryosnk]

Hey is the bottom sega cd unit rare and if so what is the usual price for it?

[ryosnk]

Any hidden video game stores in Chicago?

[bignick]

So is there gonna be a chicago CAG meetup this month?

[ryosnk]

I would be cool if we can.

[bignick]

Im game to meet at a bar or something. It would be really cool if some one could host a lan party for 6-8 of us. I would pitch in for beer! I could bring the switch and cables. Xbox is what I got.

[ryosnk]

Anyone from Chicago go to any CC stores and if so which one and what games? :D

[Graystone]

I respect that fact that you are doing sometihng like this. it is a very good deal and I feel it does help people in the chi area to find games or not waste gas. but CAG is now going to be full of local area posts. I can see it now the san diego post, L.A., N.Y., little havana, sweet water texas, etc. great idea.

[scdoanintendo]

Does East Chicago, Indiana count? It's right by calumet city and lansing ILL.

[multi]

I'm a former south side Chicagoian. Can I still be in on this? lol

[WeaponX2099]

East chi counts bub.

[rocksolidaudio]

hey guys, glad to see so many people from around here. i live on the north side, and would love to get together for some gaming. i also frequent the targets, best buys, circuit citys and such around here so i might be able to help out with any questions. anyhow, i'm living with my dad at the moment, and he's going out of town for a week or so. if everyone is interested, you guys could all come over to my place this saturday night and we can get our game on. i have two good-sized tvs and all three systems, we'd just need another system and some extra controllers (and whatever games we wanted to play, obviously). let me know if there's any interest.

[Jonny Polychronopoulos]

Hey all I'm on the northwest side and have all three systems, couple controllers for each and all teh current mutli games. I'd be up for a lan party any time soon. Something along the lines of Halo, Smash Bros and Pandora Tomorrow maybe? I dont know what else people play these days. Thats about all we did at school this year.

[rocksolidaudio]

are you down for saturday?

[Jonny Polychronopoulos]

Yea- anytime after 6. Let me know what to bring or whatever.

[rocksolidaudio]

i'm thinking halo, mario kart:dd (assuming someone actually has the right equipment for that), and maybe some crimson skies or something

[rocksolidaudio]

everyone who has posted in this thread should have received the following PM:

"hey, i dunno if you've checked the "chicago's very own" thread recently, but i'm inviting everyone from the area over to my place (north side of chicago, near lincoln square) this saturday evening/night to play some games. i figure we'll do halo and mario kart:dd at a minimum, assuming people can help me out by bringing some of the hardware and such. we can all throw down a couple bucks too and get some pizza/beer (for those over 21)/whatever, and people are welcome to stay as late as they want or crash on my floor. i'm sending this same PM to everyone who has posted in the thread, but feel free to forward it to anyone else from the board you know is from the area. so i guess let me know if you're interested so i can get some idea of if enough people can come to make it worth organizing. please RSVP in a PM, but post in the thread too regardless so that everyone can discuss this more openly. i'll post all the exact info in the thread once i have a better idea of what's going on and who's coming. thanks. i hope this ends up happening, it should be fun.

-nick

p.s. we could all bring some games we want to trade and do a swap meet of sorts as well."

so, yeah, let me know.

[bignick]

Im in. How will parking work? I could jsut take the train and bus. I have a xbox and 4 controllers. I have a gamecube, 4 controllers, but no network adapter. I can also bring a switch and network cables. BEER!!!!!! Oh ya, I'll bring a digi cam so we can send some pics to CheapyD.

[rocksolidaudio]

i'm in a pretty residential area so parking is usually plentiful. we definitely need some gamecube network adapters somehow...

[scdoanintendo]

I'm down to go I have a broadband adapter and mario kart, 1080 snowboarding. I have an xbox as well.

[Battousai1002]

What city do you live in? I think I'm busy on sat, but I'll try to make it if I can. I got a broadband adapter.

[rocksolidaudio]

um, chicago. i'm not one of those chumps that says chicago when they really mean some distant suburb :-P

kidding

[Jonny Polychronopoulos]

RSVPed. Yea i was going to suggest bringing stuff to trade and whatnot, guides or anything. Hopefully we'll have a decent turn out.

[Slipknot9762]

I live on the south side in Palos

[rocksolidaudio]

I live on the south side in Palos

so are you coming then?

[scdoanintendo]

Hey rocksolidaudio could you pm us with your exact address or zip. The reason I am asking this is because if the drive is more than an hour and a half or so I might not be able to make it, my car barely makes it from point a to b. I check the approximate time on mapquest.

[Gameboy415]

Hey I defintely won't be able to make it this weekend, but I'm a Chicagoan too (Lincoln Park, woot).

I cleaned up pretty well at my local Circuit Cities this past weekend (Disgaea and several others). Not sure what's left now tho....haven't been out there since sunday.

[peteloaf]

Just discovered this thread & I live just outside of Chicago (Gary, IN)
Next big Chicago area meetup that happens, please let me know

[flybrione]

I'm right by where your are rocksolid. I live by elston and montrose. I'd love come by for a Lan Party. This Saturday I'm having some family over for a party but when It is over maybe I can come by Please send by a PM with your information and I try to make it.

[SEGA128DC]

Well, I'm busy most of the time, I doubt, I can make it this Saturday, but maybe some other time...

Now, any of you guys willing to sell or trade games from the Circuit City $4.99 clearance sale?...

The games, I'm willing to trade...

Xbox
Enclave
Kung Fu Chaos
Voodoo Vince

The games, I'm looking for...

Xbox
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Burnout 2: Point of Impact
Capcom vs. SNK 2: EO
Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball
Fatal Frame
Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb
Secrets Weapons Over Normandy

You know, someone should start a "Chicago's Very Own, sell/trade" thread, for us CAGers in the windy city...:wink:

[rocksolidaudio]

I'm right by where your are rocksolid. I live by elston and montrose. I'd love come by for a Lan Party. This Saturday I'm having some family over for a party but when It is over maybe I can come by Please send by a PM with your information and I try to make it.

I'd rather not start sending out my info to everyone just yet, because I don't know if it's happening for sure or not. I'd like to have a minimum of, say, six people to make it worth the trip for everyone.

So far, we have, for sure:
myself (regular Nick)
BigNick
Johnny Polychronopoulos

Seemingly probable:
scdoanintendo

Possible:
Battousai1002
flybrione

So, once at least six people have RSVP'ed for sure I'll post all my info in this thread. I figure we can start at 7 p.m. (if that works for everyone) and go until whenever, any other suggestions are welcome. So spread the word, let's make this happen!

[Birbo]

Love to get together, but with a wife, a 1 year old and another on the way, it's damn near impossible. I DO however play on Live as much as possible. Gamertag: Birbo. Add me to your list!

Sega128DC~ Too funny about the swap meet. I just posed the same idea in the other Chicago thread. Look here for my bright idea:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21654

[bignick]

Even if there isnt six, Im down to hang out, play some halo and drink some beer.

[rocksolidaudio]

I'm trying to see if I can round up some local non-CAG friends as well and shoot for 16-player Halo (I also have to find some more TVs), cause I assume it's fantastic. Either way, I hope more people from this thread are able to go...

[rocksolidaudio]

c'mon guys, I PMmed like 16 of you, is there really this little interest? BigNick, can you help me round up these guys? it's only 3 days from now...

[Wiseguy]

I live right by you, at Lincoln ,Irving Park and Damen.

I might be able to ask a few cool people who like to play Halo and bring some Xbox's, let me know. PM so I can give you my email.

[jebus179]

The town of Matteson sucks. I had money at a bank there that i was getting out because the money matured. The woman was black, and she was a complete racist to me. She did not treat with me any respect and was totatally rude to me. I am ALWAYS respectful in the place of business, so I KNOW that I did not do anything to make her mad. Just thinking about her really upsets me.

[SEGA128DC]

What does your rant have to do with this thread?...:?

[jebus179]

Matteson is in north east Illinois, the Chicago area, and someone mentioned that town. I'm just venting my disgust with the person and the town.

[WeaponX2099]

I can't make gotta work. I work at the tweeter center and I can't miss the Kiss/Poison concert. Not a fan but easy work that night.

[rocksolidaudio]

last chance to RSVP guys, it's happening tomorrow....

you guys who have, i'll PM you all the specific info sometime today or tonight, or post it in this thread

[SEGA128DC]

I hope you guys have fun at rocksolidaudio/Nick's place, tonight. I, on the other hand, need to do a few things to prepare for the big day, tomorrow...:wink:

[SEGA128DC]

How was everyone's Saturday night at rocksolidaudio/Nick's place?...

Please post details...:D

[rocksolidaudio]

everything went well, good times/blood were/was had/shed by all.

http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v69/g-pinions/saturday_night.jpg

we had three CAGers show up, so four total including me. flybrione brought 2 of his pals, and i had 3 of mine there. we played halo about 99% of the time, deathmatch, team deathmatch, and capture the flag. pizza and beer were also consumed at some point during the evening.

so yeah, i had a lot of fun, i hope even more people can make it to the next one (scdoanintendo's car broke down on the way - shitty). i'll start a new thread as soon as i've got a date for next time.

[SEGA128DC]

Well, how many guys were there total? How many Xbox systems were hooked up for Halo multi-player heaven?...:D

[Maynard]

dammit i didn't get my pm in time ohs well, guys i have a place (parents) but the entire basement is decked out and finished and ready for 4 link up xbox halo, i'm in st charles about 45 min west of chicago (suburb). I totally would be down for hooking up playing some halo, NCAA 2005, you know what i could care less drinks and pizza would be on me, we should do it lemme know what you think!


MeyNERD

[rocksolidaudio]

i'm in Maynard. and sega128dc, we had the eight you see plus me, so 9, and 2 X-Boxes.

[Jonny Polychronopoulos]

Altogether there was 10 guys in and out the whole night, we played most every configuration of Halo possible and a bit of Crimson skies as well. Thanks again for hosting RSA. Its funny to find out you arent teh grand champion.

Maynerd- keep me/us posted!

[SEGA128DC]

Who was sitting in the pink chair?...:wink:

[tmei03]

the photo looks crazy. maybe i'll go to the next one.

i just found this thread and live around White Sox's US Cellular Field. Haven't seen any good deals lately around Chicago except the CC thing last week. And I'm looking for a job, if you can help a fellow CAGer out that would be great.

[rocksolidaudio]

hey guys, who's interested in some more gaming at my place next saturday from about 5 until midnight (we can start whenever, I've just gotta be done by midnight)? with a little more planning i'm sure we can get some 16-player going (assuming we have the bodies for it). so, who's interested, i'm just testing the waters here.

[bobo2k4]

Just wanted to say that Frys has opened in Downers Grove.
ESPN NFL 2k5 is going for 15 bucks for the grand opening sale.

[rocksolidaudio]

sweet, thanks

[ryosnk]

Anyone go to any TRU around Chicago and if so which one has a good selection of games?

Also when is the next meeting?

[SEGA128DC]

I went to the TRU on...

3330 N. Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 525-1690

There's a decent selection of Xbox games still there...

[ryosnk]

What games did you get and which good games were on stock? Thanks.

[SEGA128DC]

TOYS "R" US
3330 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(733) 525-1690

Sunday 08/15/04 1:05 pm (CST)

Reel Fishing Wild (DC) $4.95
Sega Bass Fishing 2 (DC) $7.49
Deux Ex: Invisible War (XB) $9.97
Prince of Persia (XB) $9.97
XIII: Thirteen (XB) $9.99
Spawn: Armageddon (XB) $9.99
Swat: Global Strike Team (XB) $9.99
TimeSplitters 2 (XB) $9.99
UFC: Ultimate Fighting Championship Tapout (XB) $9.99
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (XB) $14.99
Dynasty Warriors 4 (XB) $14.99
Secret Weapons Over Normany (XB) $14.99

Monday 08/16/04 12:56 pm (CST)

ESPN NFL Football 2K4 (XB) $9.97
Beyond Good & Evil (XB) $9.99
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System (XB) $9.99
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (XB) $9.99

I can't buy anymore games, I only have $5 left!...:wink:

[SEGA128DC]

Well, this is what I know...

Reel Fishing Wild (DC) *1 copy left*
Sega Bass Fishing 2 (DC) *sold out*

XIII: Thirteen (XB) *instock*
Beyond Good & Evil (XB) *sold out*
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (XB) *1 copy left*
Deux Ex: Invisible War (XB) *instock*
Dynasty Warriors 4 (XB) *instock*
ESPN NFL Football 2K4 (XB) *instock*
Madden NFL 2002 (XB) *instock*
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System (XB) *1 copy left*
NCAA College Basketball 2K3 (XB) *instock*
New Legends (XB) *2 copies left*
Prince of Persia (XB) *instock*
Secret Weapons Over Normany (XB) *instock*
Spawn: Armageddon (XB) *instock*
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy (XB) *2 copies left*
Swat: Global Strike Team (XB) *instock*
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (XB) *1 copy left*
TimeSplitters 2 (XB) *instock*
UFC: Ultimate Fighting Championship Tapout (XB) *instock*
Whiplash (XB) *1 copy left*
Whiteout (XB) *1 copy left*

[Birbo]

To my southside brothers:

The Lansing store had a decent amount of games, including Disgesa (sp?), Sphinx, Sims, Batman and a crapload of Perfect Darks.

[WeaponX2099]

Ok then, Matteson sucks. No big games except Onimusha Tactics. 4 left. Heading to Lansing tomorrow.

[SEGA128DC]

I might go back to TRU, tomorrow, to get a refund for ESPN NFL Football 2K4 (XB). Hopefully, I will find 1 or 2 more Xbox games there. If any of you are looking for hard to find games, let me know...:joystick:

[ryosnk]

I might go back to TRU, tomorrow, to get a refund for ESPN NFL Football 2K4 (XB). Hopefully, I will find 1 or 2 more Xbox games there. If any of you are looking for hard to find games, let me know...:joystick:


Hey can you try and get me prince of persia (xbox) and Rez (ps2)?
Thanks :wink:

[SEGA128DC]

Hey can you try and get me Prince of Persia (Xbox) and Rez (PS2)?
Thanks :wink:

O.K, I'll see what I can do...:bouncy:

[Birbo]

Get anything from Lansing Weapon?

[ryosnk]

Has anyone in Chicago check out CC is they were able to get any games for $5?

[WeaponX2099]

Going there tomorrow now. there and Orland maybe even Bradley.

[SEGA128DC]

I'm going to TRU, in a little while. I hope, I find a few good Xbox games left...8)

[ryosnk]

Hey can you try and get me Prince of Persia (Xbox) and Rez (PS2)?
Thanks :wink:

O.K, I'll see what I can do...:bouncy:


Were you able to locate any of the games? Also if you can find D&D heroes hook it up, thanks. :)

[SEGA128DC]

Has anyone in Chicago check out CC is they were able to get any games for $5?

All CC's are pretty much picked-clean. I'm sure there are a few $5 games hidden in the shelves with the rest of the games. But, I know all the high value games are long gone...

[SEGA128DC]

Were you able to locate any of the games? Also if you can find D&D heroes hook it up, thanks. :)

Sorry, I couldn't get any games for you. I didn't have enough money, when I went to TRU, today. I did see a few copies of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (XB) still there, I forgot to check for Rez (PS2) though...

I only had $20, so, I got...

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition (XB) $14.99...

[WeaponX2099]

Were you able to locate any of the games? Also if you can find D&D heroes hook it up, thanks. :)

Sorry, I couldn't get any games for you. I didn't have enough money, when I went to TRU, today. I did see a few copies of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (XB) still there, I forgot to check for Rez (PS2) though...

I only had $20, so, I got...

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition (XB) $14.99...

If you are looking can you find ZOE2 or REZ on the North Side for me? Thanks.

[SEGA128DC]

If you are looking can you find ZOE2 or REZ on the North Side for me? Thanks.

Sure, no problem. I'll probably go back to TRU on either Saturday or Sunday...

[WeaponX2099]

Thanks Sega, anything you're looking for?

[ryosnk]

So has anyone go to any toys r us and found some good games still in stock?

[SEGA128DC]

Sorry, WeaponX2099, I didn't find any copies of Rez or Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner. But, I'll keep on looking if I go to another TRU...

[ryosnk]

So does anyone know in Chicago of a great place (not eb or gamestop) where to purchase games, new and old?

[peteloaf]

I know of a decent used game shop in Hobart, IN (About an hour East o' the city) Nothin' in the city though

[scdoanintendo]

Where's that place in Hobart I'm not to far from there. Also a good place to snatch up some old cheap games is Disc Replay they are located in Naperville and Hobart. I think they more locations though.

[ryosnk]

Do they carry old games like neo geo and turbografx and maybe the vectrex system?

[WeaponX2099]

Disc Replay is also in Joliet and North Riverside Mall

[flybrione]

ryosnk

there is a place on Harlem and Montrose on the northside that carries games for all systems that ever existed.

NEO-GEO - Turbo Grafx - Vectrex included! :D

They can be a little pricey on some items but on others they have some good deals. The last time I was there I was very tempted to buy a sega master system complete plus they had a bunch of games available for it.
Complete with cases and instructions.

They also have many old consoles and games available.

The store is called

VideoGames Etc.
4351 N. Harlem
Norridge, IL 60706

Store hours are 11-9pm Mon-Sat
12-6pm Sun

If you'd like the Phone number PM me and I'll send it you.
I grabbed one of there business cards the last time I was there.

[SEGA128DC]

I know there's a Disc Replay in Chicago. There might also be more than one store in the city, too?...

There's a place called Windy City Exchange, it's on Cicero, about two blocks south of Milwaukee. They sell new and used games, imports, systems, and pretty much everything in between. Their prices may be mostly on the high side, but if you don't want to try and outbid other buyer's on eBay, you have a good chance of finding what you are looking for at the store...

[ryosnk]

I just checkout Disc replay in norridge and downers grove and the prices vary alot. For example I picked up robotron for $2 and the one in downers grove had it for $8. But the one in downers grove had alot of more snes and nes games. :? Also Windy city game exchange is out of business. Also VideoGames Etc. is sweet! :D

Anyone in Chicago would like to form a Halo 2 clan when it comes out also anyone up for some xbl?

[SEGA128DC]

Also Windy city game exchange is out of business.

Really? I didn't know that. Well, I didn't go there often. The last time I was there was over 2 years ago...

[ryosnk]

Any good flea markets in Chicago?

[flybrione]

not that I know of . . .

Have you tried searching the Web for Chicago Flee Markets.

I think they do have some on the south side.
I personally never had any luck at a Flee market so I don't really bother with them.

You on Live? Send me a request tag is in the sig

[heffaji]

If you know where the Rosemont Horizon, or AlllState Arena as it's called now is, they have a flea market there every Sunday. Although, at this time of year, they may be preparing to stop for the winter.

[WeaponX2099]

Swap-o-rama is ok and they have 3 locations. The one I know is at 129th off Crawford rd. aka Pukasi you can see it off I-294. There is another i heard of is In front or around the Tweeter center on Sundays. But check Fridays newspapers, they can tell you more.

[ryosnk]

Have any of you, had any luck finding games or a good deal in those flea markets?

[rocksolidaudio]

everyone please check out the following thread:
http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=452002#452002

[rocksolidaudio]

http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32907

bump

[ryosnk]

Hey, I'll go to the get together :D .

[rocksolidaudio]

awesome. can you do me a favor and put that in the main thread about it, just so i can track everyone who's coming in the same place. thanks!

[ryosnk]

If you have a list go ahead and pm with it on who going to your get-together.

[Rig]

Too bad I am at Illinois State or I'd be gaming with you guys. :(

[rocksolidaudio]

It'd be worth the drive :-)

[akilshohen]

Do you all play other non-FPS games in tournaments?
I didn't know you all were so close to me. Isn't Lawrence in the middle of L-town?

[rocksolidaudio]

L-town?

[rocksolidaudio]

buuump

[ryosnk]

If the get together goes through we can play a few sports games and fighting games, thats if we can get our hands of halo 2 multiplayer :wink: .

[akilshohen]

L-town?
I guess it's more of a black thing LOL :D
It's called L-Town because all the streets on that part of the westside start with the Letter L. L-town is close to Oak Park. It's like Lorel, Laramie, Leamington, etc
Then it's K-town which is Kostner and all those other streets.

[jaykrue]

I don't think that's what K-town stands for... I've known K-town as the area close to Kimball and Lawrence since it's basically where most of the Koreans in Chicago seem to live... if you want some good spicy chicken, I recommend going to the 'Great Seas' Restaurant (on Lawrence, about 2-3 blocks east of Kimball)... ask for the lollipop chicken... also if you want, you can order the spicy sauce (in hot or mild versions but I recommend the spicy) separately... goes good w/ other meat products... I get that stuff almost every week :lol:

[akilshohen]

Then it's 2 K-towns. I forgot about the Korean thing. But when I'm at a BSU (Black Student Union)
meeting at my school, it's this teacher always talking about how his uncle was a drug dealer and a pimp in K-town and now he has about 10 children.

[Vicious]

Hello guys,

I live in the South Side (Oak Lawn)

I figured I'd help the thread out a little bit. There are a few places that I know of. Here is one place for now.

-----------------

Highscore (95th and Ridgeland Ave.)
Although some prices are a little bit on the high side, this store is great. They have everything you might be intrested in. Vintage, imports, rare accessories .. etc. Here are a few things I picked up the last month:

Sega CD/Genesis combo Model 1 in mint condition with two controllers and any 4 CD games 14.99 or less. They still have one more for 79.99

Star Ocean: The 2nd Story (Brand New PSX) for 29.99
I believe they have one more

Tales of Destiny 2 (Brand New PSX) for 29.99

Gradius III & IV (Mint used PS2) for 9.99

Used XBOX with three month warranty at the store for $100

I am sure you will find what you need. They have DVDs, Anime, Domestic games for most systems, DC Imports, PS2 Imports, Saturn Imports, NEOGEO, NEOGEO Pocket, LYNX, All the vintage Ataris, Posters, Wallscrolls, Gundam figures, trading cards, arcade sticks..........

-------------

Also if you are into the rare games like shooters and fighters, you might wanna check out the GameCrazy special order. You can order any game and they locate it at any store nationally and ship it for 6 bucks. It usually takes about a week to get a game. They also run for alot less than what you pay on ebay. I also had luck with the gamestop website.. I just search for a game I want and check if any store around me has them. I made a hefty amount of money getting games like Power Stone 2, MVC 2, GigaWing 2, Bangai-O, Mars Matrix, and Project Justice for DC. Not to mention the other platforms.

So good luck on your hunt

[jaykrue]

Can anyone get together a list of CAG Chicagoans? I'm interested in seeing how many Chicagoans are CAGs

[WeaponX2099]

There is a decent amount here. So it wouldn't be a bad idea, but everyone who posted in this thread in Chicagoland area person so you could start here.

[ryosnk]

Well like best buy is having the sale. I was wondering if any of you have found certain locations that have some of the games that are on clearance. If anyone can help, I'm looking for winning eleven 6 (ps2), the suffering (xbox), whiplash (xbox) and bomberman jetter (gc).

[chickenhawk]

Hello guys,

I live in the South Side (Oak Lawn)



Hey! I grew up in Oak Lawn! I moved to MN for a while to go to school and am now back in the area, although I live in Lockport now.

[rocksolidaudio]

Well like best buy is having the sale. I was wondering if any of you have found certain locations that have some of the games that are on clearance. If anyone can help, I'm looking for winning eleven 6 (ps2), the suffering (xbox), whiplash (xbox) and bomberman jetter (gc).

i'm headed out to some today, i'll keep an eye out. oh and thanks for changing the original thread post :D

[ryosnk]

Well like best buy is having the sale. I was wondering if any of you have found certain locations that have some of the games that are on clearance. If anyone can help, I'm looking for winning eleven 6 (ps2), the suffering (xbox), whiplash (xbox) and bomberman jetter (gc).

i'm headed out to some today, i'll keep an eye out. oh and thanks for changing the original thread post :D

Hey if you can hook up some of those games I can reinburse you at your halo 2 party.

[rocksolidaudio]

went to the clark, north, howard and touhy locations, and didn't find shit. one copy of downhill domination at the north one, that was about it.
:-(

[ryosnk]

Thanks for looking.

Update:

I just came from the best buy by the golf mill mall and got Advance wars 2 and destruction derby. Got the last copy of aw2 but they had like 7 copies of destruction derby.

[akilshohen]

I went to the one on North and didn't see anything either.
Try North Riverside. I'm gonna go there this weekend.
_____________
Edit: Places you all probably don't know of
Elston Circuit city (they supposedly got a shipment with 9 copies of Silent Scope Complete at $10)
Elston EB
Harlem & Grand Circuit city (they have stuff left over from the summer clearance)

[ryosnk]

Harlem & Grand Circuit city (they have stuff left over from the summer clearance)


Like what games do they have?

[souNReAL]

*lives in northside/Rogers Park area*

just droppin in to say "whadupp!"

[akilshohen]

quantum redshift and Roadtrip. I went to the CC at north riverside and saw Crimson sea too. It was still labeled at $40 so got it for $5

[ryosnk]

Anyone get any good games from the toys r us in Chicago? If so, what games and which store?

[akilshohen]

The one by Lane Tech has some bummy console deals, but the PC games are ok. I rarely go in there because I'm ready to go home after a long day at school, or go to BB and CC on North/Sheffild.

[rly723]

just got back from TRU tonight, didnt have alot to choose from..i got 9.99 Mortal Kombat:DA, NHK 2K5, and top spin 19.99 for free..for som reason i got top spin for free and paid around 34 total for th 2 other..i'll keep top spin, but are the other 2 games worth it..should i exchange them for something else? i wanted crimson skies, but sold out..let me know of any games i should get around $20...thanks

[SEGA128DC]

Yesterday, I went to the BB on North Avenue, and I seen MTX Mototrax (XB) for $9.99...

Two weeks ago, I went to the CC on Harlem & Grand, I finally found Guilty Gear X2 #Reload (XB) for $19.99. So, you know where to go if your having trouble finding the game...:D

[ryosnk]

:D

Go to Eb and gamestop they should have it their.

[akilshohen]

Has anyone seen Ultra Bust A move? Toys R Us didn't have it.
CC has had Guilty Gear for a while now

[ryosnk]

Hey if anyone is looking for the fatal fury (Terry bogard hat) and the gradius v breakdown dvd they have it in stock at the riverpoint plaza gamestop. I got them by subscribing to Game informer. Overall cool looking hat and fun dvd to view. :).

[dpac]

I posted this over in the VF4/Target/YMMV thread (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=517490#517490) already, but I figured that this might be the place to post for a Chicago-area deal. Here goes...

I've been looking for a cheap copy of VF4:Evo in the Chicagoland area (north side, preferrably) for a while now. I was originally looking to get in on the (thru Saturday/today) B2G1 free deal at TRU (along with Guilty Gear for the Xbox and maybe another $20 game... like Soul Calibur II or Xenosaga), but if the game's really $5 at local Target stores, then I'm be all over it. I'll try calling a store early Saturday, but I was wondering: the Target web site still lists the game as $19.99, so is there any chance I can still get it that cheap in-store? Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Oh yeah, and does anyone know if a Chicago-area TRU still has any copies of VF4:Evo in stock? I'll call, but I'm not sure if they'll check other store locations for me or not.

[SEGA128DC]

So, how many CAGs from the Chicago land area, pre-ordered Halo 2? Also, how many of you are going to pickup Halo 2 at midnight?...

[dpac]

So, how many CAGs from the Chicago land area, pre-ordered Halo 2? Also, how many of you are going to pickup Halo 2 at midnight?...
Dang it, I still gotta get me a LE. Anyone know of any decent (trade-in?) deals for this coming week? Blockbuster/GameRush has got the extra $5 per game offer (for 3+ games) through this Sunday, I believe, but I haven't heard anything official from EB specifically regarding Halo 2 (except the earlier $10 trade-in deal which expired a few weeks ago).

[Ragingbull2380]

I preorder Halo 2 LE at Costco for 48.99 last month

[ryosnk]

I'm picking up my halo 2 LE at best buy because they usually are lower at price at release date then other stores and if I want to price match it later they can hook it up. Also I have a few $5 reward zone coupons and I have the gamers coupon. ;).

[Gameboy415]

Of interest to fellow Chicagoans:

There MAY be a GAMERUSH near us!!!
(and a use for my $250+ in BB store credit!! :) )

I will post any and all details as I get them! :)



*fingers crossed*

[dracula]

If any of you chicago cags could hook me up on a deal for one of the green xbox controller s at walmart, I would gladly pay $20 shipped for one, it is only the walmart in chicago that has these at that price.

[dpac]

EB's got a new $10 trade-in deal (up to 5 non-excluded games) for Halo 2 until the 8th. I don't know whether that means I can still get a copy of the Limited/Special Edition come midnight the 9th, but I am glad they came through with the deal.

[ryosnk]

Of interest to fellow Chicagoans:

There MAY be a GAMERUSH near us!!!
(and a use for my $250+ in BB store credit!! :) )

I will post any and all details as I get them! :)



*fingers crossed*


Get out of here :shock:

[Gameboy415]

Of interest to fellow Chicagoans:

There MAY be a GAMERUSH near us!!!
(and a use for my $250+ in BB store credit!! :) )

I will post any and all details as I get them! :)



*fingers crossed*


Get out of here :shock:

I got a PM this morning (I'll withhold the name for now) saying:

"There's one on Milwaukee Ave. (W. of Belmont) in Chicago..."

In response to my plea for a Chicagoland GAMERUSH. I'm going to go search for it today and I'll report back with the hopefully good news!

[ryosnk]

Anyone going to this?

http://www.ilovebees.com/recipie9.html

Apparently at these locations:

hursday, Nov. 4, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm Pacific time at the following coordinates:

570 2nd Ave, New York
601 N. Martingale, Schaumburg IL
2700 W Anderson Lane, Village Shopping Center, Austin
101 4th St, San Francisco

People can test out Halo 2 and get stuff like lanyards and whatnot.

[Johnny Postman]

Great news if it's true as I just ended up about $250 in BB credit as well.
One clerk mentioned GR's coming to Chicago when I was trading in some stuff but I figured he was talking out of his $#@.

Some advice to any Chicagoans trading at Blockbuster... if you put the credit on a gift card.. get one with the scratch off pin number on they back. They have ones with it and it's only good in-store while the others can be used online. The blockbuster website actually has some NEW new games for sale while the only new games I ever see in stores here are platinum hits from 1-2 years ago.

Of interest to fellow Chicagoans:

There MAY be a GAMERUSH near us!!!
(and a use for my $250+ in BB store credit!! :) )

I will post any and all details as I get them! :)



*fingers crossed*


Get out of here :shock:

I got a PM this morning (I'll withhold the name for now) saying:

"There's one on Milwaukee Ave. (W. of Belmont) in Chicago..."

In response to my plea for a Chicagoland GAMERUSH. I'm going to go search for it today and I'll report back with the hopefully good news!

[Gameboy415]

False alarm everyone :(

It turned out to be a GameCrazy in a Hollywood Video.

Although I was bummed out I couldn't use my credit there, that place is FUCKING AMAZING. Sooooo many games! Once I get some cash flowing again I will be hitting up that place hardcore.

Oh and kudos about the gift card idea. I plan to do that myself very soon.

[ryosnk]

Teaser :lol: . I dont like that gamecrazy; they are lazy and dont know what they are talking about.

[Gameboy415]

WOO!

If any of y'all have been doing the Blockbuster trade in deals, you can get your credit put on gift cards that work online and order brand new games!!

Most stuff is regular price, but I just got Taiko Drum Master (with drum) for only $49.99!! Its listed at $69.99 @ Gamestop! I also ordered Donkey Konga.

If you do get the giftcards, make sure you get the ones with the scratch off stuff on the back, the ones that are in set amounts WILL NOT WORK!

Hope this helps tide y'all over til we get a Gamerush out here ;)

[SeraphiMichael]

I am near Chicago. I will have to watch this thread. ^^

[ryosnk]

Did any of you go to the ilovebees combat training in Schaumburg, IL? If so how did it go? I wanted to go but my ride didn't want too because he was feeling sick :( .

[ryosnk]

Where is everyone going to pick their Halo 2 copy?

I'm picking it at Best buy located at Skokie and I'm going to price match it with the target ad and try too get the strategy guide for free ;). Unless I can get the watch and strategy guide at Circuit City:).

[SEGA128DC]

I went to the Best Buy on North Avenue. It was crazy over there with hundreds of people! I waited 1 hour and a half, just to get into the store! But, I got my copy of Halo 2 Limited Edition...:D

[flybrione]

Gamestop on touhy in the village crossing shopping center.

Waitied in line for about half an hour. Got the game and then played two rounds of death match with some friends on two widescreen tvs with two Xbox system link. They had a really nice set up with food and beverages.

Went home opened it up and checked out the contents and instruction booklet and then crashed out. Probably might be on live later tonight but I am going to a buddy's house to play some death match tonight so I'll see what time I get home.

Three words . . . Covenant Energy Sword . . . sick :twisted:

[ryosnk]

I just came back from the best buy in touhy (village crossing shopping center) and got my halo 2 LE and my free strategy guide (priced matched it from target) and used my GGC from best buy and got my reward points :).

[Ragingbull2380]

I got mine right now with UPS from Costco.com..didn't have to wait in line last night...man it got cold!

[LinkinPrime]

I picked it up in GameStop in Schaumburg Golf Road accross from the mall. Got in line at 11:45 and left at 12:15, I didnt have a preorder and I got an LE

[ryosnk]

Post your gamertag to play some Halo 2:

Mine: RYOSNK

[Ragingbull2380]

Gamertag: DARTH REVAN83

[dpac]

Went to the Best Buy on Howard (right on the Evanston/Chicago border) and picked up my CE pre-order about 10:30 or so this morning. Maybe one or two people ahead of me in line at customer service, and they were probably there for returns or exchanges. No go on the strategy guide, but I wasn't expecting that anyway. In and out, no biggie. Nice.

[Apossum]

Hey all-- just signed up for this forum-- good to see a massive Chicago post!

All I can really add to the store list is pawnshops-- ya never know, check em regularly. I've caught some good stuff. My prized find was Tobal 2 for the PS1-- $5-- at a pawnshop in wilmette. it's a japanese import fighting game.

Speaking of which, that's where i live-- in wilmette with my folks while i go to community college. Only about a year and a half till i'm out of this boring ass town again, heh.

see ya around! :)

[jaykrue]

Got mine at a Gamecrazy near Belmont and Central. Got in line at 11:55, walked out at 12:15 w/ my preordered LE edition Halo2 but i still haven't played it since I've got work :(

[Watchman]

[quote="WeaponX2099"]Okay then. Post away bub. Lately I just go to a few stores:


Matteson EB (sucks Horribly)

Wait, wait, wait. EB in Matteson does not "suck". At least south burbs had a second choice for getting a good selection of games- and I know for a fact on the day after Thanksgiving they weren't busy at all, despite some good deals, which is a good thing- backdoor shopping through the front.

At least you don't have to wait in line, unlike the GameStop down the street. Not to mention they won't give you "elite" attitude.

[akilshohen]

Heads up people.
Disc-Xchange at north Riverside has HALO 2 for $39.99. The LE edition is $44.99

[Apossum]

Not sure if anyone realized, but Reckless Records buys and sells used games. There's one on 3161 N.Broadway that has a pretty good selection. On sunday, they had a Zelda OoT GC disc for $25 and Morrowind for $10, among a bunch of other games. there's also one on 1532 N Milwaukee(Near North Ave. + Milwaukee, by the Double Door) that doesn't have much. There is a pawn shop down the street from it though, that has a lot of games too-- all at an even $15.
Reckless keeps up with their prices, so they know when they have a rare game and price it accordingly, but you can find some really cheap ones too. On top of that, they have a TON of used DvDs and are the best music shops in the city, I highly recommend Reckless records.


Btw, if anyone can help me out-- I'm desperately searching for Xenogears and a Zelda 4 in 1 promo disc for gamecube...if anyone finda one of these at a decent price and wants to help me out, i'd really appreciate it! :)

[EdS25]

Apossum - do you care if Xenogears is the Greatest Hits edition? I see those in Gamestops all over the place for <$20.

[ryosnk]

Hey Chicago CAG's, if you couldn't join the CAG clan you can join my clan called the Ramblers. Email me if interested :).


700 post:)

[Apossum]

I just ordered it on amazon for $15...for some reason i thought it would be pretty easy to find a $10 copy somewhere.

the Zelda 4 in 1 is my holy grail though....I refuse to pay 30+ on ebay! some random pawn shop, somewhere in the middle of chicago will have one for a decent price! :)

[jaykrue]

Good luck on your hunt. I've got the 4 in 1 and they'll hafta pry it from my cold dead corpse b4 I give my copy up (or a better bundle is created :-D )

[ryosnk]

We should have a Chicago area Halo 2 matchup via XBL! It would be cool to have a few matchups with you all.

Post your gamertag and lets discuss a day that we can all play the CHICAGO HALO 2 XBL challenge?

[jaykrue]

Has anyone been to the videogame shop close to the corner of Harlem & Montrose? I think it's near the Norridge theaters and the name of the place is simply 'Videogames' right under an auto parts sign. I passed by the area but didn't have time to step in and check the place out.

[Ragingbull2380]

I'll be free Wed night to play...

[Vicious]

Has anyone been to the videogame shop close to the corner of Harlem & Montrose? I think it's near the Norridge theaters and the name of the place is simply 'Videogames' right under an auto parts sign. I passed by the area but didn't have time to step in and check the place out.

Yeah it's right on montrose and harlem. I been there a couple of times. They have quite a selection. Vintage systems, sealed DC and PSX games, and a really good industrial resurfacer are some of it's pros.

BTW, does anyone here rent games online? What's the fastest and best service for IL.

[ryosnk]

Has anyone been able to get some game from the Circuit CIty sale?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41805&postdays=0&postorder=asc&sta rt=0

[LinkinPrime]

Has anyone been able to get some game from the Circuit CIty sale?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41805&postdays=0&postorder=asc&sta rt=0

Bump on this.

Im currently stuck in Chicago again due to work, anyone find any today, if so what city/location?

[flybrione]

Nope dead at Niles Location on Touhy. They rang up for $4.99 each but the cashier changed the price to 2 for $30. I bought the games but I am going to return them later.

[LinkinPrime]

Im gonna try Shaumburg location when I get off work. I'll post the outcome tonight.

[SEGA128DC]

Does anyone know if this deal is dead at the CC on Elston Avenue?...

[LinkinPrime]

Just came back from Schaumburg, IL

PS2
Hot Shots Golf 3
Socom II
Ace Combat 4

GC
Finding Nemo
Animal Crossing w/Memory Card
Luigi's Mansion

XBOX
KOTOR
THUG

all $4.99 ea. This is soooo sweet. I dont really want some of these games, but hopefully I can exchange them later, like after x-mas for some good PC, GH, or PH.

[SEGA128DC]

Well, Tonight I went to the CC on Elston Avenue. Unfortunately, the 2 games for $9.99, (glitch) deal is dead...:(

But, I didn't leave empty handed though. I found ESPN NFL 2K4 (XB) on clearance for $9.99, in the bargain bin...

[tmei03]

i think the deal is over.
Anyone know where the nearest GameRush is?

[LinkinPrime]

I dont think that there's any in Chicago but

http://www.gamerush.com/

Top right corner store locator, enter your zip.

[ryosnk]

Has anyone been able to try this with the toys r us mailer coupon/copy coupon?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40350

[ryosnk]

Would anyone know were I can purchase arcade mahines in Chicago?

[BatStrike]

Just found this thread... I live in Indiana but work in Chicago. Next time you guys do some XBL action, I'm all for it.

[SEGA128DC]

I hope everyone in the Chicago land area has a Happy New Year! See you in 2005...\:D/

[Stoneage]

Yeah, happy New Year to call ChiCAGoans!!!!!!!!


May your ass be cheaper than ever in 2005!!!

Or something...

[Darkside Hazuki]

I second that. Happy New Year!

[scdoanintendo]

Same here, and be smart/safe.

[WeaponX2099]

No shooting please. Happy new year, bub.

[minqqq]

sweet i didn't know this thread existed. happy new year!

[dpac]

Would anyone know were I can purchase arcade mahines in Chicago?
Well, it's not quite "in" Chicago, but the arcade in the Golf Mill mall (next to JC Penney?) has a few machines for sale, though the owner doesn't want to part with them for cheap. I just went two nights ago, and it was the first time I'd been to an arcade in years.

[rocksolidaudio]

man, i haven't checked this thread in quite a while. anyhow, i now work at the lincoln village (lincoln and kedzie) EB if anyone wants to come say hello and discuss cheap deals...
:-)

[akilshohen]

Would anyone know were I can purchase arcade mahines in Chicago?
Well, it's not quite "in" Chicago, but the arcade in the Golf Mill mall (next to JC Penney?) has a few machines for sale, though the owner doesn't want to part with them for cheap. I just went two nights ago, and it was the first time I'd been to an arcade in years.
I thought they completely moved over to some other mall

[dpac]

man, i haven't checked this thread in quite a while. anyhow, i now work at the lincoln village (lincoln and kedzie) EB if anyone wants to come say hello and discuss cheap deals...
:-)
That's great. That EB's where I got my copy of Katamari Damacy (after a little trade-in, that is).

[rocksolidaudio]

man, i haven't checked this thread in quite a while. anyhow, i now work at the lincoln village (lincoln and kedzie) EB if anyone wants to come say hello and discuss cheap deals...
:-)
That's great. That EB's where I got my copy of Katamari Damacy (after a little trade-in, that is).

i was one of the three pre-orders there for it before i worked there. me, my future boss and future asm.

[ryosnk]

Overall its nice to see alot of ChicagoLand people contributing in this topic. I created a list of people that are within the ChicagoLand area so we can know and maybe ask for some assistants. Like always I would be happy to help any CAG with games or info. I posted the list of Chicago members in the first post.


775

[dpac]

i was one of the three pre-orders there for it before i worked there. me, my future boss and future asm.
I may have to stop by there again once Alien Hominid (PS2) drops down in price. (Well, either there or a local TRU; not many B&M's seem to be carrying that title.)

[scdoanintendo]

i was one of the three pre-orders there for it before i worked there. me, my future boss and future asm.
I may have to stop by there again once Alien Hominid (PS2) drops down in price. (Well, either there or a local TRU; not many B&M's seem to be carrying that title.)

I wouldn't hold off to long. I played the GC version and I have to say this is one of the most innovative games I have played this year, an awesome title. The mini games are awesome. Pick this one up while you can, believe me you will not be dissapointed.

[akilshohen]

you forgot to add me to the list. (I had to have a reason to bump it)

[Devin]

Chicago Ridge Mall has a new name!!!...

I went to Chicago Ridge Mall yesterday (January 7th) and, to my surprise, it has a new name. Right when you walk in [the Eatery], there's a message on the door that reads: "Chicago Ridge Mall is now Westfield Shopping Towns". I was like "WTF!!!!". I admit, I was pissed. I was JUST there on Sunday (January 2nd) and it was still called "Chicago Ridge Mall". So whatever they did happened in just 5 days, maybe less! I'll never get used to saying "Westfield Shopping Towns". I'm still pissed. Oh well, times change. Just thought I'd let fellow Chicago [area] gamers know about it.

[akilshohen]

Anyone know if any FYE's/Coconuts are closing?
In the topic about the specific closings, someone said the Saturday Matinee is closing. I know the FYE at North Riverside mall isn't closing cause nothing looked strange. I don't know if the Coconuts in Northriverside or the on by the green line on harlem is closing.

[WeaponX2099]

The only one I know is the Orland Park FYE. Don't know any more.

[ryosnk]

I got this from IGDA.
__________________________________________________ __________

March 2005 (date tba) – Hear from Veterans of Chicago Gaming during your own private night in the Museum of Science and Industry’s Game On Exhibit, a gigantic exhibit on video games, including over 150 playable games.

Chicago Veterans so far will include:
Ed Boon, creator of Mortal Kombat
George Gomez, creator Spy Hunter
Mark Turmell, creator of NFL Blitz
Joel Seider, 18 years experience in gaming
Eugene Jarvis from Raw Thrills
Richard Ditton, designer and programmer of Capcom Bowling, Time Killers, Journey, and Domino Man at Incredible Technologies Larry Hodgson, VP of Product Development, designer and programmer of the Golden Tee Golf series, Rim Rockin' Basketball, and Hot Shots Tennis among others at Incredible Technologies.

Happy New Year!

Carrie
IGDA Chicago Coordinator

[BatStrike]

Just wondering: Anyone here remember the locally produced videogame fanzine "Game Rave" ?? It was bi-monthly ( I think) & I'd buy it at MicroPlay (95th & Ridgeland).

[Johnny Postman]

Made some rounds this past week of FYE/Coconuts and so far the only one closing I've seen is the Saturday Matinee at Old Orchard.

Checked and still going....

Golf Mill - FYE
Rand Road - FYE
Harlem/Irving - FYE
North Riverside - FYE
Cermack/Harlem - Coconuts
Lake/Harlem - Coconuts
Diversey/Sheffield - Coconuts
Randolph/Wabash - Coconuts (Slim model PS2 in stock!)
Belmont/Kimball - Coconuts
53rd St/Lake Park - Coconuts

Meant to check the FYE at Ford City but it blew up - They phased out games few months back anyway so no bother.

If anyone wants to post other stores that are still going, I'd appreciate it.

[Johnny Postman]

Also for those looking for the good Best Buy GGC's, the North Ave store seems to have gotten some. Saw about 50 on racks near the front register in case you need to stock up.

[SEGA128DC]

Hmm, do you mean the $19.99 and up, GGC? The last time, I seen the GGC's at the North Avenue, Best Buy was on Black Friday. I searched the entire store and only found seven of the $19.99 and up, GGC's...

[ryosnk]

You have to search hard to find them at the best buy in the hip mall. Would any of you know where I can pick up a ddr metal pad for cheap in Chicago area? I find them online but the shipping is high and I would like to test it.

[eman157]

Sup all. I live in the northside of chicago and ryosnk i seen the old post you made about windycity. The north ave store closed sadly due to being robbed to much, while the cicero one closed also. Sucks since they had great games too.

[BLarR]

Southsides what it's all abooot! Anyways, walked into the Blockbuster in Tinley today and saw a used copy of Rez for 9.99. I passed it up because I personally don't care for the game and thought I'd leave it for someone who might enjoy it. It's probably still there since it's only 5 here and I was in there at 3:40, (I doubt they get that many customers during this period, ya never know).

[ryosnk]

Sup all. I live in the northside of chicago and ryosnk i seen the old post you made about windycity. The north ave store closed sadly due to being robbed to much, while the cicero one closed also. Sucks since they had great games too.

That place in north/cicero was nice. The guy used to hoook me with games. Thats were I got panzer dragon saga and burning rangers for cheap :).

[Johnny Postman]

Hmm, do you mean the $19.99 and up, GGC? The last time, I seen the GGC's at the North Avenue, Best Buy was on Black Friday. I searched the entire store and only found seven of the $19.99 and up, GGC's...

Yes.. the $19.99 green/silver ones. They are in the endcap by the register closest to the front door. I was surprised to see so many myself.

[SEGA128DC]

Hmm, do you mean the $19.99 and up, GGC? The last time, I seen the GGC's at the North Avenue, Best Buy was on Black Friday. I searched the entire store and only found seven of the $19.99 and up, GGC's...

Yes.. the $19.99 green/silver ones. They are in the endcap by the register closest to the front door. I was surprised to see so many myself.

Hmm, are you referring to the light-green/reflective silver GGC, right? I think those are the 2005 GGC's, that have an expiration date. Either way, I'm going to get a few this week. Thanks for the tip, Johnny Postman...:D

By the way, what exactly do you mean by "endcap?"

[ryosnk]

We'll a very wonderful friend of mine is having a video game
tournament in Chicago. Here are some details.

Events:

-DDR Max 2
-Guilty Gear/Street fighter 3: Third stike
-Marvel vs Capcom 2/Capcom vs Snk

*Each event is a $10 entry fee. So for all three events it would
cost you $30.

*First place price is $60 on each event.
*Second place price is $20 on each event.
*No third place prize.

So overall, you can win $180 if you enter and win all three events.

The date is January 22, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. (practice time)
and the tournament will begin around 4:00 p.m.

Location:
Windy City Comics
4051 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60641
If you got questions please email my friend at kyokoanime@yahoo.com.

[ryosnk]

Hey I was on the gamestop located on Harlem and Lawernce and they had two tubs of preorder items for free. I got the POP art book, warcraft novel, and a few demo cd's. Also please check out the post atop of this :roll: .

[WeaponX2099]

We'll a very wonderful friend of mine is having a video game
tournament in Chicago. Here are some details.

Events:

-DDR Max 2
-Guilty Gear/Street fighter 3: Third stike
-Marvel vs Capcom 2/Capcom vs Snk

*Each event is a $10 entry fee. So for all three events it would
cost you $30.

*First place price is $60 on each event.
*Second place price is $20 on each event.
*No third place prize.

So overall, you can win $180 if you enter and win all three events.

The date is January 22, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. (practice time)
and the tournament will begin around 4:00 p.m.

Location:
Windy City Comics
4051 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60641
If you got questions please email my friend at kyokoanime@yahoo.com.

That would be great but the weather and my vehicle prevent me from getting that far now. Post some spring events when you get them.

[rocksolidaudio]

there's currently a box of like 40 strategy guides sitting in the communal garbage of the lincoln village eb. if anyone can make it out there tonight, they're yours.

[Birbo]

For my south suburbs & NW Indiana brothers:

Toys R Us in Matteson has a handfull of PSOne screens in stock for $23 each.

Toys R Us in Merriville IN has PSOne combos for $60 each. Hope this helps somebody out.

[WeaponX2099]

For my south suburbs & NW Indiana brothers:

Toys R Us in Matteson has a handfull of PSOne screens in stock for $23 each.

Toys R Us in Merriville IN has PSOne combos for $60 each. Hope this helps somebody out.

Don't call, just go. They will just tell you they have none over the phone.

[rocksolidaudio]

so guys, what do you think about a get-together/swap meet? i don't really feel like organizing another gaming session right now (sorry to those who missed the last one), but what about just meeting up for dinner, discussion and introductions, and bringing any games we want to trade/sell? thoughts?

[ryosnk]

so guys, what do you think about a get-together/swap meet? i don't really feel like organizing another gaming session right now (sorry to those who missed the last one), but what about just meeting up for dinner, discussion and introductions, and bringing any games we want to trade/sell? thoughts?

Hey that would be cool, I go to something like that.
Is their a place in chicago with cheap rates where I can get a truck or uhaul to pick up a arcade machine in Madison, WI?

[rocksolidaudio]

bumpity bump

[greendj27]

so guys, what do you think about a get-together/swap meet? i don't really feel like organizing another gaming session right now (sorry to those who missed the last one), but what about just meeting up for dinner, discussion and introductions, and bringing any games we want to trade/sell? thoughts?

Hey that would be cool, I go to something like that.
Is their a place in chicago with cheap rates where I can get a truck or uhaul to pick up a arcade machine in Madison, WI?

Take a bus to madison and rent the UHaul here. You can just drop it off in Chicago then. I'm actually in Madison by the way

[ryosnk]

so guys, what do you think about a get-together/swap meet? i don't really feel like organizing another gaming session right now (sorry to those who missed the last one), but what about just meeting up for dinner, discussion and introductions, and bringing any games we want to trade/sell? thoughts?

Hey that would be cool, I go to something like that.
Is their a place in chicago with cheap rates where I can get a truck or uhaul to pick up a arcade machine in Madison, WI?

Take a bus to madison and rent the UHaul here. You can just drop it off in Chicago then. I'm actually in Madison by the way

Thanks but the uhaul will charge me $50 to rent and then two dollars a mile/plus I have to refill the tank. The machine will cost me only $300 and I dont want to waste more then $100 extra in rental and fees.

[greendj27]

so guys, what do you think about a get-together/swap meet? i don't really feel like organizing another gaming session right now (sorry to those who missed the last one), but what about just meeting up for dinner, discussion and introductions, and bringing any games we want to trade/sell? thoughts?

Hey that would be cool, I go to something like that.
Is their a place in chicago with cheap rates where I can get a truck or uhaul to pick up a arcade machine in Madison, WI?

Take a bus to madison and rent the UHaul here. You can just drop it off in Chicago then. I'm actually in Madison by the way

Thanks but the uhaul will charge me $50 to rent and then two dollars a mile/plus I have to refill the tank. The machine will cost me only $300 and I dont want to waste more then $100 extra in rental and fees.

You can rent the uHaul trailer for a flat rate and you don't pay any mileage. It would only cost $20 if you got the small one.

[ryosnk]

Anyone get good games from CC?

[minqqq]

Anyone get good games from CC?

i didn't even bother looking. hopefully the big sale is truly this coming weekend.

[Rig]

We'll a very wonderful friend of mine is having a video game
tournament in Chicago. Here are some details.


Events:

-DDR Max 2
-Guilty Gear/Street fighter 3: Third stike
-Marvel vs Capcom 2/Capcom vs Snk

*Each event is a $10 entry fee. So for all three events it would
cost you $30.

*First place price is $60 on each event.
*Second place price is $20 on each event.
*No third place prize.

So overall, you can win $180 if you enter and win all three events.

The date is January 22, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. (practice time)
and the tournament will begin around 4:00 p.m.

Location:
Windy City Comics
4051 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60641

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Hey, who won the games? I didn't check through this thread, so maybe it was already answered. What did the first place do (song wise) to win the tournament.

[ryosnk]

Hey Rig, I was unable to attend the tournament (sick) so I don't know.

Anyone getting any good games/items from the sale on tru?

[WeaponX2099]

There is nothing in matteson, IL.

[ryosnk]

(Got it from teamxbox)

Videogame Exhibit Debuts at Chicago Museum
Press Release
Feb. 15th, 2005 10:55 am
Game on: The History, Culture and Future of Video Games, will make its North American debut at the Museum of Science and Industry on March 4, 2005. This major exhibition explores the vibrant world of video games from 1962 to today and the effect that these games have had on our contemporary culture.

In an interactive environment full of projected sights and sounds, Game On details the game design process, including conceptual drawing, character design and sound. The exhibit also investigates how geography and culture play a role in game development by examining games in Japan, the United States and Europe. A look at developments in gaming hardware— from the colossal computers of the early 1960s to the recent consoles such as Xbox, GameCube and PlayStation 2—helps to illustrate how content and technologies work together to create amazing new products.

Along the way, children and adults alike will be enthralled by the interactive world of gaming as they have the opportunity to play more than 125 games that illustrate the exhibit content.

Game On is powered by Exelon, proud parent of ComEd, and sponsored by EB Games and Pepsi.

“The video gaming industry has had a unique influence on the world’s culture,” said David Woody, the Museum’s director of design and development. “Visitors to Game On will discover how the video game phenomenon emerged from both an artistic and technological perspective, not just in the United States, but around the globe. They will also be able to see how that phenomenon has influenced other aspects of popular culture, including movies, magazines and music.”

Game On runs through September 5, 2005. The exhibit consists of 17 “levels” or areas, each one introduced by a different member of the “Game Family”—a mother, father, sister and brother who take museumgoers through an exhibit tour. As guests move through the exhibit, they will discover the key creative people who make games happen, including graphic designers, programmers, 3-D modelers and engineers. The illustrations of Chicago artist David Lee Csisko will bring the Game Family and the exciting, pulsating world of video games to life with a flurry of color, movement and characters.

“Game On gives kids a new view of an industry that has come to the forefront of our popular culture,” said Jean Franczyk, the Museum’s vice president of Education and Guest Services. “Many children today have grown up with video games, but now they have a chance to learn about the history, science, art and technology that is behind those games.”

In Level 1: Early Games, guests will learn about the genres first games. The area features the 1962 game SpaceWar!, the first game to be developed on a computer with a vector monitor; 1972’s Pong; and rare artifacts such as original publicity materials and early merchandise.

It takes up to 40 people to build and market a successful game, and in Level 4: Making Of, guests will learn why. The game design process from concept drawing to packaged product will be examined in this area, focusing on some of the most important games of recent times including the Pokémon phenomenon and Tomb Raider. Each display will include original artwork of character sketches and environmental designs.

How does sound and music enhance the game experience? Level 9: Sound will explore early music from the 8, 16 and 32-bit eras, sound effects and composed music for games. Visitors will be able to play games that have made music their theme including Rez and Space Channel 5. Additionally, this area looks at how game developers and publishers are now showcasing new bands and artists in their game titles, and even hiring film composers to write game soundtracks. Guests will be able to listen to tracks that illustrate this music.

Level 10: Chicago Style will demonstrate Chicago’s role in the video game world, which has been significant ever since Midway Games starting publishing arcade games in the mid-1970s, including Space Invaders in 1978 and Pac-Man in 1980. Guests can play games like Incredible Technologies’ Golden Tee Live, 2005 from these native developers.

A range of emerging technology and content trends will be showcased in Level 14: Future Games, indicating the shape that gaming may take over the next decade. This section will include Japanese “communication games,” PlayStation 2 USB camera technology—a revolutionary new type of games interface from Sony— and the latest 3rd generation phone technology.

Game On was organized by Barbican Art Galleries, London in collaboration with the National Museums of Scotland. The exhibit will have an additional charge of $5 per guest. To ensure a positive experience for all ages, Game On will not feature any mature (“M” rated) game content.

The Museum of Science and Industry's mission is to inspire the inventive genius in everyone by presenting captivating and compelling experiences that are real and educational. Located at 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, the Museum is open every day of the year except December 25. Regular Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. General admission pricing is $9 for adults, $7.50 for seniors and $5 for children ages 3-11. City of Chicago residents receive a discount on general admission; general admission is free on Mondays and Tuesdays through March 15, 2005. The Museum is supported in part through the generosity of the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District. For more information, visit the Museum's Web site at www.msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414 or (800) GO-TO-MSI outside of the Chicago area.

[WeaponX2099]

I may go one Monday or Tuesday in the next two months.

[Darkside Hazuki]

Count me in.

[tmei03]

cool, has anyone went to the exhibition? i might go on those free days.

[Esoul]

I just got the email from EB Games.

Dear EBgames.com customer,

You are receiving this e-mail because you are one of our best customers in the Chicagoland area, and we wanted to offer you a special invitation to the grand opening of the Game On exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry. Read on for the details and reply soon, because space is limited. You can also view and print this invitation in PDF format.

GAME ON Opening
Sunday, March 6
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

An immersive experience for serious gamers and intrigued novices, Game On explores the 40-year history of computer gaming—from Pong to Project Gotham Racing 2—and its impact on contemporary culture. Show what you’e got as you play more than 125 video games, including ESPN Hockey, Jak & Daxter, Golden Tee LIVE and NBA Street Vol. 2.

It says that the RSVP must be sent from the same e-mail address that originally received the invitation.

The funny thing is that I don't buy too much from EBGames, I occasionally buy some rare classics from their morning updates but I'm usually miss out on the better games. Buy some games and maybe you'll get an email invite as well.

Hope to see some local CAGs there!