Official San Francisco Bay Area CAG List

[Bavgate]

Anyone else applying for this? (http://blog.capcom.com/archives/971) I wouldn't mind taking a day off work to play Bionic Commando. (Please, let it be Bionic Commando.)

The toughest part is listing the games I've played in the last six months. Am I going to scare them off if I give a colossal list?

Ugh, I would totally sign up for that, but I'm busy that day. :/

[humidore]

Anyone else applying for this? (http://blog.capcom.com/archives/971) I wouldn't mind taking a day off work to play Bionic Commando. (Please, let it be Bionic Commando.)

The toughest part is listing the games I've played in the last six months. Am I going to scare them off if I give a colossal list?

I'd rather it be Resident Evil 5 or Street Fighter 4 (most likely to me). Dunno if it's worth getting off work early and driving down there for, hmm..

[metaly]

Just got a call from Capcom saying I'm confirmed for tomorrow. :]

[bzchanboy]

Boo i got no call i wanna go to capcom for the day. Maybe they'll call in the morning.

[Veronica Mars]

I didn't sign up.
Do you get anything?

[Bavgate]

Just got a call from Capcom saying I'm confirmed for tomorrow. :]

Secret in-depth reports, pls. :lol:

[metaly]

I didn't sign up.
Do you get anything?

All I know is there will be "snacks." A nerdy blue and yellow CAPCOM shirt would be sweet, though. Actually, so far the best gift out of this is that my boss didn't even care. I was like, "yeah, I'll be out in the afternoon to go to Capcom" and he just thought it was awesome. I was surprised.

Secret in-depth reports, pls. :lol:

:-$

[Bavgate]

At least tell us what game it was. :cry:

PM us! xD

[Veronica Mars]

Update us Metaly.

[metaly]

So Street Fighter 4 was pretty fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually, it turned out to be two PSN/XBLA games I had never even heard of. :[ Disappointing, but still fun to hang out and play a LAN game with a bunch of people. The funniest thing was they had a couple SSF2T HD kiosks in the lobby (powered off, unfortunately, so we couldn't even watch) and people were begging to play it before we went into the testing room. The Capcom guys said if we started playing that, we wouldn't want to do the actual test. :D

Not going to say much about the first game because they had a certain affinity for NDAs.

But the second game I think is OK to mention because there wasn't explicitly on the NDA. It was Commando 3, and it was decent fun. Reminded me a lot of old arcade military shooters, like Mercs. I actually looked it up afterward and Mercs is a sequel to the original Commando, so the familiarity then made a lot of sense. Knowing that it's basically Mercs 2 gives the game a lot more cred, but I don't know if I'll end up buying it even with 3-player online co-op. (Hopefully Capcom's ninjas aren't coming to kill me now... I'm pretty sure all those details were already out there.)

Oh, and I got a big bag of goodies... DMC4 shirt and poster, RE Essentials for PS2, a can of RE "Revive" energy drink, the Lost Planet guide, Harvey Birdman for PS2, and a POOGIE. (Like the one they gave out with Monster Hunter Portable 2 preorders, but with a different coat.) And we all got to pick if we wanted DMC4 for PS3 or 360. I got the PS3 version... too bad I have little interest in the series. I'm gonna figure out how to give some of this stuff away.

[Veronica Mars]

So Street Fighter 4 was pretty fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually, it turned out to be two PSN/XBLA games I had never even heard of. :[ Disappointing, but still fun to hang out and play a LAN game with a bunch of people. The funniest thing was they had a couple SSF2T HD kiosks in the lobby (powered off, unfortunately, so we couldn't even watch) and people were begging to play it before we went into the testing room. The Capcom guys said if we started playing that, we wouldn't want to do the actual test. :D

Not going to say much about the first game because they had a certain affinity for NDAs.

But the second game I think is OK to mention because there wasn't explicitly on the NDA. It was Commando 3, and it was decent fun. Reminded me a lot of old arcade military shooters, like Mercs. I actually looked it up afterward and Mercs is a sequel to the original Commando, so the familiarity then made a lot of sense. Knowing that it's basically Mercs 2 gives the game a lot more cred, but I don't know if I'll end up buying it even with 3-player online co-op. (Hopefully Capcom's ninjas aren't coming to kill me now... I'm pretty sure all those details were already out there.)

Oh, and I got a big bag of goodies... DMC4 shirt and poster, RE Essentials for PS2, a can of RE "Revive" energy drink, the Lost Planet guide, Harvey Birdman for PS2, and a POOGIE. (Like the one they gave out with Monster Hunter Portable 2 preorders, but with a different coat.) And we all got to pick if we wanted DMC4 for PS3 or 360. I got the PS3 version... too bad I have little interest in the series. I'm gonna figure out how to give some of this stuff away.

Lucky mofo XD
Give it to meeeeeee :)
I'd trade or buy if it was Xbox 360 version :/

[KSHLove]

So Street Fighter 4 was pretty fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually, it turned out to be two PSN/XBLA games I had never even heard of. :[ Disappointing, but still fun to hang out and play a LAN game with a bunch of people. The funniest thing was they had a couple SSF2T HD kiosks in the lobby (powered off, unfortunately, so we couldn't even watch) and people were begging to play it before we went into the testing room. The Capcom guys said if we started playing that, we wouldn't want to do the actual test. :D

Not going to say much about the first game because they had a certain affinity for NDAs.

But the second game I think is OK to mention because there wasn't explicitly on the NDA. It was Commando 3, and it was decent fun. Reminded me a lot of old arcade military shooters, like Mercs. I actually looked it up afterward and Mercs is a sequel to the original Commando, so the familiarity then made a lot of sense. Knowing that it's basically Mercs 2 gives the game a lot more cred, but I don't know if I'll end up buying it even with 3-player online co-op. (Hopefully Capcom's ninjas aren't coming to kill me now... I'm pretty sure all those details were already out there.)

Oh, and I got a big bag of goodies... DMC4 shirt and poster, RE Essentials for PS2, a can of RE "Revive" energy drink, the Lost Planet guide, Harvey Birdman for PS2, and a POOGIE. (Like the one they gave out with Monster Hunter Portable 2 preorders, but with a different coat.) And we all got to pick if we wanted DMC4 for PS3 or 360. I got the PS3 version... too bad I have little interest in the series. I'm gonna figure out how to give some of this stuff away.

sounds like i should've went lol. Btw, how long did the event last? If you're giving away DMC 4 I'll gladly take it off your hands :D

[Bavgate]

So Street Fighter 4 was pretty fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually, it turned out to be two PSN/XBLA games I had never even heard of. :[ Disappointing, but still fun to hang out and play a LAN game with a bunch of people. The funniest thing was they had a couple SSF2T HD kiosks in the lobby (powered off, unfortunately, so we couldn't even watch) and people were begging to play it before we went into the testing room. The Capcom guys said if we started playing that, we wouldn't want to do the actual test. :D

Not going to say much about the first game because they had a certain affinity for NDAs.

But the second game I think is OK to mention because there wasn't explicitly on the NDA. It was Commando 3, and it was decent fun. Reminded me a lot of old arcade military shooters, like Mercs. I actually looked it up afterward and Mercs is a sequel to the original Commando, so the familiarity then made a lot of sense. Knowing that it's basically Mercs 2 gives the game a lot more cred, but I don't know if I'll end up buying it even with 3-player online co-op. (Hopefully Capcom's ninjas aren't coming to kill me now... I'm pretty sure all those details were already out there.)

Oh, and I got a big bag of goodies... DMC4 shirt and poster, RE Essentials for PS2, a can of RE "Revive" energy drink, the Lost Planet guide, Harvey Birdman for PS2, and a POOGIE. (Like the one they gave out with Monster Hunter Portable 2 preorders, but with a different coat.) And we all got to pick if we wanted DMC4 for PS3 or 360. I got the PS3 version... too bad I have little interest in the series. I'm gonna figure out how to give some of this stuff away.

:applause:

If there's another one of these down the road, keep us updated so we can all try and sign up again.

[metaly]

I'll definitely mention it here. Capcom will probably announce it on their blog as well, so check that, too. I've got it in my RSS now.

[Renzo_]

Hm...I gotta figure out how to sell my stuff too...

To the PW people who PMed me: You guys gotta be more specific...

Anyone here interested in anime goods? Like little goodies or promo items? I recently went to Japan and got some stuff, and some stuff I've collected over the years.

[martin8me]

Hey, anyone going to the Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII launch party at the Metreon?

I wanna go for the free shirt.:D

[metaly]

I was a rabid FF7 fan back in 1997, but the thought of trying to be one of the first 200 in line to something like this these is really not appealing. Plus the prizes aren't too compelling, and since I usually get off work around 6, it's not really possible.

Still, as much as I dislike FF7 AC and the cult of FF7 in general, I haven't written off Crisis Core just yet. I'll wait for people's impressions to start showing up to decide whether to get it, but it does seem like it could be a decent game.

[Veronica Mars]

When is it?

[metaly]

6-9 tomorrow evening. Here's a PSBlog post (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/03/24/look-like-you-work-at-shinra-crisis-core-ffvii-launch-event-tomorrow-night/) with some details.

[Veronica Mars]

IDK.
I sorta don't wanna line up or anything :/

[EastBayAnt]

Hey, anyone going to the Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII launch party at the Metreon?

I wanna go for the free shirt.:D

Man... Would like to go, but then I'd have to book it to work right after. That sucks.

[TheRock88]

Anyone going to the COD4 tournament this Friday at Stevens Creek Gamestop? Me and my bro stopped by the Best Buy at Santana Row and there were 4-5 guys dressed in guille suits. Gave us both a flyer for the event and dog tags. Stopped by the actual Gamestop there to preorder Persona FES and the place looks awesome.

Grand prize is $1000 in Gamestop giftcards
First 100 people there will receive a token to download the new pack.

[Wario64]

it's friday? i thought saturday. what time does it start?

[TheRock88]

it's friday? i thought saturday. what time does it start?

Nope, it's Friday from 8:30-11:30 pm. I'm probably gonna show up around 7 or 7:30 to make sure I get a map token.

[KSHLove]

Anyone going to the COD4 tournament this Friday at Stevens Creek Gamestop? Me and my bro stopped by the Best Buy at Santana Row and there were 4-5 guys dressed in guille suits. Gave us both a flyer for the event and dog tags. Stopped by the actual Gamestop there to preorder Persona FES and the place looks awesome.

Grand prize is $1000 in Gamestop giftcards
First 100 people there will receive a token to download the new pack.

How does the rules work? Is the tourney for the xbox or ps3 version? But damn 1k, I would enter but I'm not good enough.

[TheRock88]

How does the rules work? Is the tourney for the xbox or ps3 version? But damn 1k, I would enter but I'm not good enough.

The flyer didnt say how it would work. I'm guessing it's probably gonna be free for all.

Also not sure about the 360/PS3 thing, flyer didnt say.

[Wario64]

i'll probably be there tonight if i dont have anything planned. i just want the token :) i'll probably play if there are spots open

[TheRock88]

Cool, hope to see you there.

I forgot 1 rule. You have to be 17 years or older to play in the tourney.

[Civickid96]

Thanks for adding me to the list!

As for anyone looking for the Metal Gear Solid Pre-order disc in San Jose/Santa Clara area, check out Game Crazy. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/MGS4BonusDisc.jpg

--Michael

[metaly]

So I always see deals posted for FYE but didn't know there were any in the Bay Area until a few months ago. I finally went to the Redwood City store today and wow, weird. First of all, it's still got the exact same layout from when it was a Blockbuster Music years ago, so that was surreal. Second, probably 90% of the stuff there had a red USED sticker on it. Is that their thing? They only sell used stuff? They had a few new movies, but I didn't see a single new game in their tiny games section. I think I'm OK ignoring any future FYE deals unless it's through their Website.

On a side note, I happened to be browsing right next to the adult section and there was some guy who was very leisurely looking through pretty much every single porn movie. CREEPY.

[KSHLove]

the FYE in Newark also has many used video games. They have a smaller amount of new games but most of them suck anyway. Never any deals there so I don't bother going there anymore.

[metaly]

Hey guys. Remember when I said I was going to give away the stuff I got from Capcom, but then I was really busy for like three weeks? Well, I'm finally giving all of it away.

The list:

- Lost Planet BradyGames strategy guide for Xbox 360
- Resident Evil Essentials (RE4, RECV, RE Outbreak) for PS2
- Devil May Cry 4 t-shirt (Gildan heavy cotton, XL http://i26.tinypic.com/npj76p.jpg)
- Devil May Cry 4 for PS3

The only thing I'm charging for is DMC4, which is $40 shipped. For everything else, I'd appreciate $5 for shipping/my run to the post office, unless you want to pick it up in Palo Alto while I'm at work. Send me a PM if you're interested!

http://metaly.org/images/offsite/cp.gif

[ehwhoknows]

Has anyone had much luck locating a Wii? I've been around to every gamestop in SF and a couple of Best Buys around but no luck. Any one have any tips?

[metaly]

Capcom's having another open call for focus testers (http://blog.capcom.com/archives/1109), for this Thursday:

The test is at here at Capcom’s San Mateo HQ (http://www.capcom.com/bumper.php?tgtwww=http%3A//maps.google.com/maps%3Fie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3Dutf-8%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26q%3D800+Concar+Dr%2C+San+Mateo%2C+CA+94402%2C+ USA%26um%3D1%26sa%3DX%26oi%3Dgeocode_result%26resn um%3D1%26ct%3Dtitle), on Thursday, April 10 (that’s THIS Thursday), from 2pm - 4pm. To apply, send your name, age, phone number, and your preferred gaming platform (PS3, PC, 360, Wii, etc.) to contest@capcom.com. You must be over 18 years old with valid ID to participate!

Not sure if I'll be able to make this one, but I'll probably send them an email just in case.

Remember, I'm still giving out some stuff from the last one a few posts up.

[Civickid96]

Blast.

That last Capcom meeting you went to, I was invited only to find out that they changed the time of the event. I could've gone last time but I got out of work right when the event would end.

Again, I would sign up for this but it's going to be at San Mateo (I'm in Sunnyvale) and I have a darn mid-term on Friday night which I have to study for...oh well. Maybe next time. :wall:

--Michael

[metaly]

Yet another Capcom focus test (http://blog.capcom.com/archives/1114), this time on Monday the 14th.

In order to tell us what you think, we need you here, at Capcom HQ (http://www.capcom.com/bumper.php?tgtwww=http%3A//maps.google.com/maps%3Fie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3Dutf-8%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26q%3D800+Concar+Dr%2C+San+Mateo%2C+CA+94402%2C+ USA%26um%3D1%26sa%3DX%26oi%3Dgeocode_result%26resn um%3D1%26ct%3Dtitle), on Monday, April 14th. You need to be here from 1:30pm - 5pm. To apply, tell us which games you’ve purchased for 360, PS3, XBLA, or PSN in the last 3 months. Specify that you are applying for the April 14th session, and send it in to contest@capcom.com. You must be at least 18 years old with valid ID to participate, and yes, there will be gifts for you. Fabulous gifts!

They say it's a different game than the one they're testing on Thursday.

[KSHLove]

thanks for the info metaly. Btw, what do you do at these sessions exactly?

[CouRageouS]

Yet another Capcom focus test (http://blog.capcom.com/archives/1114), this time on Monday the 14th.

They say it's a different game than the one they're testing on Thursday.
I like how its a couple hours longer than Thursday's. Given the questions they ask, I'll wager it has something to do with Bionic Commando. I sent an email yesterday for Thurs, if I don't get picked I may try to get out of work for Monday.

[metaly]

Last time they sat us around a 360 LAN and had us play the game, with minimal instructions so they could observe how well we were able to figure things out. Then we filled out a short questionnaire about the experience, discussed the game with the developers, and the explained in detail how everything worked. After that we got to play a few more rounds with our newfound expertise. :)

I'm definitely intrigued by Monday's longer test, plus the PSN/XBLA question, but maybe I'm reading too much into that.

[bzchanboy]

Please capcom if you read cag i'm available and i'm desperate for some games to play.

[Veronica Mars]

Too lazy to keep e-mailing them :/


BTW - Anyone seen any fruit basket figures at F.Y.E?

[CouRageouS]

Hey metaly, if I was picked for tomorrow would I know by now?

[Veronica Mars]

Hey metaly, if I was picked for tomorrow would I know by now?

Was about to ask that also...

[metaly]

Hey metaly, if I was picked for tomorrow would I know by now?

I'm hoping they're just being slow because I haven't heard anything yet. They probably would have called or emailed by now, though.

[CouRageouS]

Oh well. I was just going to take a long leave from the office tomorrow and work later than usual :lol:

[Veronica Mars]

meh :/

BTW: Hi Metaly :) Long time no talk.

[CouRageouS]

It would be interesting to meet some CAGs though. I've only met Xevious briefly when I worked at CCity a couple years ago.

[bzchanboy]

Thank you capcom :)

anyone going tomorrow? If so I'll see you there.

[Veronica Mars]

We got a phone call, but they didn't say for who :/
Either way, I will take camera.

[Wario64]

anyone know what time the smash bros brawl gamestop tournament is starting on this sat. at the steven's creek gamestop? hopefullly they'll be some good matches at the finals

[Veronica Mars]

There was no power in the room, so everyone was let out around 2:30 , lol

[metaly]

There was no power in the room, so everyone was let out around 2:30 , lol
http://metaly.org/images/offsite/cp.gif
Man, that sucks. I hope you guys at least got goodie bags.

[bzchanboy]

It was very LoL worthy. Hopefully we get invited to Mondays test. I'm gonna stay around till monday anyways. So you hear that Capcom you can use me :-# Goodie bag was nice though.

Maybe the reason for the power turning off was they didnt bring in enough water. I told him I wanted some water =P haha oh well.

VM who were you. I say lip ring dude.

[Veronica Mars]

It was very LoL worthy. Hopefully we get invited to Mondays test. I'm gonna stay around till monday anyways. So you hear that Capcom you can use me :-# Goodie bag was nice though.

Maybe the reason for the power turning off was they didnt bring in enough water. I told him I wanted some water =P haha oh well.

VM who were you. I say lip ring dude.

I didn't go. The call was for my brother :/
I saw what they gave you guys. Wish DMC was for Xbox. My brother was the one that almost finished the game. The one that came in late.

[metaly]

Got called for Monday's test. Is anyone else going? Here's hoping for no power outages.

[bzchanboy]

They called me three times and I wasnt available at the time to answer. I called back 2 hours later and it was already too late. :bomb: why did i have to go out. None the less I hope I'm on the short list if they need a alternate.

[freakyzeeky]

I need to be on that list in the first page, lol...

Hello fellow Bay Area CAGs... ;)

[Veronica Mars]

So, my brother got called again :/
Not Fair, I get so happy when the phone rings.

[CouRageouS]

Aww crap. I got a missed call from a 650 number. Is that them?

[bzchanboy]

Aww crap. I got a missed call from a 650 number. Is that them?

Yep thats them. :-({|=

[topnotch97]

so HOT!!!! @_@; sweating. hungry. thirsty.

who else here?

[freakyzeeky]

so HOT!!!! @_@; sweating. hungry. thirsty.

who else here?

I'm sweating bullets as well... It's too damn hot up in herre! :bomb:

[Veronica Mars]

So hot....

[freakyzeeky]

So hot....

I has ice cream... 8-)

http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/images_59728/ice_cream.gif

[Veronica Mars]

Hopefully you guys get good stuff on monday.

[KSHLove]

crap i didnt leave my # so I guess I'm not going to the Monday session. Yeah it's HOT as f**k!

[Veronica Mars]

crap i didnt leave my # so I guess I'm not going to the Monday session. Yeah it's HOT as f**k!


Some people from Thursday were gonna be called back. I wouldn't doubt that they had already picked people, and are in the process of contacting them.

Side Note - Anyone know if Mariah Carey is doing a CD Signing in the bay area?

[metaly]

Definitely starting to feel like summer around here. :hot: It's too early for that!

[freakyzeeky]

Side Note - Anyone know if Mariah Carey is doing a CD Signing in the bay area?

I don't know, but I think she's doing a CD signing on April 17th at a FYE store in L.A.
Although you had to be one of the first 1,000 to pre-order her latest CD in order to meet her and have it signed. :-o

[Veronica Mars]

I don't know, but I think she's doing a CD signing on April 17th at a FYE store in L.A.
Although you had to be one of the first 1,000 to pre-order her latest CD in order to meet her and have it signed. :-o


Yeah, I saw that.
She ain't that special :)

[metaly]

Got back from the test, and I wish I could talk about the game because it was so great. It wasn't Bionic Commando or SF4 or anything, but it was one of their upcoming games that I most wanted to play. And we got Okami for Wii! Is that even out yet?
http://metaly.org/images/offsite/cp.gif
I'll probably do another giveaway later because I definitely won't fit into a 2XL shirt.

[Wario64]

we were suppose to email them a phone number? crap....i had today free too. and i could have used okami wii

[KSHLove]

we were suppose to email them a phone number? crap....i had today free too. and i could have used okami wii

same here. I forgot to put my # down and I didn't have school or work today either :drool:

[Bavgate]

Free Okami?! Aww fuck. :cry:

PM the info about the game, metaly? Or maybe just drop what genre it was?

[Veronica Mars]

Can't wait to play Okami!
The shirts, in my opinion, are not that great.

I heard how the red team won , and they told you guys you were gonna get a prize, which you would have got anyways.

[freakyzeeky]

Free Okami... Nice! :)

Brrrr! It's cold today... how ironic. :cold:

[metaly]

I heard how the red team won , and they told you guys you were gonna get a prize, which you would have got anyways.

I actually played that game at the other test, so they had me and a few other guys play something else. It's too bad, I really wanted to play at least one game and help my team dominate the other one while they were still trying to figure things out. :twisted:

http://i29.tinypic.com/2v8fx49.gif

[Veronica Mars]

I actually played that game at the other test, so they had me and a few other guys play something else. It's too bad, I really wanted to play at least one game and help my team dominate the other one while they were still trying to figure things out. :twisted:

http://i29.tinypic.com/2v8fx49.gif

You are one of the one's that left? I didn't really like the game that we played.
BTW, I could have sworn you were the guy with the orange backpack. Heard him say he lives in this area.

[Mr. Beef]

Curses. I wish I had a free day today.

[62t]

I was there today too. I was on the blue team, the losing team. Anyone up for a rematch when the game comes out?

[metaly]

You are one of the one's that left? I didn't really like the game that we played.
BTW, I could have sworn you were the guy with the orange backpack. Heard him say he lives in this area.

I was there today too. I was on the blue team, the losing team. Anyone up for a rematch when the game comes out?

Oh man. I didn't know there were other CAGs going, or I would have asked around. Maybe next time. And no, I don't have an orange backpack.

As for the first game, I doubt I'll be getting it. That's not a slam against it because it was actually pretty fun. It's just not really my type of game.

[Veronica Mars]

Metaly, are you the one with the White Vans?

[metaly]

Nope. I had my blue shirt and black coat. I was sort of standing around in the middle at the beginning.

[Veronica Mars]

Nope. I had my blue shirt and black coat. I was sort of standing around in the middle at the beginning.


Nope, No idea.
Anyone know if they are doing one anytime soon?

[FREAKyPRiNCESS]

HEy PE0PLE!
iM NEW HERE!
S0.....ANy SWiNGERz??
=]
L0L

[freakyzeeky]

HEy PE0PLE!
iM NEW HERE!
S0.....ANy SWiNGERz??
=]
L0L

:-o

[Veronica Mars]

:-o


LOL. Why am I not surprised?

[Mr. Beef]

HEy PE0PLE!
iM NEW HERE!
S0.....ANy SWiNGERz??
=]
L0L

...I like swings...

[Veronica Mars]

Beef.
Did you win the tournament?

[Mr. Beef]

Which tournament?

[Veronica Mars]

The Smash Bro one

[Civickid96]

Argh.

I always have Monday off and I could've gone to this. I would've liked a copy of Okami for the Wii. :lol:

Well, I did hit up the Sunnyvale TRU and got a few things from there. Check out the TRU thread.

Oh well, I hope they do more tests. I hate missing out on swag.

--Michael

[Mr. Beef]

Oh, not yet. Strell made sigs to root for me or JoeB, and the finals are gonna happen this Wednesday.

[Veronica Mars]

Anyways. Hope you win.

[Mr. Beef]

Thanks! I'll do my best!

[Veronica Mars]

BTW,
What do you mean by double cyclone?

[Mr. Beef]

Double Cyclone is the name of a super move in Capcom vs. SNK 2. It's what Joe Higashi literally screams as he uses it.

[metaly]

Hi guys. I'm being more proactive about giving stuff away this time, so here's the list:

- SSF2T HD "Evolve" 2XL shirt http://i28.tinypic.com/scxv2u.jpg
- Bionic Commando "Pop Goes the Dictator" white XL shirt (black version here (http://blog.capcom.com/archives/1062))
- Devil May Cry 4 beanie http://i32.tinypic.com/dmr034.jpg
- Resident Evil Essentials for PS2

And don't forget! From last time:

- Lost Planet Xbox 360 strategy guide
- Devil May Cry 4 for PS3 ($35 shipped)

Everything is $5 shipped (except for DMC), because I'm crazy! Also I want to point out that the Evolve shirt says "Fall 2007" on the back, for bonus missed-launch points. I really, really want to wear that shirt, but I would look like a parachute walking around in a 2XL.

PM me if interested.

[FREAKyPRiNCESS]

H0RNy && WAiTiNG F0R SUM1 T0 TALK T0 ME!
=/

[KSHLove]

^try craigs list

[Veronica Mars]

H0RNy && WAiTiNG F0R SUM1 T0 TALK T0 ME!
=/

:applause:

[Mr. Beef]

Lots of lulz to Princess....but nothing more.

[Veronica Mars]

Lots of lulz to Princess....but nothing more.

Where is FreekyZeekY? They can be freaky together?

[Mr. Beef]

That sounded so romantic, lol.

[Veronica Mars]

That sounded so romantic, lol.

I know.
I'm gonna Laugh so hard.

[freakyzeeky]

H0RNy && WAiTiNG F0R SUM1 T0 TALK T0 ME!
=/

;)

[Veronica Mars]

;)
Yay Freaky. PM HER! LOL

[Mr. Beef]

You're a regular matchmaker!

[FREAKyPRiNCESS]

i THiNK FREAKyZEEKy SH0ULD SEND ME A PRiVATE PiC.
=]

[metaly]

:-s

[CouRageouS]

Okay okay, who's setting up this trap?
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l302/thehottestmess/ahotmesss2/lilsispool2006yo0copy.jpg

[Veronica Mars]

You're a regular matchmaker!


I know :)

If this goes on, I'm gonna have to homepage this thread

[Mr. Beef]

Oh, and if you haven't see i yet, I put game one of the finals in the Brawl thread, VM.

[Veronica Mars]

OMG.
I think I went to school with her :X

[freakyzeeky]

OMG.
I think I went to school with her :X

You went to school with teh FREAKyPRINCESS? lolwut :-o

[Mr. Beef]

This just keeps getting better and better!

[FREAKyPRiNCESS]

VER0NiCA MARz WH0 ARE y0U?
FREAKyZEEKy iM STiLL WAiTiNG F0R THAT PiC.
=]

[EastBayAnt]

Hey all, I made a small logo for sig/avatar/whatever use for all of you NorCal CAGs.

Enjoy!

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7605/gscagsei5.png

[Veronica Mars]

I'm the one that helped you when Peter Jenkins laid hands on you.

[Bavgate]

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8378/1196011701699jg6pk9.png

[FREAKyPRiNCESS]

UMMMMM yEA i D0NT KN0W y0U.

[Veronica Mars]

Oh, never mind , I must have gotten confused. I don't even know where your from.

[FREAKyPRiNCESS]

0H iTz 0K.
ATLEAST S0ME0NE iS TALKiNG T0 ME.
=]
&& H0W iS THiS A TRAP?!?

[freakyzeeky]

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8378/1196011701699jg6pk9.png

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a351/saruus/jailbait.jpg

[Bavgate]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a351/saruus/jailbait.jpg

:lol:

[Mr. Beef]

This is da deals forum. What do I get for talking with you?

[freakyzeeky]

Hey all, I made a small logo for sig/avatar/whatever use for all of you NorCal CAGs.

Enjoy!

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7605/gscagsei5.png

This is awesome, I've put it in my sig just now... and just the right size too! :D

[FREAKyPRiNCESS]

W0W!
THANK y0U FREAKyZEEKy.
iS THAT WHAT y0U REALLy THiNK 0F ME?

[CouRageouS]

:whee: Come on who is behind this?! Post your myspace. That always helps!

As the son of the King of Nigeria, I demand answers!

[metaly]

You guys lost me several pages ago. And yeah, even though I've posted in the last few pages, this is so weird that I'm retroactively confused. :drool:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/image.php?u=86909&dateline=1208372016

Worst dungeon in the entire game. :bomb:

[freakyzeeky]

Worst dungeon in the entire game. :bomb:

It was pretty hard, but was it mostly because of this guy? ;)
http://www.ffinsider.net/final-fantasy-4/sprites/boss/EvilWall.gif

[metaly]

It was pretty hard, but was it mostly because of this guy? ;)
http://www.ffinsider.net/final-fantasy-4/sprites/boss/EvilWall.gif

I mainly remember every other door turning into one of those stupid trap door things. But yeah, I also blame the wall for a lot of childhood trauma.

[Veronica Mars]

:whee: Come on who is behind this?! Post your myspace. That always helps!

As the son of the King of Nigeria, I demand answers!

LOL.
Well, as royal family of ethiopia, I demand YOUR myspace Son Of King of Nigeria, or I call Shinanigins. :)

[Mr. Beef]

We can all request each other's Myspaces and Facebooks until we're blue in the face, but.....I don't know how to finish that sentence.

Time to go to sleep so I can wake up and go to work and sleep through a Circuit City "meeting."

.......=(

[Bavgate]

Anyone else going to the Glow in the Dark Tour on Friday in Sacramento?

[Mr. Beef]

I wish I could go, but I already made plans for Friday. Sounds fun, though.

[Bavgate]

I tried to get tickets for the San Jose concert on Saturday, but the whole venue sold out in like fifteen minutes. :cry:

[Mr. Beef]

I'm interested in going to BFD, but I doubt I'll have the free time. Work is a bitch when it comes to time off. I'm lucky to have gotten time off for Fanime next month.

[Veronica Mars]

Fanime? How much is it to get in?

- Nevermind, looked it up :X

[Mr. Beef]

Lulz. You interested in going, or something? It has risen in quality the past couple years...slightly. Honestly, if my friends had made plans for Anime Expo instead, I would go there, since it's way better.

[Veronica Mars]

Not really...
Lol. I'm not that into anime.
I would go to check it out if it was free, but I don't wanna pay 55 bucks just to get in :/

[Mr. Beef]

Yeah, understandable. I'm going because it's a tradition with my friends. An expensive tradition, but tradition nontheless.

[freakyzeeky]

You're going to Fanime Mr. Beef? My sister is going there this year. ;)
She's going to dress up as Mitsuru from Persona 3.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/l3ikerl3oy/SexyAnimeManga/1189994622873sj5.jpg

[Veronica Mars]

Man! I still havn't found the Mitsuru figure :/
Beef, lemme know if you see any.

[CouRageouS]

What is there at Fanime? I'd be interested to go around take some pictures for laughs, get some freebies, and buy some stuff.

[Mr. Beef]

It's an anime con, so if you've been to one before, you know what to expect. I'll be heading to the Dealer's Room first to get some swag, then watch some series.

And I'll keep my eyes open for that Persona figure.

[CouRageouS]

Never been to one, thats why I'm asking :D

Looking at the events page I found it hilarious at the "Listen to JPop and dance with glowsticks" part. :lol:

[Mr. Beef]

Yeah, the Saturday dance is always somewhat rave-ish. I tend to stay away, since the gaming room has such good fighting games each year.

I always have fun each year, thanks to my friends being there. Laughing at bad cosplays, applauding good/amazing ones, watching a series just to heckle the screen...it don't get old.

[Veronica Mars]

Yeah, the Saturday dance is always somewhat rave-ish. I tend to stay away, since the gaming room has such good fighting games each year.

I always have fun each year, thanks to my friends being there. Laughing at bad cosplays, applauding good/amazing ones, watching a series just to heckle the screen...it don't get old.



Doesn't really sound like my "thing." The dancing with friends would be good, but you have to pay 55...and I doubt anyone I know likes J-pop.

[judyjudyjudy]

If you guys are going to FanimeCon, you guys should check out the parody dubs my fiance and his friends (Studio Sokodei (http://sokodei.com)) make. I don't think the schedules are up yet, but I know Evangelion Redeath is always shown Friday night. I don't think you need a badge for any of the video rooms; you just need to wait in a massive line sometimes :\

[Mr. Beef]

Having a badge helps, though.

[judyjudyjudy]

Having a badge helps, though.Only if you want to go to the dealer's room... and the masquerade... and artist's alley... and the dance... and the panels... and the concerts... :)

[Mr. Beef]

Lawl.

Either way, I'll be checking out Redeath.

[Xevious]

Hey guys, i'm thinking about switch to another ISP. What DSL or CABLE service do you use and how is it in terms of quality? I like to hear what you guys have.

[Veronica Mars]

I use SBC/Yahoo. I have no complaints.

[freakyzeeky]

I'm using Comcast at the moment, but I may switch soon.
It's not that the internet they provide is terrible, but it's getting to expensive for me to continue using their services, so I may switch soon...

[Bavgate]

I also use SBC/Yahoo. No complaints from me, either.

[TheRock88]

SBC/Yahoo also. No problems with them either

[Mr. Beef]

Comcast. Aside from the price, nothing wrong with them. Helps that me and my roommates got a discount because one of us worked with a Comcast provider, though.

[CouRageouS]

Used to have SBC, had frequent disconnects since a bunch of us shared it. Now have Comcast and works fine. Also got Comcast over DirectTV when I switched internet.

[Renzo_]

I'll be at Fanime as well.

PS. Anyone here have Virtua Tennis 3 for the PS3? Willing to trade or pay cash.

[Civickid96]

Using SBC/Yahoo because of the price and the type of speed I get. I had Comcast but I wasn't willing to spend $45.99 a month for it. I now spend about $25 and the speed is decent.

--Michael

[Xevious]

Its kinda depressing to me that Comcast and SBC/Yahoo are the only providers available in the bay area...especially since Silicone Valley is just south of us.

[topnotch97]

man. i miss working at fanime.

[judyjudyjudy]

man. i miss working at fanime.What year did you work? I volunteered a long, long time ago (like... 2000).

[Mr. Beef]

I get to help out one of my friends who is working there. He's a bad public speaker, so I'm gonna be filling in for him. Not much, but...actually yeah, it ain't much.

[metaly]

Got my GTA. Not sure how hard it is to find a limited edition, but the Circuit City in EPA had some of them left for PS3.

[Civickid96]

Hey Metaly,

Did you happen to boot up your PS3 version of GTA4 yet? I've heard of freezing issues and I was wondering if you ran into any. I have a 60 gig system and I heard it affected that system much more.

--Michael

[metaly]

I did, and I haven't had any issues so far even though I have a 60GB. I've heard that it could still freeze even after hours of playing though, so who knows.

[KSHLove]

i also have the 60gb ps3 from launch, played gta 4 last night for a couple of hours with no probs. My friend is having major problems with his though, poor guy the disc won't even load pass the intro. He said it worked fine with his friend's 80gb

[freakyzeeky]

I played the game all day today without any of those freezing problems, and I have a 60gb as well.

[Veronica Mars]

Freakyzeeky :)

[freakyzeeky]

Uhh, Veronica Mars! :)

[Veronica Mars]

LoL.

[Mr. Beef]

Damn, I know those two characters in your avatar VM, but their names escape me for some reason.

[Veronica Mars]

I forgot their rank, lol.

But it's Mustang and Hawkeye.

[topnotch97]

Colonel Mustang & Lt. Hawkeye

[topnotch97]

What year did you work? I volunteered a long, long time ago (like... 2000).
since Santa Clara Convention days..... then after like "thrashed"... the con moved to SJCC.

i haven't work for fanime in 2 years now. i was part of video programming.

[Mr. Beef]

I forgot their rank, lol.

But it's Mustang and Hawkeye.Ah yes, it's all coming back to me now. I liked Hawkeye, she was cool.

i haven't work for fanime in 2 years now. i was part of video programming.
I always wanted to at least try working for Fanime, but the lack of a reliable mode of transportation always stopped me.

[force_assassin]

Lived in East side SJ for 23 years. Just moved to Medford, OR.

[UCLAevo]

Argh.

I always have Monday off and I could've gone to this. I would've liked a copy of Okami for the Wii. :lol:

Well, I did hit up the Sunnyvale TRU and got a few things from there. Check out the TRU thread.

Oh well, I hope they do more tests. I hate missing out on swag.

--Michael

Does the Sunnyvale TRU actually have anything worthwhile? Their video game corner seems so small and I didn't see any clearance last time I was there...

[Civickid96]

Does the Sunnyvale TRU actually have anything worthwhile? Their video game corner seems so small and I didn't see any clearance last time I was there...

When I went that day, I picked up Elite Beat Agents, Children of Mana, Yakuza, FFVII: Dirge of Cerebus and Blue Dragon. If anyone still needs a copy of Blue Dragon, just check out the All Star Pro 2K8 stacks... there should be one cleverly hidden in there. ;)

I also ended up picking up Jean D'Arc and Every Extra Extend when they had the $10 off DS/PSP game deal.

And yes, all of them were on clearance.

--Michael

[HuppSav]

Where is the purple?:bouncy:

[CouRageouS]

How are the rest of the CAGs enjoying the weather? I love it.

[metaly]

Man... I was seriously going to make a post last night about how hot it was, but I thought nah, maybe it'll go away. Right.

[KSHLove]

summer's here early :(
Edit: OH i think I felt a breeze

[CouRageouS]

I'm sitting here at work at the neighborhood gym and its hot as fuck. All the windows and doors are open too. Its odd not too many people came in tonight. This weather gets me pumped.

Sadly some of the smell is coming in from the Jack in the Box down the street.

[KSHLove]

that sucks. I go to 24 and its usually cool in there.

[CouRageouS]

I go to 24 too. I just work here part time because I want a health club on my resume for my major. Its good having two gym memberships though. The sauna/steam are always packed at 24 while I get it to myself here.

[TahoeMax]

How are the rest of the CAGs enjoying the weather? I love it.

Wait...weather? I haven't really been outside for a week. I have MCAT in a week. I'm so ready for the summer, though. It was perfect right around sunset in the East Bay, though. Absolutely perfect.

[gotrice415510]

im in san rafael

[CouRageouS]

Wait...weather? I haven't really been outside for a week. I have MCAT in a week. I'm so ready for the summer, though. It was perfect right around sunset in the East Bay, though. Absolutely perfect.
I thought you were stuck inside playing Rock Band the last couple days haha. At least thats what it looked like on my friends list.

Sunset was gorgeous. It was like purple/red amazingness.

[freakyzeeky]

Wait...weather? I haven't really been outside for a week. I have MCAT in a week. I'm so ready for the summer, though. It was perfect right around sunset in the East Bay, though. Absolutely perfect.

Did you look at the clouds? Very nice colors during sunset... :)

[TahoeMax]

I thought you were stuck inside playing Rock Band the last couple days haha. At least thats what it looked like on my friends list.

Sunset was gorgeous. It was like purple/red amazingness.

Actually we've just had the Xbox on for the last 2 days. We've been playing endless setlist maybe 5-10 songs at a time and then pausing and doing other stuff. That's been my break from the monotony of studying. We're at 52/58 now. Next session should finish it.

And yeah. We actually finished a lab final tonight around 8:15 and a bunch of my friends and I from class just took a minute to enjoy the colors before leaving. The class is up at Merritt College in Oakland, which is way up in the hills, so it's got a view of everything. Sort of a calm before the storm since we have another exam tomorrow and another on Monday.

[freakyzeeky]

It's... so... hot... :drool:
Need... cold... water.......... x_x

[Mr. Beef]

My god, I downed two bottles of orange soda in 10 minutes because I was about to pass out at work. It's criminally hot out today.

In other news, no Fanime for me this year. Boo hoo. Meh, there's always AX in LA. Yay, painfully long and hot road trip!

[62t]

also anyone got the call about water ration?

[LeafPanda]

This sucks. We are low on water right when its fuck hot. Stupid droughts......

[Veronica Mars]

What's everyone doing this weekend?

[Civickid96]

What's everyone doing this weekend?


Studying for a Chemistry Final on Monday and a Physics Final coming up on Thursday. After that, I'll be free till summer school...

--Michael

[CouRageouS]

also anyone got the call about water ration?
Yea I was under the impression it went to everyone.

[freakyzeeky]

What's everyone doing this weekend?

Hopefully something that can keep me cool... :)
I plan on swimming this weekend at my uncle's house. My cousin is having a birthday party, and they have a pool... So technically it's also a pool party. :D

[metaly]

I was planning on visiting my girlfriend thsi weekend, but she's all the way over in the central valley. If it's already this hot over here, I can't even imagine what it's like there. :hot::hot::hot:

[Veronica Mars]

Hopefully something that can keep me cool... :)
I plan on swimming this weekend at my uncle's house. My cousin is having a birthday party, and they have a pool... So technically it's also a pool party. :D

Really?
I'm going to a party also. I wish it was a pool party.

[freakyzeeky]

I was planning on visiting my girlfriend thsi weekend, but she's all the way over in the central valley. If it's already this hot over here, I can't even imagine what it's like there. :hot::hot::hot:

I heard it was going to be a bit cooler this weekend, so hopefully that'll be true... I know how it's like in central Cali on days like these. I was in Los Banos, CA a few summers ago and the heat was truly unbearable; I think it was over 100-110 degrees at that time. I was there for a week... It wasn't fun :cry:

[Veronica Mars]

Forecast said it's gonna keep getting hotter.
Hopefully they are wrong.

[freakyzeeky]

Forecast said it's gonna keep getting hotter.
Hopefully they are wrong.

What's your source? Mine was AccuWeather... :)
Supposedly, it's still going to be hot tomorrow (~92 F), and Saturday it'll be noticably cooler (~80 F), with further cooling on Sunday (~mid 70s).

[KSHLove]

it's supposed to be cooler this week. I checked the yahoo weather page. Hopefully it is accurate!

[Veronica Mars]

Channel 5...I think...
haha.

[humidore]

What's everyone doing this weekend?

hopefully getting a car. lookin to spend no more than $7000 on a used honda accord/civic, year 2000 or younger. less than 100k miles would be nice. anybody do a car loan through san mateo credit union? i just opened with them for that sole purpose cause i heard credit unions are usually solid deals on loans compared to BoA, etc.

sometimes i hate commuting from san mateo to livermore for work

[LeafPanda]

I'm celebrating a friend's birthday with some friends.

[Mr. Beef]

Visiting mom, as a late mother's day thing.

[LeafPanda]

Is there any place in San Francisco or the outlying cities that still sell PS1 and Dreamcast games.

[freakyzeeky]

Is there any place in San Francisco or the outlying cities that still sell PS1 and Dreamcast games.

The Alameda Game Exchange in Alameda, CA has everything you could ever need or want... though prices there are a bit steep for me.

[gotrice415510]

anyone kno were there are gba micros

[CouRageouS]

The Alameda Game Exchange in Alameda, CA has everything you could ever need or want... though prices there are a bit steep for me.
You also have to ignore that the store is ran by the Soup Nazi. Its good for classic plastic games though. All their new releases are $5 more expensive (at least) and they don't even get their games on the correct dates.

[LeafPanda]

Any others, I'm not so keen on going as far as alameda.

[gotrice415510]

no one likes me.......

[LeafPanda]

I'm not so deal savvy, but I keep on hearing Wal Mart always has some. Check there gotrice.

[gotrice415510]

thank u sir(or mam)

[TahoeMax]

The Alameda Game Exchange in Alameda, CA has everything you could ever need or want... though prices there are a bit steep for me.

Hmm, that's interesting. I live 2 blocks from the Webster Tube and a friend is spending the week in Alameda visiting her friend. Maybe I'll check it out.

[LeafPanda]

thank u sir(or mam)
I am a man......

[Veronica Mars]

^Lol.

Why do people buy Micro's? I don't understand what's so good about them.

[freakyzeeky]

^Lol.

Why do people buy Micro's? I don't understand what's so good about them.

They're highly portable, you can customize the way it looks, and they have the sharpest GBA screens ever made... I love them, I own two of them. :P

[Veronica Mars]

I guess.

If anyone finds one in the Bay Area, let me know

[metaly]

I'm always half-considering getting one to play whatever random GBA games I have lying around, just because it really bugs me how the cart sticks out of the DS Lite. :bomb: I don't know if that causes me $50-60 worth of annoyance, though.

[topnotch97]

anyone going to fanime con.... see you there!!!

from 2006


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/th_IMGP0470.jpg (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/IMGP0470.jpg)

bleach cosplayers
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/th_IMGP0454.jpg (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/IMGP0454.jpg)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/th_IMGP0450.jpg (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/IMGP0450.jpg)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/th_IMGP0449.jpg (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/IMGP0449.jpg)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/th_IMGP0429.jpg (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/IMGP0429.jpg)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/th_IMGP0411.jpg (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/IMGP0411.jpg)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/th_IMGP0502.jpg (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/FanimeCon%202006/IMGP0502.jpg)

[VipFREAK]

$55...?! Yikes, pass. Actually will they have stuff like Appleseed? I'm not really an anime fan but I love Appleseed kinda stuff. xD

[metaly]

Not sure how hard these are to find, but Fry's in Palo Alto has a bunch of Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVDs for I think $5. It looks like they cost about $10 on eBay. They were by the PS3 games.

Unrelated, but they're also still selling CoD4 regular for the same price as the GotY edition. :roll:

[bzchanboy]

Anybody wake up choking on the smoke from the santa cruz fire? my gf woke me up coughing and the smell was just horrible. That chikery tree sure does make for a nasty smell. Freaking 4am this morning i was woke up by this shiz. Hope it goes away soon.

On a side note is anyone going to be going to the San Diego Comic Con, or know someone that will be going? I'm looking to see if someone would be nice enough to help me pick up a few exclusive Mighty Muggs. I wanna pimp out my cube with them.

On another note what stores are in the south bay that would carry Mighty Muggs? the place in valco closed (not legends comics) for "vacation" but that was weeks ago. I cant think of any other places as i'm not from around here.

Metaly: if your looking for COD4 go pick up a regular copy at Radioshack for 39.97 then get a 1600 point card at target on sunday when they are on sale for 14.99. You might be able to even use the $10 off coupon at target on the card. I know its a lot of work but you end up shelling out a little more and get 800 points after you buy the COD4 map pack.

[LeafPanda]

Good thing I'm in SF, the only crappy thing is the fog( you get used to it quickly) and stupid gas prices. 4$ a gallon, but why do I care I still can't drive yet =P and that won't be happening for a few years

[metaly]

Anybody wake up choking on the smoke from the santa cruz fire? my gf woke me up coughing and the smell was just horrible. That chikery tree sure does make for a nasty smell. Freaking 4am this morning i was woke up by this shiz. Hope it goes away soon.

...

Metaly: if your looking for COD4 go pick up a regular copy at Radioshack for 39.97 then get a 1600 point card at target on sunday when they are on sale for 14.99. You might be able to even use the $10 off coupon at target on the card. I know its a lot of work but you end up shelling out a little more and get 800 points after you buy the COD4 map pack.

It was hazy in Palo Alto on Friday. I was impressed since Santa Cruz is pretty far away but then I remembered when I was living in Santa Barbara, we got a few days of smoke and bright red sky when there were fires in LA, and that's like three times the distance! Then again, when Southern California has a wildfire, they go all out.
:hot:

I already have CoD4, I just thought it was silly that they haven't adjusted the price. I do plan on taking advantage of that Target sale on point cards, though. Hopefully I can get the coupon to work. Free $15, please.

[LeafPanda]

So that XBox game coupon works on accessories?

[Mr. Beef]

Wish I could be at Fanime right now, but paying rent is more important....I guess. There's always Anime Expo in July, though, so I could try and head there, but LA is pretty far.

[GrilledWitOnions]

Wish I could be at Fanime right now, but paying rent is more important....I guess. There's always Anime Expo in July, though, so I could try and head there, but LA is pretty far.
I'm at Fanime right now - first year here. It's awesome but made me realize just how little of anime I know.

I think next year I'm gonna cosplay.

[freakyzeeky]

My sister is coming home from Fanime tomorrow, and she took pictures! :D
I'll see if I can post some of these pics up here sometime tomorrow... ;)

[GrilledWitOnions]

I forgot my digital camera, and my g/f's is really big and clumsy (it's nice for taking good photos, but not for quick shots of cosplayers). We got a few pictures, I'll post em when I can.

[judyjudyjudy]

I dropped by Fanime a couple times just to check out the dubs I mentioned earlier. So many people cosplay or at least wear some sort of anime headgear... I felt out of place! People overall looked great tho.
I'm at Fanime right now - first year here. It's awesome but made me realize just how little of anime I know.Seriously, I didn't know 70% of the characters, and I only knew the other 30% because they were Bleach or Naruto characters :P I'm way behind on anime...

If you guys see a Kankuro with a muppet, make sure to say hi. The guy's my friend, and my fiance made his muppet.

[MusicNoteLess]

I dropped by Fanime a couple times just to check out the dubs I mentioned earlier. So many people cosplay or at least wear some sort of anime headgear... I felt out of place! People overall looked great tho.
Seriously, I didn't know 70% of the characters, and I only knew the other 30% because they were Bleach or Naruto characters :P I'm way behind on anime...

If you guys see a Kankuro with a muppet, make sure to say hi. The guy's my friend, and my fiance made his muppet.

I saw kankuro! That was awesome! I just uploaded sunday's pics today.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12562867@N08/

I went as Funeral Director Melvi from Lost Odyssey as you can see in the pics

[DaNaD]

I'm leaving Berkeley and moving to Orange County, CA.
Nothing left after graduating. Plus, rent is a killer.

[LeafPanda]

Any of you guys going to see the 2 day screening of Bleach Memories of Nobody? I'm thinking about seeing it.

[squid]

I went as Funeral Director Melvi from Lost Odyssey as you can see in the pics

That's really good! I went with my friends on Saturday, lot of bad cosplay, but it's what I expected.

Vendor hall wasn't as good as it was last year. There were a lot of gothic clothing booths and almost no import games.
I had my eye on a Trigger Heart Exelica figure, but he was asking $280. I found it on eBay for $150 before the con, but there was no talking him down.

[Bavgate]

Any of you guys going to see the 2 day screening of Bleach Memories of Nobody? I'm thinking about seeing it.

The movie sucked, in my honest opinion. Considering it's probably going to be in an English dub, it will probably be worse than it originally was.

If you really want to watch it, find the Dattebayo english subbed torrent online somewhere.

[LeafPanda]

I might watch it just because I haven't seen it and its going to be in a theater.

[metaly]

No luck with those $10 Target coupons at the Redwood City and Mountain View stores. They actually had a bunch of 1600 point cards at RWC, but I got shut down by a supervisor. :< Then Mountain View was totally sold out. I should've gone in the other order because I still would have bought a couple at $15 each.

Anyone responsible for clearing out the Mountain View store and want to sell me some codes??!!? :D

Also, one of the cards at RWC had already been scratched off. Shame on somebody. :shame:

[LeafPanda]

Yeah, always at Target I see in the cards section opened packs of cards. There are cards all over the place. Target security needs to step it up.

[judyjudyjudy]

I saw kankuro! That was awesome! I just uploaded sunday's pics today.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12562867@N08/

I went as Funeral Director Melvi from Lost Odyssey as you can see in the picsVery nice costume! Do you know what giant box thing you're standing next to is? I kept seeing it on Sunday. I wish I had seen the Brain Age 2 guy, that's hilarious. Other than that, I think my favorite cosplayers were the dudes on (I think?) chocobos.

[topnotch97]

ok. what's Jesus doing at Fanime?


and enough with the Haruhi dance!!!!

[bzchanboy]

Yeah, always at Target I see in the cards section opened packs of cards. There are cards all over the place. Target security needs to step it up.

The open cards have to be activated at the register before they can be used for anything so its just a few cent loss on a bum card.

As for the targets in the area, someone is clearing them all out. I went into the downtown sunnyvale one and there was nothing to be found on tuesday. None on tuesday at the cupertino one either. meh

who's taking all the damn clearance, i swear people that own small buisness' are hoarding all the good clearance. One day theres a bunch of the razors for my lady on clearance the next day they all magically disappear. How does so much goods get bought up in such a short time? Its baffling.

[metaly]

The open cards have to be activated at the register before they can be used for anything so its just a few cent loss on a bum card.

As for the targets in the area, someone is clearing them all out. I went into the downtown sunnyvale one and there was nothing to be found on tuesday. None on tuesday at the cupertino one either. meh

That may be the case for gift cards, but with Xbox Live point cards you can just scratch off the back and take the code. The guy had hidden it between a bunch of untouched cards, too. I noticed it while I was in line so I had to go back and get another. :[

I'm really tempted to try again for the $5 card today, but seeing as how everyone in the deals thread is going crazy with it, I'm not going to bother. Even if there's a different supervisor working, I'm sure all the cards must be gone by now.