Official San Francisco Bay Area CAG List

[Veronica Mars]

I check the store location on sunday and palo alto store was the only one that had it, and in the afternoon it was gone. I checked the se at target but no coupon.


Same, I shoulda went :/

[draculid]

I like how this was the first thread I saw when I registered.

South San Francisco/Hayward


... I used to throw skittles at Mr. Beef.

[freakyzeeky]

Sooo... how do y'all like the new forums? I think it's just awesome. :D

[Veronica Mars]

It's too complicated, lol.
I hope I get used to it soon.

[metaly]

It's going to take a while to get used to the color scheme. This is about how my eyes feel... :shock: A bunch of the new features intrigue me, though.

Speaking of features, I tried creating a group for Bay Area people to complement this thread. Here it is. (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/group.php?groupid=10)

[freakyzeeky]

LOL, that was fast! :P
I joined... just so you know. ;)

[Bavgate]

Ditto. Joined too.

[daphatty]

Just joined. CAG 2.0 is looking really nice!

[Veronica Mars]

I joined.
So I'm gang affiliated now?

[freakyzeeky]

I joined.
So I'm gang affiliated now?

Yes, we'll make you the Queen Bee of the Yay Area gang. :P

[Veronica Mars]

Yes, we'll make you the Queen Bee of the Yay Area gang. :P

Okay.


BTW, if anyone can grab me 24 - Season 4 , I'd appreciate.

[metaly]

Someone just needs to come up with a Bay Area CAG gang sign and we're set.

[Veronica Mars]

LINK (http://api.ning.com/files/6L5kgtqaOC5FiVzABGrqoLAdsS4sdHrniNw-FzNzNwQ*R-eowMTyOIxnfjtpODcICzL*GPJJOXM5Uxb9aiD-LvlL9tG3scyX/TheBayAreaPhotographicPrintC12301631.jpg)

[metaly]

I don't think I have enough fingers to make that.

[Bavgate]

I don't think I have enough fingers to make that.

:rofl:

[freakyzeeky]

West side! :lol:

http://playak.com/images/mission/DSC00309.JPG

[CouRageouS]

I'll do it. What theme do you want to go with?

[metaly]

I dunno, I was just thinking some kind of hand sign. Also I was mostly joking. :lol:

[draculid]

Someone just needs to come up with a Bay Area CAG gang sign and we're set.

i got one, check it.


*makes a gangster face*

*turns empty pockets inside out*

yeeeeeea booooooooooooy!!

[gotrice415510]

i miss some of the features of the old cag

[LeafPanda]

New CAG hurts my eyes

[metaly]

This is a long shot, but does anyone know of an import game store that would carry arcade sticks? Ideally something like the Hori Real Arcade Pro 3. I was just about to order one but shipping is killer. :headache:

[CouRageouS]

I don't know exactly where but I remember this place in Japantown that was I think mostly a video store, had tons of expensive Japanese stuff, video games included. I'd wager you'd have a good chance to find one there.

[LeafPanda]

CouRageous where was the JapanTown

[CouRageouS]

Japan Town in SF. I know there is somewhat of a Japan Town in San Jose too but never been there.

[metaly]

Hmm, Japan Town may be worth a shot. It'll be a fun weekend stop, regardless.

The Japan Town in San Jose is pretty tiny and lame compared to the one in SF. They do have a Nijiya Market and a Gombei, though. I love Gombei. :drool:

[LeafPanda]

Hey Metaly if you find anything tell me. Haven't been to SF Japantown in so long.

[draculid]

i'm *almost* %100 sure japantown does not have sticks, but if they carry HRAP3s you should definitely pick up one or ten

[bzchanboy]

This is a long shot, but does anyone know of an import game store that would carry arcade sticks? Ideally something like the Hori Real Arcade Pro 3. I was just about to order one but shipping is killer. :headache:

Userside off saratoga and 280 has those sticks as of last night. They might be expensive but what Import shop isnt?

Since when is hoarding and flipping (for profit) tollerated on cag again? :bomb:

[Veronica Mars]

Yeah, I've never seen any "sticks" in Japan Town, and I used to go regularly.

[metaly]

Userside off saratoga and 280 has those sticks as of last night. They might be expensive but what Import shop isnt?

Since when is hoarding and flipping (for profit) tollerated on cag again? :bomb:

Awesome, thanks. I'm definitely checking that out.

And who's flipping? I definitely wouldn't need to if I could afford to pick up 10 HRAPs just like that. :D I'd just use them to convert my private jet into a flying arcade.

[CouRageouS]

So whats going on around the bay tomorrow? And who has illegal fireworks? Come on fess up!

[LeafPanda]

So whats going on around the bay tomorrow? And who has illegal fireworks? Come on fess up!
Not me
-kicks box of fireworks into closet-
Heeheehee

[bzchanboy]

Awesome, thanks. I'm definitely checking that out.

And who's flipping? I definitely wouldn't need to if I could afford to pick up 10 HRAPs just like that. :D I'd just use them to convert my private jet into a flying arcade.

Lolz just saw some sob in this thread (got it setup for 100 post a page) talking about flipping at Blockbuster. Some people do want cheap games, i myself am one of those people. Buying more than 2 is likebreaking the carnal rule of cheap ass gaming.

Sorry got morals and a code from when this place used to not be about scamming and b.s.

But yeah when you get your private jet setup let me know so I can crash it with my crazy horrible fighting skills.

As for this weekend i'm taking a nice vacation from working. Getting ready for next weekend's big birthday bash by getting some Steam Anchor (anyone like this beer?)

All yalls have an awesome weekend be safe and everything.

[gantt]

Getting ready for next weekend's big birthday bash by getting some Steam Anchor (anyone like this beer?)


I like Anchor Steam. What's Steam Anchor? If I drank Anchor Steam while looking at a mirror, would that be the same thing?

[bzchanboy]

I like Anchor Steam. What's Steam Anchor? If I drank Anchor Steam while looking at a mirror, would that be the same thing?

Same stuff but in bizarro land, my work served it at a party and I've since become a fan. Good stuff wish they made a porter or stout.

[UCLAevo]

Lolz just saw some sob in this thread (got it setup for 100 post a page) talking about flipping at Blockbuster. Some people do want cheap games, i myself am one of those people. Buying more than 2 is likebreaking the carnal rule of cheap ass gaming.

Sorry got morals and a code from when this place used to not be about scamming and b.s.

if you guys are talking about me, i bought all my ff4 games (4 at one, 8 at another) on sunday afternoon, 2.5 full days after the TRU clearance started. if you really wanted the game, you had plenty of time.

[gantt]

if you guys are talking about me, i bought all my ff4 games (4 at one, 8 at another) on sunday afternoon, 2.5 full days after the TRU clearance started. if you really wanted the game, you had plenty of time.

Here's a little reality check for you: not everybody has time (or wants to use and pay for the gas) to both check CAG daily to confirm a clearance the day it begins and take a special trip to TRU in 48 hours. If you'd said a few weeks, that'd be different.

[metaly]

I'm don't condone hoarding, but in his defense, he was talking about this game (http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/938093.asp).

And please... shouldn't "Fantastic 4" be F4 and not FF4? Let's not tarnish that abbreviation. :)

[CouRageouS]

Anyone see that $90 hula hoop game around Gamestops lately? My parents want one and my Dad's birthday is about a month away. I specifically want is from GS since I have almost $200 in credit there.

[freakyzeeky]

And please... shouldn't "Fantastic 4" be F4 and not FF4? Let's not tarnish that abbreviation. :)

Thanks for clearing that up... I was bit nervous when I first read that, hehe. *pets Crocodile avatar* ;)

[Xevious]

So whats going on around the bay tomorrow? And who has illegal fireworks? Come on fess up!

Just about everyone I know is leaving town for the 4th. I thought it was strange considering how expensive gas is...

[draculid]

Userside off saratoga and 280 has those sticks as of last night. They might be expensive but what Import shop isnt?

is that about as deep as their arcade-related stock goes? no individual parts? it would be nice if i could just go pick up some new buttons instead of having to order them from sweden or something.

[metaly]

WOOO. Just got back from User's Side with a HRAP3. On the driver over I was thinking I'd go for it if it was a lot less than $150, since that's what it would have come out to on PlayAsia (where they are also OOS as of this morning). The box was basically right in the middle of the shelf when I walked in, and my jaw about dropped when I saw the $99 sticker. There's one left if anyone's looking.

draculid, it was more of a gaming/electronics store than an arcade parts shop. I didn't see anything in the way of extra buttons. Of course, I didn't ask either, and they seemed to have a large storeroom in the back.

Very cool store even on top of finding the HRAP. Tons of import games (~$40 for DS games, not bad for imports) and just about every color of DS Lite/PSP/PS3 (no gunmetal). I should have asked if they had DS3s but it slipped my mind. Also it's the only place I've ever seen someone buying a Wii, but I assume it was a Japanese version.

Thanks for the heads up, bzchan. I definitely never would have found that place otherwise. :applause::bow:

[LeafPanda]

Wheres Saratoga?

[freakyzeeky]

Sooo... how was everyone's 'Fourth of July' festivities? ;)

I didn't go anywhere this year. We all stayed home to BBQ, listen to music, and watch the illegal neighborhood fireworks. :razz:

[metaly]

Wheres Saratoga?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=user%27s+side,+san+jose,+ca&ie=UTF8&z=12

Sooo... how was everyone's 'Fourth of July' festivities? ;)

I didn't go anywhere this year. We all stayed home to BBQ, listen to music, and watch the illegal neighborhood fireworks. :razz:

We were planning to go watch the Stanford fireworks from one of the roofs on campus, but the show got canceled (?) so we went to a nearby hill where we could see a few of the shows out over the bay. There was also a barbecue and some Wii played. First time I've had a full group together to play the latest incarnations of Smash Bros. and Mario Kart. Online is nice, but it just doesn't compare. :)

[LeafPanda]

Dam, Any alternatives close to SF that sell imports?

[Veronica Mars]

Anyone else sToKed for Persona 4! :) I always love the music.

[freakyzeeky]

OMG yes... I can wait for the release of that game! That and FFIV DS, Chrono Trigger DS, Kirby Superstar DS, SoulCalibur IV... There's so many games coming out for the old-school gamer in me, it's crazy! :D

[metaly]

They can't release 4 yet, I still have to play Persona 3! I actually haven't touched the series since the first one on PS1, but I heard such good things about 3 that I went ahead and picked up FES.

I don't like that Square is re-remaking a FF game instead of making an original title, but FF4 is my favorite so I have to play it. CT I can probably pass on, though, especially since it looks like it will be a straight 2D port, unlike FF4.

I can't wait for SC4, though. :D It sounds crazy but I might be looking forward to that more than I was for GTA or MGS. Can't wait to try it with my new stick, too. I tested it a bit earlier with Tekken 5 and SC3 and it was fabulous. :joystick:

[LeafPanda]

I'm stoked for 4, but still have to play 3.

[LeafPanda]

They can't release 4 yet, I still have to play Persona 3! I actually haven't touched the series since the first one on PS1, but I heard such good things about 3 that I went ahead and picked up FES.

I don't like that Square is re-remaking a FF game instead of making an original title, but FF4 is my favorite so I have to play it. CT I can probably pass on, though, especially since it looks like it will be a straight 2D port, unlike FF4.

I can't wait for SC4, though. :D It sounds crazy but I might be looking forward to that more than I was for GTA or MGS. Can't wait to try it with my new stick, too. I tested it a bit earlier with Tekken 5 and SC3 and it was fabulous. :joystick:
So it was worth 100$?

[Bavgate]

Anybody else going to see The Dark Knight at The Metreon on the 18th at midnight or 3:30 AM? I'll be at the 3:30 AM showing :).

[Mr. Beef]

Oh man, I almost forgot about Kirby Ultra Super Delux, or whatever the japanese are calling their version. That and Persona 4 are def gonna get picked up by me.

Now all I need to do is stop procrastinating, and beat Persona 3 FES.

[metaly]

So it was worth 100$?

I can tell it's going to be fantastic. I keep working my way up the arcade stick hierarchy and this is the most solid one yet. I used to have an X-Arcade (I know) and while I can't perceive the lag input everyone says those suffer, one issue with it was that it wasn't heavy enough and could move around during fast motions. This one is basically glued to the table, plus the stick and buttons feel great. I'm looking forward to hours of SC4/Tekken/CvS3. (Some day!)

Anybody else going to see The Dark Knight at The Metreon on the 18th at midnight or 3:30 AM? I'll be at the 3:30 AM showing :).

3:30 AM, huh... :drool: Hmmm.

[LeafPanda]

I can tell it's going to be fantastic. I keep working my way up the arcade stick hierarchy and this is the most solid one yet. I used to have an X-Arcade (I know) and while I can't perceive the lag input everyone says those suffer, one issue with it was that it wasn't heavy enough and could move around during fast motions. This one is basically glued to the table, plus the stick and buttons feel great. I'm looking forward to hours of SC4/Tekken/CvS3. (Some day!)



3:30 AM, huh... :drool: Hmmm.
Don't forget SF4 =P

[draculid]

i wanna check that user side place out so i'll probably try to pick up that other hrap3 while im down there. at $99 that sucker is begging for some sanwa parts.

[metaly]

Don't forget SF4 =P

Believe me, I'm trying...

[bzchanboy]

Thanks for the heads up, bzchan. I definitely never would have found that place otherwise. :applause::bow:

Glad i could help, oh and if you wanted a DS3 you should have just asked. They have a bunch and i mean a bunch in silver, white, and black for 59.99 its a little extra but since they so damn hard to find its worth it.

They will order you any japanese/asia video game stuff you want within reason, just expect to put money down if you want preorders and stuff. Get the sku and stuff take it to the store and awesomeness will happen.

If you dont find what your looking for there at userside theres a little shop in the same little shopping mall called Saitek or something and they have lots of DS games and Wii import stuff. As well they give you the awesome little goodies you'd normally get with the games if you were in japan. They dont carry too much accessories but they carry the games.

The Gunmetal PS3's were preordered and they had one on display but its gone. They have a lot of the import MGS4 special editions as well.

Hope your enjoying your new stick metaly you'll have to let me play with it one day :p

[LeafPanda]

Glad i could help, oh and if you wanted a DS3 you should have just asked. They have a bunch and i mean a bunch in silver, white, and black for 59.99 its a little extra but since they so damn hard to find its worth it.

They will order you any japanese/asia video game stuff you want within reason, just expect to put money down if you want preorders and stuff. Get the sku and stuff take it to the store and awesomeness will happen.

If you dont find what your looking for there at userside theres a little shop in the same little shopping mall called Saitek or something and they have lots of DS games and Wii import stuff. As well they give you the awesome little goodies you'd normally get with the games if you were in japan. They dont carry too much accessories but they carry the games.

The Gunmetal PS3's were preordered and they had one on display but its gone. They have a lot of the import MGS4 special editions as well.

Hope your enjoying your new stick metaly you'll have to let me play with it one day :p
Now I'm starting to drool about how amazing that area sounds. I wonder if there are any places like that near SF.

[freakyzeeky]

So, who's your favorite SoulCalibur character you guys? :D

Mine is Rapheal... I don't know why really, I like the way he fights with his rapier. ;)

[LeafPanda]

So, who's your favorite SoulCalibur character you guys? :D

Mine is Rapheal... I don't know why really, I like the way he fights with his rapier. ;)
My favorite characters were the shop girls -wink wink nudge nudge-

[metaly]

I use Xianghua, tee hee. Siegfried is my second and I can do moderately well with Tira and Yoshimitsu. I'd like to learn Kilik, Raphael, Seung Mina and Hilde if I have time, but it takes me so long just to get past the button-mashing phase. :cold:

I plan to spend hours and hours playing SC4, though, especially in character creation. Can't wait to recreate some of my SC3 guys on the PS3. :)

[freakyzeeky]

I need to make Pope John Paul II, which is my favorite of the custom characters I've made in SC3. Him and Michael Jackson. :lol:

[metaly]

I need to make Pope John Paul II, which is my favorite of the custom characters I've made in SC3. Him and Michael Jackson. :lol:

:rofl:

I actually need to load up my SC3 save to see if I made anyone people might recognize. A lot of them were just my own characters I'd been drawing forever. Game-wise, I think I made Lucca from CT, Citan from Xenogears, and Flik from Suikoden. My girlfriend made Captain Picard and Gandalf. Oh my god what a nerd. :lol:

[freakyzeeky]

:rofl:

My girlfriend made Captain Picard and Gandalf. Oh my god what a nerd. :lol:

Nice! :applause::lol:

I have to come up with some new characters this time around for SC4. I have to see what the game has available, clothing and accessory wise, to see what I have to work with.
I really want to make Kratos and Homer Simpson, but we'll see... ;)

[metaly]

Pretty hot today.

[LeafPanda]

Yeah, what sucks is my Summer school is going to six flags Thursday right in the middle of the heatwave.

[gantt]

Anybody notice that the Fry's ads for 7/3-7/7 were never posted on the Mercury News website? I wonder if they had some dispute, or if it was as simple (and stupid) as the ad-posting guy/gal taking off for the holiday and nobody thought about backup.

It's a 70 mile roundtrip, so I don't go unless I see some great deal in the ad online.

Thanks, Fry's/MercNews, for saving me money!

[freakyzeeky]

Isn't it supoosedly going to be hotter tomorrow?

God I hope not, it was terrible today! :drool:

[CouRageouS]

So, who's your favorite SoulCalibur character you guys? :D

I use Kilik and Talim primarily, especially if I feel like showing off. I'm pretty good with Raphael and sort of learned to use Tira. Hot dangerous hula hoop action FTW.

I'm not quite sure if I want SC: Star Wars edition yet. I mean it doesn't even have any DC comic characters in it so who knows if it'll be good. :lol:

[metaly]

I'm not quite sure if I want SC: Star Wars edition yet. I mean it doesn't even have any DC comic characters in it so who knows if it'll be good. :lol:

While I managed to get over the Star Wars characters (I actually think Vader is kind of cool), it disappoints me that unless Namco's been keeping secrets up until the very end, it looks like Hilde is the only addition to the permanent roster. She does sound really cool, but come on, one new character, Namco?

Just for fun I got the original SC for Xbox today, partly to sort of refresh my skills and also because I've never played it. It's still a lot of fun and I can see why it blew everyone away when it first came out. Sucks playing with the 360 controller, though. :-?

I'm also not much of an achievement junkie, but I did have to power through time attack mode to get Ring Out!! :)

[freakyzeeky]

freaky posting in Bay Area thread ;)

Yeeaaahhhhhhh.... :drool:

[LeafPanda]

-cricket cricket-
So quiet in here

[Veronica Mars]

I went to Gilroy today! SO HOT! It still is.
Is it the same everywhere?

[freakyzeeky]

It was a nice day here in Oakland. It wasn't near as hot as it was during the week. ;)

[LeafPanda]

Not hot at all, at six flags there was no heat wave at all......
It was fun though, I conquered my fear of Medusa and Kong.

[TahoeMax]

BBQ today in Mill Valley. Very very nice day. I also incidentally had a date with a hot Norwegian girl who's interning in SF for the summer. Lasted from Friday night until this morning. Excellent weekend overall :)

[freakyzeeky]

It was fun though, I conquered my fear of Medusa and Kong.

I don't think I'll ever ride Medusa... Too scary for me! :bomb:

[Veronica Mars]

I don't like rides also :/

[metaly]

I actually just got invited to Great America today and was like, yeah! Then wait... haven't there been a bunch of roller coaster fatalities/decapitaitons in the news lately? I know it's incredibly unlikely but it freaks me out.

I haven't been to Great America in probably ten years, too. I should go.

[Veronica Mars]

Stay away from Top Gun :/
I think they are finally shutting it down, since it's recently sinking and all...

[freakyzeeky]

It's sinking!? :shock:

[JohnnyDrama]

I went to Gilroy today! SO HOT! It still is.
Is it the same everywhere?
I gotta take a trip there one of these days and hit up the Nike outlet

[TahoeMax]

I actually just got invited to Great America today and was like, yeah! Then wait... haven't there been a bunch of roller coaster fatalities/decapitaitons in the news lately? I know it's incredibly unlikely but it freaks me out.

I haven't been to Great America in probably ten years, too. I should go.

The fatality you speak of is that of a moronic kid who climbed two fences and was trying to jump up and grab a friend's feet who was on the ride. He got his noggin lopped off. As long as you're not already braindead like he was, I figure you'd be fine at a place like that ;)

[Bavgate]

The fatality you speak of is that of a moronic kid who climbed two fences and was trying to jump up and grab a friend's feet who was on the ride. He got his noggin lopped off. As long as you're not already braindead like he was, I figure you'd be fine at a place like that ;)

Don't forget, it was the Batman ride.

No one can fuck with Batman and his roller-coaster. :lol:

[metaly]

The fatality you speak of is that of a moronic kid who climbed two fences and was trying to jump up and grab a friend's feet who was on the ride. He got his noggin lopped off. As long as you're not already braindead like he was, I figure you'd be fine at a place like that ;)

Wow, that is incredibly stupid. I hope I can resist.......................

No one can fuck with Batman and his roller-coaster. :lol:

Ahaha.

[Civickid96]

Hey everyone!

Haven't posted in over 2 weeks due to moving to a new place.

Metaly: That import shop off of Saratoga is a nice place. I picked up a black and white Dual Shock 3 before the US ones came out. They cost me $54.99 and I figured that since the US price is near the same, why not get them early? Funny you guys mention that place since I work near there... visit if you ever have the urge to play poker or blackjack... ;)

Lots of good stuff coming out this summer/fall and I'll be pre-ordering a bunch. Still working on Dragon Quest VIII and hopefully will be done with it soon.

Oh Leafpanda, I didn't forget about you... I'll take a new picture of all my stuff soon. \\:D/

If you guys need any EA Hardcover books that recently pennied, just PM me.

--Michael

[LeafPanda]

Hey everyone!

Haven't posted in over 2 weeks due to moving to a new place.

Metaly: That import shop off of Saratoga is a nice place. I picked up a black and white Dual Shock 3 before the US ones came out. They cost me $54.99 and I figured that since the US price is near the same, why not get them early? Funny you guys mention that place since I work near there... visit if you ever have the urge to play poker or blackjack... ;)

Lots of good stuff coming out this summer/fall and I'll be pre-ordering a bunch. Still working on Dragon Quest VIII and hopefully will be done with it soon.

Oh Leafpanda, I didn't forget about you... I'll take a new picture of all my stuff soon. \\:D/

If you guys need any EA Hardcover books that recently pennied, just PM me.

--Michael
Aha so you didn't =P
Also, Medusa, I almost barfed. There haven't been many fatalities lately at Great America.
Also, I love the Gilroy outlets always get my stuff there =P

[judyjudyjudy]

Funny you guys mention that place since I work near there... visit if you ever have the urge to play poker or blackjack... ;)Do you work at Garden City?? I haven't been there, but I always see it every time I go get ramen...

[Veronica Mars]

Garden City?
Casino? The only one I know, is the blackjack one, that I've seen on the freeway coming from San Pablo.

[Civickid96]

Do you work at Garden City?? I haven't been there, but I always see it every time I go get ramen...

Yep. I work over there. I don't deal cards at all but I actually work for the finance company within the casino. As Judy says, try RAMEN HALU. I heard they are really good. It's funny, I've been there for 7 years and I still haven't given the place a try. I probably will soon.

Veronica, funny you mention San Pablo Casino. Our company works there as well. Any of you 21 or older CAGers that need a job, Garden City always hire (they're under new management now) and it's not a bad job. Lemme know if you're interested. :-P

--Michael

[Civickid96]

You gotta love 80% off games...

I was at Best Buy today and grabbed Halo, Halo 2, DDR Ultramix and GTA: San Andreas.

I also picked up 3 copies of Virtua Fighter IV Evolution for PS2. If any of you CAGers want them, PM me. I'll ship them out for $4.00 each. :D

--Michael

[gantt]

You gotta love 80% off games...

I was at Best Buy today and grabbed Halo, Halo 2, DDR Ultramix and GTA: San Andreas.

I also picked up 3 copies of Virtua Fighter IV Evolution for PS2. If any of you CAGers want them, PM me. I'll ship them out for $4.00 each. :D

--Michael

Lucky you. The Best Buy stores around here would do that, like, never...

[LeafPanda]

80% off what the heck? What games apply?

[Civickid96]

80% off what the heck? What games apply?

The stuff that was 80% were just only XBox games. I picked up what I basically missed out on. I still have a system (sealed up, never opened) that I won from a company function about 3 years ago. There's a nice set of games that went with it.

I also bought copies of Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution. Anyone that wants it, can still have it. I'm only asking $5 for basically shipping it out.

--Michael

[humidore]

VF4 Evo is a STEAL at that price, someone throw money at this man, stat! If you've ever wanted to learn another language, but never had the chance, play VF instead ;)

[metaly]

I also picked up 3 copies of Virtua Fighter IV Evolution for PS2. If any of you CAGers want them, PM me. I'll ship them out for $4.00 each. :D

I also bought copies of Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution. Anyone that wants it, can still have it. I'm only asking $5 for basically shipping it out.

Act now, by this time tomorrow they'll be like $30! :lol:

If you've ever wanted to learn another language, but never had the chance, play VF instead ;)

Ha... That's pretty much why I could never get into VF. I'll just stick to training at my tiny roster of Soulcalibur/Tekken fighters. (VF players may commence shunning.)

[gantt]

You gotta love 80% off games...

I was at Best Buy today and grabbed Halo, Halo 2, DDR Ultramix and GTA: San Andreas.


So you paid $2 for Halo :xbox: and $4 for Halo 2 :xbox:?
And all original Xbox games were marked down 80% from their regular Best Buy price?

[Civickid96]

LOL!

I'm gonna stop at $5 Metaly.

But yeah, it was insane. I was with my nephew getting checked out. At first, most of the Xbox games were going for regular price and my subtotal was at $103. By the time he input all his codes, the subtotal went to $22!

Needless to say, that made my night.

--Michael

[LeafPanda]

I might want a VF4

[UCLAevo]

Do you work at Garden City?? I haven't been there, but I always see it every time I go get ramen...

where do you get ramen? my favorite place is off castro in mountain view (ryowa ramen)

[TahoeMax]

Heyyyy anyone looking to buy a 60GB PS3 locally? I'm selling mine :)

[metaly]

where do you get ramen? my favorite place is off castro in mountain view (ryowa ramen)

That is actually right by my favorite milk tea place, Verde Tea, although I've never tried it. Maybe next time I'm there.

I'm enjoying one of Verde's earl grey milk teas right now, as it turns out. :)

[gantt]

where do you get ramen? my favorite place is off castro in mountain view (ryowa ramen)

Mine is off 16th in the City (Safeway Ramen).

[freakyzeeky]

Ramen... :drool:

[Bavgate]

Good lord, there was a fuck-ton of people for the 3:30 AM TDK Metreon Imax showing. I thought we'd be the first people in line around 12:30-ish, but I was damn wrong. There was probably about 50-75 people ahead of us already. We still managed to get some good seats though. Some people were still coming in to watch some other showings as 3:00 AM came around!

Goes to show how insane this movie is. But, it was all worth it. It was amazing.

[Civickid96]

where do you get ramen? my favorite place is off castro in mountain view (ryowa ramen)

The place I'm talking about is Ramen Halu. I remember seeing the Metro vote this place as the best in Silicon Valley. Look it up. :D

--Michael

[gantt]

Good lord, there was a fuck-ton of people for the 3:30 AM TDK Metreon Imax showing. I thought we'd be the first people in line around 12:30-ish, but I was damn wrong. There was probably about 50-75 people ahead of us already. We still managed to get some good seats though. Some people were still coming in to watch some other showings as 3:00 AM came around!

Goes to show how insane this movie is. But, it was all worth it. It was amazing.

Saw Spiderman 3 there. There was some technical issue about halfway through and the movie stopped. Sat there for nearly half an hour; was literally collecting my stuff to walk out when it came back on. No compensation offered.

I think I saw 300 and a Harry Potter flick there as well. I can't say I'm sold on the Imax experience. Worth doing once, but I don't think I'd do it again given the price premium.

Glad the movie rocks, though.

[freakyzeeky]

Hey you guys! Are any of you interested in receiving energy-saving lightbulbs, retractable clothelines, sink aerators and shiny showerheads for FREE?

I have a cousin that just hooked me up with all this stuff because PG&E pays him and his co-workers to install all this stuff at my house. There is absolutely no catch, and it's totally free for people living in the Bay (except San Francisco and Alameda, for some reason :'[ )!
They come to your house to install all these goodies, all in the name of helping out the community save their energy bills.
I'm usually against promoting an organization on teh interwebz, but with this program, you guys have absolutely nothing to lose... They're non-profit BTW. :)

If you're interested, lemme know and I'll give you all the info via PM. Trust me, it's all good. ;)

Here's their website...http://www.risingsunenergy.org/cyes.htm (http://www.risingsunenergy.org/cyes.htm)

[CouRageouS]

Why don't they do Alameda? Everyone seems to think we're all rich here! :lol:

[freakyzeeky]

Why don't they do Alameda? Everyone seems to think we're all rich here! :lol:

He says that Alameda has a different utility company there. They and PG&E are completely different entities. So basically PG&E installs these energy measures for PG&E customers.

I guess that sucks for Alameda... sorry man. ;)

[CouRageouS]

Its okay I'm too rich to need your free lightbulbs anyway!

So.. can someone spot me $20? I want to watch Batman tonight. The extra $10 is for snacks. :-(

[judyjudyjudy]

where do you get ramen? my favorite place is off castro in mountain view (ryowa ramen)Like Civickid said, I get my ramen at Halu Ramen. They're known for their thick and greasy ramen with really yummy pork slices. You can ask for less/more salt/fat; I always ask for less fat to decrease chances of a food coma during work :P

As for Mountain View, I'm actually not a fan of Ryowa, but my other favorite ramen place is Maru Ichi down the street. I wish I could go there more often, but Halu's a lot closer for me. But when I get the chance, I go to Maru Ichi and finish it off with some gelato from Gelato Classico.

Argh, I'm getting hungry...

[judyjudyjudy]

Saw Spiderman 3 there. There was some technical issue about halfway through and the movie stopped. Sat there for nearly half an hour; was literally collecting my stuff to walk out when it came back on. No compensation offered.I haven't been to the Metreon IMAX for years, but two times I went, there were technical issues, too. First time was watching Fantasia 2000 with my then-just-a-friend-but-now-fiance, and the movie stopped working in the middle. They herded everyone outside, and I remember we were both shivering out outside in the cold, thinking how incredibly awkward it was that there were all these couples around us cuddling to stay warm. They eventually fixed it, finished the film, and gave everyone comp tickets.

Next time I went there, using the comp tickets I got, we watched Lion King on the IMAX. The showing bit the dust like 3/4 through the film, and this showing never got fixed. I remember it ended where it looked like Scar had won, and I hoped all the kids watching had seen the movie already or else they'd be traumatized. We got comp tickets for this too.

I checked out one of the midnight showings of The Dark Knight at a local theater. It was PACKED, and I was hella tired all day at work today. (So was one of my coworkers who actually drove all the way from San Jose to SF to check out the midnight showing at the IMAX.) But it was definitely worth it.

[Civickid96]

Need something to do this weekend? Head down to San Jose and check out California Extreme: "Classic Arcade Games Show."

Website can be viewed here: http://www.caextreme.com/

I went to this a few years ago and had a WONDERFUL time. Basically, this is open this Saturday and Sunday all day and for a fee, you can play EVERYTHING on the floor for FREE.

The highlight for me would be a playable Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (in High Definition!) (http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9820)

Also for fans of pinball, there will be a TON of pinball games set on free play as well.

If anything, I'm hoping on going and maybe seeing a few CAGers there. :D

--Michael

[LeafPanda]

Why not SF? Is it because we destroyed their plant in bayview because it was plaguing everyone who was living there?

[freakyzeeky]

Why not SF? Is it because we destroyed their plant in bayview because it was plaguing everyone who was living there?

No, it's just that there are no CYES (California Youth Energy Services) sites in San Francisco. Maybe next summer the program would expand to cover that city.

[metaly]

Just got back from Batman. Basically... :shock:

Need something to do this weekend? Head down to San Jose and check out California Extreme: "Classic Arcade Games Show."

Whoa, never heard of this. I may have to check it out. Anyone else planning on going?

And freeky, I'll take a look at the CYES thing. I repalced most of my bulbs with CFLs already, but who knows, maybe I need a... sink aerator?!

[freakyzeeky]

Just got back from Batman. Basically... :shock:



Whoa, never heard of this. I may have to check it out. Anyone else planning on going?

And freeky, I'll take a look at the CYES thing. I repalced most of my bulbs with CFLs already, but who knows, maybe I need a... sink aerator?!

metaly, I'm afraid they don't cover your area! :-#
They go as far as Union City... I don't even think they cover San Jose yet! :'(

EDIT: I just called my cousin just now, and I asked him what areas CYES covers... He emailed me this link.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=117842162382834300886.00000112581cd3ea42c6e

Hopefully it helps those who are interested in the program. ;)

[metaly]

Oh man, snubbed!

Well... now how am I supposed to aerate my sink on the cheap??

[freakyzeeky]

Oh man, snubbed!

Well... now how am I supposed to aerate my sink on the cheap??

I dunno man... But I think those aerator pieces are real cheap at your local hardware store. Should be no more than a dollar or two... Definitely worth it for the water you could possibly be saving over time. ;)

[Bavgate]

Geez, I just watched TDK again at Tanforan. :lol:

[freakyzeeky]

Geez, I just watched TDK again at Tanforan. :lol:
I'm going to see this today! I can't wait! :whee:

[TahoeMax]

I saw it at the Jack London cinemas with a bunch of friends. WOWWWW what a great movie...AND A PREVIEW FOR FUCKIN' TERMINATOR?!?!?!?! WHOOOOOOOOOO!

[freakyzeeky]

I saw it at the Jack London cinemas with a bunch of friends. WOWWWW what a great movie...AND A PREVIEW FOR FUCKIN' TERMINATOR?!?!?!?! WHOOOOOOOOOO!

Terminator... Without Arrnald? :drool:

[metaly]

We didn't get a Terminator trailer. :[ But the Watchmen one totally made up for it. I'm still a little worried how they might screw some things up (everything looked too clean, 300-level abuse of slow-mo), but based on the trailer the director really gets Watchmen. My favorite part was actually how they used the same black and yellow logo. :D Can't wait to see what they do for the poster.

[TahoeMax]

Terminator... Without Arrnald? :drool:

Yeah...an entire movie taking place during the future war against Skynet...with Christian Bale as John Connor. As much as I'd like an Arnie cameo, this is still an opening night view for me. I have too much history with this series. T2 was the first R-rated movie I saw in theaters. I was 8 :applause:

In other news, I was riding the bus down Broadway in Oakland today and noticed something that made me realize why I love Oakland...at Broadway and 19th St there's a store called Gold Teeth Master.

Awesome.

Simply awesome.

[LeafPanda]

I'ma try to go see the dark knight it's not sold out at Tan Foran and century right?

[freakyzeeky]

OMG... The Dark Knight is pure win, what a great movie that was! :applause:

[LeafPanda]

I heard it was 3 hours.......
It is three interesting hours or an hour of pure nonsense and 2 good hours or something like that.

[Bavgate]

I'ma try to go see the dark knight it's not sold out at Tan Foran and century right?

Check Fandango first to double-check.

[CouRageouS]

Its an edge of your seat 3 hours.

[metaly]

It didn't feel long at all, probably because it's paced very well and just a plain excellent movie where something amazing happens in almost every scene. I have to admit I was squirming around during a few of the Joker's scenes, but I think that's just testament to Heath Ledger's performance. He is seriously scary and it's tragic that we won't get to see him again.

[metaly]

p.s. TADA!

[Bavgate]

p.s. TADA!

:applause::applause::applause:

I thought they were going to cut that scene from the movie, but I'm damn happy they didn't!

[metaly]

So is anyone else thinking of going to that Classic Arcade Games show (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4634361&postcount=867) tomorrow? I wasn't that sure, but then I saw their list had SPACE LORDS on it. I might just be on that the entire time. Let me know if you want to meet up and play some DS/PSP or something. Or just Space Lords. :)

:applause::applause::applause:

I thought they were going to cut that scene from the movie, but I'm damn happy they didn't!

My entire theater applauded after that, and also when Gordon reappeared. :D So glad I caught this opening weekend.

[Bavgate]

My entire theater applauded after that, and also when Gordon reappeared. :D So glad I caught this opening weekend.

Yeahhhhhh, my audience kicked ass at the Imax showing. They applauded at the exact same spots and also during a lot more, especially when that 18-wheeler flipped over, even though we've all seen it countless times in the trailers. It just looked so amazing in Imax!

[judyjudyjudy]

It didn't feel long at all, probably because it's paced very well and just a plain excellent movie where something amazing happens in almost every scene. I totally agree. In fact, my main gripe with the film is that the last act probably could have been half an hour longer.

And :drool::drool::drool: at Christian Bale being John Connor. He was looking good in that trailer.

[LeafPanda]

I am so clueless right now, I don't have any clue what you guys are talking about other than its about TDK

[Bavgate]

I am so clueless right now, I don't have any clue what you guys are talking about other than its about TDK

Go watch the movie, then you can join in on our convo. ;)

[metaly]

So CAX was pretty cool. Played Space Lords, some old vector classics, some really random old games I'd never even heard of, and talked to some guy who was distraught that they had moved the Donkey Kong II machine overnight and he couldn't find it. I also got the high score in Point Blank, wooo. It was pretty awesome seeing some of the ridiculous scores people had set in stuff like Asteroids and Battlezone, too. Just like the good old days...

I watched the SSF2THD machine for a while, but I don't know if it was because it was on a tiny arcade cabinet monitor or what, but it was pretty underwhelming. It'll probably be a big hit with tournament-level players because of all the balance changes they've made, but the new graphics just weren't doing it for me. Also, they changed Ryu's win quote? WTF?

[Civickid96]

Good stuff Metaly.

I wasn't able to go to the event this year. I was stuck in Tracy basically hanging out with family. My brother in law really wanted to go but I guess I'll have to save it for next year.

Man, Frys is gonna have FFIV for the DS for only $32.99. I'm taking that ad over to Circuit City and getting it priced matched. I'm hoping I get the $10 Gift Certificate also!

--Michael

[freakyzeeky]

I'm going to try to get FFIV DS at Circuit City tomorrow, since that seems like the best deal. I just hope they still have them in-store when I get there after work. ;)

[Civickid96]

I'm going to try to get FFIV DS at Circuit City tomorrow, since that seems like the best deal. I just hope they still have them in-store when I get there after work. ;)

If you can find a Frys ad that has the $32.99 price, bring that and price match it. Also, check and see if they'll still give you the $10 gift certificate. That's what I'll be doing. :lol:

--Michael

[freakyzeeky]

If only I can find a Fry's ad... ;)

[metaly]

Arrrh, I just got FFTA2 (thanks, freaky!) and will probably be starting that next week, but $32.99 with a gift card may be too good to pass up. Plus I still have my CC gift card from GTA4, so that's even better. Who knows when I'll actually start playing the game, though. :whee:

[freakyzeeky]

^ No problem metaly! :whee:

Between FFIV DS and Warhawk nights... I have to also play SoulCalibur IV when it comes out. My wallet will be angry at me for the week, that's for sure... it will run and go into hiding! :lol:

But hey, at least the upcoming month won't be a bore! ;)

[metaly]

You know, for a moment there I actually forgot about SC4... July has not been a good month for my wallet. :hot:

And yeah, August should be great! I don't think there are any more games I'm interested in coming out until Animal Crossing in November and probably Rock Band 2, so I'm looking forward to a good three months of playing SC4 and a bunch of backlog stuff. Maybe I'll even get a few new ranks in Warhawk. That new 50 point ribbon sounds like good stuff.

[metaly]

Just saw this (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=35482421&id=3607568&ref=nf) on Facebook and it amused me.

Incidentally, I'm only on there a few minutes every month, but I feel like such a creepy old guy whenever I am because I see more and more people with grad dates of '09 and '10. And also they are high school grad dates.

[freakyzeeky]

You mean this? That was funny. :)

http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v120/215/26/3607568/n3607568_35482421_6289.jpg

Just thought I'd post it here, since I had to sign in to see this picture. ;)
Also, you just made the 900th post on the thread! :-o

[Civickid96]

Ok.

Here's some updated photos of my infamous collection.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection026.jpg
Boxes of systems and peripherals.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection024.jpg
Video Game Guides

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection025.jpg
More guides

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection002.jpg
Top of the shelves

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection004.jpg
Playstation 1 Goodness here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection010.jpg
Import PS2, Dreamcast, Saturn, PS3 and PSP stuff here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection011.jpg
Sega Dreamcast and Saturn here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection016.jpg
PS2 only. More games hidden behind that stuff.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection020.jpg
SNES, GBA, DS stuff here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection021.jpg
Sega CDX, more Sega Saturn games (look at Guardian Heroes!), and more junk.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection022.jpg
NES stuff here as well as other stuff in that box.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/VideoGamecollection023.jpg
Old school consoles.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/TodaysPickups002.jpg
Today's pickups. I should've had the Club for PS3 in here but the stupid idiot that works the Electronics section in the Mountain View Target denied me. Beware going there!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/MFlores1013/TodaysPickups001.jpg
My steal of the day. After I got a haircut, I went next door where they had BOTH Power Stone and Power Stone 2 for the Dreamcast. All together, this cost me $10.

What a day. Enjoy the pictures. I'll post more in my blog. :D

--Michael

[freakyzeeky]

OMG! You have an awesome collection of games and accessories. Color me jealous! :D;)

[LeafPanda]

Hey Civic where do you live? I wanna beat the crap out of you for having so much amazing fucking sh!t. I would be happy to have even half of those things.......[funny] No but dude you have some really nice stuff.

[Civickid96]

WOW man!! just WOW!!!!!!!!!!! lol
thats very cool. how come u have two mgs4 games?

I wanted to keep one mint and the other is my copy that I will use to mess and play around with. Did anyone notice on the top of the shelves? The Macross planes, the Voltron lions, the Metal Gear Solid Limited Edition box? ;)

--Michael

[metaly]

Oh wow, tons of crazy stuff. Like Pocketstations! How much use did you get out of those? :)

Sort of makes me want to dig out all my SNES boxes and take a huge collection shot, but I've got stuff on a bunch of different shelves. Also I don't want to get beat up by LeafPanda.

And how do you get denied something at a Target? That's lame of them.

[62t]

good to see I am not the only one who brought 2 copies of MGS4 LE.

[Sharp Katana]

nice collection. With the amount of games you've got you could open a game store! :D

[Veronica Mars]

CivicKid,
I have to watch out for you, going to the Mont. view store and all :P

[Xevious]

Holy Crap! What percentage of those games did you actually finish?

[Civickid96]

I've beaten most games but now that I have a daughter and work 40+ hours a week, I think finishing all of these games are no longer gonna happen...unless I win the lotto and have all the free time in the world. :rofl:

--Michael

[freakyzeeky]

I bought FFIV DS today at Best Buy... I got them to match the Fry's ad! :D
Only reason I didn't buy it at Circuit City was because they won't get them in until tomorrow! :bomb:
Oh well, I have my game now and I'm happy. Thanks for the heads up on the Fry's ad Civickid. ;)

[metaly]

As tempting as that deal is, I think by the time I get around to it it'll be available for cheaper anyway, so I'll try to control my FF4-lust for now. I'll just have to use my CC gift card on SC4 instead. Only a week to go!

[freakyzeeky]

As tempting as that deal is, I think by the time I get around to it it'll be available for cheaper anyway, so I'll try to control my FF4-lust for now. I'll just have to use my CC gift card on SC4 instead. Only a week to go!
You should try to get Amazon to price-adjust SoulCalibur IV CE for $39.99! There's a huge thread about it in the deals forum. :D

[metaly]

You should try to get Amazon to price-adjust SoulCalibur IV CE for $39.99! There's a huge thread about it in the deals forum. :D

:shock:

Seems a little hit-or-miss, but I'll give it a try. Also I guess I should try to get on Amazon's email list. Thanks for pointing it out!

Edit: Couldn't get them to match the price. I don't suppose Best Buy would pricematch an Amazon email, either. :-\"

[Civickid96]

I bought FFIV DS today at Best Buy... I got them to match the Fry's ad! :D
Only reason I didn't buy it at Circuit City was because they won't get them in until tomorrow! :bomb:
Oh well, I have my game now and I'm happy. Thanks for the heads up on the Fry's ad Civickid. ;)

No problem Freaky. I went over to Circuit City and got the game and the $10 GC. When I looked at the receipt, the game was only $29.99! The $39.99 price came because of the $10 GC. I was thinking of returning the game (which i later did) and kept the GC. I later went to Best Buy and price matched (like you did) and got my game for $32.99. Not to mention I also grabbed a pennied guide of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon. Did anyone by chance get a pennied guide of the Super Mario Galaxy Limited Edition from their Gamestop? Let me know. I'm still searching for one. :)

--Michael

[Civickid96]

Before I did my workout tonight, I hopped by the TRU's in Sunnyvale and in San Jose (Winchester) and got the following:

1. Zelda: Twilight Princess for the :gc:
2. Wario Ware: Smooth Moves for the :wii: x3
3. Sonic Adventure (don't remember it but it was for the :gc:) x3
4. Pokemon Leaf Green :gba:
5. Stuntman Ignition :ps3:
6. Enchanted Arms :ps3:
7. Dancing With the Stars with pad for :ps2:
8. Juiced 2 :ps2:
9. Virtua Tennis 3 :psp:

It helps to know the manager of the game section at Sunnyvale TRU. ;)

My main thing was getting Zelda: TP :gc: for $7.98. Was really stoked about it!

--Michael

[metaly]

Hey Civickid, since you seem to be the master of penny guides, can you let me know if you ever pick up one of those Mass Effect premium guides (the one with the artbook included)? Not really in need of the guide itself, but I love that game. :)

[freakyzeeky]

Damn! They rejected my order of the price adjustment (for SCIV CE)... I wanna cry now. :'(

[Civickid96]

Hey Civickid, since you seem to be the master of penny guides, can you let me know if you ever pick up one of those Mass Effect premium guides (the one with the artbook included)? Not really in need of the guide itself, but I love that game. :)

No problem Metaly. I've been keeping an eye on the Guides thread and I've found so many penny guides around the area. I've heard that maybe the Assassin's Creed guide with the artbook might be the next to be pennied as well as the Super Mario Galaxy Hardcover. Man, if those get pennied, I'll snatch them up in a heartbeat. Of course if Mass Effect goes, I'll grab them too.

If anyone has a Contra 4 DS copy they got from the TRU sale, I'll be glad to trade for it. I got some good stuff!

--Michael

[metaly]

Damn! They rejected my order of the price adjustment (for SCIV CE)... I wanna cry now. :'(

I'm actually sort of relieved, because I don't really want that huge metal case or any of the extras like the t-shirt. I am curious about the exclusive CAS content since I plan to be doing a lot of that, but I don't think whatever it is will be worth an extra $20.

Still, getting the game for $20 cheaper than the regular edition would have been nice. :)

No problem Metaly. I've been keeping an eye on the Guides thread and I've found so many penny guides around the area. I've heard that maybe the Assassin's Creed guide with the artbook might be the next to be pennied as well as the Super Mario Galaxy Hardcover. Man, if those get pennied, I'll snatch them up in a heartbeat. Of course if Mass Effect goes, I'll grab them too.

Cool, thanks. I'll have to check out the guide thread as well.

I was considering getting the Assassin's Creed guide the other day since I'm playing that right now and I'm sure it has nice maps of all the flags. Then I found out that all you get for collecting them all is some achievement points. Not worth the effort, even with a map. [-(

Maybe for a penny, though. :)

Also freaky, how's FF4 DS??? I heard someone say it was a disgrace, but then again I don't think I've ever agreed with anything he's said.

[freakyzeeky]

Also freaky, how's FF4 DS??? I heard someone say it was a disgrace, but then again I don't think I've ever agreed with anything he's said.

Ok, imagine FFVII graphics, with good voice acting... That's basically FFIV DS.
I actually like it alot, and it stays true to the original story thus far. What I really like about it is how the bottom screen acts as a map for wherever you are, so you'll never get lost. Plus, if you complete a map in a dungeon you get something extra (like a 6-pack of potions ;) ).
The difficulty is a bit higher... I struggled through some of the earlier caves, and you will get hit with status effects very early on in this game (this for me is a welcome addition, since I find the original game a bit on the easy side. :) ).
If you have fond memories of this game, or even if you remotely like RPGs, then you should be able to enjoy the game. It's really good, and the story is a bit easier to follow, now that it has voice acting and all! ;)

[62t]

yea FFIV DS is harder than the snes or gba version, which is a good thing. You might have to do a bit of grinding. The voice acting is surprising good, and the mini games are actually fun to play. Also if you played FFIII DS it uses the same engine, but it makes a lot of improvement such as using the bottom screen for information.

[hmbtnguy]

Damn! They rejected my order of the price adjustment (for SCIV CE)... I wanna cry now. :'(

When did you ask for the price adjustment? I called them today at 3pm and they fixed it right away with no hassle.

[freakyzeeky]

When did you ask for the price adjustment? I called them today at 3pm and they fixed it right away with no hassle.

10am this morning via email... and at 12pm I got the rejection. :'(

[hmbtnguy]

Before I did my workout tonight, I hopped by the TRU's in Sunnyvale and in San Jose (Winchester) and got the following:

1. Zelda: Twilight Princess for the :gc:
2. Wario Ware: Smooth Moves for the :wii: x3
3. Sonic Adventure (don't remember it but it was for the :gc:) x3
4. Pokemon Leaf Green :gba:
5. Stuntman Ignition :ps3:
6. Enchanted Arms :ps3:
7. Dancing With the Stars with pad for :ps2:
8. Juiced 2 :ps2:
9. Virtua Tennis 3 :psp:

It helps to know the manager of the game section at Sunnyvale TRU. ;)

My main thing was getting Zelda: TP :gc: for $7.98. Was really stoked about it!

--Michael


Omg! No wonder the Sunnyvale TRU has been cleared out. Did you take all the copies of WarioWare at the Winchester one? Or are there still some left.

[hmbtnguy]

10am this morning via email... and at 12pm I got the rejection. :'(

Yea, I got a rejection email as well but I took my chances and called them. I guess I lucked out.

[metaly]

That's a relief to hear that the voices in FF4 are actually good. And I'm glad they use the touchscreen for something. Also, I can understand it being harder than the SNES version, but the GBA one, too? That last room before the final boss must be murder!

[Veronica Mars]

Damn you Civic Kid ,
I've been looking for Smooth Moves :/
Did you clean out both stores?

[hmbtnguy]

Damn you Civic Kid ,
I've been looking for Smooth Moves :/
Did you clean out both stores?

Yea, that's the one game I've been looking for. It's weird because I called Winchester yesterday and they said they didn't have the game in stock... and yet he was able to pick up 3 copies from the place. I'll try and head over there tomorrow, but it sounds like it's been picked bare like the Sunnyvale one.

[Veronica Mars]

I just hate driving around and wasting gas, especially since I have a big car.
But meh, it's just a game :p

[bzchanboy]

Yea, that's the one game I've been looking for. It's weird because I called Winchester yesterday and they said they didn't have the game in stock... and yet he was able to pick up 3 copies from the place. I'll try and head over there tomorrow, but it sounds like it's been picked bare like the Sunnyvale one.

Dont waste your time theres really nothing to look at over at Winchester, and the Sunnyvale one is in even worse condition. Seems lots of flippers around here. And with the extra $10 per 2 at gamestop a lot of them made out like bandits. I havent been able to find anything that i've actually wanted from clearance for the past few weeks.

As for penny guides there are two collectors edition guides for super mario galaxy at the gamestop near the popeyes and safeway. Not to familure with the area but its on homestead. They are in the back with a huge stack of other guides ready to be thrown out.

On a side note people please stop going to Great America your screaming is causing me problems at work. I hate being on a floor above other buildings within screaming distance of that place. Its awesome to see the coasters working though, one day i'm gonna have to go inside that place.

Anyone know of any good places to eat around GA?

[metaly]

Smooth Moves wasn't that great if you ask me, at least not as a WarioWare game. Maybe if you have a lot of Wii parties it would be better.

I actually just sold my copy. Wish I had known people here were looking for it.

[hmbtnguy]

Dont waste your time theres really nothing to look at over at Winchester, and the Sunnyvale one is in even worse condition. Seems lots of flippers around here. And with the extra $10 per 2 at gamestop a lot of them made out like bandits. I havent been able to find anything that i've actually wanted from clearance for the past few weeks.

As for penny guides there are two collectors edition guides for super mario galaxy at the gamestop near the popeyes and safeway. Not to familure with the area but its on homestead. They are in the back with a huge stack of other guides ready to be thrown out.

On a side note people please stop going to Great America your screaming is causing me problems at work. I hate being on a floor above other buildings within screaming distance of that place. Its awesome to see the coasters working though, one day i'm gonna have to go inside that place.

Anyone know of any good places to eat around GA?

Thanks for the tip, I was severly dissapointed with the collection at the sunnyvale TRU.

There are some good places around GA. If you go to where AMC 20 Mercado is, there are some restraunts there along with an in-n-out. If you venture off near Arques (fry's road) and lawrence, there is a St.John's bar and burger. They have daily specials, with half off on Saturdays. There's also an ok dim sum place near AMC Mercado as well. Hope this helps.

[bzchanboy]

Thanks for the tip, I was severly dissapointed with the collection at the sunnyvale TRU.

There are some good places around GA. If you go to where AMC 20 Mercado is, there are some restraunts there along with an in-n-out. If you venture off near Arques (fry's road) and lawrence, there is a St.John's bar and burger. They have daily specials, with half off on Saturdays. There's also an ok dim sum place near AMC Mercado as well. Hope this helps.

The Sunnyvale TRU has gone to hell since corporate merged it with babysrus (the more profitable of the two companies) video game section feels so small and pushed into a corner. Even the toy areas are lacking severly.

If anyone sees Indy Mighty Muggs at a TRU or other store let me know. The Cupertino target near my house always seems to get the f'ed up mighty muggs that have messed up boxes. Tiss aggravating

Thanks for the heads up on some places around there. I'm not fond of ihop and benigans so more choices is always better. Wish that damn peppermil was still open i loved that place as a kid in fresno. I might just stick with the cafe food at work its still probably the best option i got. Just like variety cause its the spice of life.

[metaly]

These are maybe a little far from Great America if you're going for lunch or something, but whenever I'm in Santa Clara I go to University Chicken or Mayuri Indian--best Indian buffet in the Bay Area (so far). :) The dinner buffet is only on Wednesdays, though.

[hmbtnguy]

These are maybe a little far from Great America if you're going for lunch or something, but whenever I'm in Santa Clara I go to University Chicken or Mayuri Indian--best Indian buffet in the Bay Area (so far). :) The dinner buffet is only on Wednesdays, though.

Yea University Chicken is good, especially since they have 50% off nights. It probbably wouldn't be wise to go there on a lunch break though since Great America is quite far from SCU. There's also a place called Rivermark which has a lot of food. Off the top of my head there is a: starbucks, jamba juice, fantasia coffe and tea, yan can cook, red robin, mcdonalds, safeway, baja fresh, and some other stuff in the complex. It's basically like Santa Row, but with food instead of clothes, and tons of parking.

[Civickid96]

I guess I was lucky with WW: Smooth Moves because yesterday, my friend (who runs the video game department) showed them to me and I picked them up.

Bzchan: I was at the Gamestop yesterday and I was gonna ask them for some guides but they were busy chit-chatting with some friends at the shop. If you can stop by there and pick me up a copy, I'll be glad to hook you up with a copy of WW: Smooth Moves for the same price I got it. :D

I'm not here to hoard or flip games (I find it to be a big hassle honestly) but rather trade them for things I need. I need help from you fellow Bay Area CAGers for things. ;)

--Michael

[Veronica Mars]

I know someone is gonna say something dumb, but in MY opinion, you should have left the other copies for the rest of the people looking for the game. Either that, or offer it for around Cost+Ship. That's what I'd do, and it's my opinion.

Also, In N Out is about 5 Minutes away from GA! I also remember seeing a Chipotle.

[Civickid96]

Veronica:

I'm not here to make money but to help you guys out! I am here to offer the price I got it (plus shipping) for things I'm looking for in return. I don't want the games to get in the hands of someone who is gonna flip them. :D

--Michael

[Civickid96]

Hey guys,

I say this. Anyone one of you that comes to Garden City and plays a game of Blackjack, Baccarat or double hand poker (Pai Gow Poker) and visits me can get a copy of Wario Ware: Wii for what I got it. What do you guys say? :D

21 anyone? 8-)

--Michael

[Veronica Mars]

Veronica:

I'm not here to make money but to help you guys out! I am here to offer the price I got it (plus shipping) for things I'm looking for in return. I don't want the games to get in the hands of someone who is gonna flip them. :D

--Michael

I know. I was just saying.
You've offered in the past, so sorry if I came off negatively.

[Civickid96]

I know. I was just saying.
You've offered in the past, so sorry if I came off negatively.

None taken Veronica. :D Thing is, I KNOW there are people who lurk on here and will head over and plunder the games.

My deal is this and it applies to all you Bay Area CAGers:

If I see multiple copies, I tend to grab 2 to 3 copies (if there are 5 or more) and if they're down to only 2 copies left, I'll snag them all. I will ALWAYS offer them to you guys only for the price I got them plus shipping or whatever. There are always things I'm looking for and I'm willing to work with anyone who can get me particular things for trade.

I like all you guys. Honestly, I do. There aren't a bunch of people who share the passion of the hunt and spoils of victory when we know about a deal that nobody else does. Now some of us tend to get cheap stuff and flip them to Gamestop or whatevers to get credit and that's fine. That's not what I'm here to do. I'm here to help you fellow Bay Area CAGers and that's what I'll continue to do...as long as you're on my good side. ;) Besides, isn't helping each other a reason why we're here on this site?

--Michael

[hmbtnguy]

None taken Veronica. :D Thing is, I KNOW there are people who lurk on here and will head over and plunder the games.

My deal is this and it applies to all you Bay Area CAGers:

If I see multiple copies, I tend to grab 2 to 3 copies (if there are 5 or more) and if they're down to only 2 copies left, I'll snag them all. I will ALWAYS offer them to you guys only for the price I got them plus shipping or whatever. There are always things I'm looking for and I'm willing to work with anyone who can get me particular things for trade.

I like all you guys. Honestly, I do. There aren't a bunch of people who share the passion of the hunt and spoils of victory when we know about a deal that nobody else does. Now some of us tend to get cheap stuff and flip them to Gamestop or whatevers to get credit and that's fine. That's not what I'm here to do. I'm here to help you fellow Bay Area CAGers and that's what I'll continue to do...as long as you're on my good side. ;) Besides, isn't helping each other a reason why we're here on this site?

--Michael


Fully agree. That's why I feel CAG is one of the best online communities around. Most of us are all here to help each other out.

ps. any chance you'd be willing to sell one of your warioware copies :)

[Over easy]

Went to Serramonte's Circuit City. Was looking to get FF4 with the gift card, but it looked like they ran out. In consolation I did pick up Obscure (Wii) for only $13.50. They also have NiGHTS as well, but I didn't get it up since I doubt I'll like it.

There are about two or three of each left. Didn't see any Smooth Moves, although I didn't look for them very hard.

[Veronica Mars]

Why is Obscure 13.50? I check about two days ago, and it was 16.98

[Over easy]

I think it's 20% off on clearance games. It's in the CC clearance thread.

[LeafPanda]

Haven't been to serramonte circuit city in awhile.

[humidore]

How's this City Beach place in Fremont? Got a company event there tomorrow...

[metaly]

Just got back from my first Garlic Festival. Had some garlic fries, garlic popcorn, garlic jelly, garlic pretzels, and, of course, several flavors of garlic ice cream. Also bought some garlic lollipops but didn't try them yet. I would have loved to just stay there all day and eat crazy stuff, but it was so HOT. :hot: Some of the people I was with were about to pass out.

I probably smell pretty good right now.

[brighenne]

Haha, I feel sorry for anybody that's going to be near you in the next few days.

[freakyzeeky]

OMG! My friend went to the Garlic Festival as well, I'm gonna have to give him a mint or two when I see him pretty soon. :)

How was the garlic ice cream metaly? Garlicy? ;)

[Veronica Mars]

I have to go tomorrow again, since I have to go to the outlets .

[Bavgate]

Damn, it's been years since I've been to that Garlic Fest. Never had the balls to try the ice cream though. xD

[metaly]

Garlic ice cream was surprisingly good, or at least not horrible. It was just sort of sweet and then surprise! Garlic. There was also a garlic almond one which was amazing because I love almond-flavored stuff. Also by that time I had eaten so much garlic that all I could taste was the almond flavor.

A couple photos:
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/hoimi/garlicfries.jpg
The garlic fries after the top layer of fries had been eaten, revealing the dangerous levels of garlic beneath.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/hoimi/game/pacmantiedye.jpg
Best tie-dye ever!

[freakyzeeky]

^^ Pac-man!!! :d

[Civickid96]

That garlic is just...excessive. :bouncy:

But garlic is ever so good... :drool:

I was thinking about going to the festival but is there a fee to get in?

What's everyone doing at the moment? I'm awaiting my IDE HDD for my PS2.

That and playing FF4 and some Hot Shots Golf 2 in between. For those playing FF4, isn't kinda cheap that weak enemies like shells and imps are dealing 40+ dmg? Is that their idea of making the game hard?

--Michael

[freakyzeeky]

^ I do agree, SE has made the monsters a bit too strong in dealing damage... but, I'm teh biased when it comes to this game... I still like it very much, since it's like, my favoritest game of all time. :razz:

BTW, I'm playing it now... I just met Palom and Porom. :)

[metaly]

Yeah, it was $12 just to get in, which surprised me. They said they donate it all to charity, so that's cool.

Finished Assassin's Creed earlier and just started up FFTA2, which is pretty great so far. I'm really impressed by how good the game looks and sounds compared to the GBA version. The DS still manages to surprise me. :)

[LeafPanda]

Garlic is so good...... Had some Garlic fries at a Giants game.
FFTA2 was good when I first played it, then the repetitive missions just got to me and now its in my backlog.

[Bavgate]

Garlic is so good...... Had some Garlic fries at a Giants game.

:drool::drool::drool:

Damn, those are good. Been years since I've had them, but I still remember how good they tasted. :lol:

[LeafPanda]

Went to Nickel City today, and wow Power Stone 2 is amazingly fun. Also Tech Romancer is also pretty good.

[Veronica Mars]

Where's Nickel City?
I wanna play PS2 :) I won't have to go to Reno to play anymore.

[Civickid96]

Is the Nickel City you're talking about down in South San Jose somewhere? I haven't been there in ages.

As for Power Stone 2, I scored a copy for my Dreamcast for $5 last week. I'll have time to play it...someday.

Can't wait for Soul Calibur IV tomorrow. I'm getting mine at Gamecrazy and I'm hoping I can score a PS3 faceplate in the process.

--Michael

[LeafPanda]

Yes its somewhere in San Jose, google it.

[62t]

Is the Nickel City you're talking about down in South San Jose somewhere? I haven't been there in ages.

As for Power Stone 2, I scored a copy for my Dreamcast for $5 last week. I'll have time to play it...someday.

Can't wait for Soul Calibur IV tomorrow. I'm getting mine at Gamecrazy and I'm hoping I can score a PS3 faceplate in the process.

--Michael
you mean xbox faceplate. Just preordered mine but they didnt get any LE.

[Civickid96]

you mean xbox faceplate. Just preordered mine but they didnt get any LE.

I didn't order the 360 version. I did order the PS3 one. Is it a decal then? I'm not really sure. I'm really cool with the manager so I'm hoping he can hook me up with both if he could. We'll see.

--Michael

[62t]

yea the PS3 is some kind of skin as the PS3 doesnt have faceplate

[metaly]

I used to go to the Nickel City off Camden in San Jose all the time. It kept getting more and more run down and ghetto every time I went, though. The last time I was there it seemed like half the stuff I wanted to play was broken. We had some good times there, though. My friends and I beat Time Crisis 3 co-op for probably a dollar each. :)

[bzchanboy]

I'm so looking forward to getting SCIV today. Hate the fact that its been sitting in the back at gamestop this whole weekend. I COULD HAVE BEEN PLAYING IT.... what does a store have to loose from releasing a game early? They have it why not sell it, they already payed for it dangit.

I remember when gamestop would bend the rules for tuesday releases and sell them monday if they had them in. Now everyone's so anal. :(

And now for something different

Mighty Muggs, any of you collect them? I'm just starting but these loveable pieces of plastic art are awesome.

[62t]

got the last non broken faceplate at local game crazy.

[Civickid96]

I got my SCIV PS3 copy at Gamecrazy today. I used some credit that I had and it only came to $1.64. :lol:

I visited another Gamecrazy and I got a Xbox360 Yoda faceplate for free. It was cracked however :cry: but I can super glue it back to normal.

All in all, not a bad day. My friend also got back from the San Diego Comic-Con and hooked me up with a Little Big Planet bag full of goodies. Can't wait to peek what's inside.

--Michael

[freakyzeeky]

I just bought my copy of SCIV PS3 too man! The game is awesome. :D
Civickid, expect a PS3 friend request coming your way! That way I can one day challenge you with Raphael! 8-)

[metaly]

You're pretty good with Raphael, freaky. I just couldn't pick myself up off the floor during that last match. :cold:

I almost need to re-learn Xianghua because they completely changed her 3+B and 9+K... two of my favorite moves! :cry:

I wish I could play while this firmware update crawls along.

[freakyzeeky]

Yeah, some of Raphael's moves changed as well... I wasn't expecting the change, to be honest. But I guess I've have to relearn his moves as well. It's been months since I've played any SoulCalibur so I'm a bit rusty... but we'll get better, right? ;)
Good game btw, metaly. Those were some really close matches. :)

Wh-wait...There's a firmware update? :shock:

[Civickid96]

Feel free to add me guys.

Once I get my TV and PS3 from Tracy to over here in Sunnyvale, then I can play my PS3 more.

Heck, I can play my PS3 and Wii more. Did any of you guys get that Blastworks deal from Best Buy yesterday? They were only selling it for $9.99! However, I think today, they re-adjusted the price to $19.99.

--Michael

[shibaji]

I live in Sunnyvale, CA :-)

[freakyzeeky]

I live in Oakland, CA :-)

:drool:

[LeafPanda]

So overall SC4 is good?

[metaly]

Palo Alto Fry's had about 3 Wiis in stock as of 6 PM. First time I've seen one in a store. Anyone here looking to get one?

And SC4 is excellent.

[62t]

SC4 is great. I just started Spectral Force 3 but decided to play some more SC4

[62t]

btw looks like Sunnyvale and Milpitas Golfland got Tekken 6. Seeing how the arcade game didnt get a US release it would be good idea to check it out

[LeafPanda]

Dam I went to Golfland last Tuesday and it didn't have Tekken 6. Isn't it sort of weird how it has Waterslides and Mini golf?
So, what do you think of SF3 so far, becuase how I am going to get a 360 soon and I love SRPGs.

[62t]

First of all it doesnt have horrible loading time like the other idea factory psp games. Graphic wise it is probably more like a ps2 game. To be fair it was out 2 years ago in Japan. Just finished the second battle so I cant common too much. The battle system is a bit like stella deus where you uses AP to move. It doesnt have the humor of a NISA RPG, but the story seems to be solid so far. For the price you could get 2 or 3 PS2 SRPG, but this game got so little hype I could see it being hard to find later on.

[LeafPanda]

I see, but I hear SF3 and Operation Darkness were both crap, so what's the point of owning a crap game even if it is rare?

[62t]

I see, but I hear SF3 and Operation Darkness were both crap, so what's the point of owning a crap game even if it is rare?

I am not sure where you heard Spectral Force 3 is crap. It is a solid SRPG with good replay value, and most of the complains are about the PS2ish graphics and Atlus charigng $60. It doesnt help that NISA is smart enough to sell Disgaea 3 for $50.

As for OD once you get the system you can download the demo and find out yourself.

[LeafPanda]

Well, yeah I can't really say i am basing this off people's opinions and reviews which you can't trust all the time. Well 62t when you get further into the game tell me how it is.

[LeafPanda]

Weird how in P3 FES the main area is called the Bay Area 0.o Scared me when I figured it out.

[Civickid96]

Leafpanda: I notice you've been blasting through your RPG stuff. Good deal. I'm STILL working on Dragon Quest VIII and now, I've dabbled with a little bit of FFIV for the DS.

On a non-related RPG note, I went down to Gilroy today for a baby shower. After that, I checked out the outlets and nothing really major except for Fire Pro Wresting Returns for the PS2 for only $9.99.

I'm gonna get more games tomorrow to load up on my HD Loader. Man, Dragon Quest VIII is loading so fast... :drool:

--Michael

[LeafPanda]

Leafpanda: I notice you've been blasting through your RPG stuff. Good deal. I'm STILL working on Dragon Quest VIII and now, I've dabbled with a little bit of FFIV for the DS.

On a non-related RPG note, I went down to Gilroy today for a baby shower. After that, I checked out the outlets and nothing really major except for Fire Pro Wresting Returns for the PS2 for only $9.99.

I'm gonna get more games tomorrow to load up on my HD Loader. Man, Dragon Quest VIII is loading so fast... :drool:

--Michael
Well I'm not actually finishing all these games most of them I haven't finished yet because I'm stuck or got bored, but P3 FES has the social links that give you a break and give you a choice whether or not if you want to dungeon crawl.

[freakyzeeky]

Threads' a little slow tonight... 8-[

[metaly]

Did someone just say something? :-s

[freakyzeeky]

No, no one said anything... of course not! :^o

...

I know this sounds strange, but did you hear about Final Fantasy VII being released at Best Buy in a week or so?... there's a thread about it in the PS3 forums. ;)

[metaly]

I think I saw that on Kotaku or somewhere. It sounds like it's just a massive screwup by whoever does Best Buy's signage.

Or it could be a stealth launch of an FF7 remake for the PS4!! Run for the hills! :whee:

[freakyzeeky]

PS4!? OMGWTFBBQsauce!!1!!11 :whee:

Run to the hills indeed! As a fan of Sony gaming, I would! :D
Do you know how disastrous that would be to Sony if they had a PS4 launch like that? It would be comparable to how the Sega Saturn launched back in the mid-90's. :lol:

[metaly]

You know, I was never a huge Sega fan (never owned a Sega console, actually), and it's stuff like the Saturn and its launch didn't do much to inspire confidence. I was really close to getting a Dreamcast a couple times (SF3! :D), but I just had the feeling it would die an early death. And what do you know...

With that said, I still hogged the Panzer Dragoon demo machine every time I went to Toys R Us. :) I really wish the unlockable Saturn version in Panzer Dragoon Orta worked on the 360.

Also did I say PS4? I meant PS5. :-$

[freakyzeeky]

I never owned a Sega console either, but only because all those 'add-ons' made everything confusing for me... I didn't even know what a 32X/Sega CD was at the time (I thought they were new systems, that I didn't know about)! :lol:
And it's funny, I almost bought a Dreamcast as well... I wanted to play SoulCalibur (OMG look at those graffix! ROFLcakes!) at the time, and was saving my money to buy the system... but then Sony announced the PS2, and decided right then and there I wanted that instead. ;)

[metaly]

I don't blame you. :) The PS2 was so awesome when it was first announced. It just oozed style... the sleek, black tower of a console, that futuristic logo, the minimalist packaging... and BLUE CDs! (Which lasted for like 6 months before everything went DVD.) It was the coolest game console I had ever seen. :drool:

I wish Sony had managed to capture even a fraction of the PS2's coolness when they announced the PS3. Instead we got a huge George Foreman grill, Spider-Man fonts and that disaster of a press conference. But at least it's come a long way as a console since then. I'm definitely enjoying it, though not quite at PS2 levels yet. :)

[Veronica Mars]

Anyone know a good anime import shop? I want something that wasn't released over here.

BTW, I've already tried ebay. ebay= fail.