Official San Francisco Bay Area CAG List

[Over easy]

It was good but I wish more game company would show up. Would be nice to see Namco or Sega since their office is also in the bay area

Well, Sega just closed their office in San Francisco, so it's not a big surprised that they didn't show up. I saw Ubisoft has a booth in the program, but I didn't see it when I was walking the floor.

[VipFREAK]

I saw Ubisoft has a booth in the program, but I didn't see it when I was walking the floor.

:facepalm: ugh... would've loved to know about Future Soldier and maybe... the next RSV...

[62t]

Well, Sega just closed their office in San Francisco, so it's not a big surprised that they didn't show up. I saw Ubisoft has a booth in the program, but I didn't see it when I was walking the floor.

It is the development studio that got shut down. Their corporate HQ is still in San Francisco

For Ubi it was just something for Just Dance.

[aleraiders]

i just picked up a bunch of duracell AA/AAA batteries for 1.49 (16 pack) at different targets in the east bay, a few in antioch, pittsburg, and alot in walnut creek, theres still alot in WC

[gantt]

i just picked up a bunch of duracell AA/AAA batteries for 1.49 (16 pack) at different targets in the east bay, a few in antioch, pittsburg, and alot in walnut creek, theres still alot in WC

And I picked up five Blu-rays for less than a dollar each, and a surge protector for... Oh, that's right, this is Cheap Ass GAMER.

So OT, I've seen a couple of 3D gaming demos in the area in the past couple of weeks, and I see Fry's is advertising the hardware. Anybody else underwhelmed?

[aleraiders]

And I picked up five Blu-rays for less than a dollar each, and a surge protector for... Oh, that's right, this is Cheap Ass GAMER.

So OT, I've seen a couple of 3D gaming demos in the area in the past couple of weeks, and I see Fry's is advertising the hardware. Anybody else underwhelmed?

oh im sorry i didnt know, gamer right???, so you dont need batteries for your remote??? how do i power my sons GAMES???? hmmmm...let me see.....

[metaly]

And I picked up five Blu-rays for less than a dollar each, and a surge protector for... Oh, that's right, this is Cheap Ass GAMER.

So OT, I've seen a couple of 3D gaming demos in the area in the past couple of weeks, and I see Fry's is advertising the hardware. Anybody else underwhelmed?

Where are the 3D demos at? Are any Fry's doing them?

They've been talking about 3D gaming to death on the Mobcast (I'm a little behind) and it's making me curious.

[bzchanboy]

Santa Clara Microcenter
Sunnyvale Frys

Both of these stores have 3d tech on display. And yes its crap, but I have glasses so maybe it just doesn't work right for me.

Microcenter actually has games you can try the tech with. Frys just has videos on their rig.

[gantt]

Where are the 3D demos at? Are any Fry's doing them?

Various places in SF in the last month. Panasonic had a tradeshow-like setup for a few days. I'm sure you'll see it everywhere soon. As the song says, "gotta move these color TVs" - and it's either 3D or try to push 480 Hz.

[aleraiders]

Just came back from walmart in pittsburg, found dj hero for $47.50 ps3

[Civickid96]

Well, after being gone for about 14 months in total, I should be back in the Bay Area for a good couple of weeks. Anything new? Gonna obviously spend time with the family before heading out to my next assignment, which is Seoul, South Korea!!!!! ;)

--Michael

[Dakinggamer]

Any CAG's attend FanimeCon this weekend in San Jose? They did have some gaming tournaments and Aksys Games had a booth with Death Smiles on Xbox 360 and BlazBlue which was pretty cool!!

[VipFREAK]

Where was it at in SJ? Tech Museum?

[metaly]

Hey Dakinggamer, pretty sure I ran into you on Modnation Racers the other day. I knew that name sounded familiar.

[Dakinggamer]

Where was it at in SJ? Tech Museum?

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

[Dakinggamer]

Hey Dakinggamer, pretty sure I ran into you on Modnation Racers the other day. I knew that name sounded familiar.

Oh cool I have been playing it the last several days and have been having fun with the game!!:D

[aleraiders]

saw this at walmart



http://us.mg201.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=1%5f1449033%5fANtUv9EAACjQTBQYJwGK6zx JtUE&pid=2&fid=Inbox&inline=1

[TheRock88]

Dont see anything aleraiders

[gantt]

Dont see anything aleraiders

Yeah, aleraiders, take an extra couple of seconds to explain what we're supposed to be seeing. Online photos often fail.

[aleraiders]

sorry guys, its a elite FF13 360 bundle for $249

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/7647/360f.jpg

[aleraiders]

update - that FF13 360 bundle just dropped to $199.99 @ walmart



http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8537/dsc03014c.jpg (bundle)

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7076/dsc03015y.jpg (side view of bundle)

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/657/360cag.jpg (reciept)

[metaly]

Happy 4th, Bay Area! Going to be watching the fireworks by Pier 39 tonight. Hopefully it's a good spot.

California Extreme (http://www.caextreme.org) is coming up in a couple weeks. Anyone going? No Space Lords this year. :cry:

[bzchanboy]

I'm thinking of going to CAX this year as last year I missed out. We'll see if I can break the girlfriends back about going this year. SO MUCH PINBALL!

HAPPY FOURTH!

I'm enjoying it from fresno, ca this year (its hawt!) Wish I was in the bay where its nice and cool right about now.

[gantt]

Happy 4th, Bay Area! Going to be watching the fireworks by Pier 39 tonight. Hopefully it's a good spot.


The view of the fog is pretty much the same from everywhere tonight.

[LeafPanda]

The view of the fog is pretty much the same from everywhere tonight.
You got that right.

[gantt]

The view of the fog is pretty much the same from everywhere tonight.You got that right.

They're wasting money on those big shells that explode so high they do nothing but turn the fog different colors. Still, a pretty awesome show. Wish my home theater made CoD sound like that.

[LeafPanda]

They're wasting money on those big shells that explode so high they do nothing but turn the fog different colors. Still, a pretty awesome show. Wish my home theater made CoD sound like that.
Lol yup, I still can see some fireworks, but most are blocked by fog

[metaly]

I got some good shots of the bottom half of most of the fireworks, haha. Damn you, San Francisco!!

[LeafPanda]

Eh you get used to the fog once you lived here for long, but it is true that when there are fireworks etc. it is rather inconvenient.

[Dakinggamer]

Any CAG members going to Distant Worlds Final Fantasy concert in San Francisco or Comic-Con coming up soon?

[CouRageouS]

Is California Extreme worth going to? I see that there's a lot of Pinball. Last year a friend of mine had a birthday gathering at this Pinball museum in Alameda, and my girlfriend and I got bored really fast.

[grifta67]

Hey!!

Guess I should do a new hello in this thread. I just moved from Cleveland out to SF in March. Love it love it love it!

Has anyone been to Golfland's "$8 all you can play" arcade night Wednesday's in Castro Valley? Plannin on checking that out in the next couple weeks and hopefully play a shitload of DJ Technika.

Once I got my ps3 I've let my xbox live sub lapse, but my online nick is the same on both, grifta67.

Later!

[metaly]

Is California Extreme worth going to? I see that there's a lot of Pinball. Last year a friend of mine had a birthday gathering at this Pinball museum in Alameda, and my girlfriend and I got bored really fast.

It's not just pinball, although unless you're into older arcade games I don't know if I'd recommend going since tickets are like $30-40. Check out the full game list here (http://www.caextreme.org/games2010).

Has anyone been to Golfland's "$8 all you can play" arcade night Wednesday's in Castro Valley? Plannin on checking that out in the next couple weeks and hopefully play a shitload of DJ Technika.

I went to one of those at the Sunnyvale Golfland and it was a good time. Not sure if something like Technika would be on free play but it's probably worth going anyway. :)

[porieux]

Anyone know of any stores in the Bay Area that sell import Japanese games, such as for example Espgaluda II Black Label?

[metaly]

CA Extreme was a great time, way better than a few years ago. It seemed like there was more variety. Space Lords was there even though it wasn't on the list. The best thing, though: Point Blank 2, and the guns had working slides! Too bad the machine wasn't for sale or I would have traded some organs for it.

[grifta67]

I checked out Golfland's $8 Arcade Mania in Castro Valley last week. They do it Wednesday nights 8-12 and Saturday mornings 8-12. It was a lot smaller than I expected but it wasn't too awful crowded. I'd go to this a ton if I didn't live in the city and need to bum a ride/get a zipcar. You get a wristband to go into the half that is non-ticket games and everything is set to free play.

Here's what they have:

Music
DJ Technika (with card system)
DDR X
Guitar Freaks vol 4
-linked with-
Drum Mania vol 4

Shooters
Ghost Squad
Razing Storm
Time Crisis 4

Driving
Rush 2049
Initial D 5 (in Japanese, with card system)
Mario Kart 2
one other I don't remember

Misc
Pac-Man/Galaga split machine
air hockey

[RawrrSlayer]

I'm in Vallejo, CA :3

[Chinese_cuisine]

signing up for the list. from San Leandro

[asianxcore]

Anyone know of any stores in the Bay Area that sell import Japanese games, such as for example Espgaluda II Black Label?

If I'm not mistaken, most if it not all of the Bay Area Import Game stores have shutdown.

User's Side in San Jose shutdown a couple years ago. They specialized in only Japanese Appliances, Video Games, Consoles, and so on.

Network Video in Burlingame shutdown a little before that. They specialized in Domestic and Import Video Games, Consoles, Accessories, really everything. I heard when they switched owners, the new owner was sort of sketchy with Import Duty Costs, so the store would never get anything new in. When the posted hours of operation on their door were never right, you knew they were shutting down soon.

Star Games in San Francisco closed this year. They sold Imports I think.

Fry's Electronics will sell random Imports, but only for Region Free Devices like PSP, NDS and so forth.

Alameda Game Exchange is ridiculously overpriced but they will occasionally have random trade-ins of Imports.

[porieux]

Thanks for the response asianxcore. Surprised there aren't more import stores in the area, given the large Japanese population.
I tried going to Network Video a few times at various times of day and never once was it open (back when it was still theoretically in business).

[gantt]

Thanks for the response asianxcore. Surprised there aren't more import stores in the area, given the large Japanese population.
I tried going to Network Video a few times at various times of day and never once was it open (back when it was still theoretically in business).

Have you tried Japantown? I'm thinking SF; I know SJ has one, too, but I'm a lot less familiar with it and it seems smaller.

Japantown SF has a large bookstore that I think also sells some electronic media. And there are various smaller stores in the mall and surrounding area that sell god-knows-what.

[asianxcore]

Thanks for the response asianxcore. Surprised there aren't more import stores in the area, given the large Japanese population.
I tried going to Network Video a few times at various times of day and never once was it open (back when it was still theoretically in business).

As you can see, there used to be a LOT. But with it being a completely niche market (with Non-Region Free Games) and Mom/Pop trying to do well against Coporate Video Game stores, they all just disappeared or went belly up.

It's been a while since I've been to Japantown, but I don't remember any stores in the malls there that sell Video Games. There is one of the large stores that sells mostly DVD's, that huge bookstore, the big model shop and so forth. The stores around those that used to sell Karaoke Machines/Electronics used to sell a really small number of PS2 imports, but that was a LONG time ago.

When Network Video was under their old owner, it was honestly my FAVORITE place in all of the Bay Area. The employees were really nice and helpful, the owner always got the best New/Used Import/Domestic stuff and didn't gouge people on prices. I got a used copy of MVC2 for DC when he was running the store for $20 and the same for Super Puzzle Fighter for PSX. I think my buddy got a copy of fuck and Mario Kart for SNES for maybe $10.

I almost have a feeling that Brentwood Game Exchange is run by the same people that run Alameda Game Exchange, but you might want to call them to see if they are still open/in business/have what you want:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/brentwood-game-exchange-brentwood-2

Alameda Game Exchange, I give credit for having so much accumulated in their store for a Mom/Pop, but their practices are really sketchy.

One of the times I went there with a friend I noticed they had a Japanese Copy of Power Stone 1 in one of their cases. I asked to look at the Dreamcast games and it was marked $10. I took the game up to the counter to pay for it, lady working tells me it has the wrong price on it and wanted $35 for it then. I easily said no thank you and walked out.

I understand charging that much for RARE stuff, but you are talking about a game that had a release in the U.S, and the Japanese DC games can't run on U.S DC's with CDX.

[subtek]

Any Bay Area CAGs gonna be at Gamestop for the DQIX maps today?

[metaly]

I got the map and a ton of tags at the San Jose Gamestop earlier. The event was officially from 1-4 though, so I don't know how many people you'd run into if you went now. The NOA rep probably wouldn't be there.

[gantt]

Any Bay Area CAGs gonna be at Gamestop for the DQIX maps today?

"Dairy Queen: Invasion X"?
I think I missed that one. My backlog's kinda big, though - can't keep track.

[subtek]

I got the map and a ton of tags at the San Jose Gamestop earlier. The event was officially from 1-4 though, so I don't know how many people you'd run into if you went now. The NOA rep probably wouldn't be there.

Hrm, I'm stuck at work till 6:30. Hopefully I can stlll grab the map.

[subtek]

I called and the one in SF stopped at 4 too. Bummer!

[King Pluto]

I'm moving to SF, SOMA to be exact. Anything I should check out?

[gantt]

I'm moving to SF, SOMA to be exact. Anything I should check out?

Lol. Gaming-wise? Restaurants? Churches? Adult entertainment?

You missed the PlayStation Store by a couple of years.

[Xevious]

I am getting very busy and I will not have a lot of time to keep the list on post #1 updated. I wonder if there is a way to transfer the list to someone else. Any suggestions?

[metaly]

Instead of starting a new thread, you can just have a mod transfer the OP to someone else.

[LeafPanda]

didn't know that was possible, but yeah that would be the better option

[Xevious]

didn't know that was possible, but yeah that would be the better option

Excellent. I will check with a mod.

[zerotl]

NJ Transplant here, I live in the San Fran area. I've been looking for an import store for games and can't seem to find one.

I'm also looking for a place that can mod an x-arcade and/or TE stick. Oh and also a place that serve carne asada fries.

Thanks

[LeafPanda]

wow it worked im the OP now

[Xevious]

wow it worked im the OP now

Keep in mind that a lot of people will not read the instructions in the first post. They will post in the thread instead. I usually don't add them to the list because I don't have the time.

Now if you want to change that, its up to you.

[LeafPanda]

Keep in mind that a lot of people will not read the instructions in the first post. They will post in the thread instead. I usually don't add them to the list because I don't have the time.

Now if you want to change that, its up to you.
Kk thanks
I'll probably update the list for regulars and people who just post.

[krazyazn01]

NJ Transplant here, I live in the San Fran area. I've been looking for an import store for games and can't seem to find one.

I'm also looking for a place that can mod an x-arcade and/or TE stick. Oh and also a place that serve carne asada fries.

Thanks

I don't know about the TE stick, but carne asada fries yes. It's not in San Francisco though. It's in Milpitas...a place called Taqueria Las Vegas. (http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-las-vegas-milpitas)

[LeafPanda]

I don't know about the TE stick, but carne asada fries yes. It's not in San Francisco though. It's in Milpitas...a place called Taqueria Las Vegas. (http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-las-vegas-milpitas)
added to the list

[metaly]

I tried out those carne asada fries and they were pretty awesome. It's a good thing I don't live closer to that place or I'd be like 400 pounds.

[krazyazn01]

I tried out those carne asada fries and they were pretty awesome. It's a good thing I don't live closer to that place or I'd be like 400 pounds.

I work like about 10 minutes away from that place, so I try not to eat it too often for the same reason. Although now that mention it, I think I will go get some today.

[LeafPanda]

Never seen or heard of carne asada fries until now

[gantt]

Perhaps this carne asada fries fetish is best continued here:
http://chowhound.chow.com/boards/1

OT: the Borders near me is closing, with the now-familiar pattern of slowly increasing discounts. Unfortunately, their game selection is weaksauce. I dunno if the closing is a one-off or part of a larger cut; might want to check your local store.

[LeafPanda]

San Bruno Fire =(

[VipFREAK]

Crazy Explosion. Just heard about it after work.

[gantt]

Hope CAGs, friends and families are safe.

[w00tJames]

Sup Bay Area :)

[gantt]

It ain't the old PlayStation Store, but there's a new PlayStation Move demo space on Market near Montgomery in SF. Didn't see RE5, but if you want to try out the family-friendly titles it beats waiting in line at E3.

[metaly]

I'm thinking of killing myself if this heat doesn't go away soon. Anyone know any good local venues/regional methods?

Also did everyone see this guy asking for help (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274137) covering some gaming press events? I guess half of them are already over by now but maybe you could still crash the Kinect or Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood presser.

[VipFREAK]

I'm thinking of killing myself if this heat doesn't go away soon. Anyone know any good local venues/regional methods?

I'm right there with you although glad i ain't in socal. LOL

[JohnnyDrama]

It looks like it's starting to cool down here in Daly City, back to more fog.

[Brandonnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

piedmont ca

[metaly]

What's up Brandonnnnnnnnnnnnnn.

[humidore]

wait, where's my summer goinggggg.....?

[gantt]

Also did everyone see this guy asking for help (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274137) covering some gaming press events? I guess half of them are already over by now but maybe you could still crash the Kinect or Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood presser.

Nah, he didn't even get the schedule right.

[mgford11]

Anyone know of a spot sellin NBA 2k11 early?

[Little Green Yoda]

I'm not sure if I should be posting this deal in a new thread or here. (or maybe even the Sacramento thread lol). Feel free to move this to the appropriate location.

The Wal*Mart in Suisun City/Fairfield is closing since a Supercenter is opening nearby soon. There were a number of good games on clearance. Unfortunately, I didn't pay too much attention to the PS360 titles since I don't own either console. However, I can go back to check on those if desired (and if nobody else posts them before I do).

DS clearance titles that I saw

Rhythm Heaven $10
Pokemon Soul Silver $25
Dragon Quest IX $25
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box $20
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future $20

Wii clearance games I saw

Twilight Princess $30
Super Mario Galaxy 2 $30
No More Heroes 2 $20
Red Steel 2 (non bundle) $20

[LeafPanda]

Those look like some good deals, but it seems kinda far

[subtek]

Albany Target has lots on clearance.

Bioshock 360: $7.49
Wii Punchout: $25
RE5 (both) $9
Buncha DS and PSP games

[Veronica Mars]

Anyone know of a good spot to trade in DVD'S? 99% are random anime singles. I just want to get rid of them.

Thanks!

[bzchanboy]

Anyone know of a good spot to trade in DVD'S? 99% are random anime singles. I just want to get rid of them.

Thanks!

Amazon.com?

Rasputin is another one thats local.

[sykotek]

Bad experiences at SF area Gamestop (skip if you're tired of these), buyers beware:

So, I dropped by my local Gamestop today to pick up my Dead Space 2 Collector's Edition preorder. Nope, I got played, they sold it. WTF. This is pretty freakin ridiculous since its only the first day.

Apparently, the DM told the store managers to sell through their collector's edition preorders and said the Palo Alto store had more. I was pretty upset because I preorderd my copy and now had nothing to show for it, I do half my preorders with Gamestop and the other with Amazon, this would've never happened with the 'zon.

Anyways, so the manager called up the store to get one transferred. Nope, zero in stock. To his credit, he apologized and called up almost every store in the area and I forgave him, it wasn't his fault his boss is an idiot. I swear, there is probably a contest where the DM gets money if they sell through in his district. Either way, Gamestops here are shady shady shady, not the first time I've heard this happen south of SF either, its not uncommon for it to happen with big titles like CoD or Reach, but it is definitely the first time it has happened to me with a collector's edition.

Ended up having to drive and pick it up about 15 miles north to another Gamestop where they were also selling through their preordered CE copies also (sorry to you other CE preorder customer, the cycle continues) and the guy behind the counter tried to sell me one that was already opened! Way to take a crap on your customers Gamestop. Incompetence up and down the line, seriously where do they hire these people?

What is the point of preordering at Gamestop if you're just gonna go and sell my preorder before the 1st day is up? ...and you wonder why you're not doing as well business wise. Anyways, this is just a word of warning to you SF Bay Area CAGs. Make sure you get there when the store opens if you're preordering other titles or the 3DS, I'm pretty confident they'll probably be pulling this same exact thing.

[62t]

Anyone going to the Marvel Vs Capcom 3 launch party?

http://www.capcom-unity.com/melodious/blog/2011/01/31/mvc3_launch_event_in_the_bay_area!__save_the_date

copy and paste, then add !!! at the end of the link

[imamanwithaplan]

^ post down

[gantt]

^ post down

Huh?

Anyway, since the link is broken (the exclamation marks are actually part of the link) and Capcom posts WAY too often to their blog, let me save my fellow CAGs the time I just wasted scrolling through their crap:
http://www.capcom-unity.com/melodious/go/gallery/item/126045068

[aleraiders]

its first come first serve.....depends what time i get off work....im working about 5 min away so i might just jump in line right after work depending if people camped over night....then im screwed.....

suprise guest???

a sf giant mayb???

http://www.capcom-unity.com/melodious/blog/2011/01/31/mvc3_launch_event_in_the_bay_area!__save_the_date

copy paste into the address bar...somehow clicking on the link doesnt work....dam matrix!!

[62t]

^ post down

just add 3 !!! at the end of the link

[steve nash]

Bad experiences at SF area Gamestop (skip if you're tired of these), buyers beware:

So, I dropped by my local Gamestop today to pick up my Dead Space 2 Collector's Edition preorder. Nope, I got played, they sold it. WTF. This is pretty freakin ridiculous since its only the first day.

Apparently, the DM told the store managers to sell through their collector's edition preorders and said the Palo Alto store had more. I was pretty upset because I preorderd my copy and now had nothing to show for it, I do half my preorders with Gamestop and the other with Amazon, this would've never happened with the 'zon.

Anyways, so the manager called up the store to get one transferred. Nope, zero in stock. To his credit, he apologized and called up almost every store in the area and I forgave him, it wasn't his fault his boss is an idiot. I swear, there is probably a contest where the DM gets money if they sell through in his district. Either way, Gamestops here are shady shady shady, not the first time I've heard this happen south of SF either, its not uncommon for it to happen with big titles like CoD or Reach, but it is definitely the first time it has happened to me with a collector's edition.

Ended up having to drive and pick it up about 15 miles north to another Gamestop where they were also selling through their preordered CE copies also (sorry to you other CE preorder customer, the cycle continues) and the guy behind the counter tried to sell me one that was already opened! Way to take a crap on your customers Gamestop. Incompetence up and down the line, seriously where do they hire these people?

What is the point of preordering at Gamestop if you're just gonna go and sell my preorder before the 1st day is up? ...and you wonder why you're not doing as well business wise. Anyways, this is just a word of warning to you SF Bay Area CAGs. Make sure you get there when the store opens if you're preordering other titles or the 3DS, I'm pretty confident they'll probably be pulling this same exact thing.

lol

[steve nash]

Poketour in sanjose is amazing. So much jailbait ass all around

[gantt]

Poketour in sanjose is amazing. So much jailbait ass all around

Sounds like a better bet than that Capcom launch event. Line around the block even 30 minutes after it was scheduled to start, and from the looks of it, more sausage than Oktoberfest.

[metaly]

I heard they had some 3DS demo units at the MvC3 thing. Kind of wished I went. Only kind of.

[steve nash]

Sounds like a better bet than that Capcom launch event. Line around the block even 30 minutes after it was scheduled to start, and from the looks of it, more sausage than Oktoberfest.

girl raichu was hot but slutty misty was the best

[aleraiders]

north korean tacos in the bay????

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/17/thq-redeploying-north-korean-bbq-trucks-for-glorious-homefront-p/

[gantt]

north korean tacos in the bay????

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/17/thq-redeploying-north-korean-bbq-trucks-for-glorious-homefront-p/

I'm sure this bit of marketing genius was funded AFTER THQ compensated all the devs at KAOS who crunched for 6 months.

Dunno about you guys, but before I check Metacritic or see what CAGs have to say, my first question about a new game is how's their food truck?

[bzchanboy]

I just want to get my hands on Homefront and play it a bit. I hope they announce early enough what times they'll be there cause I'm traveling from southbay up there to check it out.

[aleraiders]

I'm sure this bit of marketing genius was funded AFTER THQ compensated all the devs at KAOS who crunched for 6 months.

Dunno about you guys, but before I check Metacritic or see what CAGs have to say, my first question about a new game is how's their food truck?

do you really wanna know??? :puke:

if anyone finds out.....let us know

[Spanky]

Bay Area CAG right here! Reside in Pinole and usually frequent Concord and Brentwood.

[bluedotlounge]

Just came back from the Gears of War 3 multiplayer press event in S.F.. It's a prelude to the 6-hour Microsoft Showcase they're holding tomorrow. Cliffy B was there plus a special guest. I can give more details when the embargo lifts tomorrow night.

[steve nash]

Just came back from the Gears of War 3 multiplayer press event in S.F.. It's a prelude to the 6-hour Microsoft Showcase they're holding tomorrow. Cliffy B was there plus a special guest. I can give more details when the embargo lifts tomorrow night.

howd it go?

[gantt]

Just came back from the Gears of War 3 multiplayer press event in S.F.. It's a prelude to the 6-hour Microsoft Showcase they're holding tomorrow. Cliffy B was there plus a special guest. I can give more details when the embargo lifts tomorrow night.howd it go?

I wouldn't hold my breath; the poster hasn't exactly been responsive in the past. You can find a writeup from the same outfit at the link below - if you can stand their obnoxious site that evades multiple pop-up blockers:
http://www.examiner.com/xbox-360-in-national/microsoft-pre-gdc-press-event-disappoints

[physalis123]

For no reason, physalis123 San Jose

[jbLighty]

San Jose CAG :lol:
Anyone know a place selling homefront or crysis 2 early?
Haven't played an fps in a while :drool:

[aleraiders]

when will we see the sun???

[gantt]

when will we see the sun???

We're gamers. With backlogs. What is this "sun" you speak of? Sounds dangerous.

[Spanky]

when will we see the sun???

I'm loving the rain. It was great waking up this morning to all the rain coming down. Popped in Dead Space Aftermath and chilled in bed resting my tailbone from a weekend in Tahoe.

[humidore]

I think a new game shop opened in downtown Hayward. I saw it on my way to work. 22540 Mission Blvd, right next to (in between?) Chalk It Up billiards.

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[steve nash]

I think a new game shop opened in downtown Hayward. I saw it on my way to work. 22540 Mission Blvd, right next to (in between?) Chalk It Up billiards.

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ive been there they spam craigslist with ads constantly

prices are exactly the same as gamestop new and used, for the most part their selection sucks though

unless you haggle with the guy he will offer you gs tivs or less, im pretty sure hes on here lurking bc hes all over sudden price drops

they do have a disk buffer though which is cool bc its cheaper than the gamestop refurb charges.

theres no way this fool is making money, i bet its the same story as star games which closed up in SF. its a front for money laundering

[Chinese_cuisine]

ive been there they spam craigslist with ads constantly

prices are exactly the same as gamestop new and used, for the most part their selection sucks though

unless you haggle with the guy he will offer you gs tivs or less, im pretty sure hes on here lurking bc hes all over sudden price drops

they do have a disk buffer though which is cool bc its cheaper than the gamestop refurb charges.

theres no way this fool is making money, i bet its the same story as star games which closed up in SF. its a front for money laundering


hmmm..wonder if they sell games early. :D

[steve nash]

hmmm..wonder if they sell games early. :D

he sells games whenever amazon ships them to him

[humidore]

Well eff that noise then. Thanks for letting me know!

[Chinese_cuisine]

he sells games whenever amazon ships them to him

stopped by there today. 400 for a metal gear solid 3 subsistence collectors sealed. i would get it if it was 300 dollars cheaper :(

[steve nash]

stopped by there today. 400 for a metal gear solid 3 subsistence collectors sealed. i would get it if it was 300 dollars cheaper :(

lolololololololo i wonder waht the trade in value is

[gantt]

This was posted in the parent forum (West) but I don't recall seeing it posted here, which is probably the most relevant audience:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295206

Direct link:
http://www.southtownarcade.com/

447 Stockton in SF.

I'll try to check it out soon, unlike that place up Powell that apparently opened and closed before I ever got the chance to lay eyes on it.

Thanks to 62t for the post.

[aleraiders]

i recently found out that there remodeling the metreon and the arcade either closed down for good or for re-modeling....sad to hear since the sony playstation store closed down over a year ago

good news - there will be a new target at the metreon

[metaly]

That arcade sounds amazing. What a lineup! Definitely putting it on my list for this weekend or the next to show some support.

Think $100 is enough to beat Ikaruga?

[CouRageouS]

Anyone know of any arcades that have a lot of claw machines/prize winning machines? They have a few of them down in Socal and wondering if anyone knows if there's any up here. I'd suspect there might be one hidden in a asia-town type area as that's how it was in Socal.

[metaly]

Reposted from the arcades thread:

Since it hasn't been mentioned here yet, a new arcade opened in San Mateo a few months ago. It's called Gamecenter and has a pretty good selection of games, plus a $7 all-day fighting games pass and a side room with TVs you can hook consoles to. It's largely fighting games and Gundam vs. Gundam, but they have a few shooters, D&D Tower of Doom, Virtua Cop 3, and a free-play cocktail cab with a bunch of older games on it. Pretty excellent.

A sweet bonus is that it's literally right around the corner from the Off the Grid food trucks on Monday, so you can grab some awesome food and then play arcade games all evening. That's probably what I'm doing tomorrow.

Keep an eye our for special events (tournaments, game happy hours, etc.) on their Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/gamecenterarcade) or Twitter at @GCAracde (http://twitter.com/gcarcade).

Read my short write-up (with photos) (http://vghangover.com/2011/07/15/gamecenter-a-new-arcade-draws-near/) or listen to me repeat pretty much everything I just said on VGHangover below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dLxzCPSmDk

Off the Grid is crazy, by the way. If you haven't been able to make it to one of the ones in SF/Oakland/Berkeley, San Mateo's is smaller but there's still more than enough food options. Korritos!

[imamanwithaplan]

FYI, if anyone wants a good alternative to gamestop, go to CeX. They seem to have good trade in values and they take all kinds of electronics. I just sold a cell phone, zune and a bunch of games

webuy.com is their website

[shimz]

Yo -
Any SF people seen early copies of Gears 3 floatin' around?
I hear 7-11 is sellin' it early in various states...haven't checked any in the city myself tho..
Would be cool to have the game before next tuesday/wednesday

[metaly]

Anyone going to the Uncharted 3 preview event on Tuesday, 10/18 at the Metreon? I'll be there but I'm looking for another ticket as well. If you have one and you decide not to go for whatever reason, send me a PM!

[bzchanboy]

I'm gonna go on tuesday the 18th. Don't have an extra ticket sadly. Looks like we're in the same boat. Was gonna take the misses with me but before I could get a second ticket they sold out.

I guess I'll see you there Metaly

[gantt]

Anyone going to the Uncharted 3 preview event on Tuesday, 10/18 at the Metreon? I'll be there but I'm looking for another ticket as well. If you have one and you decide not to go for whatever reason, send me a PM!

so how was it? What time did it start? Who was there from naughty dog? Any cool prizes/Schwag beyond what's been mentioned in the main thread?

[bzchanboy]

I was first there around 2pm and the event didn't even get started till almost 7:20. They were having issues with registration. Then issues with the tournament. It was a complete mess. I however was first there so I got to be team Drake's leader. I also was in the first team to loose for the night. I was forced to play on a 3d tv and not able to change any of the assists cause I was the host and they wanted to be in control.

The previous Uncharted 2 event was much cooler and the two guys from Naughty Dog were basically retelling stuff that's already been released in videos about the production of the game.

For the time and money spent to go up to SF for this event it was not worth it.

[metaly]

Damn, 2 PM??

Just seconding that the event was super disorganized. They showed footage/3D gameplay/did Q&A with I think an environment modeler and texture artist for a while, then "started" the tournament around 8. It took 40 minutes to get through the first three rounds, and they were only five minutes long each. They didn't even have the big screen on for maybe half an hour. Hopefully tonight and tomorrow's events go a little smoother.

I thought the 3D gameplay demo actually looked pretty good on the theater screen, but I was on one of the 3D TVs for the tournament and it was pretty blurry and disorienting. My team lost our first round, so after that it was just a bunch of sitting around and watching people play. Kind of a disappointing event.

The coolest thing they raffled off was one of those new official headsets, and I was just two numbers away from winning it. :cold: That would have made my night.

[62t]

Did they give out anything?