Austin

[o0SwishaHouse]

Anyone from Austin?

[uberzone]

I was thinking about creating a list for Austin, but didn't think I'd get a response.

At least there's two of us.

[STATIC3D]

Just left Austin and now live in Pflugerville (or should I just say North Austin...lol).

[blacktrinary]

Hi everybody! I'm from Austin too. I've been a member for a while, just never write anything. I guess this can be the first. :D

[Backlash]

Mr. Anderson is in Austin but I haven't seen him online in forever.

[Strell]

I'm in CS. Lived in Austin...well okay, Pflugerville for about a year and a half back in elementary school. Did anyone go to Northwest?

My sis = @ UT though.

So I'm close. :(

[o0SwishaHouse]

I live south austin, where do you guys live?

[Randomthts]

Hook 'Em. I miss Austin.

[Liquid 2]

I live south austin, where do you guys live?I'm so far south that there's nothing around where I live at all but housing developments and neighbors,
but its not like I'm going to talk to my neighbors, so its just housing developments,

[o0SwishaHouse]

HAH. I live on william cannon. Any of you guys looking for an xbox?

[mr ryles]

Pflugerville :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[secretvampire]

I'm in Austin.

[o0SwishaHouse]

Ohh

[Vajra]

Austin here as well.

[MadChedar0]

Representing E Austin, Between E.Riverside Drive and E.Oltorf.... Let's just say I have a baseball bat hanging around my place just incase.

As for deals, on new games it's Fry's hands down. But for used games I find the Blockbusters in Oak Hill and over here on Riverside near the HEB/Exxon/Bodega complex to be good.

[o0SwishaHouse]

YAH Austin.

[pinoy530]

I'm in austin.

[uberzone]

Anyone have any luck picking up Guitar Hero locally?

[Dr Mario Kart]

South Austin, Off Stassney, Looking for people to play Soul Calibur 3 with.

[dayglo]

Austin as well...in the glory known as East Riverside

[o0SwishaHouse]

Soul Caliber 3. Never played it, any good? How old are you guys?

[Whambamm]

Add one more to the Austin list. I'm off 360 & 183.

[Liquid 2]

any one else here in Circle C?

[secretvampire]

I don't know if any Austinites are gonna check out the TRU sale this week, but I would be VERY VERY happy if anybody could pick me up the following games if you see them:

GBA
Boktai 2
Klonoa 2 Dream Champ Tournament
Mario Pinball

PSP
Darkstalkers

Xbox
Fatal Frame 2
Prince of Persia 2
Sid Meier's Pirates

PS2
Digital Devil Saga 1

I'd be happy to reimburse you for your time!!! I'm stuck in Minnesota right now, nowhere near a TRU!

[ispeshaled]

I'm from Houston but currently going to school and living in Austin (Mopac & 183 (Mopac@183)).

[ispeshaled]

Anyone have any luck picking up Guitar Hero locally?

I had to go to Georgetown to find a copy...but this was a couple of weeks ago. There might be more in local Bestbuys now.

[Will]

I think this guy was asking in order to scout out who he could and couldnt rip off lol

[secretvampire]

I think this guy was asking in order to scout out who he could and couldnt rip off lol
Who are you talking about?

[Will]

the OP

[secretvampire]

Ohhhhhhh LOL. I recognize his name now from one of the Trade fraud threads. Gotcha. ;)

[Liquid 2]

Anyone here planning on going to Ushicon next month?

[WittyNickname]

Is San Marcos close enough to count?

Because I'd hate to miss out on learning the secret Austin CAG handshake by less than half an hour.

[Dr Mario Kart]

Anyone here planning on going to Ushicon next month?

I'm actually in charge of running the Game Room this year. We're still planning and such. I can give people free admission for helping out.

[prozakweakly]

Austin baby!

[STATIC3D]

Just to let Austinites that don't already know about it, there's a newer game store that sells older classic game stuff (as well as some newer, XBOX/PS2/GC). It's called GameOver and is located in that little strip center at the corner of Lamar and Anderson (near where 183 crosses over Lamar, South of the Bingo Hall across Anderson).

It's a pretty small place, but has some neat classic games/systems as well as some gamer related T-Shirts. The store buys older stuff too. It's basically a Mom & Pop (well, just Pop as he owns/runs the store) type smaller shop. So, if you are looking for something of the classic stuff that GameStop/EBGames doesn't carry, ya may find it there.

PS: No, I'm not associated with the store in any way. A local game store clerk told me about the store (he shops there too) and I just thought I would pass along the info for those that didn't already know about it.

[Will]

San Marcos is close enough. Im in Lockhart and I act like I belong in Austin so you can too lol.

Not sure what Ushicon is but a year or two possibly 3 ago, there was some gaming thing that was done in round rock in some hotel out in the la frontera shopping center that sucked big donkey d. It was neat seeing the display of old school stuff but the game prices for used were hella high and at that rate id just assume go buy a new copy. The free video games were cool and those were kinda expensive as well. I went there with the impression that the advertisement mentioned trading etc etc. The trading with the dealers was basically if you didnt take a pounding in the ass, there was no trade to be had.

[secretvampire]

Not sure what Ushicon is but a year or two possibly 3 ago, there was some gaming thing that was done in round rock in some hotel out in the la frontera shopping center that sucked big donkey d. It was neat seeing the display of old school stuff but the game prices for used were hella high and at that rate id just assume go buy a new copy. The free video games were cool and those were kinda expensive as well. I went there with the impression that the advertisement mentioned trading etc etc. The trading with the dealers was basically if you didnt take a pounding in the ass, there was no trade to be had.

I actually went to that. I also was pretty disappointed in the merchants. Free arcade games were cool.

[STATIC3D]

Stink_Pickle/secretvampire,

I was also there. It was called Austin Gaming Expo (A.G.E.). Some of the Atari Age people were behind helping put it on. It was supposed to be more of a classic gaming gettogether for buying/selling/trading/playing older classic games. However, they never realized their advertising (flyers in GameStop/etc.) how many people would show up. It got a LOT more response than they thought it would (especially for the small venue).

Trading did suck ballz. Most of the dealers willing to actually trade were ones that had the classic stuff and were looking for awesome items in trade. Part of the problem was that most dealers of newer stuff didn't know the whole trading thing was going to be such a big deal. They were looking to get paid for stuff and come out with cash in hand (not more merchandise)...lol.

My biggest disappointment was the lack of Dreamcast stuff there. I was looking for some stuff and hoped there would be some there. I basically came out of the show with a free game guide for my wife and a copy of the Dinosaur movie on DVD for our boys. I didn't find jack for myself. Playing the old games for free was nice thou.

I talked to one of the people involved with Atari Age (who still goes/does shows in other cities) about if/when they are going to do another one around here. He told me they want to, but it takes a lot of effort and they just need the time/place to put it together. I never understood why it just "went away" when they had the kind of turn out they did. Austin is full of gamers that would have gone to another one of these things (especially if some of the comments on things like lack of trading/etc. had been taking into consideration).

Here's the link for the website when it was held...
http://www.austingamingexpo.com/

[Dr Mario Kart]

I ran the Super Mario Kart Challenge booth there at the Austin Gaming Expo. I played like 400 rounds of battle mode and permanently messed up my hands.

[STATIC3D]

I knew the game was addictive but d*mn!...lol. We used to get Super Nintendo (numb) thumb from Mortal Kombat and stuff back in the day too. Thank God for ergonomic controllers nowadays.

[Riyonuk]

I used to live in Austin, now Im in lame-o comfort.

[Liquid 2]

I'm actually in charge of running the Game Room this year. We're still planning and such. I can give people free admission for helping out.cool, I might see you there then, I'm planning on being there most (if not all) weekend,
are any tournaments being planned, and if so, what games?

[Dr Mario Kart]

Hay guys, Einsteins has a Mario Kart GP Arcade Machine now..

[secretvampire]

No shit? I might have to check that out.

[rabidmonkeys]

As someone considering the move, if you had to pick the best place to live in Austin, where would you live?

[Strell]

Does Einsteins still have a Dance Freaks in the front corner?

Also, have they ever mentioned, maybe, selling it?

[dayglo]

Speaking of arcades, did anyone go to the Le Fun auction? I had hoped to, but it looked like they got rid of the neo geo machine over the winter break.

[secretvampire]

Where to live in Austin? Hmmm...depends how much money you have....;)

[rabidmonkeys]

Where to live in Austin? Hmmm...depends how much money you have....;)

Which is why I asked, if you could live anywhere.

[Will]

I wanted to go to that auction but I had no money to afford anything there and if I did Id have no way of getting it home lol. Its been a good while since ive been to the drag and for shits and giggles Ill have to do that this weekend.

[Whambamm]

I just wanted to let you all know that if you'll are having any problems with your ps2, xbox, or gamecube to call the number at consoleclinic.com. I got the business card from Gamecrazy and got my xbox and ps2 repaired for $75 total. The guy's name is Paul who runs it and he is really friendly. Just in case any of you'll had seen the business cards in Gamecrazy, and were wondering what to think about it, it's worth it.

[secretvampire]

I just had my PS2 repaired by Paul as well and I HIGHLY recommend him. He is a class act!

[MadChedar0]

As someone considering the move, if you had to pick the best place to live in Austin, where would you live?

Westlake is where all the rich people live. That's the "best place."

SW Austin is the Circle C area. Suburbia at it's best/worst. It's a large planned community which in the early 90s almost became its own town, but Austin pwned and claimed circle C. Not a bad place to live. I lived there for 3 years myself. It's kinda remote from downtown like Westlake, but it's close enough.

South Austin area is the second nicest overall since it has the most soul. Pretty much any restaurant in North Austin (more richy) is a knock off or copy of a South Austin original restaurant.

North Austin is more spread out and confused, but not bad.

I live in East Austin, where all the "poor people" live. But honestly, it has more soul than South Austin. So many taquerias/bodegas/etc, good times.

Or you could just be a tool and live in one of the luxury condos over looking Austin that they're building everyday for no reason.

[rabidmonkeys]

Westlake is where all the rich people live. That's the "best place."

SW Austin is the Circle C area. Suburbia at it's best/worst. It's a large planned community which in the early 90s almost became its own town, but Austin pwned and claimed circle C. Not a bad place to live. I lived there for 3 years myself. It's kinda remote from downtown like Westlake, but it's close enough.

South Austin area is the second nicest overall since it has the most soul. Pretty much any restaurant in North Austin (more richy) is a knock off or copy of a South Austin original restaurant.

North Austin is more spread out and confused, but not bad.

I live in East Austin, where all the "poor people" live. But honestly, it has more soul than South Austin. So many taquerias/bodegas/etc, good times.

Or you could just be a tool and live in one of the luxury condos over looking Austin that they're building everyday for no reason.

Thanks! I've been looking at South Austin, but that was only from my own research, its great to hear from a resident.

[MadChedar0]

Thanks! I've been looking at South Austin, but that was only from my own research, its great to hear from a resident.

Np. South and East Austin or North Central area will probably be the most economically feasible places to live. The North and West/SW sides of town are quite expensive, and for no good reason.

[LordKratos]

austin by the planet replay

[sKp05]

Roundrock

[pinebarrens]

Do you guys have blockbuster gamerush stores in Austin? Can you trade in used games at Blockbuster?

[Riyonuk]

Gaming Expo? I used to live in Austin, right next to william cannon on starstreak, and I didnt know about this. Good times in Austing, gooood times.

[1000Hz]

I live on campus at UT.

oh god I hope I can snag a wii

[woodcan]

I'm in the Austin area

[Guttersnipe]

Kyle here. I commute to Austin for work and school. I used to live there though back in 1990-1993.

[spug21]

HAH. I live on william cannon. Any of you guys looking for an xbox?
heh i work at gamecrazy on william cannon and brodie;)

[spug21]

I just wanted to let you all know that if you'll are having any problems with your ps2, xbox, or gamecube to call the number at consoleclinic.com. I got the business card from Gamecrazy and got my xbox and ps2 repaired for $75 total. The guy's name is Paul who runs it and he is really friendly. Just in case any of you'll had seen the business cards in Gamecrazy, and were wondering what to think about it, it's worth it.
i wonder if i gave you that card?

[Katsu]

Wow, can't believe I never posted in here. I guess I should venture out of the Deals section of the forums from time to time.

Anyway, I'm in Round Rock... near Dell, though I don't work there.

I've been playing games since before I could reach arcade game control panels (I used to just pull up a chair and stand on it. :) Now I actually own my own arcade games... and a crapload of other games. I think at last count I owned over 1100 games.

Anyway, if you're ever up in Round Rock and you want to talk or play games. Shoot me in email or googletalk IM to robnava@gmail.com.

Some fun trivia about me:

-I have a bedroom completely dedicated to retro video games.
-I own 3 full sized arcade machines: SF2 Turbo, Killer Instinct, and a Neo Geo MVS.
-I played a *crapload* of Quake 3 competitively for about 4 years.
-I will most likely kick your ass at Puyo Puyo, Street Fighter, and Quake.
-I'm not into traditional sports games (Madden, Tiger Woods, etc.)
-I appeared in an issue EGM in the early 90s for winning a Neo Geo contest.
-I run The Jaded Gamers podcast (http://thejadedgamers.blogspot.com)

[Will]

Just to let everyone know, the OP of this thread ended his run on CAG this way-
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75616

[Dr Mario Kart]

heh i work at gamecrazy on william cannon and brodie;) Rick?

[spug21]

Rick?

yup whos this?

[Dr Mario Kart]

Shane. I come in the store all the time. This place is how I know all the business you guys are running before YOU do :)

[Whambamm]

i wonder if i gave you that card?

Nah, you didn't give me the card. I live in NW Austin so I don't visit the two gamecrazys off William Cannon too often.

[tylerahs]

best place in austin for trade-ins?

[spug21]

best place in austin for trade-ins?
I may be biased but even before I worked there I felt it was gamecrazy

[jlarlee]

Hey guys I have media passes for next weekends soouth by southwest shows. Any tips about maxing out the fun during the event.

[Liquid 2]

South By is going to kick ass.
So many shows, so little time...

[Otaking]

Shane. I come in the store all the time. This place is how I know all the business you guys are running before YOU do :)

Are you THE Mario Kart guy? :hot: I thought I saw you when I dropped by Gamecrazy on William Channon the other day, but it would have been awkward if I said hi since you have no idea who I am.

Anyway, I didn't even know a regional thread for Austin existed.. I need to get out of the Deals and Trading forums more often.

Texas Exer here, keepin it real out 290 east in Manor. MadChedar0, East Austin represent!

[Dr Mario Kart]

Yea. I used to go around doing those Mario Kart exhibitions.

I play Smash and SC3 semi-competitively, if your people are interested.

[Otaking]

Yea. I used to go around doing those Mario Kart exhibitions.

I play Smash and SC3 semi-competitively, if your people are interested.

Pft, I'm a pretty sore loser, so.. no thanks. :-P Did you ever go to or still go to Anime Club meetings at UT? I think I saw you around Ushicon as well..maybe in the Daily Texan too about your Mario Kart challenges? Damn, you're just a popular guy. 8-)