Washington D.C. Metro area.

[raizanillusion]

September 18th, my birthday lol.

[G-Nitro]

haha it won't be September, but early October. :P

[MCalvert1]

Sounds good, I should be able to make something work then. Keep us posted G!

Also, speaking of Goozex, a big thanks to them for adding movies. I am finally able to unload my HD-DVDs! Sweet!

MjC

[dwhelan]

G-Nitro - Pwned making an appearance at VGXPO this year?

As for a meet up, definitely down for it, but October 9-11 is VGXPO and I am going to be at the Video Games Live show at VGXPO. Any one coming out for it?

[thebob101]

G-Nitro - Pwned making an appearance at VGXPO this year?

As for a meet up, definitely down for it, but October 9-11 is VGXPO and I am going to be at the Video Games Live show at VGXPO. Any one coming out for it?

Where is it?

[dwhelan]

Where is it?


Good call Bob, I did leave out the detail.

http://www.videogame.net/vgxpo/

Video Game Expo - October 9th thru the 11th.

America's Video Game Expo is three days of video game revelry. Our convention is an annual gaming festival - where gamers and industry insiders can come together to celebrate video games. Attendees come to VGXPO to experience the newest games, encounter game industry legends, compete in tournaments, buy games and meet with friends.
LOCATION

Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA

Located, in the heart of Philadelphia, VGXPO is located just a few blocks from the city's historic Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and the Philadelphia riverfront.
VGXPO EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

You'll spend hours touring the expo floor, participating in workshops, exploring our Retro Con and Anime-Game Festival, and playing games in the VGXPO Arcade(All arcade games are set to free). We cover all of the bases - from Atari thru Xbox.

With so much to do while you're at the VGXPO be sure to plan your time at the show before you come.

Click here for a complete list of VGXPO events and activities.
VGXPO EXPO FLOOR HOURS

Friday - 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday - 11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday - 11:00am - 5:00pm

Video Games Live show times:
October 11, 2009 Philadelphia, PA VGXPO Kimmel Center 3 PM

October 11, 2009 Philadelphia, PA VGXPO Kimmel Center 7:30 PM

I am going to be at the 7:30 PM showing, which should be alot of fun.

[cleaver]

Tomorrow at the White Flint Dave & Busters there's an ESPN "Fantasy Football Convention."
http://www.espn980.com/pages/pages.php?page=102

[G-Nitro]

Actually, we are trying to attend Gamexpo instead, which is from October 23-25th. It is being run by ex VGXpo people and sponsored by NBC. Supposed to be a bigger event than VGXPO. We should have a booth there.

http://www.gamexpo.us/

[G-Nitro]

Washington D.C. Metro Area CAG/Goozex/Pwned Meet-up

Date: Saturday, October 10th 2009

Time: 2PM - Whenever (We've gone 3+ hours)

Location: Dave & Busters @ Arundel Mills Mall
7000 Arundel Mills Circle Suite D-1 Hanover , MD 21076 443-755-0113

who plans to attend-
G-Nitro
mafafu
Kevlar51
I-Weapon-X
MCalvert1
BlackCoyote
mischiefmaker
taintedzodiac
geomoose
nightmare452


Please post in the thread or PM and I'll update the list as necessary.
We are finally having another meet, as it has been a good bit since our last one. Since our last one was at White Flint Mall in Rockville, we are bringing it back to Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD to make it more accessible to those in the Baltimore area again.

Don't forget to bring your games and other stuff to trade or give away, as we always have a nice swap/trade session.

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

[MCalvert1]

Put me down as good to go for now. Cya!

MjC

[jmiller80]

Hmmm, don't think I can make this one. I'll have to raise a glass from Beijing.

Until next time,
-Justin

[nightmare452]

I probably will be available to attend on October 10th. Add me in, but that Monday will be a holiday / long weekend, so who knows what happens.

[G-Nitro]

updated the list of those attending

[Nebenator]

If it was the D&B at 11301 Rockville Pike # 300, Kensington, MD 20895-6008 I could probably make it, but Arundel Mills is too far :-(

[Epsato]

Hey folks. I'm a noob and not sure if this is where to post about deals I've found or not.

Over at the Best Buy at Potomac Yards I found Saint's Row 2 Special Edition for $20. It comes with a money clip and a USB shaped like a bullet.

The store had maybe a half dozen of these in stock.

Cheers!

[G-Nitro]

If it was the D&B at 11301 Rockville Pike # 300, Kensington, MD 20895-6008 I could probably make it, but Arundel Mills is too far :-(

We have been alternating the meet up locations between the White Flint and Arundel Mills locations, and this is our Arundel Mills turn this time for those closer to the Baltimore Area. I can assure you the next meet will be held at White Flint D&B.

[Nebenator]

We have been alternating the meet up locations between the White Flint and Arundel Mills locations, and this is our Arundel Mills turn this time for those closer to the Baltimore Area. I can assure you the next meet will be held at White Flint D&B.
Ok, no problem.

[G-Nitro]

Washington D.C. Metro Area CAG/Goozex/Pwned Meet-up

Date: Saturday, October 10th 2009

Time: 2PM - Whenever (We've gone 3+ hours)

Location: Dave & Busters @ Arundel Mills Mall
7000 Arundel Mills Circle Suite D-1 Hanover , MD 21076 443-755-0113

who plans to attend-
G-Nitro
mafafu
Kevlar51
I-Weapon-X
MCalvert1
BlackCoyote
mischiefmaker
taintedzodiac
geomoose
nightmare452
animallyson - maybe

Please post in the thread or PM and I'll update the list as necessary.
We are finally having another meet, as it has been a good bit since our last one. Since our last one was at White Flint Mall in Rockville, we are bringing it back to Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD to make it more accessible to those in the Baltimore area again.

Don't forget to bring your games and other stuff to trade or give away, as we always have a nice swap/trade session.

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

[bvharris]

I'll come to a meetup one of these days, though I'll be out of town this time - next time it's in White Flint perhaps. Though I'm sure my girlfriend would mock me mercilessly.

I had a different question:

Does anyone know any good independent game stores in the DC area? Specifically ones which might have reasonable prices on older stuff, sort of a "mom and pop shop" vibe. I know that's a dying breed, but I thought perhaps there's something around. I know about estarland in Fairfax, but I'm not aware of any others.

Thanks.

[The Great BM]

Does anyone know any good independent game stores in the DC area? Specifically ones which might have reasonable prices on older stuff, sort of a "mom and pop shop" vibe. I know that's a dying breed, but I thought perhaps there's something around. I know about estarland in Fairfax, but I'm not aware of any others.
Thanks.

This is the only one I can think of:

http://www.pandorascube.com/

I have no experience with them, I just heard of the store through a friend.

As for the meet-up, I would love to go, but I can't commit until I find out whether or not I have to go out of town that weekend. I should know by tonight.

[arcane93]

This is the only one I can think of:

http://www.pandorascube.com/

I have no experience with them, I just heard of the store through a friend.

I think I went to that store once, a long time ago (did they used to have a store in VA?). Don't remember buying anything, though. Didn't know they were still around.

Their site confuses me. On whose planet is the "regular price" for a Wii $419, and the "regular price" for a Wii Fit $199? Even their "sale" prices are totally unrealistic. Just seeing that on their front page makes me not want to bother to look any further into their site or go to their store. How do they even do business?

[G-Nitro]

Steer clear of Pandora's Cube. They have horrible staff that tend to be pretty rude and they are very overpriced on their items.

They also got busted years back for selling modified XBox (original) consoles.

There is a store in Glen Burnie Mall called Power Gamers. Their prices are a bit more down to earth, unless you are purchasing imports.

[bvharris]

Steer clear of Pandora's Cube. They have horrible staff that tend to be pretty rude and they are very overpriced on their items.

They also got busted years back for selling modified XBox (original) consoles.

There is a store in Glen Burnie Mall called Power Gamers. Their prices are a bit more down to earth, unless you are purchasing imports.

Thanks for the info. I'll steer clear of Pandora's Cube, though it's not like I needed another reason to avoid College Park. :D

Glen Burnie is a bit far for me, but maybe I'll allot some extra time the next time I'm picking up or dropping off someone at BWI.

[MCalvert1]

I know this is off topic, but there's a free concert in Baltimore friday night with the Gin Blossoms at Power Plant. Gates open at 6pm, band at 8pm. 21 and over only. I'll be there with my wife and some friends.

To make a tiny connection to gaming, I'll say that "Hey Jealousy" was a song featured in the first Karaoke Revolution on PS2 and Xbox. And there's nothing more cheapass than free!

MjC

[dwhelan]

I know this is off topic, but there's a free concert in Baltimore friday night with the Gin Blossoms at Power Plant. Gates open at 6pm, band at 8pm. 21 and over only. I'll be there with my wife and some friends.

To make a tiny connection to gaming, I'll say that "Hey Jealousy" was a song featured in the first Karaoke Revolution on PS2 and Xbox. And there's nothing more cheapass than free!

MjC

Talk about a reach there with the game relation :)

The concert sounds pretty good, if this was not the season for weddings (serious, why is everyone getting married) I would be there.

[G-Nitro]

2 weeks away. Latest updated list.

Washington D.C. Metro Area CAG/Goozex/Pwned Meet-up

Date: Saturday, October 10th 2009

Time: 2PM - Whenever (We've gone 3+ hours)

Location: Dave & Busters @ Arundel Mills Mall
7000 Arundel Mills Circle Suite D-1 Hanover , MD 21076 443-755-0113

We will meet in the bar near the outside entrance.

who plans to attend-
G-Nitro
mafafu
Kevlar51
I-Weapon-X
MCalvert1
BlackCoyote
mischiefmaker
taintedzodiac
geomoose
nightmare452
animallyson - maybe
The Mana Knight
horns456
nissan288
The Great BM
Indifference

Please post in the thread or PM and I'll update the list as necessary.
We are finally having another meet, as it has been a good bit since our last one. Since our last one was at White Flint Mall in Rockville, we are bringing it back to Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD to make it more accessible to those in the Baltimore area again.

Don't forget to bring your games and other stuff to trade or give away, as we always have a nice swap/trade session.

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

[nightmare452]

Sounds good Nitro. Will be there.

[G-Nitro]

I'll be coming with a bunch of stuff to trade/sell/give away. Couple boxes worth

[KaitouDark]

Does anyone know any good independent game stores in the DC area? Specifically ones which might have reasonable prices on older stuff, sort of a "mom and pop shop" vibe. I know that's a dying breed, but I thought perhaps there's something around. I know about estarland in Fairfax, but I'm not aware of any others.

Thanks.

There is Play N Trade in Alexandria, VA and in Chantilly, VA

I don't remember the prices on the old stuff.

Also estarland is having a buy 2g1f sale on older stuff that ends soon

[arcane93]

There is Play N Trade in Alexandria, VA and in Chantilly, VA

Huh, nice -- thanks for the info. I've worked in Chantilly for over a year now, and never knew that was there (don't tend to go exploring off of my route to/from work that much). I'll have to go check it out. Are they any better about the condition of their used games than GameStop is? I've pretty much stopped even going to GameStop because everything is always beat to hell.

[horns456]

I plan on attending.

[G-Nitro]

edited the latest post with new attendees and removed a couple I confirmed aren't coming.

Also put in there where we meet inside D&B.

We will meet in the bar near the outside entrance.

[bvharris]

Also estarland is having a buy 2g1f sale on older stuff that ends soon

Looks like it ends on Wednesday. Which stinks, because I'm taking a long weekend starting Thursday and would have had time to go down there.

Is it online too?

[WiredKnight]

Aw Arundel Mills? I just found this thread and was thinking "Awesome, White Flint Mall is only two minutes from where I live, what a great coincidence!"

I'd love to come, but that's a lot farther away, and the date is pretty close to the girlfriend's birthday so I'm not sure...

[KaitouDark]

Looks like it ends on Wednesday. Which stinks, because I'm taking a long weekend starting Thursday and would have had time to go down there.

Is it online too?

Well estarland does all transactions online so you can just order it for pickup and pick it up later.

And regarding Play N Trade, I would say judging by the case quality in the Alexandria store I would say it would be on par or worse, not sure about the Herndon store, if you want case quality I would stick with estarland.

[arcane93]

And regarding Play N Trade, I would say judging by the case quality in the Alexandria store I would say it would be on par or worse, not sure about the Herndon store, if you want case quality I would stick with estarland.

Well, cases I don't care so much about because they're replaceable. What gets to me is when the discs are scratched to shit (I mean, really, what do people do with them?), and/or the manuals or covers are missing. At least it looks like Play N Trade has disc repair machines, so hopefully if a disc is scratched they'll at least be willing to run it through that.

[The Great BM]

As for the meet-up, I would love to go, but I can't commit until I find out whether or not I have to go out of town that weekend. I should know by tonight.

Okay, when I said "tonight", I meant to say "next week". :)

Anyway, I will be attending.

[Indifference]

Hopefully I can make it for an hour or two.

[G-Nitro]

updated the post for thsoe attending. Can't wait to see everyone. :)

[MCalvert1]

I don't know anything about this, but I figured there's a few of you here who are close enough to Columbia to be curious:

BEST BUY CLEARANCE EVENT
Friday October 2 4pm-8pm
Saturday October 3 8am-3pm
Sunday October 4 8am-3pm

GREAT REDUCED PRICES ON SCTATCH AND DENT, FLOOR MODELS AND NEW "IN-THE-BOX" PRODUCTS

APPLIANCES, TVs AND MUCH MORE

9031 SNOWDEN SQUARE DRIVE
COLUMBIA, MD 21046


This was in the upper right hand corner of the sports page in the Baltimore Sun today. I typed it out as close as I could to the ad.

Happy hunting!

MjC

[G-Nitro]

ooooh nice. I live so close now. But I don't need to be spending money right now. Mortgage payment just came out and it always feels like a kick in the nuts. LOL

[abhinav]

I might be able to make the meetup, AM is a lot closer for me then whiteflint now.

[G-Nitro]

The meet is this weekend. Look forward to seeing everyone there. Going to be fun!

Washington D.C. Metro Area CAG/Goozex/Pwned Meet-up

Date: Saturday, October 10th 2009

Time: 2PM - Whenever (We've gone 3+ hours)

Location: Dave & Busters @ Arundel Mills Mall
7000 Arundel Mills Circle Suite D-1 Hanover , MD 21076 443-755-0113

We will meet in the bar near the outside entrance.

who plans to attend-
G-Nitro
mafafu
Kevlar51
I-Weapon-X
MCalvert1
BlackCoyote
mischiefmaker
taintedzodiac
geomoose
nightmare452
animallyson - maybe
The Mana Knight
horns456
nissan288
The Great BM
Indifference
abhinav
Black Fox Zulu

Please post in the thread or PM and I'll update the list as necessary.
We are finally having another meet, as it has been a good bit since our last one. Since our last one was at White Flint Mall in Rockville, we are bringing it back to Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD to make it more accessible to those in the Baltimore area again.

Don't forget to bring your games and other stuff to trade or give away, as we always have a nice swap/trade session.

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

[Midnite]

Interesting, I'll be down at RennFest earlier. If things are still happening at around 4-5 maybe I'll swing by.

[nightmare452]

Planning on getting to the meet around 2-3pm. Gonna bring some PS3 games to trade (I wanna keep the games, but will bring em just in case). If anyone has an extra Demon's Souls guide, let me know, that game is hard but fun.

[G-Nitro]

I'll be bringing a nice large box of stuff. xD

[G-Nitro]

Only got 4 images of the meet. Mark from Goozex got a few more.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/G-Nitro/SDC10144.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/G-Nitro/SDC10145.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/G-Nitro/SDC10146.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/G-Nitro/SDC10147.jpg

had a blast today tho. Was great seeing people again and meeting new faces. Look forward to the next White Flint meet in the spring.

[Indifference]

I recall laughing several times at the CAG event, so I guess that means it was a success.

[MCalvert1]

Nice pics G Nitro. Thanks for putting this one together!

MjC

[The Mana Knight]

Nice meeting you all. Glad I came to the event. I honestly wish I could have spent more time there, but my time on weekends can be limited due to how busy I am on weekdays.

[raizanillusion]

Looks like I missed the meeting.

[abhinav]

Damnit, i got the weekends mixed up and thought it was this Saturday... whoops.

[Daekwan]

You guys know anywhere in the DC area selling MW2 early??

THanks!

[KaitouDark]

The article on kotaku said the north east stores are selling it, none in the DC area are mentioned except bowie, md.

[Daekwan]

Thanks!

[shawtyten]

Sweet, looking forward to it.

[nixmahn]

Hi, new to CAG here,


I found CAG from fatwallet through the free BB warhammer deal.

So anyone want to trade? I'm in Alexandria and can travel.

I have 3 copies of PC Warhammer Online: age of reckoning
2 sealed
1 opened, because I wanted to look at the art/packaging, was not impressed, but never installed it or used the 1 month code

looking for other recent PC or xbox 360 games

Thanks for reading

[The Mana Knight]

Anyone see that BlazBlue arcade machine (I think its a real one) at Power Gamer in Glen Burnie? I once went to Power Gamer on Reisterstown (sp) Rd. and didn't see as much as the Glen Burnie one (which had wall scrolls, T-Shirts, etc.).

Anyone go to the Power Plant area and enjoy it (if people know what area I'm talking about, lol)? People want me to go sometime because I tend to mostly play video games and not have a lot of fun, lol.

[dwhelan]

Anyone see that BlazBlue arcade machine (I think its a real one) at Power Gamer in Glen Burnie? I once went to Power Gamer on Reisterstown (sp) Rd. and didn't see as much as the Glen Burnie one (which had wall scrolls, T-Shirts, etc.).

Anyone go to the Power Plant area and enjoy it (if people know what area I'm talking about, lol)? People want me to go sometime because I tend to mostly play video games and not have a lot of fun, lol.

Mana,

You are talking about the Inner Harbor for the Power Plant reference. The ESPN zone is okay, but the better part is the "Howl at the Moon" a piano bar down the block, or one of the other pubs in the area.

[MCalvert1]

I second Howl at the Moon. It's a great time every time we go!

MjC

[G-Nitro]

I forgot about Howl at the Moon being there. I have to third that. Much fun when you are with friends. :D

[aosora13]

G-Nitro, I have to agree although I have not been in there in a while.

[The Mana Knight]

I heard about that place mentioned from co-workers. They also tried getting me out to Norma Jeans on my birthday, but no way I was going there. ;)

They at least want me to go to the Power Plant with them some weekend (which is basically what my recent blog on CAG was discussing, about hanging out). I probably will go, although I'm not the type to go out late at night. They say I can't go without having a beer at least, lol. My only concern is parking and such (since I've never really been to that area).

[aosora13]

Yeah, Baltimore is actually a little bit confusing as the streets are like in the capital city. I would say you should at least get google maps of the area and then look around for parking. Since it is in the evening it will not be so bad. I am not much of a drinker either as it is expensive and the probability to meet a decent woman at Howl at the Moon or other bars at Power Plant is really low. I would advise having 2 light beers and take your time between them since you do not drink much. You can get to know your co-workers on a personal level and possibly make a friend from the event.

[MCalvert1]

There's good parking very close to Power Plant. Lots of options.

MjC

[The Mana Knight]

I did see Howling At the Moon while I was out, but didn't go there. I spent time at a place nearby there, forgot the name. Pretty crazy night (I blogged about it) and I even did something no one would believe.

[The Mana Knight]

Anyone themselves get snowed in when we had 20+ inches of snow around two weeks ago? I didn't even bother going into work that day. Kind of sucks we've been having some cold/icy days as of late.

Also, anyone get affected by the water main break that happened in Baltimore (that was before the snow)? I just know my county had to cut back on water usage that evening.

I was all over the northern part of the city 6 days ago trying to track down particular Kingdom Hearts T-Shirts at Hot Topic, but found them in the mall at Towson.

If anyone is looking for Street Fighter IV T-Shirts or some other gaming/anime shirts (I can't say there has been as many left), the FYE at Arundel Mills has a ton. They also have a bunch of snuggies, like Kingdom Hearts, SFIV, etc. for $15. I'm going to places around Columbia/Ellicott City today and will keep an eye out for what I see.

[The Great BM]

They also have a bunch of snuggies, like Kingdom Hearts, SFIV, etc. for $15.


Wow, those actually exist? For $15 I might consider it, if they have them at FYEs closer to me.

[MCalvert1]

LOL, if there's a Snuggie Castlevania let me know. I would totally buy that!

MjC

[bvharris]

Figured I'd post this here: The FYE in the Georgetown Mall (officially called The Shops at Georgetown Park) is going out of business (probably because that mall is a piece of crap), and everything in the store is currently between 50-70% off, including games. It's only a few blocks from my office so I went in the other day, and the guy told me they'd be open until Jan. 23rd. Not sure whether there will be a further discount increase, though I doubt it.

There is a pretty decent selection of games left, though as always since it's FYE you've got to make sure things weren't so marked up to begin with that you're not actually getting a deal.

I spotted a Devil Summoner 2 w/ Plushie sealed for $20 on Saturday, but when I went back on Monday it was gone. I know it was one of you... :bomb:

[Indifference]

I started a new podcast for The Broken Controller. If you have some time check it out. http://thebrokencontroller.com/podcasts/the-broken-controller-show/episode-1-peruvian-technology/

[Indifference]

Episode two is up, audio is better and not as many "uhms". Hope people enjoy it.

itunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fitunes.appl e.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252Fvi ewPodcast%253Fid%253D350880169)

Direct download link (http://thebrokencontroller.com/podcasts/the-broken-controller-show/episode-2-is-it-porn/)

[The Mana Knight]

Isn't there going to be another D&B meetup soon? I believe the last years was in late Feb. or sometime in Mar.

Anyway, there's a good chance I'll attend Otakon this year.

[dwhelan]

So I wanted to comment on a couple things.

1) Indifference, great job on the podcast, I was listening yesterday on trip back from DC. It was alot of fun, even if I do not agree with your co-host all the time.

2)PAX East - Who is going? How are you going? I am thinking of taking part in the PAX East Train Alliance, but last time I was in Boston, I loved having my car, so it is a tough choice.

3) I definitely support another meetup and appluad the brave souls who decide to put it together. :)

[nightmare452]

I'll definitely be attending Otakon this year (almost nothing will stop me as I missed last years after 3 straight years!).

PAX East is still a rare maybe, as I have no other person I know that wants to go and haven't done any research on groups and such, but I would love to go, might go to the Seattle based one.

As for the next meet, I don't know who planned those before but I am always open to a meet as its always nice to hang and talk and trade games for a while.

[G-Nitro]

1) I'll be at PAX East. Me and a friend are driving up that Thursday and then driving back down that Monday. If anyone wants to catch a ride, we can fit about 2 more people comfortable in my Scion xB. More people equals less money to spend on gas. :)

2) As for Otakon, I will be there as well. Love going to Otakon, and going to save a lot of money for the Dealers Room. Spent about $1k last year on figures and stuff. O_O;

3) Looking to set up another meet in probably Early March. How about March 6th or 13th? Otherwise I won't be free until late April. Looking to do it at the White FLint D&B this time to be fair to those closer to DC. If anyone has any other suggestions on places, let me know. Some places still in that general vicinity as we have some people from further out of town who are looking to come to the next one.

Let me know about those dates and I will work on getting it set up between CAG and Goozex.

[Indifference]

So I wanted to comment on a couple things.

1) Indifference, great job on the podcast, I was listening yesterday on trip back from DC. It was alot of fun, even if I do not agree with your co-host all the time.

2)PAX East - Who is going? How are you going? I am thinking of taking part in the PAX East Train Alliance, but last time I was in Boston, I loved having my car, so it is a tough choice.

3) I definitely support another meetup and appluad the brave souls who decide to put it together. :)


1) Thanks for the show feedback. Much appreciated.

2) I am definitely going to Pax East, I will have a rental car but only for friday until my family flies in on Saturday and uses it to visit other family. I was going to rely on public transportation.

3) I agree we are due for another CAG meetup. I suppose it will be at White Flynt this time.

[jmiller80]

I've made arrangements for PAX East -- I plan to be there along with a couple friends. Shaping up to be quite an event.

White Flynt sounds good, too. I'm busy Saturdays in February and April, but I should have another one free in March.

[The Mana Knight]

I'm not 100% certain on PAX East yet. I know many would like to meet up w/ me and it would be a lot of fun, but its coming up a bit too soon for me to try and make it.

[MCalvert1]

March does sound like a good month for the next meet. It could be sort of a pre-party for those going to Pax. I am unfortunately not going to be traveling to Boston. Is anyone interested in spearheading this time?

MjC

[G-Nitro]

As of this point, it looks like I will be setting the meet up for Saturday March 13th. I will be putting forth the details by this weekend.

[Midnite]

1)

2) As for Otakon, I will be there as well. Love going to Otakon, and going to save a lot of money for the Dealers Room. Spent about $1k last year on figures and stuff. O_O;



I will probably be at Otakon, hopefully I get my panel again on Japanese Pro Wrestling. The Dealers Room use to be great, now dealers just run up the SRP on most items. Last year almost everything I saw was overpriced in terms of statues, figures, and models. I even know what the dealer usually pays for that stuff as well since I work with that kind of stuff on a daily basis.

[G-Nitro]

Of course they run up the SRP, but they also have to haul the stuff there and pay for a spot. Luckily it's still cheaper than ordering from many sites. Shipping usually kills those deals. Sundays usually has a good mark down of stuff tho. Got some figures hat were $30 or $40 for $15 or less

[Midnite]

That is true but it's rare to see them do mark downs anymore. Back in 2001/2002 every dealer had some type of mark down on Sunday on figures, statues,models, DVDs, wall scrolls, etc.

Still fun to watch people pay for something way over the SRP.

I know it's still early but maybe there should be a meet-up planned for the CAGs going to Otakon. I talked to one of there staff members the other day and mentioned that pre-registration should go up real soon.

[Scaevola]

Just thought I'd say hi n' stuff.

Just found this thread. Just outside DC in N. VA. :)

[G-Nitro]

Washington D.C. Metro Area Goozex/CAG/Pwned Meet-up

Date: Saturday, March 13th 2010

Time: 2PM - Whenever (We've gone 3+ hours)

Location: Dave & Busters @ White Flint Mall

11301 Rockville Pike Kensington, MD 20895

We will meet near the bar at hopefully one of the long sections of tables. If not we will be near the bar..

who plans to attend-


G-Nitro
Mafafu
The Great Bm
The Mana Knight
GenDV138
Indifference
Sc4rfac3
geomoose
dwhelan
MCalvert1
hostyl1
horns456
Oswald9599
jmiller80
nightmare452
Please post in the thread or PM and I'll update the list as necessary.

We are back at White Flint this time, just before everyone heads off to PAX East.

Don't forget to bring your games and other stuff to trade or give away, as we always have a nice swap/trade session.

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

[The Great BM]

I should be able to make it to the D&B gathering, but just the tail end of it. Fortunately, I'll be in the Tenleytown/AU area, so it won't be a far trip for me to White Flint.

Also, I'll be at PAX East, but just Saturday. I'd be happy to meet up wherever/whenever that day.

[GenDV138]

Haven't been able to attend the last several meet-ups, but I should finally be able to make it next month (assuming my work schedule at the new job doesn't change by then).

[Indifference]

I think I should be able to attend

[G-Nitro]

Haven't been able to attend the last several meet-ups, but I should finally be able to make it next month (assuming my work schedule at the new job doesn't change by then).

Haha, I FINALLY realized what your handle was. Gen13 and DV8 put together. Good show. Loved those comics back in the day! :D

[GenDV138]

Haha, I FINALLY realized what your handle was. Gen13 and DV8 put together. Good show. Loved those comics back in the day! :D

Yeah same here, those were two of my favorite comics back then. Still got them stacked away somewhere. I've had to explain it to most people who ask so it's cool to see when people can figure it out themselves!

[Sc4rfac3]

i might be able to meet up with you guys

[orangeninja2]

Count me in. I missed the last meetup, and have felt a little empty since... Looking forward to catching up with y'all!

[dwhelan]

I will be there, should be fun.

[MCalvert1]

I'll be there if the snow ever stops falling. I might be snowed in until April.

MjC

[dwhelan]

I'll be there if the snow ever stops falling. I might be snowed in until April.

MjC


Yes, isn't SNOWOCALYPSE III: the SNOWENING fun :)

[The Mana Knight]

I'll be there if the snow ever stops falling. I might be snowed in until April.

MjCYeah, I hope the snow stops too. I gotta go outside later and plow it, so hopefully I can get to work tomorrow.

[Indifference]

Episode 4 of The Broken Controller Podcast is up

itunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fitunes.appl e.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252Fvi ewPodcast%253Fid%253D350880169)

direct download (http://cdn1.libsyn.com/thebrokencontroller/Episode_4__Back_in_Business.mp3)

[G-Nitro]

updated the list with all current/possible attendees

[MCalvert1]

I forgot all about this thing, but here's a link to the social group I created about a year ago. Still a good spot to share meetup photos if nothing else.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/group.php?groupid=162

By my count, this will be the 9th "full" meetup if you want to edit your old banner G.


As an aside, I did manage to get in quite a bit of gaming while snowed in at home. Finished The World Ends With You and Brutal Legend, played all the way through 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, and started up LSL: Box Office Bust, Borderlands, and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. For me, that's a pretty solid week!

MjC

[Oswald9599]

I Will probably attend this one as well.

[hostyl1]

As an aside, I did manage to get in quite a bit of gaming while snowed in at home. Finished The World Ends With You and Brutal Legend, played all the way through 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, and started up LSL: Box Office Bust, Borderlands, and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. For me, that's a pretty solid week!

MjC

I finished Sam & Max Season 1, got 10+ hrs into KH: 358/2 Days and played enough of Xmen Origins Wolverine to stop caring about the game, but here's my question to you: Why are you playing Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust? Did you lose a bet or something. ;)

[G-Nitro]

I spent the whole time on WoW, considering I finished Mass Effect 2 right before the storm hit!

[MCalvert1]

but here's my question to you: Why are you playing Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust? Did you lose a bet or something. ;)

It's a fair question. I paid $4.99 for it from Gamefly. I'm still kind of a sucker for anything that's linked to any of the old school Sierra titles. No matter how bad it was, I would at least check out any game in the King's Quest, Space Quest, LSL, Quest for Glory, or maybe even Police Quest series to a lesser extent.

Or at least that is until now. Box Office Bust is so unbelievably bad that I really don't think I'm going to play much if any more of it.

-It's not funny.
-It's not fun.
-It's absolutely hideous.
-The controls suck.
-Some achievements are glitched (not that I would care to suffer long enough to try for any of them).

This game makes Magna Cum Laude look like game of the year material. It makes the BK games and Rock Reveolution embarrased to be sitting near it on my shelf.

MjC

[jmiller80]

Count me in for the meet up.

I've heard nothing but bad things about LSL. Mass Effect 2 was my game of the blizzards.

[nightmare452]

G-Nitro, add me to the list of attendees.

And since some of ya were posting it, I finished Mass Effect 2, Dante's Inferno, half of Bioshock 2, and prestiged on MW2 during the Blizzard.

[G-Nitro]

Latest list of Attendees.

Washington D.C. Metro Area Goozex/CAG/Pwned Meet-up

Date: Saturday, March 13th 2010

Time: 2PM - Whenever (We've gone 3+ hours)

Location: Dave & Busters @ White Flint Mall

11301 Rockville Pike Kensington, MD 20895

We will meet near the bar at hopefully one of the long sections of tables. If not we will be near the bar..

who plans to attend-


G-Nitro
Mafafu
The Great Bm
The Mana Knight
GenDV138
Indifference
Sc4rfac3
geomoose
dwhelan
MCalvert1
hostyl1
horns456
Oswald9599
jmiller80
nightmare452
Please post in the thread or PM and I'll update the list as necessary.

We are back at White Flint this time, just before everyone heads off to PAX East.

Don't forget to bring your games and other stuff to trade or give away, as we always have a nice swap/trade session.

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

[dwhelan]

Time to jump in on this too. The games of the storms include

Mass Effect 2, Bioshock 2, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (kind of creepy parallel with all the snow falling) and most of Darksiders.

[The Great BM]

Bayonetta, Chime and Netflix pretty much entertained me during the snow. I also played some of the first Bioshock, and realized how insanely bad I am at FPSs.

[The Mana Knight]

Some of you may have remembered me from the last meet-up. This time I hope I can stay longer. Who knows if I'll arrive on-time since I've never been anywhere near that area before.

As for my snow days, I mostly played White Knight Chronicles (I like it personally) single player, some TVC and NSMB on Wii, and Star Ocean: The Last Hope International. I put quite a bit of time into them. Also been watching much more anime again. The only game I beat just before it snowed was Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

[BigBen]

I've missed the last couple of meetups, was planning on hitting this one but I'll be in AC for a bachelor party. Hopefully I'll make the next one.

My 360 got the RROD 3 days before the Snowpocalypse hit. I was just a couple of hours into Mass Effect 2 as well, I almost went out and bought one, but decided to control myself. I should be getting it back from M$ tomorrow.

[iGameHard]

free bump

[MCalvert1]

Sorry to hear about your Red Ring, Ben. On that subject, does anyone know a reputable local place that can fix an out of warranty Red Ring for a reasonable price? DC, Baltimore, or York PA areas are fine.

MjC

[hostyl1]

If it's just a red ring, why not order and Xclamp and try it yourself? That's what I plan to do if mine ever craps out after March (warranty expiration). I've been trying to find a cheapo one on CL to practice on. But I'm a tinkerer by nature.

[eastshore4]

Greetings from Frederick. Calvert, there's always people posting on CL around here and Hagerstown offering RROD fixes, but I don't know how much they're charging. I think the Play N' Trade around Germantown does it(if it's even still there)

I was sorta SOL during the storms... I was actually expecting to be at work during most of it since everyone there was like "oh they haven't cancelled work due to snow in ten years etc etc". But they did, for three friggin' days. I just decided to wrap up a second play through of Far Cry 2, and I also dug my heels into Valkyria Chronicles. How good am I at RTS games? How about it took me a whole friggin day to defeat the Batomys.

[MCalvert1]

Hostyl1, there was a time I would find that idea appealing. Especially since it's my old launch window 360 which was replaced over a year ago (with a unit that's already red ringed and been repaired under warranty). But these days I'm happy to spend an extra $20 and let someone who knows what they're doing handle it.

eastshore4, thanks for the tip. I'll give that place a call later. My wife's best friend has a job around the corner from there.

I'm hoping to get this one repaired and give it to a friend of mine who recently had his apartment broken into. They got his 360, Wii, Laptop, and some other stuff.

MjC

[arcane93]

One of my coworkers told me a while ago that he fixes red ringed consoles as a side business. I can't really vouch for him on that one way or the other on that, as I haven't had that problem yet (and I've still got a while on my warranty anyway). I can ask him how much he charges, though, if you want.

[MCalvert1]

My friend was able to get a (working) 360 from elsewhere, so I'm back to not caring about my dead launch window system anymore. Might be available for trade at the meetup! Anyone interested?

MjC

[flagg1216]

Sorry to hear about your Red Ring, Ben. On that subject, does anyone know a reputable local place that can fix an out of warranty Red Ring for a reasonable price? DC, Baltimore, or York PA areas are fine.

MjC

I know a good place in Calvert county if it helps. Let me know...

[decon]

Anyone know a good place in Montgomery County that replaces Xbox360 drives? My bro's system boots up but no discs load, including regular DVDs.

[G-Nitro]

Don't forget, the meet up is this Saturday!!!!

[The Mana Knight]

Although I almost forgot, I should be there.

[GenDV138]

I'll most likely be there on Saturday. I think it's been over 2 years since I've been able to attend a meet-up so it'll be nice to see old and new faces.

[dc_fortythree]

not sure if this is the right place, but the FYE in Fair Oaks Mall has all new games (incl rock band, dj hero, etc...) and accessories on sale right now (as of last sat.) for 25% off. I asked the cashier if this is going on at all locations and she said its only for that one because they are phasing out games. i didn't see any triple A titles for 360 but they had a good stock and since i sold my PS3 i didnt check what they had. for all the CAGs in the area i think its worth a look.

[G-Nitro]

Meet up is tomorrow

Washington D.C. Metro Area Goozex/CAG/Pwned Meet-up

Date: Saturday, March 13th 2010

Time: 2PM - Whenever (We've gone 3+ hours)

Location: Dave & Busters @ White Flint Mall

11301 Rockville Pike Kensington, MD 20895

We will meet near the bar at hopefully one of the long sections of tables. If not we will be near the bar..

who plans to attend-

G-Nitro
Mafafu
The Great Bm
The Mana Knight
GenDV138
Indifference
Sc4rfac3
geomoose
dwhelan
MCalvert1
hostyl1
horns456
Oswald9599
jmiller80
nightmare452
Please post in the thread or PM and I'll update the list as necessary.

We are back at White Flint this time, just before everyone heads off to PAX East.

Don't forget to bring your games and other stuff to trade or give away, as we always have a nice swap/trade session.

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

[thebob101]

Meet up is tomorrow

Washington D.C. Metro Area Goozex/CAG/Pwned Meet-up

Date: Saturday, March 13th 2010

Time: 2PM - Whenever (We've gone 3+ hours)

Location: Dave & Busters @ White Flint Mall

11301 Rockville Pike Kensington, MD 20895

We will meet near the bar at hopefully one of the long sections of tables. If not we will be near the bar..

who plans to attend-

G-Nitro
Mafafu
The Great Bm
The Mana Knight
GenDV138
Indifference
Sc4rfac3
geomoose
dwhelan
MCalvert1
hostyl1
horns456
Oswald9599
jmiller80
nightmare452

Please post in the thread or PM and I'll update the list as necessary.

We are back at White Flint this time, just before everyone heads off to PAX East.

Don't forget to bring your games and other stuff to trade or give away, as we always have a nice swap/trade session.

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

Have fun folks. I remember the first meet up as if it were a few years ago, lol. Good times. Trade a game for me and Cleaver, for old time sake. Glad to see the tradition goes on!

[The Mana Knight]

Great time everyone. :D Glad we got a large table for all of us. Looking forward to the next meetup.

[Skydude]

I don't usually check the regional forums, might have checked this out had I known about it ahead of time. I'll check and maybe show up to the next one of these.

[GenDV138]

Good times tonight, nice to be able to attend a meet-up again now that I'm not currently working Saturdays. Nice seeing everyone there, both new and old!

Hopefully I'll be able to make the next one, and I'll try to talk a bit more next time Indifference, haha.

Have fun at PAX East to whoever is going, maybe I'll be able to go next year.

[dwhelan]

Glad to see everyone (including the new Baby Moose) and looking forward to the Gooz/CAG meetup at PAX east.

Also, just in case you are bored tomorrow (3/14), there is a polar bear plunge tomorrow at Rehobeth Beach in Delaware. The more the merrier. :)

[G-Nitro]

had a lot of fun seeing and BSing with everyone. Bashing on Bethesda games is always fun. Look forward to seeing everyone at PAX east who are going.

As for that Polar Bear plunge, you are on your own man! xD

[nightmare452]

Definitely was fun seeing and talking to everyone. Gonna have to check and see if I can "sneak" up and go to PAX and ask who has an extra pass.

(PS: Bethesda FTW!!!)

[horns456]

Shoot, I honestly thought it was today at D&B. I logged in this morning to remember what time everyone was meeting to come to find out I missed the day. Next time gentlemen. I had so much to trade too.

[Indifference]

Good times, good sales, good trades

[nightmare452]

Alright, I am seriously considering going to PAX East now. Looking for everything at the last minute isn't good, but I'm trying. Its a mess right now, but I have decided to wing it. If anyone has advise on hotels (most are sold out now, but am still looking) or transportation from DC to Boston and back. Let me know, any advise would be appreciated. (I can find a way, but more options would decrease my expenses)

(I posted this same thing on the Goozex forums, just FYI)

[MCalvert1]

Good times on Saturday! Glad to see so many attending these events. Everyone going to PAX, have fun and safe travels!

I've posted Blackcoyote's pics from the event at the Balt/DC Social Group.

Also, I'll give Ind1fference a little plug (of sorts) here. If anyone cares to read the story of my first console purchase, you can read it at The Broken Controller forum. Direct link:

http://brokencontrol.50.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66

Until next time!

MjC

[Indifference]

Good times on Saturday! Glad to see so many attending these events. Everyone going to PAX, have fun and safe travels!

I've posted Blackcoyote's pics from the event at the Balt/DC Social Group.

Also, I'll give Ind1fference a little plug (of sorts) here. If anyone cares to read the story of my first console purchase, you can read it at The Broken Controller forum. Direct link:

http://brokencontrol.50.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66

Until next time!

MjC

Thanx for the plug, the story is even better the 2nd time. My parents felt the same way about games.

[Indigo_Streetlight]

I might as well say hello, being from the northlands of Baltimore County...

[jeffpm]

I'm going to be working in Vienna for the summer and am looking for a place to live. Does anybody have an empty room in their house that they are trying to lease out?

[bvharris]

The Distant Worlds concert series is coming to Wolf Trap July 30th:

http://www.ffdistantworlds.com/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=details&id=27:wolftrap-july-22-2010&Itemid=62

I didn't get a chance to go when they were in Baltimore last year, so I'm definitely going to try and go this time, it's supposed to be a pretty cool concert.

[The Mana Knight]

I was in Northern, VA the other day looking for an anime store. However, I forgot to bring my map on where it is and got lost. I ended up finding Tysons Center, which was a pretty cool mall.

I have been doing a lot of biking nearby due to the weather.

[The Mana Knight]

Hostyl1, there was a time I would find that idea appealing. Especially since it's my old launch window 360 which was replaced over a year ago (with a unit that's already red ringed and been repaired under warranty). But these days I'm happy to spend an extra $20 and let someone who knows what they're doing handle it.

eastshore4, thanks for the tip. I'll give that place a call later. My wife's best friend has a job around the corner from there.

I'm hoping to get this one repaired and give it to a friend of mine who recently had his apartment broken into. They got his 360, Wii, Laptop, and some other stuff.

MjC
Now I might have to consider doing the same thing because my out of warranty 360 just died. If MS won't fix it for free (I never know unless I call), I'll have to do something else. I'll probably just trade it in, and eventually get a newer one (after E3).

[GenDV138]

I was in Northern, VA the other day looking for an anime store. However, I forgot to bring my map on where it is and got lost. I ended up finding Tysons Center, which was a pretty cool mall.

I have been doing a lot of biking nearby due to the weather.

I'm guessing you were trying to get to Anime Pavilion? That's the only anime store I know of near there, which is down the street from me in Falls Church. About 10 minutes east of Tyson's Corner.

[The Mana Knight]

I'm guessing you were trying to get to Anime Pavilion? That's the only anime store I know of near there, which is down the street from me in Falls Church. About 10 minutes east of Tyson's Corner.That was it because I was trying to find something there (which I saw online). I'll go back to Northern VA to explore some other areas.

I did hear about an anime store located east of Pittsburgh (3 1/2 hours away from me), so I might go there. I'm just really trying to track down more wallscrolls and such.

I went out today all over stores on Ritchie Hwy. I was able to find some PS2 JRPGs I've been trying to track down for a bit at GameStop Severna Park. I might make a trip to various malls around the Capitol Beltway tomorrow, but not sure yet.

[The Mana Knight]

Anyone been to Six Flags America in MD? I know 1-2 in this thread have, but thought I'd ask. I'm looking at going there in the near future (since I go to every theme park in the country) and can get a great deal on tickets. I might try to find someone to go with because I went to Hershey Park alone, but its tough to keep up with me at theme parks anyway. :-P

[VideoGamesIzFun]

Anyone been to Six Flags America in MD? I know 1-2 in this thread have, but thought I'd ask. I'm looking at going there in the near future (since I go to every theme park in the country) and can get a great deal on tickets. I might try to find someone to go with because I went to Hershey Park alone, but its tough to keep up with me at theme parks anyway. :-P

I went there back when it was adventure world. Usually at the beginning of the season you can buy season tickets at the local giants for like $100 or something like that. It's pretty cool tho they have some good rides and the waterpark is awesome.

Anyways on topic MD CAG here if anyone is near the Annapolis area and wants to check out my games PM me (I literally have 100s of games I need to start ebaying them as I am running out of room)

[VideoGamesIzFun]

Also there is an awesome store in Glen Burnie called PowerGamer tons of retro games, imports, and swag. I usually go there around once a week.

[decon]

Anyone been to Six Flags America in MD? I know 1-2 in this thread have, but thought I'd ask. I'm looking at going there in the near future (since I go to every theme park in the country) and can get a great deal on tickets. I might try to find someone to go with because I went to Hershey Park alone, but its tough to keep up with me at theme parks anyway. :-P
Six Flags in MD is one of the worst parks from what I hear. Most of the times nothing works. Dan Snyder (Redskins owner) owns the Six Flags too. Try Kings Dominion or Busch Gardens or Water Country or Great Wolf lodge.

[The Mana Knight]

I went there back when it was adventure world. Usually at the beginning of the season you can buy season tickets at the local giants for like $100 or something like that. It's pretty cool tho they have some good rides and the waterpark is awesome.

Anyways on topic MD CAG here if anyone is near the Annapolis area and wants to check out my games PM me (I literally have 100s of games I need to start ebaying them as I am running out of room)If I was looking for games, I'd probably take a look (not so much right now). I go to Annapolis Mall area at least once a month.
Six Flags in MD is one of the worst parks from what I hear. Most of the times nothing works. Dan Snyder (Redskins owner) owns the Six Flags too. Try Kings Dominion or Busch Gardens or Water Country or Great Wolf lodge.Eh, I'm mostly just going there so I can add more coasters I've been on, on my master list. I've been to King's Dominion and will go there later in the year. I hope to go to Busch Gardens in VA. I just have a massive list of theme parks I'm looking to go to this year.

[eastshore4]

Can anyone on the MD side of things confirm if the Play N' Trade in Olney has closed down? I went there once a year-and-a-half ago, and decided to go there today, but even though it shows up on google maps their phone number didn't work, and the store finder didn't bring up any results.

[MCalvert1]

Yeah, the local Six Flags is pretty lame. It is cheap however, and close. So that might be enough incentive. When I went last year only 2 coasters were operational.

If you like coasters the most, try King's Dominion and then Busch Gardens.

eastshore4: No idea if that Play N Trade is still there but based on what you wrote I would doubt it.

MjC

[GenDV138]

Anyone been to Six Flags America in MD? I know 1-2 in this thread have, but thought I'd ask. I'm looking at going there in the near future (since I go to every theme park in the country) and can get a great deal on tickets. I might try to find someone to go with because I went to Hershey Park alone, but its tough to keep up with me at theme parks anyway. :-P

I've been to Six Flags in MD a few times, it's alright. Managed to ride all the rollercoasters in 2-3 hours last time I was there in the summer with the little to no lines. Superman and Batwing are probably my favorites. Much smaller park than King's Dominion and Hershey Park.

[VideoGamesIzFun]

If I was looking for games, I'd probably take a look (not so much right now). I go to Annapolis Mall area at least once a month.
Eh, I'm mostly just going there so I can add more coasters I've been on, on my master list. I've been to King's Dominion and will go there later in the year. I hope to go to Busch Gardens in VA. I just have a massive list of theme parks I'm looking to go to this year.

Cool well CML I literally live right next to the Annapolis mall so if you ever see something you like on my list (also ask as I have tons of stuff that isn't listed) I could ride up there and we can do a local trade/sale.

[G-Nitro]

STAY AWAY FROM SIX FLAGS! Ghetto daycare! Parents buy their mini-thugs season passes and drop them off everyday while they go to work. A lot of crime. Stick to Hershey Park, Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens

[machotaco711]

Yeah we avoid Six Flags like the plague.....

[The Mana Knight]

I did end up getting a Six Flags ticket, but I will go before kids get out of school. It will probably be the only time I ever go there (I mostly stick to other parks). I just want to rack up my roller coaster ride count. :lol:

I went to Lake Forest Mall for the first time ever (in Gaithersburg.....long and annoying drive for me, mostly due to Capital Beltway traffic), and let me admit that Sears had awesome clearance games really cheap, kind of like when I went to Sears at Security Square Mall.

[jterp7]

the kmart in kentlands never seems to have the deals..is sears doing the 29.99 for FF13 too?

[horns456]

Can anyone on the MD side of things confirm if the Play N' Trade in Olney has closed down? I went there once a year-and-a-half ago, and decided to go there today, but even though it shows up on google maps their phone number didn't work, and the store finder didn't bring up any results.

Its been gone for almost a year now.

[thebob101]

STAY AWAY FROM SIX FLAGS! Ghetto daycare! Parents buy their mini-thugs season passes and drop them off everyday while they go to work. A lot of crime. Stick to Hershey Park, Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens

Totally agree, no parental supervision. Tons of the "mini-thugs" running around with nothing better to do than fuck with you. It's in the heart of PG.

[thebob101]

Figured I would throw this out to any local CAGs. I have just the band set (no software) from Band Hero that I need to get rid of. Make an offer and we can go from there. I also have a ton of other stuff that I am getting rid of that I would be willing to meet up and trade or sell. Check my list.

[The Mana Knight]

Totally agree, no parental supervision. Tons of the "mini-thugs" running around with nothing better to do than fuck with you. It's in the heart of PG.I already got a ticket there, but I plan to go before school is out (and go there on a Friday or Saturday).

[The Mana Knight]

It wasn't bad at all when I went to Six Flags, but I went during a day kids were still in school and there was next to no one there. Employees were really nice there too when I went (giving you a high five before getting on rides). It was a small park no doubt, but I just wanted to add more roller coasters to my list of what I've been on. :-P I did blog about it on CAG.

[amishpriest]

Also there is an awesome store in Glen Burnie called PowerGamer tons of retro games, imports, and swag. I usually go there around once a week.

Do they carry any import consoles? Glen Burnie's a bit out of the way for me, but this might be worth the trip.

[horns456]

FYI -- The Olney Blockbuster is going out of business, all the games are 30% off the marked price. There are a couple of $6.99 games like Dark Sector, sports games and Viking of Asgarth (sp?) that should come to less then $5 with the discount. Not to mention all the DVDs and Blurays for cheap. Might want to call before going, they are closing any day now.

[Indifference]

MCalvert, Tiny and I started a podcast.http://gameenthus.libsyn.com/rss , itunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=FKSJxY2VJAk&offerid=146261.10005024&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodc ast%2Fgameenthus-podcast%2Fid286435007) enjoy

[orangeninja2]

MCalvert, Tiny and I started a podcast. http://gameenthuscast.libsyn.com/rss , enjoy

Fantastic! - nice to have you back in the podcast business indifference, and I already like you new lineup! :D I've subscribed, and I'm feeding episode 7 into my Zune now for 2+ hours (good golly guys!) of expected goodness...

[MCalvert1]

Fantastic! - nice to have you back in the podcast business indifference, and I already like you new lineup! :D I've subscribed, and I'm feeding episode 7 into my Zune now for 2+ hours (good golly guys!) of expected goodness...

Yeah, I'm pretty sure we've agreed to shorten up future episodes!

MjC

[The Mana Knight]

Like I told Indifference, I may still join on the podcast, just that my work schedule can make it a bit difficult (along with breaking my USB headset).

[horns456]

Will give it a listen.

[Indifference]

Will give it a listen.

Fantastic! - nice to have you back in the podcast business indifference, and I already like you new lineup! :D I've subscribed, and I'm feeding episode 7 into my Zune now for 2+ hours (good golly guys!) of expected goodness...

I hope you guys enjoy it. We enjoyed recording it.

The RSS feed has changed( I went back to my original one) http://gameenthus.libsyn.com/rss (http://gameenthus.libsyn.com/rss)
itunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=FKSJxY2VJAk&offerid=146261.10005024&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodc ast%2Fgameenthus-podcast%2Fid286435007)

[dwhelan]

I hope you guys enjoy it. We enjoyed recording it.

Damn right we did :)

[enemyofusall]

That was it because I was trying to find something there (which I saw online). I'll go back to Northern VA to explore some other areas.

I did hear about an anime store located east of Pittsburgh (3 1/2 hours away from me), so I might go there. I'm just really trying to track down more wallscrolls and such.

I went out today all over stores on Ritchie Hwy. I was able to find some PS2 JRPGs I've been trying to track down for a bit at GameStop Severna Park. I might make a trip to various malls around the Capitol Beltway tomorrow, but not sure yet.

I live close to Pittsburgh and there is an anime place near me, it's called Joys Japanimation. Here is the link: http://www.joysjapanimation.com/posters/index.shtml . Haven't been there but if you are in the area it's worth a look. It's in Greensburg PA about 45 mins East of Pittsburgh. If you are interested in used books, there is a used books store right across the street from Joy's, I spent a lot of time there haha.

[The Great BM]

MCalvert, Tiny and I started a podcast.http://gameenthus.libsyn.com/rss , itunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=FKSJxY2VJAk&offerid=146261.10005024&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodc ast%2Fgameenthus-podcast%2Fid286435007) enjoy

It's on my to-do list, right after this 7-hour CAGcast.

[The Mana Knight]

I went to Mega Media Xchange in Rosedale, MD today. I was surprised by how many classic games/consoles they had.

[MCalvert1]

I went to Mega Media Xchange in Rosedale, MD today. I was surprised by how many classic games/consoles they had.

I usually stop in there when I'm on that side of town. It's pretty cool. They used to be called Planet Replay and opened a bunch of stores in the area, but all the rest of them closed up within about a year.

MjC

[bvharris]

I went to Mega Media Xchange in Rosedale, MD today. I was surprised by how many classic games/consoles they had.

How are their prices? I'm gonna be up that way next month, might be worth checking out.

[Midnite]

How are their prices? I'm gonna be up that way next month, might be worth checking out.

I haven't been there in a while but I will be down in that area today so if I have time I'll stop in there. I do know that for game trades there cash prices are usually what GameStop offers in store credit.

Otakon is in 4 weeks, for anyone going, I'll be hosting a panel with a friend of mine on Japanese Pro Wrestling. Even if you don't like wrestling we try to make it fun with comedy spots and anime/game references. When I know the day and time I will post it here.

[The Mana Knight]

I'll be going to Otakon. I'm already registered.

[G-Nitro]

I'll be at Otakon for sure. Can't wait for this year's, as so many people I know are going. Gonna be a blast!

[The Great BM]

You know I was gonna ask anyone if they'd be interested in this event, but I don't know what genius decided to plan it the same day as Otakon:

http://www.wolf-trap.org/Home/Find_Performances_and_Events/Performance/10Filene/0730show10.aspx

[bvharris]

I've been considering getting tickets to it. I've always wanted to go, and I've heard it's a great show.

[MCalvert1]

You know I was gonna ask anyone if they'd be interested in this event, but I don't know what genius decided to plan it the same day as Otakon:

http://www.wolf-trap.org/Home/Find_Performances_and_Events/Performance/10Filene/0730show10.aspx

I had a blast at Wolf Trap last year, so I might be up for this. I always thought I'd enjoy seeing a live performance of FF stuff, but I'm not actually familiar with anything meaningful past 8. But I would really enjoy some tunes from FF4, 6, and 7!

MjC

[The Great BM]

So yeah, I completely forgot I had tickets to another concert that night. I am an idiot. Oh well, I thought you all would like to know Distant Worlds anyway.

[The Mana Knight]

You know I was gonna ask anyone if they'd be interested in this event, but I don't know what genius decided to plan it the same day as Otakon:

http://www.wolf-trap.org/Home/Find_Performances_and_Events/Performance/10Filene/0730show10.aspxOMG OMG OMG OMG OMG. I SO need to get tickets this year. Last year, I just recently moved into the region and wasn't able to go.

Although it will be somewhat of a drive, I'm interested.

[dwhelan]

This sounds like it would be fun, I am definitely down for this.

[Midnite]

Just got word that my panel at otakon is set for Friday morning at 11am in panel 4. If anyone wants to learn a little about pro wrestling in japan should stop by and check it out. We've got over 30 minutes of clips this year.

[G-Nitro]

Otakon! 1 week away! Be there or fail.... lol!

[enemyofusall]

Moving to the area in a week :) Goodbye Pennsylvania haha. Are there any places to get games besides best buy and gamestop locally?

[bvharris]

Moving to the area in a week :) Goodbye Pennsylvania haha. Are there any places to get games besides best buy and gamestop locally?

Welcome! Depends where you're moving, it's a big area. There are a few good independent stores in the suburbs, though (in my experience) nothing to write home about.

[enemyofusall]

gotcha, moving to the Arlington Area :) Just was checking because I know some places have some good smaller stores for games and swag and stuff. We have an anime store where I live now that has some good game related things such as mgs wall scrolls and the like. thanks though.

[nightmare452]

Just gotta post, I am getting more pumped up by Otakon being one week away each day. I have been on an anime buying spree lately and I am in gear for it. Trying to convincing a couple of friends to try to go even though they don't know anything about it (one doesn't even watch TV, didn't even know what Star Wars was, WTF!)

Anyway, to any CAGs or local fans who are going, see ya there, I'll be all three days early. We should actually have made a CAG/Goozex panel, so much knowledge to share.

[G-Nitro]

I will be at Otakon Friday and Saturday from 9am to 12am or 1am and sunday from 8:30am to 3pm.

I'll also be in line around 1pm on Thursday to pick up my pre-reg badge. :D

Friday I will be attending the following panels: Vocaloid (1:30-2:30), Funimation (6-7:30), and Visual Novels (12AM-1AM)

Saturday I will be attending: Asian Beats: J-Pop/K-Pop (6:30-7:30), and Bandai After Dark (9-10:30)

Sunday will be strictly dealer's room for me. xD

Hit me up on twitter if you want to meet up and hang out. :D

[The Mana Knight]

Just gotta post, I am getting more pumped up by Otakon being one week away each day. I have been on an anime buying spree lately and I am in gear for it. Trying to convincing a couple of friends to try to go even though they don't know anything about it (one doesn't even watch TV, didn't even know what Star Wars was, WTF!)

Anyway, to any CAGs or local fans who are going, see ya there, I'll be all three days early. We should actually have made a CAG/Goozex panel, so much knowledge to share.I was just about to post in here how pumped I am for Otakon. I'm beyond excited and can't wait for it. :D It will be my first Otakon. I'm limiting myself in spending no more than $200, but we'll see.

I haven't planned out my days yet, but I plan to go to various gaming tournaments, dealers area, and many other things.

For me, my schedule is looking like:
Friday
9am - 6pm (could be earlier or later).

Saturday
9am - who knows (co-workers want me to go to a party, trying to figure out how to do both).

Sunday
not sure yet, depending upon how long it goes on. Won't stay past 5pm though.

I'll probably run into G-Nitro a few times since I already know him. Others, I'm not really sure.

As a hint, Friday I plan to wear my Sora Kingdom Hearts shirt (with bracelet, crown necklace, etc.). Sunday I'm wearing Death Note clothing. Saturday will be either Bleach, Kingdom Hearts, or MGS (unless I buy a new shirt).

[Midnite]

Friday:
Get down there around 9, check in for panel, run through some things with my friend/panelist
11 - Host the panel Japanese Pro Wrestling
12:30 - 7 Sega Saturn Games You Should of Played
3:30 - The Evolution of Video Game Music
6:30 - Japan: The Most Convenient Place on Earth
10:30 - Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl

Saturday:
3 - Black Lagoon / High School of the Dead
4:30 - Ocha!: Introduction to Japanese Tea
10 - Saturday Night Fan Parodies

I think that's about all I want to see, other times I'll be in the game room, dealers room, or at a bar drinking.

[Bloomy]

I'll be at Otakon, staffing the video gaming hall. Outside a few trips to the dealers room, I'll probably be in there most of the weekend.

[nightmare452]

Alright, Otakon tomorrow!!!

I plan on attending any and all videogame related panels first and foremost. I hope this Otakon I will be able to spend more time on the gaming room as I usually just spend like 30 minutes tops each year due to other friends that don't like that (they are MIA this Otakon, so I am doing a solo trip for the first time, freedom!)

My tentative schedule is below (please note I don't have twitter or internet during Otakon, so there is no way to check this forums until after the show). If any CAGs wanna meet up, let me know either way, there seem to be gaps in everyone's schedules.

Friday:
Get down there around 9AM (I wish, I know I am as lazy as a slug, so I probably will be later than this, but I can hope),
12:30PM - 7 Sega Saturn Games You Should of Played
2:00PM - Bamboo Blade (anime showing)
3:30PM - The Evolution of Video Game Music
6:00PM - Funimation Panel
8:00PM - Giant Monsters Panel

Saturday:
9:00AM - Bending the Elements (Last Airbender Panel)
4:00PM - New Video Games Live Documentary Special
6:30PM - One Piece Podcast
8:00PM - Anime and Manga Realm of Mega Man

Sunday:
100% free at the moment.

[The Mana Knight]

Alright, Otakon tomorrow!!!

I plan on attending any and all videogame related panels first and foremost. I hope this Otakon I will be able to spend more time on the gaming room as I usually just spend like 30 minutes tops each year due to other friends that don't like that (they are MIA this Otakon, so I am doing a solo trip for the first time, freedom!)

My tentative schedule is below (please note I don't have twitter or internet during Otakon, so there is no way to check this forums until after the show). If any CAGs wanna meet up, let me know either way, there seem to be gaps in everyone's schedules.

Friday:
Get down there around 9AM (I wish, I know I am as lazy as a slug, so I probably will be later than this, but I can hope),
12:30PM - 7 Sega Saturn Games You Should of Played
2:00PM - Bamboo Blade (anime showing)
3:30PM - The Evolution of Video Game Music
6:00PM - Funimation Panel
8:00PM - Giant Monsters Panel

Saturday:
9:00AM - Bending the Elements (Last Airbender Panel)
4:00PM - New Video Games Live Documentary Special
6:30PM - One Piece Podcast
8:00PM - Anime and Manga Realm of Mega Man

Sunday:
100% free at the moment.I will try to look out for you (I remember who you were).

Anyway, I'm excited and can't wait to go today. :D

This will be my Friday for sure (some gaps to still fill in):
9-10am VG Anime or Anime Intro/Ends
12:30pm Saturn Games
3:30pm VG Music (Around then I'll be watching Eureka Seven movie)
5pm DDR Standard Tournament
6pm Funimation Panel (& SCIV Tournament PS3 at 6pm)

I'll decide Saturday tomorrow.

I copied down G-Nitro's, Midnite's, and nightmare's schedule down. If people want to email me (to get in touch with me, my cell phone will give me a notification), my email is the same as my XBL name in my profile, at gmail.com

EDIT: This is exactly what I'll be wearing (although it doesn't show my face):
http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac324/ManaXKnight/PreOtakon2010_2.jpg

[G-Nitro]

I'll be rocking this shirt at Otakon today. Look for me. :D

http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/detail/6727

[The Mana Knight]

G-Nitro, Nightmare, and I all hung out at Otakon. Really fun.

[Bloomy]

5pm DDR Standard Tournament

...

EDIT: This is exactly what I'll be wearing (although it doesn't show my face):
http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac324/ManaXKnight/PreOtakon2010_2.jpg

I ran most of the DDR Standard tourney. Sorry, I don't remember the shirt, which entrant number were you?

Brain kind of fried from the last couple days, setting up the game room most of Thursday, helping to keep things running smoothly on Friday (with 1 run to the dealers room, Masterpiece Ghost Starscream and Transformers Animated keychains acquired). Hope to spend some time with Dragon Quest 9 tomorrow, to get to the point where I can use Tag Mode, since there's apparently a lot of people walking around in Tag Mode.

[The Mana Knight]

I ran most of the DDR Standard tourney. Sorry, I don't remember the shirt, which entrant number were you?

Brain kind of fried from the last couple days, setting up the game room most of Thursday, helping to keep things running smoothly on Friday (with 1 run to the dealers room, Masterpiece Ghost Starscream and Transformers Animated keychains acquired). Hope to spend some time with Dragon Quest 9 tomorrow, to get to the point where I can use Tag Mode, since there's apparently a lot of people walking around in Tag Mode.I decided not to attend the tourney.

I was in the game room yesterday at one point.

The T-shirt I'll be wearing today is Near from Death Note (same as this wall scroll basically):
http://www.amazon.com/Death-Note-Near-Puppets-Scroll/dp/B001CCMQ52/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1280578093&sr=8-15

My day will be set to:
AMV - 3pm
Gundam Beyond 30 (maybe) 7:30pm
Mega Man (definitely) - 8pm
Bandai After Dark (if I decide to stay that late) - 9pm

If I'm not at any other those places, I'll be in the Dealers room, game area, hanging out with nightmare/G-Nitro, or just playing my PSP somewhere.

[Midnite]

No Otakon for me today. Got to work

How about that fire alarm and 20,000 Otaku taking over Pratt St from like 2-4 yesterday?

[Indifference]

Tiny, MCalvert(AssaultSuit) and I put the finishing touches on GameEnthus Podcast ep14
http://www.gameenthus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/itunes.jpg (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gameenthus-podcast/id286435007)
http://www.gameenthus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ZuneLogo.gif (http://social.zune.net/podcast/GameEnthus-Podcast/743499f9-8a1c-447f-b656-322a0936e837)
RSS (http://gameenthus.libsyn.com/rss)
Direct Download (http://traffic.libsyn.com/gameenthus/GE_ep14.mp3) *right click to Download

[Bloomy]

The Toys R Us in Columbia will be moving further up Dobbin Road to the building where the Home Depot Expo Design Center used to be (next to the Red Robin). The current store has closing signs up, everything must go, 10%-30% off, furniture / fixtures for sale. An employee said this started on Sunday. The signs say videogames are excluded, but they were marked 10% off this morning, and accessories 30% off. That exclusion is probably just for consoles (or I misread the sign). The store will be open until the end of September / early October, with the new store opening in mid-October. Hope the discounts get bigger, though I'm curious if they'd rather just shift stock than offer 50%-70% discounts.

[Indifference]

Tiny, MCalvert(AssaultSuit) and I put the finishing touches on GameEnthus Podcast ep15
http://www.gameenthus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/itunes.jpg (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gameenthus-podcast/id286435007)

http://www.gameenthus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ZuneLogo.gif (http://social.zune.net/podcast/GameEnthus-Podcast/743499f9-8a1c-447f-b656-322a0936e837)

RSS (http://gameenthus.libsyn.com/rss)

Direct Download (http://traffic.libsyn.com/gameenthus/GE_ep15.mp3) *right click to Download

Also you've got a couple hours to enjoy 30% off of the clearance items at our local TRUs

[The Mana Knight]

The Toys R Us in Columbia will be moving further up Dobbin Road to the building where the Home Depot Expo Design Center used to be (next to the Red Robin). The current store has closing signs up, everything must go, 10%-30% off, furniture / fixtures for sale. An employee said this started on Sunday. The signs say videogames are excluded, but they were marked 10% off this morning, and accessories 30% off. That exclusion is probably just for consoles (or I misread the sign). The store will be open until the end of September / early October, with the new store opening in mid-October. Hope the discounts get bigger, though I'm curious if they'd rather just shift stock than offer 50%-70% discounts.
Yeah, I heard about the news when I was curious as to what was opening up at Columbia Crossing II (I'm in that area all the time).

All right, there's a PlayStation blog meet-up in Washington D.C. on Tuesday. Since I'm a big PlayStation fan, I definitely want to go. I decided to drive down to D.C. today so I can figure out my way around the area (making the Tuesday drive much easier). OMG, DC is so complicated to drive around. So many one way and narrow streets. I would be in the right lane, then see parked cars ahead, so I had to change lanes. I had issues bringing them up. Streets are only 25mph, lots of pedestrians, and street lights are tough to notice due to being on the edge of streets. Ugh, it was a pain. I was thinking about taking the Metro instead, but that's not too good of an idea because most Metro locations are far from me anyway. It's like I'd have to drive all the way to White Flint (as an example), park, then go all the way into D.C. via metro. I don't even know the schedules or anything.

I'm thinking of biting the bullet driving. At least this time I'll change a few things, such as taking I-495 to 16th street or Connecticut Ave. From there, I'll just head down to Dupont Circle. I know where the place is and printed some parking coupons online.

[The Great BM]

All right, there's a PlayStation blog meet-up in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.

I'm gonna try to make it to this as well. Of course, it would have been nice if they chose a day that I was actually working in the District, but I'll suck it up.

Regardless, I want to praise Sony for promoting Move this way, as opposed to some other companies that make you drive all the way out to an ass-tastic amusement park and have you pay admission just to see their product.

[Indifference]

I'm gonna try to make it to this as well. Of course, it would have been nice if they chose a day that I was actually working in the District, but I'll suck it up.

Regardless, I want to praise Sony for promoting Move this way, as opposed to some other companies that make you drive all the way out to an ass-tastic amusement park and have you pay admission just to see their product.

Kinect was/is at Macy's in VA. I didn't feel like driving to see it though. See you tuesday

[KaitouDark]

I'd like to check out the Columbia Toys R Us, but a hour+ drive is too much for me.

And it's a good thing I signed up for email updates otherwise I would have missed the playstation move demo.

[The Mana Knight]

I will be there at the meet-up, but going to take the DC Metro in. I like the way Sony is promoting Move for sure, although I already know I'm buying it. ;)

As for Columbia TRU, I was right by there earlier and didn't stop by. Maybe Wednesday.

[The Mana Knight]

I will be wearing my Uncharted 2 T-shirt at the meet-up, along with my PlayStation hat (same one I wore at D&B CAG meet-ups).

Right now I'm debating which DC Metro station. Either I start at New Carrollton (I'll be driving I-95 south or U.S. 1 to the Capital Beltway) or somewhere near White Flint (driving U.S. 29 south or I-95 to the Capital Beltway). New Carrollton seems easier, but it would be a longer walk taking the orange line compared to red.

[abhinav]

If anyone is looking the Columbia Best Buy has a TON of Final Fantasy 360 Bundles. I think they were $300 but I bet the prices will keep dropping and that'll be a good place to snag one then.

[The Mana Knight]

I was first in-line at the PS Move event. :D

Eh, I don't really need another 360 (I already have FFXIII on PS3). I will check out some places over the weekend. Still keep forgetting to check TRU out in Columbia.

[Bloomy]

Columbia TRU has bumped discounts to 20-40%. Video games are 20%, DVD / Blu-ray 30$, game accessories 40%.

[Midnite]

Anyone in the Baltimore area next Saturday and likes a good rockin' time should check this out - http://www.theetribute.com/

A show dedicated to the Japanese rock band Thee Michelle Gun Elephant.

[Midnite]

So the GameStop I part-time at will have a PS Move Demo in 2 weeks, I'll have more info for those who want it later. The store is in Lutherville, MD just north of Towson.

[The Mana Knight]

So the GameStop I part-time at will have a PS Move Demo in 2 weeks, I'll have more info for those who want it later. The store is in Lutherville, MD just north of Towson.
In two weeks, I'll already have my PS Move.

Today is my birthday and have nothing planned. I might just go to Dave & Busters.

[MCalvert1]

So the GameStop I part-time at will have a PS Move Demo in 2 weeks, I'll have more info for those who want it later. The store is in Lutherville, MD just north of Towson.

Is this Grand York? I might have to stop in and check this out. Any idea if most stores will have this or only your store?

In two weeks, I'll already have my PS Move.

Today is my birthday and have nothing planned. I might just go to Dave & Busters.

Happy Birthday Mana!

MjC

[Midnite]

Is this Grand York? I might have to stop in and check this out. Any idea if most stores will have this or only your store?

Yup, it's that one. I'll check details today when I'm up there later this afternoon.


Today is my birthday

Happy Birthday

[The Mana Knight]

Thanks for the HBD Midnite and MCalvert.

I will go to your GameStop sometime Midnite when I'm in the area. I sometimes go to Towson Town Center.

[dwhelan]

Happy Belated Birthday Mana!!

[Midnite]

PS Move Demo at the Grand York GameStop just off of York Rd in Lutherville, MD (just north of Towson) on Saturday September 18 from 1-4.

[The Mana Knight]

I finally went to Toy's R Us in Columbia (Shocking I waited so long because its the TRU near me). Games were 40% off mostly, so I bought a bunch of awesome stuff for only $60 combined.

[Bloomy]

Wonder when they changed the price. I was in there the other evening, and DS games had gone to 30% off while the rest remained at 20% off. Probably won't be able to pop in tonight, but should be able to tomorrow.

[The Mana Knight]

Wonder when they changed the price. I was in there the other evening, and DS games had gone to 30% off while the rest remained at 20% off. Probably won't be able to pop in tonight, but should be able to tomorrow.The Wii game and figure I got was 30% off. The DVDs and PSP games I got was 40% off. It's up to 50% right now.

Maybe one day you'll run into me there since that's my neck of the woods.

[FlamingMoogles]

Wow, haven't been keeping tabs on this thread in a while. I had a similar experience to Mana Knight's at that TRS. Pretty decent deals!

[The Mana Knight]

Wow, haven't been keeping tabs on this thread in a while. I had a similar experience to Mana Knight's at that TRS. Pretty decent deals!Kind of surprised you drove all the way to Columbia. :-P

I've been to a bunch of Toy's R Us locations (Gaithersburg, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Catonsville, etc.), but I will admit I preferred the one in Columbia based on what I've seen (which is kind of a shock since I normally prefer Anne Arundel county locations of stores).

[nuttyturnip]

Really? The Columbia location always seems so picked over compared to the Catonsville location.

[The Mana Knight]

TRU is now up to 70% off, where games are 50% off. Not much left, but there is R&C Future: ACiT (PS3) for half off of $35. If I didn't already own the game I'd be all over it.

[G-Nitro]

TRU is now up to 70% off, where games are 50% off. Not much left, but there is R&C Future: ACiT (PS3) for half off of $35. If I didn't already own the game I'd be all over it.

Still $15 - $20 too much. :D

[The Mana Knight]

Still $15 - $20 too much. :DR&C is my favorite platforming series where I already bought it at $60. ;)

[The Mana Knight]

PS Move was at Arundel Mills today.
http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac324/ManaXKnight/PSMoveArundel.jpg

A bunch of games were showcased like LittleBigPlanet 2, Razing Storm, The Shoot, SingStar Dance, games already out, and so on. I only played SingStar Dance (I sang Chris Brown "With You") and watched some of the others.

[arcane93]

PS Move was at Arundel Mills today.


They had a whole Playstation tent at the Virgin Festival yesterday. I stopped in to see what was there, and it looked mostly like Move demos. It was fairly crowded, though, and I could tell that my girlfriend was going to get annoyed quickly if I tried to hang out in there at all (even though there was an hour until the next band we wanted to see), so I didn't stick around.

[dwhelan]

With the year heading into the holidays, I think it is time to get the band back together.

I am thinking a CAGGOGGEP* meetup for DC/VA/MD/DE (and whoever else wants to drive)

So questions:

When are people available? (thinking October, since November and December have 'major' holidays) - I will give it until Oct 1st for more feedback and the winning date will be announced.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6389&pictureid=18343

Where do we want it?

Am I crazy?


*CAG - Goozex - Otaku Gamer - GameEnthus - Pwned.com

[Specter Fate]

Am pretty new but plan to post more.. Just moved to Columbia from Alexandria here.

[The Mana Knight]

Tiny, as for a meetup, I should be free anytime unless my family decides to visit me one weekend in October (more likely to be early).

They had a whole Playstation tent at the Virgin Festival yesterday. I stopped in to see what was there, and it looked mostly like Move demos. It was fairly crowded, though, and I could tell that my girlfriend was going to get annoyed quickly if I tried to hang out in there at all (even though there was an hour until the next band we wanted to see), so I didn't stick around.I heard about the other Virgin Festivals showcasing PS games over the years.

Am pretty new but plan to post more.. Just moved to Columbia from Alexandria here.Welcome to the area. All I can say is that I'm not very far from there. ;)

[aosora13]

I can meet up on 10/23 just name the place. I believe the Colomia is not that bad either. Who is the organizer for the meetup?

[drktrpr1]

I remember the 2009 V-fest at Pimlico had a PS Truck that showcased Rock Band 2, I got to play "Everlong" by the Foo Fighters before we went to see them live!

[The Mana Knight]

I can meet up on 10/23 just name the place. I believe the Colomia is not that bad either. Who is the organizer for the meetup?It will probably be in the Arundel Mills either. Most any area is fine for me since I drive all over.

I remember the 2009 V-fest at Pimlico had a PS Truck that showcased Rock Band 2, I got to play "Everlong" by the Foo Fighters before we went to see them live!I never went to a V-fest, but I only lived in the Mid-Atlantic region for over a year.

Btw, I do go to Westfield Annapolis every once in a while in the area. Bought a bunch of my gaming shirts at that mall.

[GenDV138]

Any Saturday should work for me with the next meet-up!

[MCalvert1]

I'd probably be good for Oct 9th or 16th.

MjC

[nightmare452]

Meet-up once more. Its about time.

I am pretty free most weekends in October, but probably would be best on October 16th, since the weekend previous to that is long and I might take a little trip (although nothing planned yet). Either way, I am game for some chatting / trading with ya'll.

On another note, I just bought my ticket to PAX East. Who's going?

[jr233270]

New to the D.C. area and like the idea of a meet up. I'm free and I'd go it if happens

[The Mana Knight]

Meet-up once more. Its about time.

I am pretty free most weekends in October, but probably would be best on October 16th, since the weekend previous to that is long and I might take a little trip (although nothing planned yet). Either way, I am game for some chatting / trading with ya'll.

On another note, I just bought my ticket to PAX East. Who's going?If I'm still living on the East Coast, chances of me going are over 50% this time.

[horns456]

I am available to meet any weekend this month, but since my wife is pregnant things can change quick.

[hostyl1]

One day, one of these meetups is going to be on the VA side of the river. I've only been to one, but would like to go to another. 10/30 is definitely out for me though. 1) Too many weirdos would be out due to Halloween being that weekend. 2) (And much more importantly) That's the day of my sons' two-year old birthday party. I'd catch hell if I missed it ;).

[The Mana Knight]

Some of ya'll already met me before, but it seems like the greatly majority haven't. Unless I have family coming in, I'll make sure ANY day works out for a CAG meet-up (I make them priority, even working OT).

[G-Nitro]

I'm good for the 23rd or 30th. nightmare, we need to hook up so I can get my Tali poster xD Seems tough to find time for us both to be free to do so

[dwhelan]

Edited based on response.

[G-Nitro]

Oh yeah, if we're doing D&B, it should be Arundell Mills this time, as it was White Flint on the prior one.