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.