Great suggestions. Thanks Illinoisans!

How about that earthquake this morning? I didn't feel it cause I was sleeping like a baby, but apparently it did some damage in the Midwest.

Originally Posted by Blackout542 How about that earthquake this morning? I didn't feel it cause I was sleeping like a baby, but apparently it did some damage in the Midwest.

5.2 on the scale. Biggest in 40 years for this region. I didn't feel a thing.

Hey Chicago Cheap-o's,
Last weekend I went to Maxwell Street market and was suprised by the number of games vendors I saw there.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...19999&t=h&z=16

I counted no less than 10 vendors with gaming related stuff to hawk. So if negotiating for your next game sounds like fun, give Maxwell Steet a shot.
And if you don't find what you need there's a new GS up the street next to Whole Foods.
The market is on Sunday's from about 8ish until mid-afternoon.

Originally Posted by shieryda 5.2 on the scale. Biggest in 40 years for this region. I didn't feel a thing.

Yeah, the magnitude was revised down from 5.4, but I was up at the time and it was a pretty jarring experience.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080418/...est_earthquake

I think I felt a good aftershock about 40 minutes ago, too. Californians must think this is old hat.

Originally Posted by dpac Yeah, the magnitude was revised down from 5.4, but I was up at the time and it was a pretty jarring experience. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080418/...est_earthquake I think I felt a good aftershock about 40 minutes ago, too. Californians must think this is old hat.

Yeah, I felt something a while ago too.
Doesn't compare to the rumblers I use to go through in SoCal though. The quakes there would make you run for your life, but then you'd realize there's no where to go. So you have no choice but to ride it out.

Originally Posted by Blackout542 How about that earthquake this morning? I didn't feel it cause I was sleeping like a baby, but apparently it did some damage in the Midwest.

Was it around 4:30 AM? My 'Madman' lunchbox was rocking, but I thought it was my roommate stumbling by my room.

Damn hell ya i felt it it woke me up.

Originally Posted by c!ty Has anyone ever been to either, Classic Toys & Games in Rockford or the Volo Car museum (apparently they sell video games in one of the antique malls)?

I go to CTG every so often, the owners do a lot of ebay/amazon selling, so the prices aren't too competitive. A few gems here and there, though.

no, im not the one with the tattoos..thats my boss, hes a great guy who is very too the point about games-he'll be honest if he doesnt like one..but hes a fantastic guy..everyone at the store is, if i do say so myself-a nice group of guys there

ahh i keep forgettin to check this thread. but anyway, i only learned there was an earthquake after my bro told me in the morning. and i was like "is that why the top mattress of my bed is like a foot away from the wall now?"

Originally Posted by chi.bri Hey Chicago Cheap-o's, Last weekend I went to Maxwell Street market and was suprised by the number of games vendors I saw there. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...19999&t=h&z=16 I counted no less than 10 vendors with gaming related stuff to hawk. So if negotiating for your next game sounds like fun, give Maxwell Steet a shot. And if you don't find what you need there's a new GS up the street next to Whole Foods. The market is on Sunday's from about 8ish until mid-afternoon.

oh mann i haven't been there in ages. i miss that kinda thing. there's always a gem here or there.

Lame. Say bye bye to GTA4 adds on Chicago buses:

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/21/ch...ns-gta-iv-ads/

Originally Posted by Blackout542 Lame. Say bye bye to GTA4 adds on Chicago buses: http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/21/ch...ns-gta-iv-ads/

You'd think that those idiots at the CTA would welcome ads for what will prove to be one of the biggest game releases in recent history. They are hemorraging money like nobody's business.

Originally Posted by shieryda You'd think that those idiots at the CTA would welcome ads for what will prove to be one of the biggest game releases in recent history. They are hemorraging money like nobody's business.

Yeah but all teh little children might see that on the side of the bus and instantly start killing cops and all their teachers.

They look super cool on the bus too.

Originally Posted by Blackout542 Yeah but all teh little children might see that on the side of the bus and instantly start killing cops and all their teachers.

Not if we kill them first!

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Originally Posted by shieryda Not if we kill them first!

I'll be too busy playing GTA4 though...

Originally Posted by Blackout542 I'll be too busy playing GTA4 though...

We need to get the Chicago crew together in a clan for some online slaying.

Originally Posted by shieryda We need to get the Chicago crew together in a clan for some online slaying.

That would be awesome. Where are you getting your copy at? I preordered over at Six Corners. I'm going to the midnight launch (I think they're having one). Maybe we can have like a mini meet up there?

Originally Posted by Blackout542 That would be awesome. Where are you getting your copy at? I preordered over at Six Corners. I'm going to the midnight launch (I think they're having one). Maybe we can have like a mini meet up there?

Me too!!!! Let's plan on meeting there for the launch. PM me your number again, please.

They are doing a midnight launch. Line starts at 10-10:30PM on Monday night.

Originally Posted by shieryda Me too!!!! Let's plan on meeting there for the launch. PM me your number again, please. They are doing a midnight launch. Line starts at 10-10:30PM on Monday night.

That sounds good. I'm going with a couple of friends (semi cheap asses) so it should be a lot of fun. I've never been to a midnight launch before so I'm pretty excited.

Are any other Chicago CAGs interested in a meet up for the GTA 4 launch?