Perhaps we should wait for another weekend. :(

Looks like I'll be at BitGen on the 30th. Who's with me?

Originally Posted by TheLongshot Speaking of pinball, I got this in the mail: 1) Throughout the month of June, listen to 98 Rock for your chance to win a pair of lawn tickets to Def Leppard & Poison on July 10 and be entered into the 1st Qualifying Round of the pinball tournament. 2) On July 10, contestants will take part in the 1st Qualifying Round at Def Leppard & Poison. Four finalists will win pavilion tickets for Scorpions on July 12 and move on to the Championship Round. 3) On July 12, the Championship Round will take place at Scorpions. The winner receives an AC/DC pinball machine! It is too bad that I don't go to Merriweather Post Pavilion. I had a bad experience on the lawn there years ago and refuse to ever go back.

The band I was in during the mid 90's that was signed to Universal Records opened for the Scorpions. Nice guys. My guitar and bass player followed them around like puppies trying to get them to sign their albums (yes, albums, I am that old, lol). Love the Blackout CD.

The only pinball game I played at length was Silverball. Great machine. It was at a couple of arcades I hung out in when I was growing up in Silver Spring. The old days of the arcades were very cool. Space Invaders, Galaga, Centipede, Asteroids, etc. Spent way too many quarters in those old machines. Too bad they (arcades) aren't around anymore. I really don't like D&B, doesn't have the old school feel.

Looks like I'll be at BitGen on the 30th. Who's with me?.................Bueller?

Originally Posted by Indifference Looks like I'll be at BitGen on the 30th. Who's with me?.................Bueller?

I'll be out of town, but if anyone wants to join me at Too Many Games near Philly on the 15th/16th let me know. I'm undecided on going up friday night or saturday morning, but if a known person wants to split a room friday night I can book one for $90 for a few more days.

MjC

Maybe BitGen, still thinking about it. Don't think I'll make Too Many Games, maybe next time.

Are any of you guys interested in the Killzone 3 swag from the Helghast Ed? I want to sell this stuff, but its would be hella expensive to ship.

Originally Posted by Montymonster Hey everyone! I'm going to be "moving" down to D.C. soon because I'm an incoming freshman at George Washington University. Anyone have any tips about the city in general, be it entertainment, food, or cheap travel (mainly to/from D.C. to either Philly or NYC)?

I don't know about those buses (never traveled on any of them), but I hear folks recommend them from time to time. I usually take the train from here to Philly...but I know the definition of "cheap" is a different thing for a college freshman .

Won't be at Bitgen, as I am scheduled to work that weekend

I'll be attending BitGen on the 30th, buying my ticket tonight

Originally Posted by Montymonster Hey everyone! I'm going to be "moving" down to D.C. soon because I'm an incoming freshman at George Washington University. Anyone have any tips about the city in general, be it entertainment, food, or cheap travel (mainly to/from D.C. to either Philly or NYC)?

Good Lord - what is there not to do around here? Tips? Try freaking everything - all of the different cuisines, museums, art festivals, concerts, etc. Visit the older areas, like Old Town Alexandria, where there is tons to do. Check out the off-beat (and often free) museums and sites.

If you take the Chinatown buses to Philly or NYC, stick with the name brands like BoltBus - the others are fly-by-nights with unqualified drivers, buses in poor repair, etc.. and are always being chased by the TSA. Keep an eye on flight discount sites, you can sometimes find great round trip deals to NYC for the weekend.

Originally Posted by delainez Good Lord - what is there not to do around here? Tips? Try freaking everything - all of the different cuisines, museums, art festivals, concerts, etc. Visit the older areas, like Old Town Alexandria, where there is tons to do. Check out the off-beat (and often free) museums and sites. If you take the Chinatown buses to Philly or NYC, stick with the name brands like BoltBus - the others are fly-by-nights with unqualified drivers, buses in poor repair, etc.. and are always being chased by the TSA. Keep an eye on flight discount sites, you can sometimes find great round trip deals to NYC for the weekend.

The Metro can take you everywhere... Also since your a gamer check out the Smithsonian Art Museum it happens to have an exhibit on video game art. All the Smithsonians are free as well so if you are a nerd at all it is heaven. With DC they have way too many decent restaurants to name them all (it is best to ask what is your favorite food).
Whenever you go anywhere though check and see if

Man vs Food

has a show on it and if they do you GOTTA eat at those places though. The chili place is the best meal I have personally had in DC.
If you like baseball check out a nationals game those are always good and not that bad of a price same with the capitals.
As for the bus companies to use another is Megabus the bus has free wifi for the ride.
DC is normally good on having a lot of music bands but avoid Verizon Center it is just too big (unless you enjoy that kinda show).
I tried to include some links to help you out. That is all I can think up off the top of my head.

Games:
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean (360) $8.99;
Lego Star Wars III (360) $8.99;
Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 (360) $19.99;
and others (DS, PC).

There were many copies of the named games as of the date of this post.

Location: Lego Store, Tysons Corner Center (back right corner of store near the floor)

Someone please meet this guy, i want to know his identity lol

I'm moving back to the area. Got a new job and moving to White Marsh (in MD). Cannot wait to come back and hang out w/ you all again.

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Originally Posted by The Mana Knight I'm moving back to the area. Got a new job and moving to White Marsh (in MD). Cannot wait to come back and hang out w/ you all again.

Nice Mana!

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Anyone hear about Atlas Arcade in DC? Just opened at 1236 H Street NE last week. Basically a bar with an arcade and 8-bit consoles. Sounds like it might be worth checking out sometime!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...6uaW_blog.html

http://www.welovedc.com/2012/07/13/a...n-on-h-street/

Originally Posted by GenDV138 Nice Mana! --- Anyone hear about Atlas Arcade in DC? Just opened at 1236 H Street NE last week. Basically a bar with an arcade and 8-bit consoles. Sounds like it might be worth checking out sometime! http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...6uaW_blog.html http://www.welovedc.com/2012/07/13/a...n-on-h-street/

Yes! It's pretty close to where I live, and I've been there a couple of times. Despite the 80's theme, they seem open to games that are a bit more modern (e.g. Magic Sword, Big Buck Hunter). The downside is that it's kind of a small space, but so far it hasn't been too crowded. The bar upstairs (Church and State) is owned by the same person, so perhaps if business isn't so hot there, they could expand it to 2 floors.

I like the idea of the Atlus Arcade place. Would it be big enough to have a meet-up there?

MjC

Hey everyone,

I am new to CAG but have been playing vids since childhood. I love playing RPG's and FPS games. I just got a vita and I really like it a lot. I also have a PS3 and a 360. I will be checking in time to time into this forum (really cool). Just wanted to say hi to my fellow DC natives

If any of you guys are into chiptunes/hip-hop, Mega Ran will be at the Velvet Lounge on U Street in DC Friday night, 7/20. Don't think I'll be able to make it, but he was great at BitGen.

http://www.velvetloungedc.com/