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So @ManaKnight have you finalized when your going away thing is?
@TheGreat BM I am definitely trying to go on the opening weekend and attend everything.

The Gamefest schedule can be found here.

Originally Posted by The Great BM Speaking of meetups, would anyone be interested in going to the upcoming Art of Video Games exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum? On the opening weekend (March 16th-18th), they're having something called Gamefest, which has a bunch of con-like events, like panels, music, and gaming. If you all think it's going to be to hectic, the exhibit is open through September.

I should be in for Friday and Saturday at least...sounds pretty cool . I've had this on my radar ever since it was announced.

Originally Posted by The Great BM Speaking of meetups, would anyone be interested in going to the upcoming Art of Video Games exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum? On the opening weekend (March 16th-18th), they're having something called Gamefest, which has a bunch of con-like events, like panels, music, and gaming. If you all think it's going to be to hectic, the exhibit is open through September.

I will definitely be attending this. Hope to see some of ya there.

Originally Posted by Indifference So @ManaKnight have you finalized when your going away thing is? @TheGreat BM I am definitely trying to go on the opening weekend and attend everything. The Gamefest schedule can be found here.

I have it setup for this Sunday. The only reason I did not fully confirm it/set in stone because I considered just keeping it as a small get together during Katsucon time since some going would be there anyway. But eh, if people can make it on Sunday (I had to do Sunday for GenDV138), I'll be available and it works. Sunday of the following weekend won't work because of Superbowl, then next is my move.

Originally Posted by nightmare452 I will definitely be attending this. Hope to see some of ya there.

I'll be there Friday and maybe Sunday for Gamefest at Art of Video Games

Work permitting I'll be going to Gamefest for at least Saturday.. looks pretty cool.

The Sears Grand on Route 40 in Ellicott City was one of the stores included in the Sears / Kmart closings, and they've started their inventory clearance. Video games and accessories are both currently 20% off. Pity that doesn't include XBL / PSN cards, since they still have plenty. I know they're classed as gift cards, but it doesn't hurt to keep the fingers crossed.

The Toys R Us in Ellicott City is also closing sometime in February. Video games are currently 30% off and accessories are 50% off. Gaming accessories are pretty picked clean, what's left is in an aisle outside the R zone. Movies were 40% off. Most of the rest of the store appeared to be 30% off.

Originally Posted by Bloomy The Sears Grand on Route 40 in Ellicott City was one of the stores included in the Sears / Kmart closings, and they've started their inventory clearance. Video games and accessories are both currently 20% off. Pity that doesn't include XBL / PSN cards, since they still have plenty. I know they're classed as gift cards, but it doesn't hurt to keep the fingers crossed. The Toys R Us in Ellicott City is also closing sometime in February. Video games are currently 30% off and accessories are 50% off. Gaming accessories are pretty picked clean, what's left is in an aisle outside the R zone. Movies were 40% off. Most of the rest of the store appeared to be 30% off.

I think you mean Toy's R Us Catonsville.

Originally Posted by Bloomy The Sears Grand on Route 40 in Ellicott City was one of the stores included in the Sears / Kmart closings, and they've started their inventory clearance. Video games and accessories are both currently 20% off. Pity that doesn't include XBL / PSN cards, since they still have plenty. I know they're classed as gift cards, but it doesn't hurt to keep the fingers crossed. The Toys R Us in Ellicott City is also closing sometime in February. Video games are currently 30% off and accessories are 50% off. Gaming accessories are pretty picked clean, what's left is in an aisle outside the R zone. Movies were 40% off. Most of the rest of the store appeared to be 30% off.

Do you know if videogame systems are also 20% off at the Sears Grand?

Thanks!

I know how last year we didn't get it worked out, but I'd like to try again on a King's Dominion CAG meetup. I'll be living 1 hour and 30 minutes from the park. I should be able to get discount tickets through work. I have not decided when in the Summer yet, but I was thinking June or early July (hopefully we can try a weekday).

Oh well, just a thought.

Are any of you guys going to the Cockeysville GameStop tomorrow night for the Kingdom of Amalur midnight release? The Big Huge Games devs will be on hand.

I didn't know about it until after it occurred. Cockeysville is a hike anyway.

Originally Posted by The Great BM Speaking of meetups, would anyone be interested in going to the upcoming Art of Video Games exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum? On the opening weekend (March 16th-18th), they're having something called Gamefest, which has a bunch of con-like events, like panels, music, and gaming. If you all think it's going to be to hectic, the exhibit is open through September.

Dont know about that weekend but I will make it before the end of it. Live in charlottesville va and that will be a fun trip for the family

Originally Posted by The Great BM Speaking of meetups, would anyone be interested in going to the upcoming Art of Video Games exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum? On the opening weekend (March 16th-18th), they're having something called Gamefest, which has a bunch of con-like events, like panels, music, and gaming. If you all think it's going to be to hectic, the exhibit is open through September.

Yep, I'm going for sure. It'd be cool to meet some of you peeps there.

Looks like I may have to try to go on Saturday also, Hideo Kojima will be at GameFest for a conversation at noon March 17.

Link to register for the free event (Registration begins tomorrow Wednesday February 22 at 1 pm):

http://kojimagamefest.eventbrite.com/

If you're registering, I would try to get the max amount of tickets to reserve seats for other CAGs going.

Got the following e-mail:

We have just confirmed a new addition to the lineup for GameFest, which I am VERY excited about - a conversation with Hideo Kojima at noon on Saturday, March 17. Hideo Kojima is best known for the Metal Gear series of games, and is considered one of the most innovative designers of his generation. We have two very special opportunities for you with this program. First, we invite you to submit your questions for Kojima by emailing them to AmericanArtGames@si.edu by Thursday, February 23. We will select the best questions to use during the program. Second, we're giving you the chance to register for this event before the public. Registration will open tomorrow, Wednesday February 22 at 1 p.m., EST. The event is free, but you must register in advance. If you are unable to get tickets or cannot make it to D.C., don't worry, the program will be webcast online. The Art of Video Games exhibition opens in less than a month! For more information on the exhibition and GameFest, please visit our website. I look forward to seeing you in March! -- Georgina Exhibition Coordinator

Anyone get any extra tix to the Hideo thing? PM me if I could get one off ya.

Originally Posted by GenDV138 Looks like I may have to try to go on Saturday also, Hideo Kojima will be at GameFest for a conversation at noon March 17. Link to register for the free event (Registration begins tomorrow Wednesday February 22 at 1 pm): http://kojimagamefest.eventbrite.com/ If you're registering, I would try to get the max amount of tickets to reserve seats for other CAGs going. Got the following e-mail:

Crap, I saw this too late. I'd be grateful if anyone had an extra ticket.

Please please please please pretty please... if anyone has any extra tix to the hideo kojima event, I would be so happy to get 2 from you. Otherwise, looks like the standby line for me then... Of course I didn't find out about this until today. sucks....

Is the meetup posted on the first page old or current? I'm in NJ but thinking about going because I went to school in DC and have a cousin down there so I've been putting off a visit for a while.

Originally Posted by gpgorbosjr Is the meetup posted on the first page old or current? I'm in NJ but thinking about going because I went to school in DC and have a cousin down there so I've been putting off a visit for a while.

Sorry, it was from 2008. Some people are going to the opening weekend at "The Art of Video Games Exhibit" at the Smithsonian March 16-18 and to the Video Games Live concert April 7th at the Strathmore Theater.

MjC