Happy NAVA Year! Win a Wii or 360 (with pics and VIDEO) [Archive]

digitalpress

01-01-2008, 12:49 AM

I wonder if NAVA's founder Mike Etler ever expected this event to run as long as it has, with the same basic tradition from which it was founded. Here we are, at the brink of another year of gatherings with lots of competition, trading, and chatter.

If you missed the December gathering you can catch up with us here:
http://www.digitpress.com/images/store

January marks the two year anniversary of NAVA at the DP store, though the event is well into its 12th year since its inception at the legendary Video Game Connections shop in Howell, NJ. As part of this anniversary bash, we will be giving away a bunch of prizes including a brand new XBox 360 Premium system, a "like new" in the box Wii system, and a great big pile of games as we clear some space for 2008 inventory and welcome back our local gamers for another year.

Bring your game face. You don't want to miss this one.

When: Saturday, January 26th, noon to midnight.
Where: Digital Press Videogames: http://tinyurl.com/yscakm
What: Gaming, trading, tournaments, big prizes!

See ya there.

gepeto

01-01-2008, 02:31 PM

Love the video clips:) 2 years already WoW

Apollo

01-02-2008, 11:51 AM

For the giveaways, how is it going to be done?

I might have to get my lazy ass over to the store for this one.

Coldguy

01-02-2008, 01:15 PM

Looks all good for me to bring Pretzels again, hopefully this time I remember that you are before the fork....
Also I just acquired something epic and I can not wait to share it with you all for a good trade.

Apollo

01-02-2008, 04:18 PM

Also I just acquired something epic
What is it?

punkoffgirl

01-02-2008, 04:35 PM

*IF* the weather is clear, we should be there, bitching about gas prices the whole way down and back :) I can't believe it's been TWO YEARS since I've been to NAVA! I went to the first one at the store, and I guess that was it!

digitalpress

01-02-2008, 07:39 PM

For the giveaways, how is it going to be done?

That will be announced at NAVA. Expect a tournament of some kind, a random drawing, or both :)

Apollo

01-02-2008, 07:53 PM

That will be announced at NAVA. Expect a tournament of some kind, a random drawing, or both :)

A drawing tournament? Looks like I'm gonna have to go pick up that Bob Ross game for the Wii...

Coldguy

01-07-2008, 02:49 PM

Latest news: We have an internet celebrity attending the event!

www.pbc-productions.com Chad Williams is confirmed however expect other memebers to drop in.

Frankie_Says_Relax

01-07-2008, 04:39 PM

After seeing so many pictures of me standing in profile on the site, I decided it was time for a serious diet/workout regiment (good thing I got a new weight set for XMas) ... I need to shed about 40-50 lbs by the end of the year. Seriously.

But, never fear, Lissette and I shall continue to bake sweet treats and bring copious amounts of snacking chips and drinks to meetings. (You'll just probably see me partaking in less or none.)

(Well, maybe I'll have one or two of those UTZ cheeze balls...damn those things are great.)

Apollo

01-07-2008, 05:26 PM

I need to shed about 40-50 lbs by the end of the year. Seriously.

You and me both, man. I'm trying out this new place I've heard about. It's called "owtsyde", or something.

Porksta

01-07-2008, 07:48 PM

Can anybody in northern VA spare some time to pick me up? I can pay for gas.

The 1 2 P

01-07-2008, 09:43 PM

Can anybody in northern VA spare some time to pick me up? I can pay for gas.

If you were in Maryland I'd gladly pick you up. Is any other Marylanders driving down...er, I mean up?

Coldguy

01-07-2008, 10:18 PM

Can anybody in northern VA spare some time to pick me up? I can pay for gas.

I was just down there for magfest should have mentioned it earlier.

The 1 2 P

01-08-2008, 02:14 AM

I was just down there for magfest should have mentioned it earlier.

How was Magfest this year? I haven't been since the first one.

Coldguy

01-08-2008, 06:45 AM

How was Magfest this year? I haven't been since the first one.

I am writing a full review on it on my blog, stay tuned for that.

punkoffgirl

01-08-2008, 07:44 AM

My boyfriend and I need a place to stay the night. Anyone willing to put us up?

fergojisan

01-08-2008, 03:14 PM

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I got the day off, I am heading UP baby, finally! I have to get my shit together first so's I can bring lots of trade/sale stuff. I know I have a working Inty with a boxed Intellivoice and about 15 boxed games, a boxed Odyssey 300? It's pong-like, but I have to test it out, I don't think I ever did. I will bring some Atari pong stuff as well (I know everyone is into some hardcore Pong, meh). I also have the stinkiest Odyssey 2 in existence with some extremely stinky games. There's no goo on it, but it smells really bad. I may try to clean it up if I can get it to work. I will have other odds and ends too. I'm glad that Frankie has taken up the baked goods crusade as well. Can't wait to see everyone, yay Nava!

I'm also going to need directions to White Castle.

Apollo

01-08-2008, 06:02 PM

Febreeze that stuff, man.

digitalpress

01-08-2008, 09:13 PM

My boyfriend and I need a place to stay the night. Anyone willing to put us up?

D'OH, I would have offered but Paradiso Santulli is occupado by another out-of-town guest. I can help you find a local hotel if you don't get another offer. I hope you can make it, it's been a long time!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I'm also going to need directions to White Castle.

That's awesome. Looks like the competition is gonna be fierce this month. I'm getting a "Rock Star" vibe... who's up for a battle of the bands?

Coldguy

01-09-2008, 01:57 AM

That's awesome. Looks like the competition is gonna be fierce this month. I'm getting a "Rock Star" vibe... who's up for a battle of the bands?

Please no rockband/guitar hero tourney. I am rythmathicly incapable of playing these games with the exception of singing...

Frankie_Says_Relax

01-09-2008, 05:45 AM

D'OH, I would have offered but Paradiso Santulli is occupado by another out-of-town guest. I can help you find a local hotel if you don't get another offer. I hope you can make it, it's been a long time!

That's awesome. Looks like the competition is gonna be fierce this month. I'm getting a "Rock Star" vibe... who's up for a battle of the bands?

I would absolutely love to see a Guitar Hero and/or Rock Band tournament.

Especially in the case of Rock Band - multiple full bands competing for the highest score!

fergojisan

01-09-2008, 10:10 AM

I played Guitar Hero at Joe's once, and I thought my being able to play guitar in real life would transfer to kicking ass at Guitar Hero. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA no. I'm game though, and I'm curious to see how Rock Band works. I don't play enough at Nava, I need to correct that (I was castigated at a long-ago Nava for playing Human Cannonball, so apparently I have emotional issues). :P

I'm really looking forward to this.

LucidDefender

01-09-2008, 11:38 AM

A Call of Duty 4 tourney would be nice, since it's an FPS, which at least everyone has more of a shot at. There's many rythmically challenged people out there, or just me... :)

punkoffgirl

01-09-2008, 07:58 PM

I would LOVE you forever if we got to play Rock Band! I haven't even seen this game in action yet, but I reaaaaaaaaaaaaaally want to give it a try. Pretty please! *bats eyelashes*

For eats, are people preferring chips or cookies or cheese and crackers or what? I'll see if I can bring something to contribute.

Kid Ice

01-09-2008, 08:32 PM

I'm getting a "Rock Star" vibe... who's up for a battle of the bands?

GRADIUS FIVE GRADIUS FIVE GRADIUS FIVE GRADIUS FIVE GRADIUS FIVE

punkoffgirl

01-09-2008, 08:59 PM

GRADIUS FIVE GRADIUS FIVE GRADIUS FIVE GRADIUS FIVE GRADIUS FIVE

*sung to the tune of REM's "It's The End Of The World"*

digitalpress

01-09-2008, 09:23 PM

I can almost see the Digital Press Band forming. Who's good on drums? We might be able to compete with Clifton's local talent (trust me, the locals are quite good at current gen games).

punkoffgirl

01-09-2008, 09:50 PM

Chandler plays some drums IRL, if no one else steps up :)

Vectorman0

01-10-2008, 02:52 PM

That will be announced at NAVA. Expect a tournament of some kind, a random drawing, or both :)

I wish I knew what my chances of winning one of those big prizes is. While not knowing, I can't tell myself the 4 hour drive and $80 in gas is worth it.

digitalpress

01-10-2008, 07:31 PM

We're brainstorming the methods of giving away the prizes. I don't want it to be too easy, nor do I want any particular person to have a significant advantage. That kills the "random drawing" and the "Atari 2600 Tournament" options. I may have a very unique game and/or trivia involved.

Porksta

01-10-2008, 08:24 PM

punkoffgirl

01-10-2008, 10:26 PM

digitalpress

01-10-2008, 11:21 PM

Damnit.
*puts away her Victoria's Secret push up demi-bra*

WHA WHA WHA?

Who said I abandoned the "nicest rack" competition? Certainly not I.

GAME ON, as they say.

Apollo

01-11-2008, 07:31 AM

As far as a drummer for Rock Band, I'm pretty decent on drums.

Or instead of the "just give it to Porksta" method, we could try the "Just give the 360 to Apollo" method.

Coldguy

01-11-2008, 10:48 AM

Collest Hat contest! I will pwn all!

Porksta

01-11-2008, 11:45 AM

Collest Hat contest! I will pwn all!

You cannot beat "white guy wearing do-rag."

fergojisan

01-11-2008, 11:46 AM

I vote for the "Tallest Guy from Delaware" contest. Or even "Fattest Guy from Delaware."

It had to be done.

I'm going to start going through my stuff this weekend, so if anyone wants me to list what I'm bringing, I will.

sonicteam

01-11-2008, 03:35 PM

if there is gonna be rock band going on i definetly wanna make it to this nava, i'm decent on drums, pretty good at guitar/singing/bass not at the same time though.....

Apollo

01-11-2008, 03:42 PM

Definitely try to make it down sonicteam, I don't think I've seen you since August NAVA. Then again, I haven't been around for much longer after that.

kainemaxwell

01-11-2008, 05:42 PM

Wow, it's been 2 years already!

@Coldguy, I'm rythmathicly incapable also, about the only one I'm pretty good at is Taiko Drum Master for some reason...

The 1 2 P

01-12-2008, 04:14 PM

Am I the only Marylander traveling up younder for this event?

Coldguy

01-12-2008, 06:48 PM

You cannot beat "white guy wearing do-rag."

Oh but I can...hahahahahahahaha
(locks door to secret lair)

Apollo

01-12-2008, 10:14 PM

Oh but I can...hahahahahahahaha
(locks door to secret lair)

I can beat anyone. Just give me a baseball bat.

Deviantguy

01-13-2008, 04:50 AM

If anyone has any pre-ordered (limited, rare) nintendo styluses they'd like to barter with, I'd be glad to take them off your hands. I don't know why, but I have this odd fascination of collecting them. :/

Also looking for items related to Animal Crossing.

I'll be wearing a t-shirt with a picture of an NES controller.

Porksta

01-13-2008, 03:03 PM

Just thought I would re-mention that I will pay for gas if somebody were to pick me up in Northern Virginia. I have a bunch of SMS and Genny games I would like to unload.

Coldguy

01-14-2008, 09:45 PM

Alright I should mention this before I get there, I am going to bring my "good" box of games. What is in the good box of games? SNES RPG collection and some unusual N64 games, money is tight and these babies need a good home, bring your cash, it'll be open at 5:00 PM.

killersquirel

01-18-2008, 07:16 PM

As usual, I am laying down the gauntlet. I challenge anybody to a game of Bump 'N Jump on the mame machine! Any takers?

I also throw down the Major Havok challenge as well.

Get a couple of beers in me and I will play just about any game.

-mike

PingvinBlueJeans

01-19-2008, 09:35 PM

I challenge anybody to a game of Bump 'N Jump on the mame machine! Any takers?

Get a couple of beers in me and I will play just about any game.

You're on...in this case, I think it's safe to drink and drive. ;)

sonicteam

01-20-2008, 03:12 AM

looks like the fishkill new york crew will be making it to this nava after all , hope to see you all there

Coldguy

01-20-2008, 09:49 AM

Rumor bomb: Johnathan Mann aka Gamejew might show up.

NoahsMyBro

01-20-2008, 11:02 AM

Killersquirrel -

For an easy warmup match (for you), I'll take you on again in Bump 'n Jump.

I humbly request, though, that you don't practice on the actual Mame machine. Too much of a homecourt advantage.

Also, are Gravitar or Berzerk on the MAME machine?

Dastardly Dylan

01-20-2008, 11:38 AM

im so there

Dastardly Dylan

01-20-2008, 11:38 AM

Rumor bomb: Johnathan Mann aka Gamejew might show up.
oh yeah, we have been talking about that, hope he shows up along with PBC

Frankie_Says_Relax

01-20-2008, 05:40 PM

digitalpress

01-20-2008, 07:47 PM

PingvinBlueJeans

01-20-2008, 08:32 PM

...cool tournaments lined up for the Wii and 360. Pretty sure no one has an advantage in either of these.

Since I have never really played either of those systems, I certainly have no advantage. :p

digitalpress

01-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Since I have never really played either of those systems, I certainly have no advantage. :p

Uncanny. You have no idea how right you are!

The 1 2 P

01-21-2008, 12:29 AM

You guys can have your little side challenges, but I've got some very cool tournaments lined up for the Wii and 360. Pretty sure no one has an advantage in either of these.

Pictures and/or video shall tell this tale to future generations!

How about a Bust a Groove tournament for the original Playstation. We could play it on the PS1, PS2 or PS3.

DR EGG

01-22-2008, 12:39 PM

I would love to throw down in GitarooMan.

What about Up and Down for the C64? That's like Bump & Jump.

fergojisan

01-23-2008, 11:18 AM

Is anyone interested in an old Macintosh computer? It was bought in the early 90s, I think. I'd have to hook it up to see exactly what model it is, but I'm going to do that anyway. I just want to know if I should schlep it along or not.

Also, what in the way of food and beverage should we bring? I don't remember.

Coldguy

01-23-2008, 12:33 PM

I am going to bring a lot of computer equiptment, namly 2 printers, a good graphics card and sound card and some PC game (trekkies will really like) so if you are in the market for this bring some cash.

digitalpress

01-23-2008, 08:57 PM

Final reminder (from me, anyway). You do not want to miss this one. Lots of giveaways - the tournaments will be held at 6pm and 9pm respectively - also Rock Band! Atari 2600 amd NES will have huge influences on the day, and what looks to be a huge turnout (as is usual for January NAVA)... so if you're "on the fence" I can only tell you that you're gonna regret it if you miss it, so just don't.

To those planning to attend: prepare for a gaming party the likes of which you should EXPECT to start your new year!

Schenley

01-23-2008, 10:05 PM

I need some help soldering... Will there be anyone there that can help solder some tiny wires?

Kid Ice

01-23-2008, 10:20 PM

I'm selling the salt and duds at the bottom of my collection. I will have one box with $1 items, and one box with $5 items. Bring your $1 and $5 bills. I will be needing beer money.

ktyey

01-24-2008, 10:04 PM

Can't wait till NAVA!
I even have a few friends coming down from places to hang for the day!!! ^___^!

digitalpress

01-24-2008, 10:18 PM

I need some help soldering... Will there be anyone there that can help solder some tiny wires?

John Hardie is the master, but Ryan has learned the trade pretty well too. If all else fails, you have me. With the right lighting and my glasses on, I can solder a mean resistor.

digitalpress

01-24-2008, 10:22 PM

Also, what in the way of food and beverage should we bring? I don't remember.

I think we're already pretty well covered in snacks this time around. I always provide pizza around 6pm. As for beverages that's up to you - I do find that we're sometimes short on plain ol' cola. Plain ol' beer never goes to waste either.

Dude, most of all I'm counting on you for the DP SUPER GROUP in Rock Band. Between you and Jaime on vocals I think the NAVA team can safely take on any local group. Sadly, computer issues this week have limited my learning of the drums so at best I'm a decent backup "normal" guitar or "easy" drum guy.

Schenley

01-24-2008, 10:24 PM

Sweet! I'll bring my heap o' Wii... and, my glasses and all my shoes, so I have them.

Any liquid requests?

John Hardie is the master, but Ryan has learned the trade pretty well too. If all else fails, you have me. With the right lighting and my glasses on, I can solder a mean resistor.

digitalpress

01-24-2008, 11:15 PM

Sweet! I'll bring my heap o' Wii... and, my glasses and all my shoes, so I have them.

Nice Jerky Boys reference... always appreciated here!

Any liquid requests?

Liquid requests mainly include not urinating on my carpet. Beyond that. it's always "bring what you drink!" Unless that is also urine in which case I'd say substitute for Coke or Budweiser, please.

Apollo

01-25-2008, 09:36 AM

Liquid requests mainly include not urinating on my carpet.

So the Dreamcast won't be hooked up?

Unfortunately, my ride bailed on me, again. So unless something amazing happens, I probably won't be making it tomorrow...

fergojisan

01-25-2008, 11:29 AM

Dude, most of all I'm counting on you for the DP SUPER GROUP in Rock Band. Between you and Jaime on vocals I think the NAVA team can safely take on any local group. Sadly, computer issues this week have limited my learning of the drums so at best I'm a decent backup "normal" guitar or "easy" drum guy.

Oh boy. Don't you want to win? :D

I'll do my best. I'm looking forward to it, actually.

punkoffgirl

01-25-2008, 05:39 PM

Oh boy. Don't you want to win? :D

I'll do my best. I'm looking forward to it, actually.

Should we coordinate outfits? *lol*

Dastardly Dylan

01-25-2008, 06:37 PM

PBC Productions will be there:
Brett Vanderbrook
and..Chad Williams

digitalpress

01-25-2008, 08:46 PM

So the Dreamcast won't be hooked up?

Um?

Unfortunately, my ride bailed on me, again. So unless something amazing happens, I probably won't be making it tomorrow...

It's OK, there will be lots of pictures and video. It will almost be like you were there! Except no Wii or XBox 360. Also none of the usual stuff: Game deals, food that's bad for you, and naked women.

Maybe next time.