NAVA Gamers Meeting, May 31st (NOW WITH PHOTOS)

[digitalpress]

Previously at NAVA...
- An Intellivision sat side-by-side with an XBox 360. For about an hour the Intellivision got more attention.
- A Gold Nintendo World Championship cartridge was sold from one attendee to another. Price: $12,000.
- The band blasted Ballroom Blitz. Babies bawled.
- Mario Bros were replaced by Space Fury Bros and a tournament ensued.
- Captain S and Little Miss Gamer from PBC Productions made guest appearances.
- Shelley Duvall's "It's a Bird's Life" was picked up and considered.

It just goes to show that ANYTHING can happen at a NAVA meeting. Pics or it didn't happen? Here you go:
http://www.digitpress.com/images/store

May has an extra Saturday so don't get the dates confused! This is the weekend AFTER Memorial Day.

Digital Press, Screwattack and PBC Productions continue to bond, which is bringing more new faces into the mix. More new faces means more goodies to trade, more gamers to mingle with, more competition on hand. It's all good.

Here we go / Here we go / Here we go again. The more the merrier, so be a part of it!

When: Saturday, May 31st, noon to midnight.
Where: Digital Press Videogames: http://tinyurl.com/yscakm
What happens: Gaming, trading, tournaments, big prizes!
What can I bring: Snacks, soda and beer are always appreciated.

[Coldguy]

Sweet can't wait, I did a plug about the event over a noob toob so that we might get another site to mingle in with what we got. The good news is that I might be done school by then and actually *gasp* have a job so I can buy something!

[Dastardly Dylan]

Awesome, totally looking forward to this month's after I missed last month's. Can't wait to see all my Digital Press buddies :D

[supergoldzero]

I'm am uber excited about this month's NAVA meeting like I was with previous ones. I am bringing my 10 year old Sony Handycam camcorder this month so I can record stuff and post it online as soon as possible [I just got some blank tapes for it and am I am in the process of getting a new battery for it]. I am going to get some food for the event probably an hour or so before the tournament starts. Additionally once I get a Game Boy Player for my Gamecube I may finally have the means to directly capture my Game Boy Camera pictures and post them with better quality [I will likely repost last month's pictures as a test to see how they turn out. I will make another post in this thread once I do so]. Can't wait to see everyone at the meeting!

[rolenta]

I won't be attending the May NAVA. That's the weekend I'm going up to New Hampshire to visit Ralph Baer and Funspot.

[TVs Hasselhoff]

I assume you'll be working on your next book while up there?

[Apollo]

I assume you'll be working on your next book while up there?

Of course not!

[Sniderman]

<rubs chin thoughtfully>

It is time once again for The Journey.

:wink 2:

[supergoldzero]

Great news everyone! I finally found a way to get 'direct' Game Boy Camera pictures [direct meaning directly off the console I am playing the Game Boy Camera on, not directly off the Game Boy itself] . Long story short I just had to use a Game Boy Player with my Gamecube in oppose to my Super Game Boy on my Super NES since the latter outputs incompatible RF singals that my video capture device cannot read. I posted the newer versions of the same April NAVA pictures in the same set with the older ones at http://www.flickr.com/photos/12733406@N02/sets/72157604759385146/

The quality seems a little on the low side so I may need to find a better video player program than VLC player that can take bigger high quality screenshots. For those who are curious I posted the original movie I took the screenshots from on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynNzvJfzdDQ

[Moon Jump]

I'll also be up at FunSpot, I've had the room reserved for a while now. Ralph's going to be there again this year? Cool. Never thought I'd get to meet him three times. He's a really nice guy in person. Last year I got my Simon autographed by him, since I got the book at the last Philly Classic.

We WILL make it in June. I got a lot of stuff I need to pick up for my new Saturn. So have a good one this month guys.

[gewky]

Hi, this should be the first NAVA meeting I will be attending, pretty excited dont know what to expect haha

[Apollo]

Hi, this should be the first NAVA meeting I will be attending, pretty excited dont know what to expect haha

Don't know what to expect? I'll tip you in, expect a hazing.

[rolenta]

Ralph's going to be there again this year? Cool. Never thought I'd get to meet him three times. He's a really nice guy in person. Last year I got my Simon autographed by him, since I got the book at the last Philly Classic.

We're going to stop at Ralph's house on the way to Funspot. I don't know if he's going to take the ride with us. It's up to him.

[ubersaurus]

I have a gaming friend visiting NYC this month who's interested in checking your shop out...maybe I'll let them know that there's a NAVA meet going on that day :P

[Dastardly Dylan]

Well, I have told some more friend's about the store, so that's about 4 newcomers to NAVA. Complete and total awesomeness

[Vectorman0]

I'm hoping to make it, especially since Sniderman is making the trek.

[Apollo]

Should be there as usual, providing I have gas.

Also, I'll be bringing a bunch of NES cart cases, both blue and clear plastic ones in addition to the black plastic sleeves.

[Sniderman]

I'm hoping to make it, especially since Sniderman is making the trek.

Thanks for that! However, something has surfaced that may keep me away this month. I'll know next week if the schedule works out.

[Vectorman0]

Does anyone want to buy/trade for an Xbox 360 Rock Band bundle? I'm sure I could work something out if someone was interested.

[Apollo]

Well, as long as I have gas on Saturday, i should be there. I'm especially looking forward to meeting Vectorman and Sniderman, so it should turn out to be a pretty awesome NAVA.

Hope to see you all there!

[digitalpress]

Does anyone want to buy/trade for an Xbox 360 Rock Band bundle? I'm sure I could work something out if someone was interested.

If no one else takes you up on this, I will. I just sold my store's last Rock Band and was debating about buying another. It's nice having the space back but we set the game up in the store from time to time and it seems weird that we don't have one for sale.

[fergojisan]

Sarah and I and TheSmirk will be making the trek up north this month, yay! We may be bringing a guest, or the guest may be bringing himself, I haven't heard back yet. I think I'm going to unload my N64 and smattering of games this time. And hopefully someone will grab my Joy Balls and take them home this time, and not just fondle them like Frankie. What a tease!!1 LOL

[NoahsMyBro]

This sounds like it may be a good one. I'll hopefully be there.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

As per usual, here's my pre-NAVA listing of what I'll be bringing for trade (or sale ... cash is fine, but I'm just going to spend it on games ... or heroin ... but probably just games, so trades are preferred.) Items with major interest/sold have notices' in red.

One 4 GIG Widescreen style MP4 wrist watch
(GOBLIN has official first dibs on it as of now.)

http://zedomax.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/chinavasion-watch.jpg

Features:
MP3/WAV playback (Supports multiple raw folder formats, drag & drop! Playlists, Shuffle, Equalizer, etc.)
Video playback (Video files must be converted to it's propriatary format with included software CD)
Pictures (JPEG, BMP, GIF, etc.)
E-Books
FM Radio
Built in Voice-Recorder
Built in Speaker (it's LOUD!)
Standard headphone jack
Rechargeable battery, lasts about 6 hours per charge (Charges & connects to PC via USB)
...OMFG it tells time too!

Includes:
Software CD
AC charge cable
USB cable
Headphones

This thing is VERY cool, and even if you don't use it for anything other than a 4 GIG USB storage solution, I'm going to be ULTRA reasonable with the asking price. So, be there early if you want it. (Or PM me.)

Game Promos:
One Han Solo Carbonfreeze PSP Carry Case
One "Destroy All Humans Big Willy Unleashed" bobblehead NIB (Now property of Punkofgirl!)

PC Games:
The Sims (DVD Case)
Sim City 3000 (DVD Fat Case)
Interstate76 / Nitro Pack combo (Double CD Jewel Case)
Lucasarts Indiana Jones & The Fate of Atlantis / Rebel Assault (2 CD Single Width Jewel Case)

NES Games:
Double Dribble
Where's Waldo (The perfect gift for an enemy!)

PS3 Stuff:
One Sixaxis (Beautiful condition)

360 Stuff
Nyko Inter-Cooler (still very cool)
Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008

Homestar Runner Stuff
Homestar Runner "Everything Else Volume 3" DVD (The one with the awesome Activision 2600 cover ... AND I'll KEEP bringing this one till it sells damnit!)

...and I'll probably bring some other stuff I scrounge up. Looking forward to seeing everybody again!

[punkoffgirl]

Frankie, I won't be making this NAVA, but if no one takes the Destroy All Humans bobble, I'd love to buy it!

[Sniderman]

http://zedomax.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/chinavasion-watch.jpg


Equals:

http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/dicktracy.jpg

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Equals:

http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/dicktracy.jpg

ACTUALLY ... this

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11948

is not only more like a "2-way wrist radio" ... but is the reason I'm trading off my neato MP4 watch.

Ordered one this week.

[Sniderman]

That has to be one of the most super neato keen things ever.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

That has to be one of the most super neato keen things ever.

I know ... Hong Kong rules (when it comes to cheap awesome technology anyway).

[Dastardly Dylan]

Well, I wish I could sell some stuff of mine but what I got I don't think will interest many people.

Maybe I shall find some things to sell...

[Vectorman0]

I still hope to make it, but am on the fence at this point. I'm having some surgery on Thursday and am not sure if I will be feeling up for it or not. I'm also still in the process of moving houses, so I've been extremely busy with that as well.

However, if Sniderman says he is coming for sure, I will definitely make it! I'll also wear an imitation SniderHat™.

[digitalpress]

I can't really speak for Sniderman but at this point it doesn't look like he's coming to the May NAVA.

June's NAVA is going to be an absolute zoo as we're expecting The Angry Video Game Nerd, and you may see another game show in the store with Screwattack vs. PBC Productions vs. Digital Press! This is all tentative but probable.

July's NAVA we're going to try a "NAVA BBQ" complete with outdoor grill. Still in the planning stages.

So May will be the last normal NAVA for awhile, I think. Just helping those who are planning trips.

Never dull, eh?

[Moon Jump]

I might be making my Triple Bypass Mac n' Cheese for the next NAVA. We haven't been there in two months, so Press Start will be back with a bang!

[Apollo]

I might be making my Triple Bypass Mac n' Cheese for the next NAVA.

What monstrosity is this?

[Dastardly Dylan]

I can't really speak for Sniderman but at this point it doesn't look like he's coming to the May NAVA.

June's NAVA is going to be an absolute zoo as we're expecting The Angry Video Game Nerd, and you may see another game show in the store with Screwattack vs. PBC Productions vs. Digital Press! This is all tentative but probable.

July's NAVA we're going to try a "NAVA BBQ" complete with outdoor grill. Still in the planning stages.

So May will be the last normal NAVA for awhile, I think. Just helping those who are planning trips.

Never dull, eh?

Awesome Joe, I'm already looking forward to next month's meeting. Speaking of which, I would love to help out, if you need burgers or hot dogs at the July meeting or sumthin' for the NAVA BBQ I can hook a brother up :)

Also Joe, I question if I may- What is gonna be set up this month? Brawl? Rock Band? if any, I would be more than happy to bring down a GH controller or Gamecube controller, let me know.

SPEAKING OF AVGN, Does anyone have a Phillips CD-I Controller that they would like to donate to him? he's looking for one and if you wanna donate, let me know :D

UPDATE:
He's currently looking for:
Turbo Express
Atari Jaguar Games
CG4 Games
Maniac Mansion (NES)
CD-I Controller
Megaman 1
Gremlins 2 the New Batch(NES)

If your selling at NAVA any of these, or wanna be awesome and donate, let me know

[digitalpress]

We'll definitely have Rock Band set up because it's going to be two months without it afterwards. The second set will most likely be NES as I have a tournament planned that will require one of those...

[Coldguy]

*crosses fingers* cmon 1990 NWC...

[TonyTheTiger]

Awesome Joe, I'm already looking forward to next month's meeting. Speaking of which, I would love to help out, if you need burgers or hot dogs at the July meeting or sumthin' for the NAVA BBQ I can hook a brother up :)

Also Joe, I question if I may- What is gonna be set up this month? Brawl? Rock Band? if any, I would be more than happy to bring down a GH controller or Gamecube controller, let me know.

SPEAKING OF AVGN, Does anyone have a Phillips CD-I Controller that they would like to donate to him? he's looking for one and if you wanna donate, let me know :D

UPDATE:
He's currently looking for:
Turbo Express
Atari Jaguar Games
CG4 Games
Maniac Mansion (NES)
CD-I Controller
Megaman 1
Gremlins 2 the New Batch(NES)

If your selling at NAVA any of these, or wanna be awesome and donate, let me know

Why, pray tell, does he want Mega Man 1? That game rules. I'd hook him up with it but I can't bear to give away something so awesome.


*crosses fingers* cmon 1990 NWC...

Nein. *crosses fingers* cmon Where's Waldo...

[Dastardly Dylan]

He lost his very own copy, bummer, ain't it?

[TonyTheTiger]

Seriously. You'd think with so many crappy games lying around, what are the odds one he loses turns out to be a good one?

[Coldguy]

Well if he would go to the Next Level Video games, I know they have MM1 there...

[supergoldzero]

I can't wait to come to the meeting. If everything works out correctly about 3-4 of my friends will be coming along. I’m going to bring my Gamy Boy Camera as per usual and also going to bring my old Sony HandyCam Camcorder as well. I have the capability of uploading all the video I take onto youtube by June 1st so if anyone wants me to take any footage of them and post it online just wave me down at the meeting [I will likely be on the computers in the back most of the time]. I hope to record the entire NES tournament, hopefully I do a good job at it [my tripod will be my best friend]. One real quick question: Can anyone PM me the user name and password for the Steam games [Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, etc] on the internet café computers?

[Apollo]

One real quick question: Can anyone PM me the user name and password for the Steam games [Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, etc] on the internet café computers?

No, but I can tell you to get a job. Counter-strike goes for about $10 right now. Come on.

[Dastardly Dylan]

Expect to see the entire PBC Productions group this month, including Devon Riley, the one we ad the Brawl Benefit Tourney for in LIVE-ACTION!

PBC shall be around at like 3.

[digitalpress]

One real quick question: Can anyone PM me the user name and password for the Steam games [Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, etc] on the internet café computers?

Dude, if this happens again just ask at the register - if Steam isn't logging you in automatically someone up front can punch in the password for you.

[gewky]

hopefully i should be there, ill be bringing the stuff pictured in my thread if anyone needs anything that i have let me know~

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116745

[Apollo]

including Devon Riley, the one we ad the Brawl Benefit Tourney for in LIVE-ACTION!

So he's doing better now? I'm glad to hear it, he's pretty damn awesome. Did everything get sorted out with his health?

[Dastardly Dylan]

So he's doing better now? I'm glad to hear it, he's pretty damn awesome. Did everything get sorted out with his health?


Devon has been doing alot better, and he is well enough to make it this month!

He's also been very grateful from all the donations, so thanks to everyone that donated =)

[Vectorman0]

I'm feeling pretty well after my fractured nose closed reduction surgery I had yesterday; I think I am going to make it tomorrow. Although I am not sure if I will stay my usual noon to midnight routine, since I have this stupid cast and my nose is constantly running. I hope there is a retro tournament in which case I will try to stick around for that. If I come, I will be looking to trade for an official PS3 remote, decent Blu-ray movies, a nice condition colecovision and any 2600 games I don't have.

I'll bring my Rock Ban since Joe expressed interest in it. Though I'm not sure if I will get to putting it back in its box before the gathering!

[supergoldzero]

Dude, if this happens again just ask at the register - if Steam isn't logging you in automatically someone up front can punch in the password for you.


No, but I can tell you to get a job. Counter-strike goes for about $10 right now. Come on.

[*slaps self in face*] Sorry for my stupidity. I did not mean any ill by asking for the Steam password I just thought off the back of my mind that I should ask because I ran across the password prompt during the last NAVA meeting and I just assumed everyone knew the password [like we all do with the logins in the computers themselves] in oppose to Steam not being set to auto-login. Rest assured I do own both the original Counterstrike and Counterstrike Source through my own Steam account but my friend and I felt it would be mildly unsafe to use our accounts on public computers so that is what prompted me to inquire. Sometimes it would really help if I thought before I spoke sometimes but it seems I am doing that less and less these days. Can’t wait to see everyone at Digital Press tomorrow!

[Sniderman]

I was planning on coming out, but two things stopped me:
1. Had a medical emergency about 2 weeks ago that I'm still sort of dealing with.
2. The biggie - The price of gas to drive from Ohio to NJ is a bastard this time around. I have $$$ to spend on the typical goodies, but I'd be dipping into that fund just to make it out there and back.

So I'm gonna sit out this month, but plan to come out next month when I have more coin to toss around and after I've healed up a bit more. Or I may make plans to hit the BBQ in two months, as I'm a sucker for a feedbag. ;)

[LucidDefender]

I was planning on coming out, but two things stopped me:
1. Had a medical emergency about 2 weeks ago that I'm still sort of dealing with.
2. The biggie - The price of gas to drive from Ohio to NJ is a bastard this time around. I have $$$ to spend on the typical goodies, but I'd be dipping into that fund just to make it out there and back.

So I'm gonna sit out this month, but plan to come out next month when I have more coin to toss around and after I've healed up a bit more. Or I may make plans to hit the BBQ in two months, as I'm a sucker for a feedbag. ;)

You'll be missed...; haven't seen you since CGE(well, that was the only time I met you, during the poker game at the after-party).

Hope to see you at a future NAVA!

[Goblin]

It looks like I will be attending for the first time in quite a while. I'm still pulling my stuff together, I'm likely to show up in the early afternoon for a few hours.

Does anybody have any interest in a homemade Pong System? It's as heavy as a boat anchor so I'm only bringing it if there is interest. It was made in the late 70's, based on plans from one of the electronics magazines. I bought it off a real old timer about 10 years ago and just never got around to it. Now it is just taking up space, and I want it gone. If there is no interest I'll just gut the switches, save the main boards, and then toss the case.

Don't be too scared as it actually looks much worse then it really is. The main board is in remarkably good shape, as is the secondary board which if I recall correctly is a randomizer circuit seen in the book "How to Repair Video Games". I also have all this guys lab notes scanned on a CD somewhere, which I will try to dig up. In reality anyone who has taken a high school class in electronics should be able to repair it. Some of the wires are loose as the guy who built it later used some of the parts (LEDs and the speaker) for a different project. I had envisioned fixing it up myself, placing it in a clear case, then having it permanently attached in my game room for all to admire. Now I have too many other projects, that this is no longer on the horizon. Hopefully someone wants this little piece of gaming history.

Send me a PM if interested so I know whether or not to bring it. We can work out a good deal for it.

[fergojisan]

Between sick people and 14 mpg, we won't be coming tomorrow. Next month we are going to the Devo concert, but hopefully we will make it in July. Have fun!

[Dastardly Dylan]

Well guys, looking forward to meeting all the people I haven't met yet, and I am of course looking forward to the party that is known as NAVA =)

See you there

[Schenley]

Mr. Cutnut and I will make it up... hmmm Wonder what kind of crazy beer we'll have this time?

Joe, I'm not leaving without fixing something on the computers! This past month has been crazy, and I haven't had any spare time to stop in.

I'll be bringin up some stuff in the trade box - especially since half the stuff I purchased last month was stuff I already had!! Ooops! ;-)

[LucidDefender]

Mr. Cutnut and I will make it up... hmmm Wonder what kind of crazy beer we'll have this time?

Joe, I'm not leaving without fixing something on the computers! This past month has been crazy, and I haven't had any spare time to stop in.

I'll be bringin up some stuff in the trade box - especially since half the stuff I purchased last month was stuff I already had!! Ooops! ;-)

Hey AJ, I'm sure you've got a good amount of spare parts lying around, but is there anything I can bring PC hardware/software wise to help you and Joe out?

Let me know.

[Goblin]

Okay my real trade box is packed. Highlights include:

--edit--

Back from the meet and trade box is back in storage for a few more months...

[Apollo]

Edit: Nevermind.

[Dastardly Dylan]

Omfg I Am Here Right Now, Awesome.

[supergoldzero]

On top on getting up really late I had some last minute things to deal with so I sadly missed the meeting this month. I hope everyone had a good time.

[Dastardly Dylan]

On top on getting up really late I had some last minute things to deal with so I sadly missed the meeting this month. I hope everyone had a good time.

Awww man, well there is always next month dude!

[TonyTheTiger]

NAVA was great as usual. Had a great time playing NWC and shooting the breeze with all the cool people.

[kaedesdisciple]

sorry I couldn't be there this time around. My fiancée's bridal shower was today so I had much moving around to do. We'll see if we can make it out for one of the summer ones.

[Dastardly Dylan]

NAVA was awesome as it always is, it was good seeing all my DP forum friends there since I missed last month. I manged to score a ROB, which is awesome too.

It was good meeting the people I have been urging to meet since I started attending NAVA, like Apollo. We passed each other a couple of times and I didn't know it was him, haha. But until Joe announced his name for where he ranked in the NWC tourney, then I knew, good meeting ya buddy :D

Be prepared for next month's NAVA, it's gonna be a big one =]

[Apollo]

Had an amazing time as usual. Finally got around to meeting Dylan, and hanging out with the DP crew in addition to the PBC productions people. Tournament this time around was a NWC repro cart, and with as many people as we had signed up for it, it took well over two hours, with the high score for the night being around 270K, if I remember correctly. All in all, a great time, and a good way to kick off the summer season at DP.

[digitalpress]

I had such a great time yesterday. Between taking in 500+ TurboGrafx/PC Engine games, finally hosting a Nintendo World Championships tournament, and hiring the final link for the summer, few NAVAs have had so many different elements for me personally.

I have the photos online, as well as four short video clips. Check 'em out!

http://www.digitpress.com/images/store

Thanks again to the DP, PBC Productions and Screwattack folks for turning out. Next month is gonna be very interesting, eh?

[Dastardly Dylan]

LOL
http://www.digitpress.com/images/store/080531_010.jpg

I love that pic, haha.
See ya'all next month :D

[Vectorman0]

NAVA was good. The tournament was nice to have, but I found it very boring. Random retro is better - more fun, diverse, watchable and (infinitely) faster.

The fact someone had a GTAIV stolen from their trade box is terrible. I realize it was only a matter of time before this happened, but it still angers me. I would rather had it happen to me than a newcomer.

In the future we all have to make sure to watch our own, and especially others, items much more carefully. If I see any shady looking characters in the future rummaging through things I will verbally ask them if they need any help (even if they are going through someone else's stuff), just so they can easily understand I am watching them.

[Coldguy]

I had a great time, who know Mr. Mosquito's mini game would of had over 500+ plays on it during the NWC tourney? I say if the Nes is going to be taken out for a tourney make it interesting and do stadium events!

[TonyTheTiger]

The fact someone had a GTAIV stolen from their trade box is terrible. I realize it was only a matter of time before this happened, but it still angers me. I would rather had it happen to me than a newcomer.

In the future we all have to make sure to watch our own, and especially others, items much more carefully. If I see any shady looking characters in the future rummaging through things I will verbally ask them if they need any help (even if they are going through someone else's stuff), just so they can easily understand I am watching them.

I overheard talk of this happening. It's a shame when a community of wholly cool people have to start looking over their shoulders during what's supposed to be a party because of this crap. I hope someone knows how to get that game back.

[Apollo]

NAVA was good. The tournament was nice to have, but I found it very boring. Random retro is better - more fun, diverse, watchable and (infinitely) faster.

The fact someone had a GTAIV stolen from their trade box is terrible. I realize it was only a matter of time before this happened, but it still angers me. I would rather had it happen to me than a newcomer.

Definitely agree on the tournament idea, but someone really had a game stolen out of their box? Thats fucked up. Who did it happen to?

[LucidDefender]

The GTAIV was stolen from a fellow from the neo-geo.com forums; I do not recall his name. He's not a member of this forum yet, and it was his first NAVA :( This isn't the impression we want first timers to have, and it's the only time I ever recall an item being stolen from a tradebox.

I felt really bad for him.

[Apollo]

That really sucks. I mean that really fucking sucks. Is there anything that has been done/can be done for this guy? I'd hate to give him such a negative first impression of both the store and community by this happening to him.

[Coldguy]

^ I'll pitch in 5 bucks to get him another copy of the game.