TooManyGames - October 18th - Reading, PA

[intvsama]

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[squall280]

i was at the one earlier this year and it was fun. it was a little cramped but i enjoyed myself.

[intvsama]

i was at the one earlier this year and it was fun. it was a little cramped but i enjoyed myself.

Heh, no worries about that this time. We have access to the entire main exhibition hall, so we can use as much or as little of the 250,000 square feet as we see fit.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

Can i have a lay-z-boy just for me? XD I am sure hoping to be there either way.

[intvsama]

We're gonna try to get a couple sponsors to eqiup our lounge. Next week we're beginning our major sponsor attack, we'd like to get Lovesac to bring a bunch of their gear to the show, they have really cool furniture that I think gamers would love to check out and add to their game rooms.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

If you get JOLT as a sponsor again....that'd be amazing. Before the past show even came, it was most of what I was drinking. so free Jolt was awesome.

[Moon Jump]

Heh, no worries about that this time. We have access to the entire main exhibition hall, so we can use as much or as little of the 250,000 square feet as we see fit.

Awesome, put the Guitar Hero in the other room and we'll be fine. My friends and I had a free play table right along the back wall and it got way too crowded with everybody watching the tournament.

[Drexel923]

Awesome, put the Guitar Hero in the other room and we'll be fine. My friends and I had a free play table right along the back wall and it got way too crowded with everybody watching the tournament.

I agree...the Guitar Hero stuff needs to be completely separate from the vendor area...it was impossible to get through that area for basically the whole day.

[Jimmy Yakapucci]

I am planning on being there again. This time I will have a bigger shopping list since last time I didn't find anything that I was looking for. Last time I was #6 in line, do I dare try to be first?

JY

[LucidDefender]

I heard complaints of the being allowed in 1hr early not being honored and organized at the last event, if you had pre-paid. Will this be rectified this time around?

I'm looking to attend for the first time, and it's a trip.

[Jimmy Yakapucci]

I heard complaints of the being allowed in 1hr early not being honored and organized at the last event, if you had pre-paid. Will this be rectified this time around?

I'm looking to attend for the first time, and it's a trip.

Don't know exactly what you mean. Standard open time was 11:00. Those who had preregistered were lined up starting around 9:30 and we were let in a few minutes after 10:00. We were funneled over to the ticket booth to pick up our badges and in we went. No problem.

JY

[intvsama]

I heard complaints of the being allowed in 1hr early not being honored and organized at the last event, if you had pre-paid. Will this be rectified this time around?

I'm looking to attend for the first time, and it's a trip.

Doors opened at like 10:05, everyone who pre-registered got right in, sure there was a bottleneck while we dug out the namebadges, but we're rectifying that by mailing out the VIP pre-reg packages this time around. Every show we learn from our mistakes and try to fix them. No show is without flaws, those who don't learn from them are the ones to avoid. 8*)

[Crutches]

I'm looking forward to going...Will Justin Wong be there!?

[GnawRadar]

I'm looking forward to going...Will Justin Wong be there!?

I can only hope Justin Wong will be there, but hopefully there aren't any crazy-sign breaking fanboys there to stand behind and praise him.

I definitely plan on going again and intend to have another great time. Also, it's great news to hear that we are in a bigger convention hall because at times it was a little cramped.

[fergojisan]

I was listening to the Gamebot Live podcast, they were at the last show and had a podcast about it. They mentioned that the guy selling boxed 2600 games in sleeves was there again, and that made me sad that I missed that. I hope he will be there for this one!

[Coldguy]

Whoo Hoo maybe I can finally show up to this one and catch all the fun!

[Moon Jump]

Hopefully you'll try to make it out ColdGuy. TMG's always a ton of fun, even if your not buying anything it's always fun to hang out with other gamers.

[Dastardly Dylan]

I'll try to make it out this time. From what I have heard from others it sounds like an awesome time!

[intvsama]

It's with a heavy heart that I have to announce we're postponing TooManyGames 7 until next year. I'm having some personal issues which are preventing me from getting any necessary convention work done. My crew has tried convincing me to continue planning the show for this fall, but in all honesty I just don't have it in me right now. I would much rather put on an awesome show next year than a half-assed and forgettable event this fall.

We will make an annoucement about the next event as soon as I have a new date scheduled. I apologize to anyone who already made plans to attend the event and I hope no time or money will be lost as a result of the postponement of the event.

[fergojisan]

I hope everything works out okay for you Chuck. I will just look forward to next year's edition that much more! Take care!

[intvsama]

Shit's on like Donkey Kong! 8*) The fall TooManyGames is back on, Saturday October 18th, 2008 at the Greater Reading Expo Center in Reading, PA. Keep checking www.toomanygames.com for more info on the show!

[fergojisan]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Glad everything worked out for ya Chuck!

Is that guy with the bagged & boxed 2600 games going to be a vendor again? That would be sweet.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

Wooooooo

Can't wait. Last show was a blast. I expect no less from this one.

[intvsama]

Introducing TMG FANels!

What's a FANel? Well, to put it simply, it's a discussion panel held by the fans! Any TMG attendees or vendors can sign up for a block of time to hold their own discussion panel! You can talk about anything dealing with games, the history of a character, game development, getting into the gaming industry, video game blogging, you can do a skill demonstration, show off your fan videos, anything you want (doesn't include running a tournament tho')!

TMG will supply the tables, the chairs, the space, and a TV or projector, you just bring anything else you need!

Stop by www.toomanygames.com for more info on TMG FANels!

[Drexel923]

Man....I didn't even notice you changed the date to a Saturday this time. I won't be able to come now...I unfortunately have a store to run (I have Sundays off). And I was going to get a table too :(

Hopefully the next one goes back to Sunday.

[intvsama]

Heh, I can't please everyone. 8*)

Every Sunday show I've done it's always been "Why don't you do it on Saturday?" from all my vendors. I do a Saturday show and now it's "Why don't you do it on Sunday?" 8*)

Wouldn't GAC or any other reliable persons be willing or able to either run the shop or run a table in your stead?

[MonoTekETeA]

I would have been able to, but TMG is scheduled the same week as a local anime convention I said I would help out at. Just turned out to be the wrong weekend for the Next Level crew is all. If something does end up working its self out, you will hear of it, I am sure. :wink 2:

-Jeremy

[Drexel923]

Heh, I can't please everyone. 8*)

Every Sunday show I've done it's always been "Why don't you do it on Saturday?" from all my vendors. I do a Saturday show and now it's "Why don't you do it on Sunday?" 8*)

Wouldn't GAC or any other reliable persons be willing or able to either run the shop or run a table in your stead?

Really...I never noticed a problem with Sunday. Especially with the insane attendance last time.

And no, I don't have anyone to watch the shop since they all are going to your show...and as far as having someone else run the table, part of the reason of having one is actually going to the show, so thats not going to happen either.

Whatever, good luck with your show Chuck. :)

[mindlesspunk77]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Glad everything worked out for ya Chuck!

Is that guy with the bagged & boxed 2600 games going to be a vendor again? That would be sweet.


yes matt will be back!

[mindlesspunk77]

Man....I didn't even notice you changed the date to a Saturday this time. I won't be able to come now...I unfortunately have a store to run (I have Sundays off). And I was going to get a table too :(

Hopefully the next one goes back to Sunday.

That sucks you cant be there man, but there will be no more sunday shows if all goes as planned from here on out will be full weekend shows.

Hope you can figure something out man!

[Deadpixels]

I had a blast at the May event and would love to go back for the October date. I should be able to swing it, but with the event being the day before my son's first birthday party, I may be too busy to attend. Hopefully I'll be able to make it and run into a few more familiar faces.

[mindlesspunk77]

Bring him! Toddlers love TMG also! LOL

[RCM]

I'm glad it's on a Saturday, I probably would have skipped the event if it was on Sunday.

[mindlesspunk77]

I'm glad it's on a Saturday, I probably would have skipped the event if it was on Sunday.

That is the spirit Rob Hardcore!

[intvsama]

I'm glad it's on a Saturday, I probably would have skipped the event if it was on Sunday.

Wouldn't be a show without ya' man! Make sure you keep poking Jay with a pointy stick until he gets a booth again. 8*)

[intvsama]

We've made a couple news updates, first we have an official TMG Twitter! It's at http://www.twitter.com/toomanygames So make sure to add us to your list of updates!

Second, we have 5 bands signed up to play in our Video Games ROCK! concert! Temp Sound Solutions, This Place is Haunted, Pieness, Ultraball, and Cryptorchid Chipmunk will all be rocking your 8-bit socks off!

Make sure to keep hitting up www.toomanygames.com for more info on the show, and while you're there sign up for our forums and say hi! 8*)

[Sotenga]

SATURDAY!!! Good choice, guys. ^_^

There should be no reason whatsoever as to why I can't attend this! I intend to be there and... I actually have a crazy panel idea in mind. Chuck, prepare to check your inbox. :)

[intvsama]

Hell yeah I do! 8*) Free admission for anyone who brings machines, free table for anyone who brings 5 or more!

[DKTheArcadeRat]

Anyone as pumped as I am?!!?!

[mindlesspunk77]

I am !!!!! I am!!!!!!!!1

[DKTheArcadeRat]

Got any games for me to buy? XD

[Sotenga]

For the first time in my life (mostly because I can think of a bit of garbage I want to clean up and I'm desperate for cash), I MIGHT want to bring a few games to trade. Is it possible to find a dealer that can pay top dollar?

[GrandAmChandler]

Add four more vendors to the list.

Next Level Videogames (Drexel923)
Retrogamestore.com (GrandAmChandler)
Kid Ice
Vectorman 0

-GAC-

[Vectorman0]

Everyone needs to stop by our booth and introduce themselves! I want to meet some new people. I am also more likely to cut my prices for forum members I know! ;)

[mindlesspunk77]

Hey guys very happy to have you at the show again!

[Sotenga]

Everyone needs to stop by our booth and introduce themselves! I want to meet some new people. I am also more likely to cut my prices for forum members I know! ;)

Honestly?! Expect a PM from me in a bit. ^_^

[DKTheArcadeRat]

Add four more vendors to the list.

Next Level Videogames (Drexel923)
Retrogamestore.com (GrandAmChandler)
Kid Ice
Vectorman 0

-GAC-

I will be helping these guys out. Introduce yourselves! Also. GET PUMPED! This event is only 13 days away!

[GnawRadar]

I will be helping these guys out. Introduce yourselves! Also. GET PUMPED! This event is only 13 days away!

I too will be helping DK and the others run that booth so feel free to say hai!

[elvis8atari]

About how many Vendors will be there?

[mindlesspunk77]

http://www.toomanygames.com/index.php?page=vend

[intvsama]

Still some room available for more, but I'm sure it won't be for long! Our newspaper ad campaign starts this Sunday and I'm sure we'll get a ton more orders for space, just like last year!

[Drexel923]

I am very very close to being able to make the show now. Hopefully the final piece falls into place and I can go.

[mindlesspunk77]

I hope so to drexel! You always bring such killer stuff! Bring me a 3d imager for 50 bucks!

[DKTheArcadeRat]

I need to know....WHY ISN"T THERE MORE TALKING ABOUT THIS!!!

[mindlesspunk77]

Lots of updates on the website! Magic the gathering tournament, Wii Fit Charity tournament fior St Christophers Hospital in Philadelphia. Umm so much people check out the website and join our forums! Lots of the vendors are on there already and take requests if there is somkething your looking for!

[GrandAmChandler]

So who is definitely going?

[GnawRadar]

So who is definitely going?

Me...and I'll be with you :p

[Kid Ice]

I have to make a short day of it but I'll be there in the morning/early afternoon.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

Me...and I'll be with you :p

I am...and i will be with you guys too.

[Sotenga]

I find it ironic how most students in my situation would contemplate whether to stay at college for homecoming or say "nertz to that" and exit to lounge at home and go to the convention just half-an-hour away. I'm glad the choice is obvious in my mind. :-D

Now I'm not really one much for surprises, so I'm going to spill the beans about my panel! Yes, starting at 3:15 p.m. and lasting an hour, I'm going to be hosting a little discussion called "The Bright Side," where I will talk about some of the worst games in the history of forever (E.T., Back to the Future, Shaq Fu, etc.) and do my best to put a positive spin on them. I'll talk about how I think they could have been awesome games if they had done such-and-such, or if there's something redeeming in the game that many overlook.

I'd like to take Friday the 13th for the NES as an example, one of the few games I've ever owned but actually sold. The music is redundant, the hit detection is stodgy, the map layout is confusing, and the difficulty is unforgiving. However, on the bright side, the game did a pretty good job creating an atmosphere of fear and a sense of urgency. This effect is likely amplified for people who are fans of the film series (which, only having seen the first one, I cannot say I am one), but when Jason appears, he moves in pretty quickly. Coupled with the sudden change in music, this can be startling! The same applies when you're in one of the 3D cabin sequences of the game, and when you turn a corner, Jason suddenly appears from out of nowhere and proceeds to beat the stuffing out of you. If everything else about the game didn't blow and some elements were refined, Friday the 13th could have been one of the earliest survival horror titles for the NES.

I'll take suggestions from others at the panel and allow others to offer their own positive outlooks on negatively-criticized games. I haven't played every game out there, so I may have to just go on secondary information. However, I don't want to steal the spotlight, so if there are any bright sides you wish to offer, talk away! It should be fun and humorous, so I hope to have a few takers for my ridiculous idea. This is the first panel I've ever done, and I'm not the best public speaker, but I'll do my damndest. :)

[VACRMH]

When I first found out about this I couldn't go because of my anniversary being on the same day. Son of a bitch if we won't be in PA on the same day (Hershey Park).

Dammit, if the hotel we're staying at is close enough I'm trying to go.

[Drexel923]

And now it looks like I can't make it again :(

[Sotenga]

Dammit! Drex, too bad to hear about that. :(

[intvsama]

http://www.toomanygames.com/misc/pics/jolt.jpg

[GnawRadar]

http://www.toomanygames.com/misc/pics/jolt.jpg

I don't think that will last past noon.

[GrandAmChandler]

http://www.toomanygames.com/misc/pics/jolt.jpg

Do they still make plain jane Jolt Cola? If so, can you score some of that?

[intvsama]

Do they still make plain jane Jolt Cola? If so, can you score some of that?

I have 8 cases of original Jolt according to this here invoice. 8*)

There's 50 cases total. We had... 30-ish at the May show, all gone by 12:30, so this MIGHT last past 1.

We're going to be handling the giving out of free drinks a little differently. Of course vendors get drinks throughout the day, but attendees will need to fill out our survey to score some freebies, including Jolt. 8*) We had like 30 or so filled out at the last show, we'd like to get a couple hundred filled out at this show.

[GrandAmChandler]

I have 8 cases of original Jolt according to this here invoice. 8*)

There's 50 cases total. We had... 30-ish at the May show, all gone by 12:30, so this MIGHT last past 1.

We're going to be handling the giving out of free drinks a little differently. Of course vendors get drinks throughout the day, but attendees will need to fill out our survey to score some freebies, including Jolt. 8*) We had like 30 or so filled out at the last show, we'd like to get a couple hundred filled out at this show.

Excellent please save me at least one bottle! If I try another flavor, I may throw up a bit in my mouth.

-GAC-

[mindlesspunk77]

Video Game Rocks time slots posted on the website. Everyone get there in time to see Cryptorchid Chipmunk an amazing fun band I think you will all enjoy! They may even be in Dino Costumes *gasp*

[GrandAmChandler]

Will all the bands be playing video game music?

[mindlesspunk77]

I believe so. Ultraball is pokemon influenced but yeah everyone is video game influenced.

[VACRMH]

:D

Looks like I'm able to stop by for a few hours at least on Saturday. See everyone there!

[mindlesspunk77]

Yayyy for Video Games on the anniversary! I just recently got married and wanted to use atari cartridges as favors like break em open and put candy inside and make up a lapel with our wedding date looking like an atari cart. She wasnt down haha.

[VACRMH]

Yayyy for Video Games on the anniversary! I just recently got married and wanted to use atari cartridges as favors like break em open and put candy inside and make up a lapel with our wedding date looking like an atari cart. She wasnt down haha.

Good stuff ;) It's just an anniversary of us dating however. When/if we get married, I just have one thing I want to pick out for the wedding, the cake topper. And it'll be game themed. We'll see how long that idea will last.

Anyways, who all will be there? Anyone have time for a get together or something? I'd like to finally meet Mr. Sotenga.

[16-bit]

I'm almost done packing for the show. I'm really going to try to blow out a lot of extra inventory and so I am slashing prices on a lot of stuff considerably.

-HUGE box of imports priced $5 or less
-New Import DS from $10 (Face training brand new $35!)
-90 Different Sega Saturn Imports (lots and lots of shooters)
-Lots of Doujin PC software including most of the TOHO series
-Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Dreamcast $20-$25
-Really rare stuff like Mushihimesama, Sony MSX computer, 64DD w/ games

As a bonus I'm giving away a boxed Neo Geo CD with KOF 95 and Viewpoint as a raffle prize and each individual item purchased from my table gets a ticket for the drawing near the end of the day.