Meet The Angry Video Game Nerd at NAVA, June 28th (NOW WITH PHOTOS) [Archive]

digitalpress

06-07-2008, 12:38 PM

My my, this is going to be awesome. I just gotta know how the whole thing on how this whole team thing is gonna work out.

Not really a team, more like a team representative. The old Starcade TV show was one on one (and we did one of these in the store before, back in October, I believe). The new version witll be one on one on one. I'm pretty sure the DP representative will be Mike (killersquirel) but we've got a little time to sort that out.

I still haven't made an official announcement on THIS site yet! And there are plenty of other logistic things to work out as well but it's certainly going to be a memorable event!

Dastardly Dylan

06-07-2008, 06:27 PM

Ah, I see now. Either way this month is oging to be awesome, and I shall not miss it, hanging out with James and PBC once again, woo hoo!

Joe, please tell me Brawl will be set up after or before the whole Starcade madness! I've been dying to play it with my other NAVA peeps there since the tourney we had in March for Devon!

Dastardly Dylan

06-13-2008, 10:19 PM

Awww SHUCKS! My friends and I cannot find a ride! We are looking into taking a bus or something now. But believe me, we will be there as we will NOT be missing this month, I promise you that.

digitalpress

06-13-2008, 11:51 PM

Got an email from Mr. Angry earlier today so we've got a plan. I'll have the official NAVA announcement out via email and right here either tomorrow or Saturday.

Game ON!

By the way, that's a really cool promo graphic you got there, DR EGG (Chad?)!

digitalpress

06-14-2008, 08:10 PM

Previously at NAVA...
http://www.digitpress.com/images/store

The highlight for the next event will be the attendance of one the store's latest friends, The Angry Video Game Nerd. If you've been hiding under a rock for the past few years and missed his videos they're easy enough to find on YouTube or Cinemassacre (http://cinemassacre.com/AVGN/Nes_Nerd.html).

In addition, we'll have the folks from PBC Productions in attendance, so if you're a fan of "Captain S" or "Little Miss Gamer", clearly this NAVA has it all.

To really cap off this union of various "camps", the store will host its second Starcade-like event. At 6pm, one representative from PBC and one from Digital Press will join The Angry Video Game Nerd in a head-to-head-to-head gaming battle!

Everyone's signing autographs so bring along something you want signed. The game show will begin at 6pm.

NOTE: due to the potentially high attendance there will be a limit to the number of people allowed inside the store at one time. Hopefully it won't be an issue through this long day but be prepared for this!

When: Saturday, June 28th, 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.

Dastardly Dylan

06-14-2008, 08:25 PM

Just got the email, and this is going to be one epic day! see you all there!

Apollo

06-15-2008, 12:41 PM

Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to make it this time. I've got a friends birthday and a graduation party to go to that Saturday, so I'm gonna have to miss NAVA.

Dastardly Dylan

06-15-2008, 03:04 PM

Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to make it this time. I've got a friends birthday and a graduation party to go to that Saturday, so I'm gonna have to miss NAVA.

AWWWW NO! NOT APOLLO! :(
You will be missed!

I'm gonna go and cry now

Apollo

06-15-2008, 10:36 PM

AWWWW NO! NOT APOLLO! :(
You will be missed!

I'm gonna go and cry now

Don't worry, I'll make the next one.

Probably.

fergojisan

06-16-2008, 12:52 PM

I'm going to se DEVO that day, so I think I'm excused. Hopefully we'll make it up in July.

Frankie_Says_Relax

06-16-2008, 01:00 PM

I heard a rumor that DeluxxSoftwareGameConcepts founder/president Les S. Moore will be debuting a previously un-released commerical for their un-released "Casual Gaming" console with "Sensitive Motions" controllers during Starcade.

You all remember Les from the Starcade : The Video Game of the TV Game Show commercial, don't you?

What's that, you don't?

Well, he remembers you!

ShinobiMan

06-16-2008, 01:25 PM

Very cool. Someone be sure to videotape this thing for us no shows!

LucidDefender

06-16-2008, 01:48 PM

Coldguy

06-16-2008, 09:11 PM

2 questions:

1) Will we see the Starcade Arcade commercial again?

2) Is there an itenery on the stuff to do?

Frankie_Says_Relax

06-17-2008, 12:28 PM

I'm going to se DEVO that day, so I think I'm excused. Hopefully we'll make it up in July.

DEVO is playing that day?

NAVA or DEVO?!?

Wow, Joe must be seriously conflicted!!!

http://b3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01364/39/61/1364311693_l.jpg

TVs Hasselhoff

06-17-2008, 12:43 PM

DEVO is playing that day?

NAVA or DEVO?!?

Wow, Joe must be seriously conflicted!!!

http://b3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01364/39/61/1364311693_l.jpg

Pictures like this are one of the reasons why John Hardie doesn't go to NAVA anymore.

Another reason, of course, is hentai, but that has already been discussed.

Apollo

06-17-2008, 12:58 PM

Pictures like this are one of the reasons why John Hardie doesn't go to NAVA anymore.

Another reason, of course, is hentai, but that has already been discussed.

You forgot Corona.

SystemFreak

06-18-2008, 01:46 AM

Sweet! I am moving from San Francisco to NYC on the 28th! Taking a red eye and arriving at JFK on Saturday morning. I can either rent/ZipCar in the afternoon or can take the train... can anyone give me a ride from the station in NJ?

Lostdwarf

06-18-2008, 04:10 PM

i shall be there straight from work down the road, and don't forget the power glove.....it's so bad!

mike

digitalpress

06-18-2008, 04:17 PM

2 questions:

Prepare for answers.

1) Will we see the Starcade Arcade commercial again?

Not quite. A new one is in order, see Frankie's posts above.

2) Is there an itenery on the stuff to do?

Itinerary, ya mean? Dude, I LEFT corporate America, remember? We don't need no stinking ITINERARIES! We shall wing it. With only the 6pm "Starcade-like Game Show" on the itinerary.

Cryomancer

06-18-2008, 05:27 PM

Please tell me you are going to film this and the upload it for us all to enjoy.

digitalpress

06-18-2008, 06:33 PM

Please tell me you are going to film this and the upload it for us all to enjoy.

I'm afraid I won't be able to do this personally. Gonna have my hands full, really.

Maybe someone else will step up. Seems like it would be a great video "op".

Frankie_Says_Relax

06-18-2008, 07:08 PM

I'm afraid I won't be able to do this personally. Gonna have my hands full, really.

Maybe someone else will step up. Seems like it would be a great video "op".

I'll bring my digital video camera and my tri-pod.

Moon Jump

06-19-2008, 02:27 PM

We will be there, I'll have my Digi-Cam and Gerard will be taking his video camera and I'm going to let him borrow my old tripod to get some stuff on film.

Apollo

06-22-2008, 06:13 PM

Well, due to a change in events for next week, I might actually be able to show up, assuming that I don't get scheduled for working. Hopefully I'll be able to pull through and come, this should be an amazing event.

Dastardly Dylan

06-22-2008, 08:03 PM

As you all know, I will be there. Along with my camera going around and taking pictures with random people (it may even be you!)

It's gonna be a awesome time, I can't wait.

Frankie_Says_Relax

06-22-2008, 08:38 PM

I just put the finishing touches on the TEASER for DeluxxVisionSoftwareGameConcept's new Starcade commercial!

Les S. Moore is back, and his "actual video game company" D.V.S.G.C. is ready to blow you all away with it's Popular Interesting and Innovative NEW CONSOLE!!!

I suggest you watch ... there may be pre-order information.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7fpuWi3Gmw

It's up! Go watch! Be the first and you'll be the coolest kid on your block!!!

(And remember, that's just a TEASER of what DeluxxSoftwareGameConcepts has in store for NAVA!)

Coldguy

06-23-2008, 02:54 AM

I just put the finishing touches on the TEASER for DeluxxVisionSoftwareGameConcept's new Starcade commercial!

I so want to Pii now!

Dastardly Dylan

06-23-2008, 06:29 PM

I think I'm going to be brining my 360 there to get fixed. The Disc Tray doesn't open and it's all messed up, *sigh*

:(

HarroSIN

06-24-2008, 12:50 AM

Question:
The flyer image from the first post says that the event is taking place between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM, while the e-mail newsletter I got says noon to midnight. Which one is it? :roll:

Moon Jump

06-24-2008, 01:13 AM

Question:
The flyer image from the first post says that the event is taking place between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM, while the e-mail newsletter I got says noon to midnight. Which one is it? :roll:

The doors open around noon for the store. That noon to two is the best to browse around the store before everybody gets there. Most folks like to show up between 2-4, that's when things get hopping.

My friend and I usually get there early, but since I'm making two trays of Mac n' Cheese, we'll be getting there later.

Sin Cargo

06-24-2008, 02:28 PM

There will be no shortage of cameras for sure. While PBC will not officially be filming the event, our good friend and intern, Josh, who some of you have likely met by this time, will be using one of our hand cams to document the tourney and the meet-up. It will be a hell of a time. PBC is looking forward to kicking James' and DP's ass in that tournament. That's right, you heard it here first. ONE WEEK...ER, 4 DAYS FROM TODAY!!!

Coldguy

06-24-2008, 02:53 PM

^ Oh snap, this is sounding like a throwdown!

TVs Hasselhoff

06-24-2008, 03:36 PM

Don't forget, there are always the security cameras recording the event (if we run out of other cameras), as long as no one else drops in from the ceiling between now and the weekend.

Dastardly Dylan

06-24-2008, 03:54 PM

I keep getting the question from friend of mine if Brawl will be set up, but I think that the whole Starcade thing will be there and Rock Band, am I right?

Coldguy

06-24-2008, 04:01 PM

^ It'll be a mystery...

digitalpress

06-24-2008, 06:27 PM

I keep getting the question from friend of mine if Brawl will be set up, but I think that the whole Starcade thing will be there and Rock Band, am I right?

A Wii will be set up, I think we should do an impromptu Brawl tourney at 3pm or so. The other TV I'm going to leave idle as it will be our Starcade view monitor (if you saw this last time you'll know what I'm talking about). If it's not too crazy in the store I may pop something into that one but I'm getting the impression that we're going to be crazy, all day.

For the first time, I've hired a security guard, as there will need to be a limited number of people in the store at any one time. It's "Studio DP 64" this Saturday!

Apollo

06-24-2008, 07:19 PM

For the first time, I've hired a security guard, as there will need to be a limited number of people in the store at any one time. It's "Studio DP 64" this Saturday!

How many people are the max? Good idea, btw, especially after what appened last time :(

digitalpress

06-24-2008, 10:15 PM

How many people are the max? Good idea, btw, especially after what appened last time :(

I don't know how many are "max". As soon as it looks like it's getting crowded I will tap the security guard on the shoulder. At that point, it's wait outside until someone leaves. Note that I've had 40-50 kids in the store at times when we do tournaments, that's still more than the busiest of NAVA gatherings.

Side note: Somehow I made my way into The Angry Video Game Nerd's top friends list!

LucidDefender

06-24-2008, 10:41 PM

I don't know how many are "max". As soon as it looks like it's getting crowded I will tap the security guard on the shoulder. At that point, it's wait outside until someone leaves. Note that I've had 40-50 kids in the store at times when we do tournaments, that's still more than the busiest of NAVA gatherings.

Side note: Somehow I made my way into The Angry Video Game Nerd's top friends list!

Anything us usual NAVA attendees can do to help you out if it's chaotic on Saturday, besides keep an eye on people?

I'm looking forward to Saturday; I have a lot of new stuff in my trade box, look seeing the crew.

OMF2097

06-25-2008, 01:50 AM

Many items from last month returning, new additions to the trade/sell box.

1x Core Grafx in Box (extra one finally leaving the house!)

1x Broken PC Engine that I don't feel like repairing.

1x Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 disc only (DC):

Also: Various Dreamcast Games, PCE stuff, GC games, etc.

I'm watching my box like a hawk this time. After GTA4 went missing, I'm taking a couple of extra precautions to prevent what happened at the last NAVA. Hope to see members from the last gathering there.

Coldguy

06-25-2008, 02:33 AM

A Wii will be set up, I think we should do an impromptu Brawl tourney at 3pm or so.

Unlocked everything? If you want I can try to find an SD card to transfer the saves to it if you want. Never tried it myself and havn't heard if that works or not.

TonyTheTiger

06-25-2008, 04:00 AM

Unlocked everything? If you want I can try to find an SD card to transfer the saves to it if you want. Never tried it myself and havn't heard if that works or not.

It doesn't. The save is copy protected. Though there is a homebrew app that allows transferring the save to an SD card. I have my Smash file on an SD card though haven't tried copying it to another Wii yet. I don't know if I'd need to run the homebrew application to do an SD > Wii copy or if I could just copy it like any ordinary save.

LucidDefender

06-25-2008, 04:32 AM

TonyTheTiger

06-25-2008, 04:36 AM

Does anyone know who did it? Maybe a way to get the game back or the $60 at least?

digitalpress

06-25-2008, 07:34 AM

Unlocked everything? If you want I can try to find an SD card to transfer the saves to it if you want. Never tried it myself and havn't heard if that works or not.

I don't think everything is unlocked on the store Wii, so if someone's got one with everything unlocked, I'd bring that along.

OMF2097

06-25-2008, 09:13 AM

Does anyone know who did it? Maybe a way to get the game back or the $60 at least?

Sometimes it's just a sign to let something go:) I'll pick it up again in the future when it comes out as a Platinum Hits game. The box will be monitored at all times though.

TVs Hasselhoff

06-25-2008, 09:48 AM

You should try setting up the wii to play the version of Warlords that's in Boom Blox. We were crying for a Warlords retro update during a previous NAVA.

Might be a nice, mindless diversion before the brawling begins.

Apollo

06-25-2008, 11:29 AM

Coldguy

06-25-2008, 12:08 PM

I don't think everything is unlocked on the store Wii, so if someone's got one with everything unlocked, I'd bring that along.

No problem I can bring my wii up, however I do not have a copy of the game becuase I sold it to you :(, but I kept the save :)

Dastardly Dylan

06-25-2008, 02:49 PM

YAY! Brawl will be set up! Now my friends won't keep asking me if it's gonna be set up or not!

Dastardly Dylan

06-25-2008, 07:30 PM

Just got a email from Mr. Rolfe and something EPIC is gonna happen. You can only find out if you go to this month's NAVA!

Lostdwarf

06-25-2008, 08:37 PM

epic hmmmmm like actually trying to beat e.t. for the 2600

digitalpress

06-25-2008, 09:31 PM

epic hmmmmm like actually trying to beat e.t. for the 2600

Huh? ET is pretty easy to beat, really. Maybe you're thinking of Indiana Jones (which I've SEEN beaten but have never done so myself)?

Lostdwarf

06-25-2008, 10:13 PM

come to think of it your right, indy is a bitch to play with going from screen to screen then back to the screen you just came from only to find it's different. now if you have the book like myself there's a lot of helpful items in there to explain it a lil more.

mike

ps. i will be there after work

sonicteam

06-25-2008, 11:07 PM

sigh , i won't be making it to this NAVA ,considering that big crowds make me itchy...... but i'm pretty sure lucid and scrimble will be in attendance

LucidDefender

06-26-2008, 04:46 AM

If anyone has a slim Neo-Geo Pocket Color(Color will be written in more of a handwriting font, vs a bold font on the screen), I'm looking to purchase one. Clearly, I'd be looking for games as well.

Also looking for an excellent condition Intellivision; it doesn't need the box, but I'd like the controllers and condition of the unit to be excellent, as I'm looking to have one A/V modded.

Thanks!

Lostdwarf

06-26-2008, 11:00 AM

AND YES IF I CAN MAKE A REQUEST for a few nes games and 1 particular snes game if anyone has them i need them

paperboy
rampage
donkey kong classics

snes
pitfall the mayan adventure

i will be there after work around 530

Coldguy

06-26-2008, 12:40 PM

A little plug for the event here
http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/blogs/Random-Review-NAVA-and-Digital-Press.html

Rob2600

06-27-2008, 10:50 AM

I have something scheduled for tomorrow evening, but I might stop by earlier in the day. What time will James the Angry Video Game Nerd be at the store?

EDIT:

A little plug for the event here
http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/blogs/Random-Review-NAVA-and-Digital-Press.html

I just read that blog entry. Supposedly, James will be there all day, starting around noon. Thanks for the link!

Frankie_Says_Relax

06-27-2008, 11:23 AM

As long as we're doing wanted requests :

Does anybody have a complete copy of Cooking Mama for the Wii that they'd be willing to part with at a reasonable price/for a reasonable trade?

If so respond here or drop me a PM before Saturday. Thanks.

digitalpress

06-27-2008, 09:17 PM

The 6pm Starcade event will be a lot of fun. The Angry Video Game Nerd, Captain S, and our Digital Press representative "Mike" have chosen their arcade games of choice. I picked two others that will suit all three. One of the prizes is John Hardie's mortal soul which has been sealed inside of a Pokemon figure.

Hopefully our internal body count won't lock anyone out who really wants to see this, but I do believe it will be videotaped. Last fall's game show is on our YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/DigitalPressLLC) page, we'll do the same again if it is taped.

2600

06-27-2008, 09:25 PM

You should try setting up the wii to play the version of Warlords that's in Boom Blox. We were crying for a Warlords retro update during a previous NAVA.

Medieval Mayhem is an amazing re-make of Warlords for the 2600. The game is easily the best version. Here's a link:

http://www.atariage.com/features/contests/MedievalMayhem/ (http://www.atariage.com/features/contests/MedievalMayhem/)

Frankie_Says_Relax

06-28-2008, 11:57 AM

Lis and I will be there sometime after 1 or 2 with some epic confectionary commemorating the occasion.

After it's unveiled, please withhold any immediate desire to "blow into it". It's already been fully cleaned, tested and baked.

scir91

06-28-2008, 03:16 PM

i am bringing my vid cam and photo cam with tripod. i have an account (my username is scir91) on youtube which showcases videogames amongst other stuff. i want to make a small documentary about this event. i also want to meet the nerd! this guy is very talented! hopefully promoting this sucker on youtube and other sharing sites will raise awareness and it will become a larger scene every year.

anyhow, i would like to know if i can take public transportation to this event. i am in manhattan. it seems as if i should be able to. is anyone coming from manhattan? maybe we can meet up and go together. if you are coming from a borough (queens, brooklyn, bronx), we can meet up and i can pay half for gas. it will save us both money.

Coldguy

06-28-2008, 05:44 PM

Why I was at NAVA for about an hour

Warning: This is more of a cautionary rant for kids, so it is simplistic for a reason.

http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/component/content/513?task=view

Trevelyan

06-28-2008, 07:50 PM

Have fun guys, hope the gaming comps go well.

TonyTheTiger

06-28-2008, 09:14 PM

NAVA was awesome. Can't really say much more than that.:cheers:

digitalpress

06-29-2008, 10:45 AM

What an OUTSTANDING day, in every possible way. If you sat home yesterday when you could have been there, you really missed a fun-packed day. My only regret is that there aren't enough hours in a day.

Photos and a little commentary are available now:
http://www.digitpress.com/images/store

I've got one or two short video clips to add, but there were a LOT of cameras and the entire game show was recorded by Frankie, so there will be plenty to see in the upcoming days.

Dastardly Dylan

06-29-2008, 12:36 PM

The EPIC Battle Outside

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrijKD93yE4

My friend edited and shot that.

A quick vid I took when Doug showed up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HLv6-vKOz0

Anyways, I must say this was a great NAVA, coldguy I got your Genesis signed and all, the only person that didn't sign it was Doug, I'm sorry man but you can ask Joe, Nick, Frankie, and all who visited the event, he just left without saying goodbye. Nick and I told him that he has to sign something downstairs though, but before we know it he was gone.

It was great meeting more DP regulars, I met Sal when we were playing Brawl, met the awesome guys from PBC again, and my friend was selling a BRAND NEW Xbox 360 for only $150! That's an amazing deal. It was so amazing that Devon Riley from PBC and thier intern Albatross battled out in Brawl just to see who can buy the 360! Devon won but for some odd reason he stated that 'The loser gets the 360'. So Josh (Albatross) managed to get it.My friends and the crew from ScrewAttack.com's 'Life in a Game' were having an epic Team Fortress 2 battle, it went on until the store closed it was awesome.

James and I have met once again and I gotta say that he will be back down again. He left once again with alot of retro shit which is awesome, expect more AVGN !

What I gotta say is the highlight of the event (besides the Starcade) was when Doug, The Nostalgic Critic showed up. I'm a fan of his work and I was in on the secret that he was coming down but I didn't think it was gonna be that epic! As you can tell in the video I posted, it was hilarious. Meeting him was cool though, Nick and I told him that Coldguy was in fact there but couldn't stay, he replied to saying that it was a shame. But what I really don't get is why he didn't say goodbye or even stay longer, he drove all the way down from Chicago and just filmed his video, bought Shaq Fu, talked to some people, then left! Kind of strange if you ask me....

Thanks to all who attended! We actually had so many people from ScrewAttack.com show up, which makes me happy that I'm getting the word of the store up :)

Until next month, I'm Dastardly Dylan and I AM GREAT!