NAVA Gamer's Meeting, October 25th: "Night of One Hundred Prizes" (NOW WITH PHOTOS)

[digitalpress]

NAVA = North Atlantic Videogame Afficionados. It's FREE, and YOU are invited to attend.

Previously at NAVA...
- Bill "The Game Doctor" Kunkel gave a presentation on gaming and game journalism then vs. now.
- Atari 2600 and ColecoVision joy blasted the crowd as the store's very first Combat tournament was held.
- There was no singing.
- Many games and systems traded hands between attendees.
- Pictures and video tell it best:

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

For the October NAVA, we shall be giving away ONE HUNDRED PRIZES. These will consist mostly of promotional material and memorabilia that's been stockpiled around here over the past three years. Mario coins. Zelda art cels. GTA wrapping paper. Various game-related shirts, caps, buttons, pens, etc etc etc.

There will be many many ways to win! Trivia questions will be randomly offered to groups or individuals. Certain "achievements" earned throughout the store over the day will produce winners. Purchases at the register will qualify. It will be practically impossible to leave the store without winning something. More details will be provided right here a few days before the event, so keep an eye out!

Nothing, nothing can prepare you. It's NAVA time!

When: Saturday, October 25th, noon to midnight.
Where: Digital Press Videogames: http://tinyurl.com/yscakm
What happens: Gaming, trading, tournaments, big prizes! Attendance is FREE. Half price for kids!
What can I bring?: Snacks, soda and beer are always appreciated. Cakes have been very popular as well.

[TVs Hasselhoff]

I'll be there this time, and I'll be bringing along a special Japanese surprise.

[Dastardly Dylan]

Another month, another fun action packed NAVA !

100 prizes you say? I am so there!

[rurouni318]

Hey can employee's be involved with getting prizes? You know, because that would be awesome.

-Raj

[Vectorman0]

Hey can employee's be involved with getting prizes? You know, because that would be awesome.

-Raj


I say the employees definitely deserve prizes, too! Mainly Maryah, Katie and Mike. I'm not sure about raj though. ;)

[digitalpress]

Hey can employees be involved with getting prizes? You know, because that would be awesome.

Of course!

[Dastardly Dylan]

I say the employees definitely deserve prizes, too! Mainly Maryah, Katie and Mike. I'm not sure about raj though. ;)


ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I'll be there this time, and I'll be bringing along a special Japanese surprise.

Is it George Takei?

[Hitman Tyler]

I shall be there...

I can't wait..

[Hitman Tyler]

What's her name?:bday:

who saying it is a female?? LOL

[punkoffgirl]

If not, then uh... where's the surprise?

Maybe "her" not being female IS the surprise? ;)

I'm thinkin' about coming to this one, but not definite yet.

[OMF2097]

I'll be there this time, and I'll be bringing along a special Japanese surprise.


Is it George Takei?

Suda 51?

Segata Sanshiro?

Alphaville?


I say the employees definitely deserve prizes, too! Mainly Maryah, Katie and Mike. I'm not sure about raj though. ;)

Oh, is Politika making a comeback?


:)

[ktyey]

I say the employees definitely deserve prizes, too! Mainly Maryah, Katie and Mike. I'm not sure about raj though. ;)

I think Katie definitely deserves a prize!

Can't wait till nava sounds likes its going to be quite fun!

-kty

[Apollo]

I'm not going to be able to make this one. I ended up volunteering for a gaming con that weekend in Jersey called Ubercon. I might actually see about cheating my way out of it, as I'm really not at all excited about going to it anymore.

[Dastardly Dylan]

What will be set up this month? I know Rock Band 1 or 2, whichever, but what'll be on the other TV? Maybe an SNES like last month with that hilarious/awesome Power Rangers racing game?

Whatever it is, NAVA will be an absolute blast either way. W00T!

[Hitman Tyler]

Hmmm.... I was wondering, does anyone have the following they are willing to sell @ NAVA : Please pm: condition,price *cheap*,etc.
PS1:
Duke Nukem
Duke Nukem Land Of The Babes
Duke Nukem Time To Kill
Duke Nukem Total Meltdown
Metal Gear Solid (Black Label)
Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions (Black Label)
Fighting Force

DISK ONLY: (PS1)
Twisted Metal 2

UPDATE Also Need:


Thanks,
HITMAN TYLER :)

[digitalpress]

What will be set up this month?

Tentatively Rock Band 2 and SNES with Tribal Tap so we can play Saturday Night Slam Masters/Bomberman/Etc. Could change but that's the plan so far.

[rurouni318]

I vote for LittleBigPlanet to be played at NAVA, even if it's just for a little bit. The game will be out, and if anything I know I am picking it up so I'll bring my copy.

-Raj

[Dastardly Dylan]

I vote for LittleBigPlanet to be played at NAVA, even if it's just for a little bit. The game will be out, and if anything I know I am picking it up so I'll bring my copy.

-Raj

I agree 100% :)

[sonicteam]

i think lucid, scrimble and myself will be attending, i may be bringing some dreamcast and SNES games if i get around to sorting them out , and also i'm looking for an older xbox360 headset (the one with the mute button near the controller) if anybody has one

[Hitman Tyler]

UPDATE! I also need:

PLAYSTATIONS 2:

I need a "OFFICAL 2 DISK Box with Memory Card Holder (prefered).

Thanks,
HITMAN TYLER

P.S. Also I need games, see post before.

[Apollo]

i think lucid, scrimble and myself will be attending, i may be bringing some dreamcast and SNES games if i get around to sorting them out , and also i'm looking for an older xbox360 headset (the one with the mute button near the controller) if anybody has one

Are you still bringing the SNES that we talked about last month? If you could bring that down, I'd be grateful.

[sonicteam]

Are you still bringing the SNES that we talked about last month? If you could bring that down, I'd be grateful.

yes sir not a problem

[Coldguy]

Trying to get some time off to come down, will update when I get more info.

[Dastardly Dylan]

I just realized that NAVA is next week! That is amazing! It's coming so fast!

[Coldguy]

It's official I will be heading down to this event. Now I except Frankie to give me my dollar from last month, and if it is in pennies I am so going to pull an eric cartman and swim in the pride of victory...

Also anyone interested in a NES Power set or a NES Powerpad?

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I'd like to remind anybody who has a SNES multi-tap :

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring it with you!

[Steve_the_tiger]

Sounds like a good old time. I have only been to 1 other meeting before and I had a great time.

[digitalpress]

Sounds like a good old time. I have only been to 1 other meeting before and I had a great time.

Introduce yourself this time! There's also "TonyTheTiger" who attends NAVA frequently. A "must have" forum photo, if you ask me :)

[Coldguy]

I'd like to remind anybody who has a SNES multi-tap :

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring it with you!

Remind me when the event draws near and I;ll bring mine.

[sonicteam]

kinda odd but i'm looking to buy a 30gb zune , so if anyone attending has one their willing to part with please bring it along

[TonyTheTiger]

Sounds like a good old time. I have only been to 1 other meeting before and I had a great time.


Introduce yourself this time! There's also "TonyTheTiger" who attends NAVA frequently. A "must have" forum photo, if you ask me :)

And I'll be there with my lawyer to talk about that name of yours. :angry:

After the photo, of course.

[Steve_the_tiger]

And I'll be there with my lawyer to talk about that name of yours. :angry:

After the photo, of course.

:bawling: Why can't the TIGERs live in peace? :bawling: lol
You know how lawyers go, by the end of it we will both lose our names.

[Steve_the_tiger]

Introduce yourself this time! There's also "TonyTheTiger" who attends NAVA frequently. A "must have" forum photo, if you ask me :)

Hey Joe you know who I am, I have spent a ton of $$$ in your store, just never introduced myself as STEVE THE TIGER. I haven't been there in a while due to bills, but there under control now so i wil be back to spent some more $$$ soon. And i will introduce myself as STEVE THE TIGER this time. LOL

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Without revealing too much ... I'm going to strongly encourage anybody and everybody who may be "on the fence" about coming to this NAVA - you should definitely come.

There will be a NAVA/Digital Press premiere of a short-form documentary that has something to do with a certain so-called "worst. game. ever.".

If you want to see it (and you need to see it) you'll need to be there for the premiere.

I promise it will be equal parts educational, enlightening, and hilarious.

Or your money back.*

*Free admission

[GrandAmChandler]

I...... may be stopping by early for this one.... I haven't said that in quite awhile, but the moons look to be aligning. Also, I want to hand out flyers for South Jersey Classic, and inform people about this wonderful event.

-GAC-

[supergoldzero]

During the last meeting I got a Crave Case from White Castle and it seemed to be quite a hit with everyone [the whole thing was gone within 10 minutes or less by my estimate]. I will get another Crave Case with my own money for the meeting around 4 P.M-5P.M when the most amount of people are in. If anyone is willing to donate some money so I can get more than one Crave Case you can always come by me during the meeting before I run off to the White Castle [My icon is a picture of me so I should be easy to spot and I will wearing my nametag also]. Each Crave Case costs roughly $21 dollars and come with 30 burgers apiece. I can't wait for this meeting as per usual!

[Hitman Tyler]

I promise it will be equal parts educational, enlightening, and hilarious.

Or your money back.*

*Free admission

LOL LOL ...

[Hitman Tyler]

I...... may be stopping by early for this one.... I haven't said that in quite awhile, but the moons look to be aligning. Also, I want to hand out flyers for South Jersey Classic, and inform people about this wonderful event.

-GAC-

I must go to one of these... Even though its a 1.50 hr drive I MUST go to one.

[digitalpress]

Frankie and I put together a little documentary called "Ten Atari Games That Are WORSE Than E.T." and will be debuting this at NAVA. It's like the Sundance Festival! Or Bravo network. Or something.

[Vectorman0]

I'll be coming to this NAVA, with a ton of stuff to sell. Everyone bring cash! I will also trade for NGPC and Atari 2600 items I need.

[Vectorman0]

I will be bringing a ton of N64 boxes and manuals. I want to sell everything in one shot at a low price. I probably have at least 400 pieces, and I would sell all of them, and the container they are in for $150. Lots of good stuff here. Seriously, it's a steal. PM me if interested in the lot. I'll probably throw in a bunch of boxes/manuals from other systems as well.

Does anyone need a box for a Vectrex system? It doesn't have the styrofoam or manuals, and it's a little beat up - but I will sell it very cheap! If you are coming to NAVA and want it, PM me with an offer - All offers will be considered.

I also just got a Digimon World Prototype for PSX. I don't know if anyone here will be interested, but I will bring it along anyway.

These are just a couple things I want gone. I have several other boxes of items that I will be bringing to sell.

I'm looking to trade for Little Big Planet (since I know several of you have it).

[Coldguy]

I need someone with a camera to help me out, I need to make a picture for a profile and I do not have a camera. If you can bring one down so that I can make some epicness happen. Thanks.

[digitalpress]

I need someone with a camera to help me out, I need to make a picture for a profile and I do not have a camera. If you can bring one down so that I can make some epicness happen. Thanks.

There's always a camera in the store, and we're not afraid to use it!

[Dastardly Dylan]

Man I'm pumped for this month's NAVA. I can't wait to see the video Joe and Frankie put together, just hearing the title made me laugh, it's gonna be a blast.

Always looking forward to what people have to sell this month, and I love the ones that have the best price! (Well.... Then again who doesn't?...)

With Rock Band 2 being set up this month brings me the question "Hey.... Will Guitar Hero: World Tour be set up next month?"

Oh, and Vectorman, I see you'll be selling some N64 boxes and manuals this month, I'm pretty interested if you got the manuals and boxes to the games I need, we'll see this month, but like I said I'm pretty damn interested!

Why do I keep skipping lines?... I... don't know..

Anyway, See everyone this Saturday!

[Hitman Tyler]

Man I'm pumped for this month's NAVA. I can't wait to see the video Joe and Frankie put together, just hearing the title made me laugh, it's gonna be a blast.
When I first saw the title I said to my self what games are worse than E.T.

Why do I keep skipping lines?... I... don't know..

When I first read about the video I said "what games could possibly be worse than E.T.
To possibly answer your question Dylan: Maybe it looks neater, also maybe school start a new paragraph... Then Again LOL

[Hitman Tyler]

I will be bringing a ton of N64 boxes and manuals.
Pmed you

[TonyTheTiger]

When I first read about the video I said "what games could possibly be worse than E.T.

There are worse games than E.T. It at least functions. E.T. is probably the worst of the really high profile games and has the most notorious story surrounding it.

[Apollo]

If anyones interested, I'll bring a few loose GBA games and one GBC game for trading/selling/whatever. They are...


Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Metroid Fusion
Final Fantasy 1+2: Dawn of Souls
Super Mario Advance: Super Mario World (No label on it)
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Top Gear Pocket (GBC)

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Since I'm equal parts broke and tapped out of "gamimg" related merch to bring to this NAVA, I think I'm going to liquidate my collection of theatrical double-sided light-box movie posters.

I've got a pretty massive collection that spans a whole mess of quality films from 2000 to around 2007.

I'll let most of them go for around $5 each, which is a bargain considering these are legit theatrical posters, not the under-sized reprint garbage they sell at Spencer's gifts or FYE stores.

[Hitman Tyler]

Since I'm equal parts broke and tapped out of "gamimg" related merch to bring to this NAVA, I think I'm going to liquidate my collection of theatrical double-sided light-box movie posters.

I've got a pretty massive collection that spans a whole mess of quality films from 2000 to around 2007.

I'll let most of them go for around $5 each, which is a bargain considering these are legit theatrical posters, not the under-sized reprint garbage they sell at Spencer's gifts or FYE stores.


SWEET! Maybe I can complete my movie poster collection.

This is gonna be a Kick ASS NAVA!

[Hitman Tyler]

There are worse games than E.T. It at least functions. E.T. is probably the worst of the really high profile games and has the most notorious story surrounding it.

Now, that I think about it... I can think of 10 games. LOL

[slapdash]

I can think of one game that had better be on that list..

[Greg2600]

Everyone's still coming in costume right? I won't be the only one...:embarrassed::embarrassed:

PS: A hint, you are all free to espouse your discontent with a certain fourth film in a long standing film franchise directly to my character, while I spin its many virtues......

[digitalpress]

Those of you gearing up to play multi-player SNES games. I've got three different multi-taps here with me so don't worry about that. I hope someone is bringing Saturday Night Slam Master though. I've got Super Bomberman 2 but no other multi-tap games.

PS someone tried breaking into the store again early this morning which is why I'm here now. I've been here since 4am so I might be a little run down as the evening wears on. Beer shall sustain me!

[Greg2600]

That is ridiculous, these hoodlums. I think Micro Machines for SNES is also multiplayer? However, I don't have that. I have several of the EA sports games (who doesn't), which were multiplayer, but I doubt anyone wants to play those.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I'll be there with Saturday Night Slam Masters.

I'm very sad to hear about the third break-in attempt.

I think that we all know the solution that you MUST employ.

Turn John Hardie into a cyborg law-enforcement machine and have him guard the store after-hours.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b328/FrankieViturello/HardieCop.jpg

This, is the ONLY solution.

[Rob2600]

Good times. Greg and I showed up as Indiana Jones and Super Mario. I won a Star Wars T-shirt for my haiku. I also got to talk to Mike (Tony the Tiger), Steve (Noah Is My Bro), and a guy dressed in a scary ninja costume, complete with knives and a giant 50 lb. hammer.

Joe and Frankie, what time did you show your Atari 2600 video? We stayed until 7:45, but didn't see it. Will you post it online?

[Coldguy]

Had to leave early due to the storm in my area (nice 2.5 hour drive home due to it) but all in all great time. Now a few things:
1) I did 2 SPEED RUNS (SMB and SMW)
2) I got pwnd by Jesus (so need a copy of that picture)
3) Dman's friends don't play bomberman
4) I got awesome gifts for wearing my posion Mushroom hat
5) SO WANT to see that documentary Frankie post it somewhere please...
6) I got a reason to whip out my DC now...

Can't wait to see the pics.

[Dastardly Dylan]

What a great NAVA, I won a Gamer/Sega shirt that I have seen Joe wearing before, I got one of the easeist questions though for one of my favorite games, Super Mario RPG:

"What is the subtitle of Super Mario RPG?"

Pretty awesome if you ask me. The shirt is not in my size but it'll be a great collection item I suppose. I was lucky to finally find a copy of Pheonix Wright: Trials and Tribulations at the store, I've been looking for the 3rd installment of the amazing series for a couple of months now, glad I found it.

Can't wait to see the pictures, and see everyone next month!

[Rob2600]

Can't wait to see the pics.


Can't wait to see the pictures

I just posted a bunch:

Flickr - Digital Press, Clifton, NJ 10/25/08 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/goodrob13/sets/72157608373681473/)


Enjoy! :)

[Steve_the_tiger]

I wish i coul dhave went ^^; I had an emergency at my work and had to go in. I just got home. Hope everyone had fun and i will have to make sure I make it to the next one.

[TonyTheTiger]

Had a blast of course. And there's never a shortage of cool people to converse with. A shame you couldn't make it, Steve_the_tiger. I was looking forward to meeting you.

[Dastardly Dylan]

I just posted a bunch:

Flickr - Digital Press, Clifton, NJ 10/25/08 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/goodrob13/sets/72157608373681473/)


Enjoy! :)

Awesome pictures, Rob. Sorry we didn't get to chat this month as I was getting held up in the fun and greatness that is NAVA.

[Rob2600]

Awesome pictures, Rob. Sorry we didn't get to chat this month as I was getting held up in the fun and greatness that is NAVA.

Thanks! I was having fun playing Super Castlevania IV. We'll catch up next time.

I'm surprised more people didn't show up in costume.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

For anybody interested in watching the doccumentary that Joe and I put together, Joe will have an OFFICIAL edit of this on the Digital Press YouTube page in the very near future.

In the meantime, here's the un-edited director's cut on my MegaVideo page.

http://www.megavideo.com/?v=FBWNP6ZM

[GrandAmChandler]

For anybody interested in watching the doccumentary that Joe and I put together, Joe will have an OFFICIAL edit of this on the Digital Press YouTube page in the very near future.

In the meantime, here's the un-edited director's cut on my MegaVideo page.

http://www.megavideo.com/?v=FBWNP6ZM

Wow thanks, I clicked on that link and I just had a giant popup for an adult site. Note to self, don't click on a megavideo link EVER AGAIN.

[NoahsMyBro]

Aren't giant Pop-Ups the whole point with adult sites?

:-)

[digitalpress]

I had SUCH a good time at NAVA, as I'm sure these photos will portray!

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

Thanks to all the attendees for being such great gamers and uninhibited good sports in general.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Wow thanks, I clicked on that link and I just had a giant popup for an adult site. Note to self, don't click on a megavideo link EVER AGAIN.

Hmmph.

I've never gotten an adult site popup from them ...

was it something XXX rated or just one of those "find someone looking for a good time in your town" type ads??

(I just clicked on the link 3 times in a row and didn't get anything.)

[Dastardly Dylan]

I had SUCH a good time at NAVA, as I'm sure these photos will portray!

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

Thanks to all the attendees for being such great gamers and uninhibited good sports in general.


Yay! I'm in a couple of pictures! Yay!!

A friend of mine over at ScrewAttack, and is also over on these forums (Ronack) wants to do a video next month of NAVA, just for the website. That is if it's okay with Joe and the rest of the Digital Press crew. I don't know how it's gonna work out but I think it'll be pretty awesome.

[Hitman Tyler]

YaY!!! I am also in a few pictures too...

A+ video... Excellent Job, Joe & Frankie. Btw: Joe do you sell those games in the store? If so how much do they sell for?
Also I could imagine the look on your face when someone buys one... LOL It's also funny say if they trade one it and they say "This game Sucks" LOL again

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

The work-safe 3-part YouTube edit of "10 Games Worse Than E.T." is now up on the official Digital Press LLC YouTube Page.

I promise that you won't get any porn pop-ups there!

http://www.youtube.com/user/DigitalPressLLC

[punkoffgirl]

You want the guy who hasn't been there all year? :?

Yeah, someone needs to give him some shit for making it out to Sean's in CHICAGO, but not over to Joe's.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

You want the guy who hasn't been there all year? :?

That or you could hang out in the brain costume for the night-watch. :D