Cali gamers, whooooo are you? [Archive]

RetroYoungen

07-07-2003, 10:11 PM

I was just wondering who here is from California. I myself am from an hour outside of San Francisco, in Cow Town. How about you other guys? Maybe we'll meet in person at CGE, and can get together our own show on the West Coast (sick of hearing about the Philly Classic simply because I can't get to it :( ).

Ed Oscuro

07-07-2003, 10:29 PM

(insert homage to The Who here)

Classicgamesdepot

07-07-2003, 11:30 PM

Cali Gamer here, I live in Irvine, CA, I wish there were some local gatherings over here :roll:

IGotTheDot

07-07-2003, 11:32 PM

Present!

Orange County (you know like the movie only different)

deadtech

07-08-2003, 12:58 AM

Yep. CA livin'. In Pacifica, specifically. South of San Francisco, on the coast.

-deadtech

liab1228

07-08-2003, 01:05 AM

here
rancho cucamonga
san bernandino county

RetroYoungen

07-08-2003, 02:09 PM

Cali Gamer here, I live in Irvine, CA, I wish there were some local gatherings over here :roll:

I hear ya. We should start something in Cali, just a group that gets together or our own expo or SOMEthing...

Raccoon Lad

07-08-2003, 02:49 PM

Currently residing in the town of Emeryville, CA

MonsterSquad

07-08-2003, 04:43 PM

San Diego here 8-)

Anthony1

07-08-2003, 06:03 PM

Sac Town, USA Baby!

home of next years NBA Champions! Yeah, right. We say that every year now.

Needle

07-08-2003, 06:45 PM

I'm smack dab right in the middle of San Francisco. Someone should organize something! There's a whole bunch of us here.

RetroYoungen

07-08-2003, 06:51 PM

I'm smack dab right in the middle of San Francisco. Someone should organize something! There's a whole bunch of us here.

We really should, but where and when? We'd have to find a place that everyone could get to, and a time everyone could manage.
I'd be totally up for getting together.

My 400th post! Woohoo!

Anthony1

07-09-2003, 02:00 AM

If we had a get together in San Fran, I would try to make it!

Lifebringeroftorv

07-09-2003, 02:02 AM

Representing San Jose!

I would be up to a SF meeting of some type.

Scott

zemmix

07-09-2003, 02:45 AM

California love! I'm in Pomona now but will soon be in the south orange county area.

thekeepr

07-09-2003, 10:59 AM

Sorry to barge in here....but I had this group bookmarked for some reason in my favorites, so I thought I'd pass it along...are any of you with the Southern California Classic Collectors? Though I live slightly north of your fine state, up here in Washington, I think their site has not been updated in a while, don't know if they are still active or not, might want to check it out.
We have an informal group up here called the Northwest Classic Games Enthusiasts, we meet about once a year and put together an Expo...usually in the early Spring, there are only about 5 of us...last meet had about 100 attendee's. We always tried to invite out-of-state collectors to come up (or down, if your in Canada) and join in the fun.
I think Joe (or somebody here at the DP site) needs to gather together a list of all the groups throughout the country that meet on a regular/informal/whatever basis and post it here on the site. At least those visiting would know if there are other collectors in their area and that gatherings were happening. The Keeper of the Old Games :) :)

jigga036

07-09-2003, 11:06 AM

Vacaville Cali here, anyone else from this area?

RetroYoungen

07-09-2003, 03:16 PM

Vacaville Cali here, anyone else from this area?

Right here dude, Cow Town represent!

thekeepr where is your expo, is it usually up there in Washington? Because you have my undivided attention unless we can get a group together in San Francisco.

o2william

07-09-2003, 03:50 PM

Atar1G1rl

07-09-2003, 05:54 PM

*Atar1G1rl pops her head up and waves to everyone from Sierra Madre*

(I missed out on all of the "roll calls" last time around. I wanted to participate this time!) ;)

grayejectbutton

07-10-2003, 01:59 PM

I live near Monterey......would definately be interested in getting together with others in CA.........I will watch this thread for more info!

RetroYoungen

07-10-2003, 03:07 PM

Well let's get some sort of a place that everyone can get to to start with: Would San Francisco be a good place that everyone could agree on meeting? Or anyone else have a suggestion?

IGotTheDot

07-10-2003, 03:37 PM

Frisco is kinda far. Why don't we meet in Vagas on say the 9th and 10th of August.

Yay Vegas!!!!!!!

RetroYoungen

07-10-2003, 03:41 PM

Frisco is kinda far. Why don't we meet in Vagas on say the 9th and 10th of August.

Yay Vegas!!!!!!!

Sounds like a good starting plan to me. Vegas r0><><0r5, y0! LOL

Lifebringeroftorv

07-13-2003, 12:53 PM

how about a bay area and or North Cal meeting of some type? I would love to hang out with other people and play some old school games, or just talk about them. I would love to go to vegas for CGE, but I just can't afford that.

Scott

retrogmr

07-13-2003, 01:40 PM

Hey everyone;

Many moons ago we used have a group called BAVE (Bay Area Vedeogame Enthusiasts) that met bi-monthly to trade and play games... it kinda died off in '97 or so as a lot of people moved away and lost interest.

Now that there's a new crop of people, seems like it's time to pull the gang back together. I'd be willing to host and coordinate the first event if I could get an idea what headcount would look like. It would give me a great excuse to clear space around my arcade games :D

Let's keep this thread active and maybe plan for something in September, after things have cooled off from CGE?

P.S. I currently live in Hayward, will be moving to the Pleasanton/Dublin/San Ramon area in the next couple months. Both are easily accessible by BART.

RetroYoungen

07-13-2003, 01:53 PM

September sounds good from this end. So does Hayward. I would totally be up for that, sounds like a good time!

ianoid

07-13-2003, 05:55 PM

I just moved to Orinda from Seattle. We'll be here for good. I'm looking forward to meeting more of the locals.

I made it to one of the later BAVE meetings, with Clint present, at John Earney's. I still am dying to get back the Rabbit Transit car that I traded to John, now in Marco K's hands.

Anyway, I'll be at CGE at the plaza as well. Perhaps we can work out a room party? Or something? If we can create a presence, in the future it might be a consideration to get a table and kick some proverbial ass. I don't really know how getting a table would allow us to do that, but it sounded good. For a brief moment.

Keep me in the loop! I love trade/game meetings. Now to find a location. Suburbs may be the only option, unless someone can come up with a cheap locale in the city. A house anywhere would work.

ian

retrogmr

07-14-2003, 01:04 AM

Welcome back to town Ian!

I'll host the first meeting... if it goes OK and there's anough space, I can host on an ongoing basis so we don't run into the same problem BAVE had; finding a place to have a meeting :P

Lifebringeroftorv

07-14-2003, 03:02 PM

Sounds exciting, count me in!

Scott

RetroYoungen

07-14-2003, 04:15 PM

ianoid, what sort of a table thing were you thinking? Just a table that says that we meet, hand out flyers and stuff? If this group really gets going and everything goes good, I'd be up for getting a table. That would be cool.

digitalpress

07-26-2003, 03:47 PM

*bumped* for RetroYoungen 8-)

RetroYoungen

07-26-2003, 03:51 PM

Thanks Joe! :)

ApolloBoy

07-28-2003, 01:47 AM

I'm in San Jose.

retrogmr

07-29-2003, 01:31 AM

Hey everyone;
In addition to posting here, I'd like to get a mailing list set up for everyone so I can send out an announcement when the time comes (I'm thinking it's going to be mid to late September when this all falls together).

So, send me an e-mail at larry@digitpress.com, I'll add you to the list and send out a note when things are going to start moving.

In the meantime, we need a CONTEST. Start thinking about something cool to do and a cool prize to go with it!

8bitweapon

08-18-2003, 03:13 PM

van nuyz, ca (north of Los Angels 30 min)

-8bw

Sanriostar

08-29-2003, 04:34 PM

The Southern California Classic Collectors (SC3) (http://www.classicgaming.com/sc3) group hasn't met for some time. We outgrew our old meeting places and we haven't found a better one yet. Plus our principal organizer (Geoff "Master of nicknames surrounded by quotation marks" Voigt) has been too busy to set up anything for a while. I think it's only a matter of time before we get another one going, though.

SC3 meetings aren't what you'd call an Expo... just a bunch of gamers meeting to swap carts and play games. But it's fun!

And to answer the thread's question... I'm in Newport Beach (OC).

I see William's sniped me on the reply here (thanks Will! :P ) But I haven't forgotten SC3, still want to bring it back from the dead, (as do many others) but I _might_ be able to set something up at my College: CSU Los Angeles. It's right at the 10 and 710, and many of the possible rooms would be big enough for 200 + people But anyway, as soon as I thnk I can get a meeting going, school pulls me back in.... :beaten:

retrogmr

09-01-2003, 12:08 AM

Okay, my move is confirmed, so I should be settled in early October. Anyone want to tentatively plan for Saturday, October 18th for a Bay Area game gathering? I'll play host at my new place in San Ramon (near Pleasanton, 580/680 intersection).

Everyone's welcome!

RetroYoungen

09-01-2003, 12:59 PM

Count me in, sounds like a good plan!

careerbellman

09-06-2003, 03:18 AM

Hey, I live right in San Francisco! Let me know if you guys get together or anything.

RetroYoungen

09-12-2003, 03:16 PM

So October 18th is the day we're shooting for. I say we start the "official" headcount to see who can make it, myself included. Barring anything weird, I'll be there with my carts for trade, not too many but I'll bring what I can.

Also, should we bring food or something too?

careerbellman

09-12-2003, 03:34 PM

Oct 18th Saturday, I work but Ill request it off if this BAVE gathering is going to take place. I live right in San Francisco and its easy to get to San Ramon thru the BART. If its a set date let me know and you can count me in for sure. Ive been searching for people in the Bay Area to talk about old games and Ive never found any. Now heres my chance to see fellow classic gaming geeks right in the Bay Area.

retrogmr

09-12-2003, 09:53 PM

I think we can now mark the date as "official"... it'll give me the motivation I need to get the new place set up sooner rather than later!

Send your e-mail address to larry@digitpress.com; I'll start the mailing list.

As far as food/drinks go, bring what you like, we'll probably do a pizza run at some point and maybe even BBQ. Hopefully everyone will be too busy playing games to eat :P

careerbellman

09-13-2003, 01:38 AM

Ok , count me in, Ill request that Saturday off. But please put me on your mailing list.
Thanks

RetroYoungen

10-17-2003, 04:50 PM

Just wanted to bump this back up. :-P

Can we still meet at your place, retrogmr?

Balloon Fight

10-17-2003, 08:32 PM

I live right around San Diego.

retrogmr

10-18-2003, 02:40 PM

Sorry I didn't post a note here guys; I'm still buried in boxes :P I'm going to try and shoot for Nov 8th to reschedule this. More news as it happens :)

RetroYoungen

10-18-2003, 04:36 PM

OK cool, I was afraid I was missing it! Whew! ^^; \^_^/

VidGameKing

11-22-2003, 08:38 PM

so like, what up with BAVE? I'm a Haywardian and would enjoy some sort of get togehter. I come from the forums at AtariAge, and i know alot of people there who would love to get in on the action!

eze

12-07-2003, 08:09 PM

Hollywood.....Las vegas would be nice for a meeting but id have other things on my mind while i was there

Slipdeath

12-16-2003, 10:08 PM

i would, what happened

MarkMan

12-24-2003, 05:46 AM

San Diego here! 8-)

Classicgamesdepot

12-25-2003, 12:17 AM

Damn, doesn't look like that ever happened, I'm really down for A meeting though, I'm gonna be at CGE this year (in San Diego) I live in orange County too.. Anyone we can do a halfway for us Living in Southern Cali, Vegas would be awesome.. this thread should be moved to the main forum to get more hits, If a mod would be so kind :-) ...

Cronos

12-31-2003, 01:40 AM

Pleasanton? You crazy! Those cops ain't got nothing better to do but bust people for BS. They'd prolly stake out the damn thing thinking there'd be drugs! Should've seen what they did to the GameStation back in the day! lol!

Hailing from San Diego myself. Anywhere in cali is cool save for the uppity east bay. Vegas works fine too!

ianoid

01-01-2004, 09:01 AM

Yeah, we want to resurrect BAVE, but it's hard to find someone motivated and with space to dedicate their space. I think if someone just set a date, we'd do it, but the prime movers seem to be bogged down.

I'd like to host some time, but I can't really plan to be the first. I'll be happy if my game room is packed tight by CGE this year.

Larry has been falling into some kind of super busy netherworld. We haven't seen him around too much on DP or other. I'm sure he's busy. I wish someone would get it rockin' though. Some of us spend what little time we do have with CGE related affairs (not me, I'm a selfish bastard.)

BAVE- GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

ian

retrogmr

01-01-2004, 08:03 PM

Superbusy netherworld... I really like that analogy. I'm going to use that the next time my boss gives me yet another thing to manage!

The return of BAVE will happen (in San Ramon, where there are no cops to speak of, or they're all hanging around Bishop Ranch playing hoops, nowhere near my house), stay tuned for a date and an e-vite (sometime late January/Early Feb).

If the group has suggestions on more preferential dates, throw them out!

FogDogger

01-30-2004, 05:15 PM

I'm a San Jose transplant to Reno, so I'd count myself a member of this group. I built my Mame cab in San Jose from an Atari machine that I think was originally a Black Widow or Tempest cab.

Anyhow, I grew up in the Golden Era, worked at the arcade in the student union at San Jose State University (SUGALAND) and owned a Sega Genesis.

I would love to be a part of a West Coast classic gamers club and you can consider myself a volunteer to help organize events. If folks were interested, I could even host events at my home. I have a 400 square foot game room. Southwest Airlines fly's to Reno from dozens of West Coast Locations for as little as $39. And of course, Reno is only a four+ hour drive from the Bay Area. There are thousands of really innexpensive nice hotel rooms here because of the gambling industry. Lots of great music and entertainment as well.

Please post feedback here if there is an interest. - Jeff

RetroYoungen

07-24-2005, 03:04 AM

Bumpness is beautiful. :-)

Emily

07-25-2005, 09:28 PM

Im from Corning :beaten: -Tehema county

Emily

07-25-2005, 09:29 PM

Im from Corning :beaten: -Tahema county

shellac

07-27-2005, 08:46 AM

emily, are there any good places to shop for games up there? I'm from davis, and I think I've exhausted the sacramento area.

Emily

07-29-2005, 06:49 PM

emily, are there any good places to shop for games up there? I'm from davis, and I think I've exhausted the sacramento area.

Im from Corning and dont ever stop here unless you feel like yard-sales :(

Chico has a ton of thrifts and many a gamestore around.

My favorite place to hunt is Red Bluff. My favorite thrift store ( gold exchange ) is hidden there plus a couple more. And on the weekends at the airport there is a nice little flee market thing.

Sometime I score big at little junk stores and road side swap meets, so dont be shy....

I dont know about the bay area, but there are loads of games up here!!! :D I never come home empty handed ;)

donkeykong1

08-05-2005, 08:09 PM

I'm out here in Los Angeles.

DreamTR

08-11-2005, 05:52 PM

Yes, Los Angeles here too.

retrogmr

08-25-2005, 01:26 AM

For those of you fortunate enough to live in the SF Bay Area
or decent driving distance... heck, if you're out of state, you can come over too!

After my CGE recharge, and the fact that my game rooms are more or less done, I think it's time to throw the doors open to the locals and have a game day. I'll be inviting some guys from the office, so there will likely be a good mix of PC gaming, console goodness and classic arcades in the garage (remember some of the machines from CGE? Vindicators? Tapper? Defender? Yep, those were mine :))

Saturday, September 17th starting at 2pm and running until whenever. If you're interested, shoot me an e-mail or PM and I'll add you to the E-vite list.

See you then!

shertz

10-19-2005, 08:26 AM

I'm in Claremont, CA. You can see my collection here http://community.webshots.com/user/shertz43

retrogmr

01-07-2006, 02:18 PM

Hey Bay Area Gamers;
I'm gearing up for another gaming afternoon at my house on January 28th, starting at 2pm. If you're interested in coming, drop me a line and I'll send you an e-vite.

If you're able to make it out, bring your trade bait, hopefully there will be lots of games to look at!

Tron2005

02-27-2006, 02:27 AM

Hey everyone im a recent return to Southern California after 7 years looking for some people to talk gaming with im in San Bernardino Redlands to be exact. so let me know.
Also anybody know of a good place to find older games eg Atari etc here in the So Cal area?? Thanks

donkeykong1

02-28-2006, 01:27 AM

You gotta hit up them swap meets. That's where I get most of my stuff.

trabera

02-28-2006, 10:44 AM

I just recently started reading these forums so I've missed out on any Bay Area gaming talks.

I also live in San Francisco (in the city) and would be interested in meet-ups when/if they occur again.

-Josh

Anthony1

07-06-2006, 06:25 PM

Ok, it's time to do this like Brutus. I'm going to have a retro games get together soon. In my Garage I have a theater setup, with my 8 foot screen, and we can run whatever systems you want in RGB on that thing. Also, I have like 3 rgb monitors that I can have running, all with their own system, running in RGB. We can link up some Playstation 1's or whatever. Anybody that comes will get to see the main even of the night. The main event being Way of the Warrior in RGB on the 113 inch screen in 7.1 sound. Trust me, you ain't seen nothing like that.

Everybody should put all their trade bait in the trunks and we can even do some whealing and dealing. I'm guessing a Saturday would be easiest for everybody, and the event could last from like 3pm till later into the evening. Have a barbeque and just kick back and discuss crap. WHatever.

Anyways, I'm thinking sometime in August. Only thing is, it's super hot in Sacto, so that could be an issue. Well, anyways, we can eventually find a date when there is decent weather at some point.

Actually you know what, the weather could be a problem. Have to find a day when the highs are in the high 80's but not into the 90's. Because we have had birthday parties and stuff there when it was in the high 90's and even 100's and it's just freaking unbearable until like 9pm. So weather will be a factor, but if I can find a week when the weather is supposed to cool down, then I'll do it then.

If anybody would make the trip to Sacramento, let me know, this way I can gauge interest and plan it around the people that can make it. We can do one Summer gathering, and then do one in like September or October.

Vinnysdad

07-10-2006, 03:22 AM

I am in Cali. I live in Ventura County and I dont think there is any members here at DP anywhere near me. I am like a stranded collector all alone. LOL No real competition at the thrifts though so I cant complain. :D

j_factor

07-22-2006, 10:58 PM

I'm in the east bay. I don't think it's particularly uppity here. :P

Specifically, I'm from Concord. Kind of a crap town, but it could be worse.

ZiLL

07-24-2006, 04:43 PM

Central California here!!

I would be 100% willing to make the trip to sac, but PLEASE make it in one of the cooler months 8-)

It gets even hotter down here....I think we are hitting 112 today @_@

I used to live in the Pocket area in sac, and the delta breeze was oh so nice in the summer months...man I miss that.