Sneak Peek: DP New Products at CGE

[digitalpress]

I've got some "finals" so I thought I'd share them both for those of you attending CGE next weekend and also for anyone who just likes to support their favorite website AFTER CGE :)

First, you're all familiar with the DP Advance Guide. I'm expecting the first two copies shipped here before I leave for San Jose, the rest are going to the Expo and to our storage in Las Vegas for pre-order fulfillment.

http://www.digitpress.com/products/dp_advance_cover_lo.jpg http://www.digitpress.com/products/dp_advance_back_lo.jpg

Next, a project that we've been working on for literally more than ten years! We're often asked about back issues to our long-running bi-monthly publication and the compilation, in printable PDF format, is finally available, debuting at CGE:

http://www.digitpress.com/products/dp50cd_front.gif http://www.digitpress.com/products/dp50cd_back.gif

Another request we get quite often is from the ladies. "When are you going to make a shirt that fits us?" Inspired by the presence of our spokesmodel Janice at CGE2K4 (who felt that the black shirt cutoff wasn't flattering), we've got the DP Baby T, just for the ladies.

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Ordering information, including final prices on all of this stuff will be posted after the show here at the site. Just wanted to whet your appetite, the goods are on the way!

Special thanks to my partner Dave Giarrusso for his outstanding graphic design skills. I really believe that our "look" is quite unique and it doesn't take much to notice one of our products any more. Also a big shout out to Scott Stilphen for his tireless scanning of our back issue masters to make that PDF compilation a reality.

[Queen Of The Felines]

Yay! Something to read on the plane ride home!

Joe, PLEASE remind me to buy the CD!

Kristine

[maxlords]

Hey Joe...do the girly tees come in any other color than pink? My wife isn't the pink sort....but she'd buy one in another color, like blue for example... :)

[kainemaxwell]

Wow, they look great, can't wait to get the Advance Guide myself (and see my name in it too)!

[Boboduo]

Cool stuff. Quick question on the advance guide, will they only be available
at CGE if you pre-ordered?

[digitalpress]

Cool stuff. Quick question on the advance guide, will they only be available
at CGE if you pre-ordered?

If you pre-ordered you can pick it up there (or not), it will also be available for purchase at our booth.

[kainemaxwell]

Is after CGE when those of us who contributed to the Guide are getting them?

[skoldpadda]

Hey, I thought the advanced guide was $20, but when I went to paypal to buy it, it says $25... what the?

[digitalpress]

Hey, I thought the advanced guide was $20, but when I went to paypal to buy it, it says $25... what the?

The book costs $25 (shipped to the US), the pre-order price was $20. The pre-order offer started in March but had to end sometime! With one week before the show I need to give my shipping guy some time to get all of those orders out.

[skoldpadda]

Oh well... I should have got it a couple of days ago... you snooze, you lose!

But I only just found this site on Friday, so you can't blame me for not knowing the price would jump in 2 days!

[Mayhem]

Looks like I'll pick up the CD at the show too :)

[RetroYoungen]

MORE things for me to pick up... smile... getting... too big...

Are those of us that contributed the the Advance Guide getting them after CGE, or can we pick them up there?

[gamergary]

The main reason I bought the Advance guide was for the Super Famicom section but there is some other stuff there too that I want. Would it be possible to add all the stuff you cut out of the advance guide and make an Import guide? If you do, it would be simple since you are already have most of the material for an Import Guide already. Just a suggestion I hope you follow. :rocker:

[digitalpress]

The main reason I bought the Advance guide was for the Super Famicom section but there is some other stuff there too that I want. Would it be possible to add all the stuff you cut out of the advance guide and make an Import guide? If you do, it would be simple since you are already have most of the material for an Import Guide already. Just a suggestion I hope you follow. :rocker:

Entirely possible. Two things though.

1. It will most likely be free on the 'net, just need some artwork, a little organization, some time to update and edit, and some tweaks.

2. It won't happen until the fall at the earliest. I'm hibernating, playing games and spending time with my family, after CGE :)

[sisko]

I preordered the DPA guide and am picking it up at CGE. Do we need to bring some sort of receipt, or do you already know who we are?

[digitalpress]

I preordered the DPA guide and am picking it up at CGE. Do we need to bring some sort of receipt, or do you already know who we are?

We'll have the pre-order list there.

Significant contributors (those of you who contributed 25+ games' screenshots or won the LORE contest) will have their books shipped right after CGE.

Lots to do!

[tholly]

well, i got my advanced guide preordered, i dont need a girls shirt....id look a lil goofy walking around with a small, pink shirt on, but i would like that cd.....but im not going to CGE...but i will be ordering it when you have it available....any idea on the cost of that ???

[Drexel923]

Can't wait until Friday to pick up my guide...must have it now :D LOL

Oh, and I'll definitely be picking up one of those CD's too...I think I'll pass on the Baby Tees though. LOL

[Raedon]

MUST HAVE!! MUST BUY!!

[kainemaxwell]

Significant contributors (those of you who contributed 25+ games' screenshots or won the LORE contest) will have their books shipped right after CGE.

Lots to do!

Woohoo!!

[Raedon]

I have improved the DP shirt to make it more 2600'idy. What do you think?

http://home.cablelynx.com/~tsouthern/dpjrt_design_improved.gif

[Achika]

I have improved the DP shirt to make it more 2600'idy. What do you think?



LOL

Good for a laugh, but I don't think I'd wear it that way. :)

[digitalpress]

I have improved the DP shirt to make it more 2600'idy. What do you think?

I think it looks exactly like the shirt image I originally posted. LOL

[Drexel923]

I have improved the DP shirt to make it more 2600'idy. What do you think?



LOL

Good for a laugh, but I don't think I'd wear it that way. :)

Oh come on...it's not that obvious. LOL

[kainemaxwell]

I have improved the DP shirt to make it more 2600'idy. What do you think?

http://home.cablelynx.com/~tsouthern/dpjrt_design_improved.gif

What'd you do, change one pixel? LOL

[tholly]

I have improved the DP shirt to make it more 2600'idy. What do you think?

http://home.cablelynx.com/~tsouthern/dpjrt_design_improved.gif

What'd you do, change one pixel? LOL

i like the man's "little addition" ... dont you think you could have been more generous and given him a few more pixels......

[Raedon]

only 4k of ROM.. sorry little dude..

[kainemaxwell]

Then upgrade to a 7800!

[Parodius]

Is the advance guide going to be available from amazon.com as well?

[digitalpress]

Is the advance guide going to be available from amazon.com as well?

Indeed. It takes a few weeks to get that all going though. Amazon needs product in hand and some time for things to "clear".

PLUS it works out much better for us to buy from the DP site. Not only do you save on shipping but there's no "commission" paid to amazon for their services. It's a great feature and has brought lots of customers that wouldn't otherwise know such a book existed, but if you know us it's better for everyone to order through us too.

PS I received the first copies of the book today and it looks fabulous. It IS the perfect complement to the red "classic" guide. Our printer was able to emulate almost everything from the last book so the two appear to be twins of different colors. You'll love the way they look on your bookshelf!

[suppafly]

Congratulations Joe.

Will the guides be sent on a first come first serve basis??? I paid for mine like 1-2 months ago :)

Thanks!

[-hellvin-]

droooool....I am really looking foward to the advance guide!

[lendelin]

Well, now it's really time to order finally the new guide. A list of all PSX US releases...great for us, bad for the guy who had to do it. :)

[anagrama]

great for us, bad for the guy who had to do it. :)

Oh, QoF is going to love you... ;)

[rolenta]

We had hoped that Ralph's book would have been available in time for CGE. The original plan was for Ralph to attend the show and sign the book. However, at the last minute we got Rusel DeMaria (High Score) to do all of the internal layout and that delayed the book by several months. The book should now be going to press by the end of the month and should be available by the end of the year.

The book will be 8.5 x 11 in size and contain approximately 260 pages. It will be in full color and will be chock full of Ralph's original notes, memos, schematics, patents, photos, as well as Ralph's first-hand account of how he derived the idea of TV games and how he brought that idea to fruition. Other topics include Ralph's work with Coleco, Odyssey2, Atari, arcade games, Simon, Ralph's video work for the military, and Ralph's dealing with Nolan Bushnell. The book will most likely retail for $30.

So because the book wasn't available in time for CGE, I want to offer a special deal to all CGE attendees. I'm offering the book for $24.00 (20% discount) with free Priority Mail US postage (reduced postage will be available for international orders) PLUS each book will be personally signed by Ralph himself. Books will be shipped as soon as they are available so whoever responds to this offer will be among the first to receive the book.

Special flyers will be available at the show and they will have a coupon to send to me to reserve your copy.

[ubersaurus]

Sounds awesome, I'd love to pick up a copy of his book! I'm also pushing for the library I work at to get one too :D

[Raedon]

My pic isn't THAT bad now, is it? :eek 2: LOL

Kristine

Oh your hot and you know it.. you got boobs and games.. Your a dream! :love:

[o2william]

Special flyers will be available at the show and they will have a coupon to send to me to reserve your copy.

Awesome, Len! Will the flyers be at the entrance, at a booth, or will we have to track you down to get one?

[rolenta]

I'm hoping there will be a place at the entrance to place flyers, as in years past. In addition, Mike Thomasson is letting me place them at the Oldergames.com booth where the GoodDealGames games will be sold.

[Queen Of The Felines]

Well, now it's really time to order finally the new guide. A list of all PSX US releases...great for us, bad for the guy who had to do it. :)

My pic isn't THAT bad now, is it? :eek 2: LOL

Kristine

[swlovinist]

I was a finalist in the lore contest and I am attending CGE.......does that mean I can get my free copy of the new book at the conventon? Just wondering, thank you

[TheSmirk]

Significant contributors (those of you who contributed 25+ games' screenshots or won the LORE contest) will have their books shipped right after CGE.



WoooHoo! Since I can't make the CGE, that ain't bad! The first 50 issues thing is pretty cool too!

[kainemaxwell]

So with CGE over, the rest of us are getting our guides? Coolness!

[rpepper9]

Oh my god! That chick modeling your new shirt has no arms or head. Come to think of it she looks a little pale too. :D