question for DP [CGE 2k3]

[liab1228]

-Joe

will there be a CGE 2003?






-Lia

[digitalpress]

-Joe

will there be a CGE 2003?

-Lia

Without a doubt! Date TBD.

[Sniderman]

But - odds are - it'll be in August, right? Just getting my ducks in a row here....

[digitalpress]

But - odds are - it'll be in August, right? Just getting my ducks in a row here....

*Almost* definitely in August.

[digitalpress]

I have an UPDATE!

The dates are SET!

August 9th and 10th, back at The Plaza in Las Vegas.

Book your tickets and room reservations now! Don't let what happened to so many avid gamers last year happen to YOU! With the growth of the show and the hobby, it's gonna be a massive event!

[michael]

Joe.... why las vegas?
It happens on my birthday so I could get my mom to take me but heh Las Vegas is one of the places my mom wont let me go!
Ever consider somewhere else?
For the little ones.... :(

[Sniderman]

August 10th

And, again this year, CGE falls on my birthday. Man, I am *so* there again this year.

Oh, and Joe, I volunteer to man whatever DP booths you need....manning. And, just maybe, I might be there a day early, so I can show off my rippling man-muscles with set-up.

Use me. Abuse me. Love me. LOL

[digitalpress]

Joe.... why las vegas?
It happens on my birthday so I could get my mom to take me but heh Las Vegas is one of the places my mom wont let me go!
Ever consider somewhere else?
For the little ones.... :(

Yeah that's an excellent question, and one that we hear and attempt to address every year. If I had my way, and unlimited cash, I'd do it in the San Fran area. Unfortunately we haven't had much success a) securing that kind of floorspace, b) finding a decent price, or c) avoiding union workers (we do our own setup, and it saves tremendously on costs). The show needs to be in the west to continue attracting designers/alumni.

So for now... VIVA LAS VEGAS!

[Anonymous]

Woohoo! God I love Las Vegas, and CGE 2K2 was too much fun. I hope to see everyone who was there last year again, and some new faces.

*looks in sothy, butta, and captain wrong's direction*

*turns away in disgust*

What are you guys doingp over there?!?

[autobotracing]

I sure wish we had somthing like that here in florida because I cant travel that far because of work

[Tempest]

Actually Vegas a great place for the CGE. It's close to the alumni, it's got lots of things to do, and it's fairly cheap (hell I flew from Michigan and got 5 nights at the Plaza all for under $500). The only more appropriate place I think we could have it would be Sunnyvale. I wonder if they'd rent out Atari's old HQ? LOL

Tempest

[Sniderman]

I wonder if they'd rent out Atari's old HQ?

You know, that would be UBER-bitchin'.

[Trixie]

I've read about Classic Gamer's Exposition and think I may try to go this year. It seems like a LOT of fun! Was there a piece on CNN about this last year? I think I remember seeing a story on it. :hmm:

o_0 <----sign me up!

[IGotTheDot]

They have gotten better and better as time goes on. I am glad that the auction was brought back. The first years auction was pretty fun with the real auctioneer and how he didn't know what things were even close to worth.

Looking forward to the auction.

[Sniderman]

Looking forward to the auction.

Yup, that's always a highlight. However, this year, there will be NO Venture IIs. I can promise you that. (Private joke between DP and me.)

[Tempest]

But the Dig Dug drop has to go! That was a total disaster (and really dangerous!). I wouldn't mind seeing Jeopardy come back next year.

Of course the highlight of CGE 2K3 will be Cypher... LOL

Tempest

[digitalpress]

But the Dig Dug drop has to go! That was a total disaster (and really dangerous!). I wouldn't mind seeing Jeopardy come back next year.

It's funny that depending on who you ask, this was either a "total disaster" or "the most fun thing at the show". I recently watched videotape of the Dig Dug drop from just behind the crowd and it wasn't nearly as "dangerous" as everyone says.

Even so, we'd NEVER do it quite that way again. There will still be some mad frenzied rush for free stuff, but we've learned a little bit about physics and what happens when you have 500 people converge on one point.

Anyway, "Dig Dug Drop", in that precise incarnation, was only meant to be done once. Somehow all of those empty boxes had to be used for something fun!

Lots of fun in store for next year.

[MankeyMan]

9th and 10th of Aug? Perfect. That means I'll be waiting on your doorstep when you get back from Vegas. I also expect you to recieve the biggest thrashing at a game to be decided upon at a later date.

This will demonstrate the severity of your beating: :smash:

[ventrra]

and it's fairly cheap (hell I flew from Michigan and got 5 nights at the Plaza all for under $500).

$500.00!! X_x I guess I'd better start saving up. Sheesh.

On the other hand, flying has GOT to be better than the crummy trips I've done on Greyhound >:( Worth considering.

[Chunky]

ug... maybe it's time to go. But man it's so hot around there at that time. One things for sure.....i would not buy airline tickets...you'll never know when they just will not be around.

[kainemaxwell]

What's wrong with trying to have CGE in the NYC area one year?

[retrogmr]

I think that's what that OTHER SHOW.... uh, I mean, PhillyClassic is for, right? :)

[Raedon]

So does everyone just get one room usually? just wondering if anyone is trying to save some dough.. like me :D

[Anonymous]

Last year I had a room all to my lonesome, but I kinda like it that way. I wound up staying there for 5 nights, and had a blast all day. I don't think this thought ever seriously entered anyones mind, but I just want to go on record as saying that Las Vegas is bar none the BEST place to hold CGE.

[Sniderman]

I just want to go on record as saying that Las Vegas is bar none the BEST place to hold CGE.

Snider-Man's Top 5 Reasons Las Vegas is Perfect for CGE:
5. If you're diligent, luxury rooms can be had for less than $40 a night.
4. With all of the casinos, the entire city is one big "game!"
3. With all of the lights and neons, the entire city LOOKS like one big video game!
2. Eating a huge Chinese buffet meal at 4 a.m.

And the number 1 reason:

1. You can order a gin and tonic at 8 a.m. and no one bats an eye.

[digitalpress]

What's wrong with trying to have CGE in the NYC area one year?

You know, Kaine, I continually wonder if you ever read my posts. If you had, you wouldn't have asked this question.

[digitalpress]

So does everyone just get one room usually? just wondering if anyone is trying to save some dough.. like me :D

We have a CGE FORUM (which is currently inactivated) that will open up again come February or so - in there you can find yourself a roommate. I know several members here did that last year to cut costs. It's Vegas. You won't spend much time in your room - so why NOT double up with someone?

[punkoffgirl]

I think that's what that OTHER SHOW.... uh, I mean, PhillyClassic is for, right? :)

HA! Sure, you say that now, but wait until you come to that "other show" mister! :p You'll be on East Coast turf, baby.

[Raedon]

It's Vegas. You won't spend much time in your room - so why NOT double up with someone?

The only reason I can think of is HOT SEX.. But I was going to do that in the elevator..

[vincewy]

I personally can't wait to come again, as there're many NG fans will be coming to CGE2K3. Vegas is a perfect spot for CGE for simply one reason, cost. Where else can you bring everyone in for less than $400 and enjoy all-you-can-eat prime rib buffet.

[Michael Thomasson]

Hey, I saved two lives at the Dig Dug Drop. You can even hear me screaming "Get Off! Watch out for the kids!" in the TechTv GameSpot coverage. I missed obtaining all the free goodies, though (sigh) Good idea that could have gone sour. Perhaps a larger netted area would solve the problem.

Michael

[Six Switch]

I'll be there,my first time!Hope to see ALL of you there! :D 8-) :-D

[Queen Of The Felines]

My brother owes me nearly $1000, I have $226 in spare change in a jug sitting on my dresser, and I'm planning on doing a few more ebay "get rid of my crap" sales. You bet your ass I'm going this year.

Who wants to be my roomie? Hot sex is optional. :D

Kristine

[Mayhem]

Well I offered you the other bed in my room last year Kristine, and I guess that offer will still stand for this year ;)

The damn annoying thing so far is that I'm looking up prices 2 months before I did last time and the fares are MORE expensive than they were at that time last year! Are ALL the airlines bumping up again due to taxes and supposed reduced flight usage? Bugger me, if every single flight I took to/within the US last year wasn't packed! :/

[Queen Of The Felines]

I just may take you up on it, Mayhem honey. Although I should warn you that I like to sleep in the nude. ;)

Kristine

[Atar1G1rl]

It's Vegas. You won't spend much time in your room - so why NOT double up with someone?

The only reason I can think of is HOT SEX.. But I was going to do that in the elevator..

Hot sex in the Luxor elevators! Ohhhh Yeeeaaahhh!!
:P

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

Heck, some of us would settle for tepid, lukewarm sex. LOL

[NoahsMyBro]

Ahem!

Some of us are MARRIED. I'll settle forany sex.

:roll:

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

Ahem! Some of us are MARRIED. I'll settle forany sex.

Exactly my point. :/

[Mayhem]

It's Vegas. You won't spend much time in your room - so why NOT double up with someone?

The only reason I can think of is HOT SEX.. But I was going to do that in the elevator..

Hot sex in the Luxor elevators! Ohhhh Yeeeaaahhh!!
:P

I thought it was back in the Plaza? :D

And Kristine, that don't faze me one bit ;)

[MankeyMan]

Ahem! Some of us are MARRIED. I'll settle forany sex.

Exactly my point. :/

Is it really that bad?

[NESCollector75]

I have an UPDATE!

The dates are SET!

August 9th and 10th, back at The Plaza in Las Vegas.

Book your tickets and room reservations now! Don't let what happened to so many avid gamers last year happen to YOU! With the growth of the show and the hobby, it's gonna be a massive event!

Damn August 9th and 10th, Ill be in Japan. Guess no CGE2k3.....This year

[slapdash]

Hot sex in the Luxor elevators! Ohhhh Yeeeaaahhh!!

I thought it was back in the Plaza?

Yeah, but you don't do it where you're staying...

[Sniderman]

August 9th and 10th, back at The Plaza in Las Vegas.


Ahhhh, that's good to know. You see, August 10 is my birthday. Therefore, as I did in 2002, I will be shameless pimping for free stuff all day.

"Wow! This is a great expo! Did I mention today was my birthday? Oh, really? For me? Thanks!" (wanders to next booth) "Wow! This is a great expo!...."

So, be sure to look for me. I'll be the guy with the "Today's my birthday" t-shirt.

[vincewy]

Speaking of Vegas, does any know where to find vacation package, mainly air+ hotel? I personally know Am West vacations

[chocobokick]

At QOF's request Lexicon and I are going to try very hard to make it this year :) From what everyone is saying it won't be as expensive as I thought, we just have to make sure we divvy our vacation time up right.
Snider, Brian's birthday is August 10th as well!! Let's have a CGE Birthday party for the Leo's!!

[Trixie]

My birthday's also in August! w00t! >.<

Save me some Expo b-day cake! :D