January NAVA - NOW WITH PICS

[Kamino]

Who's heading out to january nava??
I already have my plane ticket, so i'm 100% for sure in. No punking out like i did in august.
So far, I've heard word from a few people that they'll be there.


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Last I spoke to Joe, the date for January NAVA is january 27th. It damn well better not change - my ticket's non refundable =\


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[Carey85]

As far as I know I'm still going to go, I don't think plans are going to change either. At this point I think the only X factor is going to be the winter weather.

[Vectorman0]

Hopefully your forum name won't be on your plane ticket.

Anyway, there is a possibility I will be there, but I won't know either way for a while. I am hoping there will be a December/New Years NAVA and I would be able to make that one.

Also, there hasn't been any "official" announcement that I have seen, so maybe you can fill us in on the details - you should edit your original post to included them too.

[Kamino]

Hopefully your forum name won't be on your plane ticket.

LOL, no.




Anyway, there is a possibility I will be there, but I won't know either way for a while. I am hoping there will be a December/New Years NAVA and I would be able to make that one.

Also, there hasn't been any "official" announcement that I have seen, so maybe you can fill us in on the details - you should edit your original post to included them too.
edited.

[digitalpress]

There WAS an official December NAVA announcement... did you guys not get that?

[NoahsMyBro]

It's quite possible I overlooked it, but I don't recall seeing any announcement about a December NAVA.

[digitalpress]

It's quite possible I overlooked it, but I don't recall seeing any announcement about a December NAVA.

I know the messages are going out - two forum members stopped by the store last night and mentioned it. You might want to update or re-add your email address to the distribution list here:

http://www.digitpress.com/nava.htm

[Balloon Fight]

Literally all Kamino has said for the last 2 weeks revolves around Nava. He wakes up from his drunken slumber, says something to the affect of 32 DAYS!, then goes and plays megadrive.

[Kamino]

Literally all Kamino has said for the last 2 weeks revolves around Nava. He wakes up from his drunken slumber, says something to the affect of 32 DAYS!, then goes and plays megadrive.
indeed. MEGADRIVE FTW!!!!!!
:villagepeople:

[Kid Ice]

It's still a while away but it looks pretty good for me to be there. + I haven't been to one for a while. RAAAAAAGGGGEEEE!!!!

[Kamino]

It's still a while away but it looks pretty good for me to be there. + I haven't been to one for a while. RAAAAAAGGGGEEEE!!!!

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE
your name is Jeff, correct?
Jeff, I owe you a beer at NAVA.



also, 29 days till i leave for FUCKING JERSEY

[Kamino]

Just wanted to announce one thing. If anyone going to NAVA wants to order a GOAT store arcade stick, and places said order before january 15th, I can deliver it at nava. This would result in not having to pay for shipping, since i'll be hand delivering.
I cannot guarantee availability after january 15th, as I am bloody busy, and the week leading up to my departure is going to be mostly working, since i took half the week off for the trip.

[digitalpress]

Be sure to get on the NAVA mailing list so you'll get the details as soon as they're announced. We're a GO for January 27th...

http://www.digitpress.com/nava.htm

[Oobgarm]

Yes indeed, I'll be there.

[GrandAmChandler]

Yeap, I shall be there. Haven't been to one in awhile, got some nice trades in da box.

[rolenta]

I definitely won't be attending the January meeting. I'm taking my son camping that weekend and since it's a father/son camping trip, no chance my wife will be bailing me out this time. I'm happy I got to go to the December meeting even if it was only for a short time.

[VACRMH]

I'm there. :D

Again, i'll have a ton of random crap to get rid of. Including a giant box of cords, controllers and so forth.

Joe, if you'd like to strike a deal like we did last time I'd be up for it. I don't feel like bringing anything home.

See you all there!

[Kamino]

20 DAYS TILL I LEAVE!
i'll be bringing beer and cheese from wisconsin.

Anyone going to have a guitar hero setup there? I don't feel like hauling mine 1,500 kilometres.
i'll be this guy, if you're looking for me:
Http://www.templeofinsanity.com/images/me/drunk1.JPG
definitely will have the same hat and jacket. (I don't do name tags)

[RCM]

Where'd you get that jacket Kamino? I want one! See ya at NAVA

[TVs Hasselhoff]

I'll be there.

Wouldn't be a January without 'the Hoff' making an appearance.

Have you tried my soap...

[davestein]

I'll be stopping by, but can't say that I expect to have much of any trade bait, although I do have an Atari jacket like the one being worn that I'd be happy to take out of the closet.

[rolenta]

I'll be stopping by, but can't say that I expect to have much of any trade bait, although I do have an Atari jacket like the one being worn that I'd be happy to take out of the closet.

Dave! Where have you been the last few years?

[digitalpress]

I'll be stopping by, but can't say that I expect to have much of any trade bait, although I do have an Atari jacket like the one being worn that I'd be happy to take out of the closet.

If you bring yours I'll bust mine out too. We can all wear Atari jackets, it will be like a local gang that will bewilder and confuse the actual local gangs.

Plus I need to get that GP2X card copied for you, I should have that done for you and AJ tomorrow.

[Vectorman0]

Anyone going to have a guitar hero setup there? I don't feel like hauling mine 1,500 kilometres.


I'm pretty sure Joe has a GH Bundle strictly for the store, and a couple extra guitars too. He'll have to confirm it though, because those boxes he had on top of the cabinet in the back may have been empty for all I know. If you wanted to play GHII, I'd bring my disc.

[Kid Ice]

I'm pretty sure Joe has a GH Bundle strictly for the store, and a couple extra guitars too. He'll have to confirm it though, because those boxes he had on top of the cabinet in the back may have been empty for all I know. If you wanted to play GHII, I'd bring my disc.

I'll bring my wireless. ;-)

[digitalpress]

I'll bring my wireless. ;-)

I do have all my GH stuff at the store now, including two wireless guitars. Save that space in your car for more trade bait, Jeff!

I'm not the Guitar Freaks/Hero player I once was though. Last year's MS attack killed some of the feeling in my left hand. I still love the games and can get by but it's not the same :(

[punkoffgirl]

ME IS GOING!! YAY!

I can't believe it's been a freakin YEAR since I've been down. I'm very ashamed.

[Trumpman]

I live about 30 min away, so I think that I will come. What do you do at the NAVA meetings? Do you need to bring systems or anything?

[digitalpress]

I live about 30 min away, so I think that I will come. What do you do at the NAVA meetings? Do you need to bring systems or anything?

What do we do at NAVA meetings...

1) We play. There are game systems already set up everywhere - you can play on one of three or four home systems, PC's in the internet gaming area, or on the arcade cabinets. Sometimes we run impromptu tournaments, too.

2) We trade. I urge everyone to bring their "extra stuff" or any other trading materials. If there's something in particular you need or have and want to communicate to the other NAVA attendees post it here.

3) We chat. Gamers who get together and share their stories and opinions are what NAVA was founded on.

It's noon to midnight and the peak is usually 6pm.

[GrandAmChandler]

I live about 30 min away, so I think that I will come. What do you do at the NAVA meetings? Do you need to bring systems or anything?

Well, also if you have a PSP or Nintendo DS, we usually do multiplayer sessions with those. It can't hurt to bring it! Bring trades if you got'em too.

Also, I am coming with a large amount of Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance boxes. Great for filling holes in your collection, or to up the resale value of your cart only games. (ahem. Joe. ahem.) So, yeah. Game Boy boxes. Be ready.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

Oh man, looks like I'll be coming up too. Don't get too excited about it, lol.

And I should have a decent tradebox by the time of the meeting. Anything I should bring that remains unposted?

Dave

[Kamino]

here is precisely everything I am in hot pursuit of. Loose is fine; nay, loose is preferred. For all of these, I am speaking of US versions only; however, if you have any import shmups you're looking to be rid of, I won't say no to those so long as they are exclusive to regions not called north america. :D
anywho here is it.
DREAMCAST:
Giga wing 2

GAME BOY
Gradius interstellar assault

32x
KOLIBRI

Megadrive
HEAVY UNIT
Gain ground
Burning force

NES :( I DONT LIKE NES.

Cobra triangle
mutant virus
super spy hunter
zombie nation


PSX
EINHANDER - priority.
Strikers 45 - Pending/Carey85


TG16
MAGICAL CHASE - yes, I know this one's costly. I'm armed with cash.
soldier blade
super star soldier
time cruise (pinball game. I want it anyway.)

TGCD
Gate of thunder
cotton
last alert
syd mead's terraforming

SNES
Strike gunner STG
\
if you have any of this crap, i'd appreciate a PM so I don't buy it before then! if you don't pm, bring it anyway! I don't really intend to go game hunting in the next two weeks.

[Carey85]

I'll swap my copy of Strikers 1945 for that Psychonauts you picked up for me, Kamino.

[Kamino]

I'll swap my copy of Strikers 1945 for that Psychonauts you picked up for me, Kamino.
DEAL, Good sir!

[Kamino]

i will be in the east coast from the evening of the 25th, until the evening of the 28th. if anyone needs to get ahold of me during that time, my cell is 920-464-0245.

[dreamcasthistory]

I'll be there. I should have a bunch of shit, as usual.

[Sothy]

Ill show up to one someday....

Open a West Coast store Joe!

[vysethebold]

Hello! New guy here! I was referred here by Discoalucard from his site. I'm coming to the NAVA and I have some SMS stuff if anyone is interested. See you there.

[tau219]

Hi everyone i just went to your store a few days ago by the reccomendation of a friend and it was awesome. Hopefully i can make it in two weeks.

tau

[digitalpress]

Ill show up to one someday....

Open a West Coast store Joe!

Move to the East Coast Sothy!

[GrandAmChandler]

What systems will be setup on the TVs this time around? I will have my DS with me, if anyone would like to get Pwned in Bomberman or play another multiplayer game.

[digitalpress]

What systems will be setup on the TVs this time around?

I'll take suggestions. NES, SNES, XBox and PS2 work best because I've got wireless controllers for them (and with the chatter about Guitar Heroes PS2 looks like a good candidate).

Just about anything is fair game though.

[Kamino]

less than a week to go here!
WHO'S PUMPED? KAMINO IS PUMPED!
(although i coulda had some killer parties if I had stayed home instead)

[digitalpress]

Likewise pumped! This should be a great NAVA. EVERYONE is coming :) Here are some updates.

EVENT: There's going to be a camera crew doing interviews for an upcoming retrogaming show tentatively called "RESET". They mainly want to discuss classic games that weren't so popular but great nonetheless and some series in whole such as Shining Force, Ninja Gaiden, Zelda, etc. so WEAR YOUR DIGITAL PRESS T-SHIRTS!

BONUS: All NAVA attendees get 10% off anything except brand new consoles. Just use the secret phrase "NAVA built my hot rod" at the register. With a nod and a wink, the secret bonus gets applied.

WANTED: There are two things that I need. One I'll bet almost everyone has, one I'll bet almost no one has:

1. Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt carts - I'll pay a dollar each for these. I give them away with every NES I sell and have run almost completely dry! Who'd-a thunk it.

2. A Vectrex Controller - I just need one. I've got a unit with no controller, just looking to make it "whole".

See yas in less than a week!

[RCM]

Likewise pumped! This should be a great NAVA. EVERYONE is coming :) Here are some updates.

EVENT: There's going to be a camera crew doing interviews for an upcoming retrogaming show tentatively called "RESET". They mainly want to discuss classic games that weren't so popular but great nonetheless and some series in whole such as Shining Force, Ninja Gaiden, Zelda, etc. so WEAR YOUR DIGITAL PRESS T-SHIRTS!

BONUS: All NAVA attendees get 10% off anything except brand new consoles. Just use the secret phrase "NAVA built my hot rod" at the register. With a nod and a wink, the secret bonus gets applied.

WANTED: There are two things that I need. One I'll bet almost everyone has, one I'll bet almost no one has:

1. Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt carts - I'll pay a dollar each for these. I give them away with every NES I sell and have run almost completely dry! Who'd-a thunk it.

2. A Vectrex Controller - I just need one. I've got a unit with no controller, just looking to make it "whole".

See yas in less than a week!

Is that the show associated with Yahoo.com? I remember running into them a while ago in the press room at an event I covered. You make it sound like they're new. Am I confused?

See you all at NAVA!

[digitalpress]

Is that the show associated with Yahoo.com? I remember running into them a while ago in the press room at an event I covered. You make it sound like they're new. Am I confused?

See you all at NAVA!

I don't know if they're associated with Yahoo.com, I had a very brief phone conversation and a very brief PM from them. I guess we'll find out all the details on Saturday. See ya then.

[VACRMH]

Wow, crazy stuff.

Any idea when the crew will be there?

[digitalpress]

Wow, crazy stuff.

Any idea when the crew will be there?

They're coming up early in the day and will be doing the video stuff around 6. The organizer is also a forum member here, maybe he'll pop in and throw in a few details.

[Kid Ice]

If anyone is interested in an LCD projector PM me. I'm changing my theater room over to a playroom now that I have a wee little one, and there's really nowhere else in the house I can use it.

[Oobgarm]

Due to some family-related health issues, I'm gonna sit this one out. I'll try again in a few months.

[rolenta]

EVERYONE is coming

Well not quite EVERYONE. I can't make it this weekend due to family obligations.

[Kamino]

Likewise pumped! This should be a great NAVA. EVERYONE is coming :)
Nah, looks like everyone is bailing now. :P

[itobandito]

Hey guys, I will be there. Just a heads up, a buddy and I are working on doing a show on the web about retro games/gaming. We thought the Nava meeting would be a good segement for one of the episodes so we will be there taping some stuff. Nothing big, starting out small then if people take enough interst to it we will invest more money in to the production. (get some real cameras etc)So that said I was going to ask some of the attendees what they think about these nava meetings and about retro games/gaming. (Joe said this was cool so..)See you guys there.

[Kamino]

Hey guys, I will be there. Just a heads up, a buddy and I are working on doing a show on the web about retro games/gaming. We thought the Nava meeting would be a good segement for one of the episodes so we will be there taping some stuff. Nothing big, starting out small then if people take enough interst to it we will invest more money in to the production. (get some real cameras etc)So that said I was going to ask some of the attendees what they think about these nava meetings and about retro games/gaming. (Joe said this was cool so..)See you guys there.
I'll do an interview, but be careful - I bite, and I haven't had my shots.

[Kamino]

Leaving town after work here, so likely I won't be back to a computer till after the event.
Computers are dumb, go play outside!!!

[TVs Hasselhoff]

Hey guys, I will be there. Just a heads up, a buddy and I are working on doing a show on the web about retro games/gaming. We thought the Nava meeting would be a good segement for one of the episodes so we will be there taping some stuff. Nothing big, starting out small then if people take enough interst to it we will invest more money in to the production. (get some real cameras etc)So that said I was going to ask some of the attendees what they think about these nava meetings and about retro games/gaming. (Joe said this was cool so..)See you guys there.

You may want to contact Harvey Wallbanger on this forum as well. He has some good insights on the current state of retail classic game sales. Should make for a good interview.

[Kamino]

You may want to contact Harvey Wallbanger on this forum as well. He has some good insights on the current state of retail classic game sales. Should make for a good interview.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
A++
Also, I'm in milwaukee right now. :P

[mgriff]

I can drag along a Mac Classic for sale/trade if anyone wants it..., I don't really have anything loaded on it and i don't remember the specs, but if anyone is interested, i'll boot it up and look into it

mgriff

[itobandito]

Wow, crazy stuff.

Any idea when the crew will be there?

Hey Guys,
Me and my buddy are the ones doing the show. Were not affiliated with anyone we are just a couple of guys trying to do a show on the web. At first it will be on youtube until we get our website going with enough bandwith for show downloads. We both work in television but are not doing these for either of the companies we work for. Just going to show up with a consumer grade mini dv cam and mic do are thing, then hang out. If we get enough positive feedback on our show we will then step it up put more money into the project and buy better equipment. This won't be your run of the mill show though with bad audio crazy camera movement bad focus etc. Production value is a priority to us.

[Vectorman0]

It's a little late, but I'm posting this anyway.

I'm looking to buy (or trade, but my tradebox is rather lame) the following items.

360 Wireless Controller
360 Wireless headset
360 rechargeable batteries x2
Phantasy Star Universe Strategy Guide

Mario's Picross (loose okay)

Frostbite (must be complete)
Fishing Derby (must be complete)

[Kamino]

Lol i am at nava and runk
also
joe's employee jenn is a fuckin bit h
shes lcky i dont ahve a knife lolzxxzxz x20

im so drunk

and nava rox

i think i just got a xtt mdg


lol
and liek
nava rox
buit women suck
i hat women they belong in ktchen lol
later d00dzx

[badinsults]

Looks like Kamino is having a good time.

[RCM]

I had a great time. I have to get drunk at one of these things. Kid Ice and Kamino were hilarious!

[Sothy]

MAn.... I wanna go to a Nava so bad

CGE for sure tho. Gotta get drunk with kamino and probably smack him around and keep him in line.

[Bassgrabber]

damn I wish I still lived in Lodi! Great bagels, REAL pizza, and great GAMES! <sigh>

[sonicteam]

nothing like a good ol' NAVA to brighten up the day

[digitalpress]

What a crazy weekend. Super Smash Bros Melee tournament on Friday night after the store closed (that's 40+ kids, folks) and probably the biggest NAVA turnout on Saturday... and I'm heading off to our family's annual Chili cook-off in an hour!

I'll comment on the most excellent NAVA tomorrow but I am uploading pics now.

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

[VACRMH]

My god, I look like i'm drunk and pissed off in every photo.

Had a blast, not only did I get to watch Kamino make an ass out of himself, but I made some extra room in the house :D

Can't wait untill next time I make it up there.

[Lady Jaye]

Great pics! However, the only people I can identify, aside from Joe, are Grandamchandler and Kamino.

[VACRMH]

Great pics! However, the only people I can identify, aside from Joe, are Grandamchandler and Kamino.

I would be the guy in the Metal Slug shirt.

And I must know, what the hell was the foot race that everyone was talking about?

[scooterb23]

Kamino: WORST. FACIAL HAIR. EVAR!!!!

Looks fun, I may have to try and pop in for one of these someday

[Lady Jaye]

I would be the guy in the Metal Slug shirt.

And I must know, what the hell was the foot race that everyone was talking about?


Ah. Cool. :)

[Jumpman Jr.]

Damn! Kamino is hot!

[Kamino]

NAVA and the whole weekend was great.

A special thanks to :
Drexel923 - for great deals, and not kicking me out of his st ore and having me arrested for being drunk;

Grandamchandler - For letting me crash on his couch for a weekend;

Joe - For great deals on games, and not kicking me out;

Jenn - For ruining my favourite hat. Fucking loser.

Kid Ice - RAAAAAAAAAAGE!!!!!!!!

Mgriff - Good trade! A++

RCM - For being hilarious.

VACRMH - good to finally meet you, man.

Vectorman - Also good to meet you, and thx for the n64 controller!

Portnoyd and Achika - for showing up.

Vigilante - For the jersey jokes. Heh.

Any random people I forgot - Sorry, I was piss drunk after 2. :P

Also, the liquor store up the block from joe's SUCKS. The only schnapps I could find there were spearmint and wintergreen; the spearmint tasted like a bad combination of toothpaste and lighter fluid.

[RCM]

No Kamino, thank you for being hilarious! Too bad you don't live around these parts. You should move, I know you love Jersey soooo much.