NAVA Gamer's Meeting, June 27th (NOW WITH PHOTOS AND VIDEO)

[digitalpress]

NAVA = North Atlantic Videogame Aficionados. It's FREE, and YOU are invited to attend. This is a monthly event opened to the public and hosted by NAVA members. Game systems are set up around the store, members bring their own goods to swap or sell, and the place is generally transformed into an "open house" for gamers.

Previously at NAVA...
- The store was visited by friends from Canada, including long-time DP forum moderator "Lady Jaye" and guide editor "Sly DC".
- A surprise visit by ColecoVision programmer extraordinaire Eduardo Mello (Opcode Games).
- A plethora of very unusual game systems were put out to play, including MSX and SG-1000.
- Chris brought the full-size arcade controller for Pop 'N Music which was played between sessions of the original Konami Guitar Freaks on an import PS2.
- Many games and systems traded hands between attendees. A "top 10" kinda day in this regard.
- Pictures and video tell it best:

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

We'll be doing a new version of the NAVA signature "Random Retro" tournament at 6pm. We're hopeful that last years' champion will be there to defend but regardless, the title is on the line! If you think you're a good Atari 2600 player, be sure to get yourself into the tourney, sign-ups at 5pm.

Get ready for another NAVA. Game ON!

When: Saturday, June 27th, 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.

[Roman]

hey, I've never actually been to one of these before. it's funny because I live a couple blocks away and I've only been in the store twice. I'll probably drop by after work then. I'm hoping for some GH/RB action.

[Sniderman]

We're hopeful that last years' champion will be there to defend but regardless, the title is on the line!

I make no promises at this time, but shall begin seeing if a trip out is possible this month. Hate to lose the crown just because I was unable to attend!

[Porksta]

Well ladies and gents, if everything goes according to plan it looks like I will be attending! Never played the Atari before, guess this will be the first time.

I will be bringing my unopened SMS and Commodore 64C among other goodies.

[Sniderman]

Never played the Atari before....

[Vectorman0]

We'll be doing a new version of the NAVA signature "Random Retro" tournament at 6pm.

Hmmm? New selection of games/variations? New rules?

I make no promises at this time, but shall begin seeing if a trip out is possible this month. Hate to lose the crown just because I was unable to attend!

I hope you can make it. If you are still on a 2600 kick, I'll give you free games out of my box if I have any you need.

Never played the Atari before, guess this will be he first time.

Blasphemy! (haha, it looks like Sniderman beat me to it)

[OMF2097]

Is Dragster still on the list?

[Videogamerdaryll]

[Porksta]

All this means is that I will have some serious beginner's luck when I own you guys at whatever Mario game we play (joke).

I see the tournament starts at 6pm. How long do they normally last? I was planning on leaving around 7 or so.

[Hitman Tyler]

Attending....
I hope u can make it Sniderman...
BTW: Still looking for:
Omikron: The Nomad Soul (Dreamcast)

[digitalpress]

All this means is that I will have some serious beginner's luck when I own you guys at whatever Mario game we play (joke).

I see the tournament starts at 6pm. How long do they normally last? I was planning on leaving around 7 or so.

That's about right. This one's usually over in under an hour unless there's a knock-down-drag-out final like Warlords, but that's happened only once in the 6 times we've run this one.

Looking forward to meeting you!

[OMF2097]

Well ladies and gents, if everything goes according to plan it looks like I will be attending! Never played the Atari before, guess this will be the first time.

I will be bringing my unopened SMS and Commodore 64C among other goodies.

If you have a complete (boxed) 64C, I may be interested in picking it up.

To Joe:

Any way to have the SID tunes cranking for this NAVA?

[Dastardly Dylan]

Not too sure about this one, I'll have to see in the coming weeks.

[digitalpress]

To Joe:

Any way to have the SID tunes cranking for this NAVA?

Build me a playlist, and I'll make it so!

[Porksta]

Well, unfortunately I will have to miss this NAVA. My friend that I was going to come with has to go to a wedding. Have fun without me.

[JohnnyBlaze]

I plan on going to this, my first one. If anyone has any spare Famicom or Famicom Disk System games, please bring them. I just won a Twin Famicom on eBay and I want to see if you guys have games before paying the high exportation prices. If I remember, I'll probably bring my Turbo Grafx 16 if anyone wants to use it. Also, I never go anywhere without my modded PSP, so that's coming too.

[LucidDefender]

This will be the first NAVA I'll be missing in a long, long time. Sorry guys. The party will go on though!

[Moon Jump]

Now that it's officially summer, 2600 and I should be there on Saturday. I'll have my box of goodies along with the leftover Press Start T-Shirts and DVD's and a bag of pretzels of course.

I also got an extra unopened copy of Ghostbusters for the 360, so I'll bring it because I haven't had a chance to take it back to GameStop yet, they wouldn't let me cancel my other pre-order so I got two of them.

[Vectorman0]

It is only two days away and there isn't much chatter. Everyone make sure to practice for the tourney! I always tell myself I will beforehand, but it has yet to actually happen. I'm hoping all of the 2600 veterans can make it - CX2K, Stonic, killersquirrel, Kid Ice and especially Sniderman.

I'll be looking to pick up Neo-Geo controllers/sticks and possibly other arcade boards and assorted goodies. I am also looking for an official clear green Xbox system and official Xbox component cables.

[Sniderman]

Sorry to disappoint but I can't make it again this month. Will try - again - next month. I hereby relinquish the Retro-Crown to the skilled winner from this weekend's tourney. Good luck!