Only 6 months after the first one, Miami decides to have yet another epic NARP! There were a couple of new things this time around, including the special guest Carlos Ferro! After being there from 12pm to almost 1am, it was a pretty tiring day between the setting up and the actual event itself. But I must say that having it more organized this time made it more enjoyable.
The layout was different this time and made it easier for people to walk by. This is a view from the "chilling out" area that Game Wars was set up at the last NARP.
The table near the "chilling out" area had free game play of Street Fighter IV and Left 4 Dead. I was all over that Left 4 Dead until I felt that playing Versus mode was way too long.
The awesome set up by GameWars! They were running the Halo 3 and Gears of War 2 tournament. Once again, the tournament ran really late and we had to just eventually kick them off because el beijo janitor was "threatening" us about calling the police.
Infinite Bits practically took over this room with their awesome kiosks. The Smash and Tatsunoko vs Capcom tournament were in this room, along with Glitch Gear.
Epic Sugarworks was there once again with their delicious chocolate pops! This time, they also made some delicious red velvet cake. That shit was like sex in my mouth. They were really helpful with selling pizza and drinks to everyone.
SFX 360 were on a roll with all the free goodies they were giving away. I know I saw T-shirts, Halo and Guitar Hero goodies, and free systems being given away. I know there was a lot more because people were constantly around them, looking like this:
Cute little monkeys.
They also got help from Carlos to give away the XB360.
The Street Fighter IV tournament was in a corner of the room near the Game Wars area. This crowd didn't really seem to ever move so there was always a great amount of people watching. This tournament also ran pretty late when the janitor was whining about us.
And of course I have to share some pictures I took with my friends.
The lovely lady who gave me the wonderful job over at Tomopop, Colette! She is my girlfriend. :]
Mr. Destructoid himself. I also heart him lots!
Awesome times with awesome people. Notice the Prinny and Mr. Saturn hat. BOING!
And Destructoid user TDiddy. He mentioned I should post this picture of us. Are you trying to show me off, you pervert? :P Come back to Miami soon!
Last but not least, because this guy was extremely amusing, was the guy who sang TIMMEH!! I later found out he and his friend were also Destructoid users. They never found out who they were so come out and let us know who you 2 are! Sorry for the crappy quality -- it's actually a screencap from a video I took of him. I don't have time to upload it or whatever.
Thanks to everyone for attending the NARP!
Niero's face is SHININ' and you and Colette redefine adorable. Maybe that guy is Timmeh on Dtoid... anyway I'm jealous! Glad it turned out even more epic though.
Fuck, that looks epic. Things like this are exactly the kind of things I'm missing over here in europe.
Looked like lots of fun. Too bad nothing ever happens in Los Angeles that I'm aware of.
This is so strange, but you look exactly like my future girlfriend.
I want a Mr. Saturn hat!! And also to be at Miami.
I'm stealing a Prinny hat soon.
I want to be down there for one of those NARPs. if it's just to play in the SFIV tournament.
also, Colette/Saku pic is throwing off siiiiignalssss. watch it Niero. lol
I really need to attend one of these events. I only live a few cities away, but the money; it's short...
I wish I could have been there. It looks soooooo much fun ;_;
It was fun playing Left4dead wit ya!
Pwnin' noobs,
-Gabriel
@norm9
What? Nothing ever happens in Los Angeles?
http://groups.google.com/group/dtoidlosangeles
I'm so fucking tired of this tiny archaic island nation.
Why does stuff like this never happen in the UK? :(
Someone sang a song about me? I'm touched.
Wish I still lived in Orlando, I totally would have made the trip down
this looks awesome! wish i could have made it out there. NEXT TIME, GADGET!
We're stuck in the 50s, Fusiontr
Oh dammmmmmmmmmmn that looks like so much fun!! =]
I saw myself playing the Nintendo World Championship 1990!
...I wish I could have gone. :'[
I missed the chocolate suckers!!!!
Wow, I should never take pictures with lots of shiny stuff and flashing lights around me.
Plus, I am tired of these baseless pervert accusations. All I have to say is GOOD DAY SIR! I SAID GOOD DAY!
HOLY SHIT TDIDDY you totally beat my ass at Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, I just realized this!
I seriously need to fly down to Miami for one of these...
Is the person behind Taticakes REALLY ACTUALLY wearing an ULTROS hat?!?!?!? O_O And I missed DOMO-KUN chocolate lollipops AGAIN? -_-'
I want that Mr. Saturn hat.
Also, I wish I were there.
Hey everyone! I just posted my own wrapup of the Miami NARP here: http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/goodgamer77/second-miami-narp-the-reckoning-132539.phtml#story
I'm the unpictured friend of the scary looking guy in the last pic on the post. We really loved the event and can't wait to go again!
I thought that picture of you and Collete was a picture of Collete and Taticakes. When did you change your hair?
@ Diverse: You mean cut it short? You follow me on twitter!!! You should have known! :( You don't love me.
Hey Sakuchan, is there anyway I could get that video of Pi and I playing Timmy?
Heh... glad I could be seen pimpin' with Pedro's Mr Saturn hat.
Your words cut me deep Eva. I'm seriously hurt right now. How can I not love my ℳℴℯ❤ princess?