I remember when I went to PAX in 2007, I had already been a member of Destructoid for a while. I was aware that you guys were there but I felt like I hadn't contributed enough to even bother going to any of the meet ups that year; I'm also an extreme introvert. I did see the Dtoid robot and took a photo with him but that was the extent of my interaction with the community.

This year I was going to make it a point to go to PAX and hang out with the community as much as possible! You guys really are an awesome bunch of human beings. I didn't really talk to many of you because I'm so inept in social situations but just being around such an atmosphere has made me feel welcomed and a bit teary eyed. In my walking around, I overheard all kinds of topics ranging from SCIENCE to Tentacle Grape. These relationships created here, I believe, are well beyond that based around videogames and what we have here is something everyone needs in their life...friends. I love you all and would like to put a brown baby in each and every one of you. Until next PAX, my friends.

Brownies unite! We're missing 2 here...


I tried to be THAT guy and succeeded.


Failcast!


I held Gandy and it felt like karate.


RFGO!


So, In Conclusion...

Yea, I know I've been a pest lately trying to garner interest but I have some good news. I can finally introduce to you the New England Google Group . The purpose of these groups as you know, is to set up a local community to get together for video game or NVGR related shenanigans. It's a great way to have fun with like minded individuals who carry the phrase "Also, C***s" in their hearts. So, join me Dtoiders in creating something wonderful for this here community!

Hi again! I know I posted about this last weekend but I wanted to see if I can post this midweek to reach out to the weekday readers.I would like to get an idea of who would be interested in a New England Narp Group . So, if you guys are interested leave a comment below, even if you have the slightest bit of interest. I can create a Google Group as well so we can keep in contact to discuss meet ups , events and all that jazz.

Like I said in my last blog post :: Blog Linkage :: I made a forum post some time ago :: Forum Linkage :: which received some responses but nothing substantial enough for an official Dtoid NARP Group. Also, I would like to apologize for possibly pushing down any decent c-blogs today, please forgive me!

Hey there, Dtoid denizen. I've been on this site for 2 some odd years and for a majority of the time I've been a lurker. Well, an occasional FNF participator but really no significant contributions to a site that provides me with so much joy. I'm going to try to change that a bit and extend a hand to all that may want to show interest in a Dtoid New England NARP group. I made a forum post some time ago :: Linkage :: and received some responses but nothing substantial enough for an official Dtoid NARP Group. So, I thought I could bring that over here to the c-blogs and see if I can get more members in on this.

Are you out there New England?

Sorry for posting this so late. I got home this morning from NY and then I had to go straight to work! It was such a pleasure to meet some of the editors and community members at karaoke. I wish I could have hung out with you guys more but I suppose there is still PAX! Anyways, It's not much but enjoy!







I also wanted to throw this in here. In the artist alley I met an artist by the name of Eddie Nuņez. One of the concept artists for DC Universe Online. I was so Impressed with his work that I commissioned him to draw for me....Batman on a Gargoyle!

I just received an email with some great news!

"Hi Everyone,

We're working like crazy to make our Boston show very special in many ways. We're going to have a lot of local game developers present for our post-show meet & greet including people who have worked on BioShock, Guitar Hero, Rock Band and many more.

One very special guest that we have recently confirmed is Ralph Baer. Mr. Baer is known as the person who INVENTED the video game in the 1960's. Mr. Baer doesn't travel much so we are very honored to have him at the show. Not only will he be a part of the meet & greet, but he'll also be bringing with him (and demonstrating on stage) the very first video game system EVER! He calls it "the brown box". In fact, we're going to pick someone out of the crowd to come up on stage and play it with him. The only other brown box that he created is currently being displayed in the Smithsonian Institute. Mr. Baer received the National Medal of Technology for his creation of the video game from the President of the United States. You can learn more about Mr. Baer at his website: http://www.ralphbaer.com.

Hope to see you all on November 21st! "

*Pricing*

Orchestra (Pit & Rows A-O): $75.00
Orchestra (Rows P-EE): $55.00
Mezzanine: $55.00
Balcony (Rows E-S): $55.00
Balcony (Rows T-FF): $35.00

I have never been to any of the Video Games Live events and I'm definitely going to this one!