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    It's Official! NintendoAge is GONE

    in Everything Else

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    11 minutes ago, darkchylde28 said:

    I get why folks are taking it that way, but I'm conflicted about trying to lay the bulk of blame at Dain's feet.  My take on it was that while he wanted out (and likely had to keep the deal under wraps during negotiations and until it was officially completed, if not being gagged for longer as part of the contract), he intended to let everybody know, but Jeff beat him to the punch and there wasn't really any way to gracefully pick up the pieces after that happened.  The damage was done from that moment, and I can understand finding it difficult to say much after that other than confirming that it happened, as it would end up being a lot of apologies for all the secrecy and a bunch of drama over the deal (which happened) as well as the manner in which it happened (which definitely happened).

    I'm not saying he's totally without blame (especially since there were others who were ready to buy the place as-is who apparently weren't made aware it was being shopped around), just that it's kind of understandable the way he stepped out in the way that he did and that there'd potentially be less hard feelings had the transition happened in a proper manner (Dain announcing the sale, introducing everybody to Jeff, then having Jeff come in, etc.).  It was such a shocking change and so poorly executed that everybody's immediate reactions were denial and anger (which continued for many through the formation of VGS & shuttering of the NA domain) instead of acceptance of a changing of the guard and anticipation of more changes to come.

    Boosted is closer to the truth. It’s all good though, as sad as it is to see NA go, it seems to have worked out so far here at VGS. It has almost incentivized people to be more engaged than they have in years. 

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    Where was your game room? (back in the day)

    in The Gauntlet

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    Me and my bro had a 13 inch black and white TV with a NES (Hand me down from Cousin) from 89-92 in our bedroom (try playing Where’s Waldo in B&W!). 
     

    Christmas of 1992 my parents scraped together enough money (or debt) to buy us a 13 inch color TV and a Genesis with 1 game, Sonic. Best Christmas ever!

    It's November 1st

    in Everything Else

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    2 minutes ago, jonebone said:

    I enjoy a long Christmas season.  It's hard to buy for certain people anyway, I need the extra weeks of keeping an eye out to try and find something decent.

    But hold off on the Xmas music until post Thanksgiving please. 

    Early Christmas music is one thing, people that put their Christmas trees up now are psychopaths. 

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    Lived in Japan for a year. AMA

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    6 hours ago, Pendragonx said:

    I plan on visiting in the next couple years (i.e. after the Tokyo Olympics craziness dies down)

    do you use Google Maps a lot to get around? I hear that's the Thing To Do..

    Google Maps worked great for me. The train system is incredible and so easy to use, I think my technologically inept parents could probably get around using it!

    Lived in Japan for a year. AMA

    in General Discussion

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    3 minutes ago, Rooster said:

    I used to see people doing that all the time and it looks like fun.  I'd be worried about making a wrong turn and getting separated, but the guides probably pay close attention.  I've heard that this is becoming illegal in a lot of places, unfortunately.  

    Two large groups canceled when I did it this spring so it ended up only being me and the guide. Had an absolute blast as he realized I’m a good driver and let me rip around more than normal people, plus we went fast, I got to essentially get 2 separate tours in 1. 

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