Gaming Goals for DiggingInNY aka Joshua aka The Iron Sheik (thanks Hank)

[DiggingInNY]

I improved on my Mappy over the weekend. I scored a 327K at the Jersey City Barcade, which set a Barcade record to win a $50 gift card during a one week promotion. Fellow BOTA team members George (Lady Bug), Tim (Millipede), and Steve (Missile Command and Frogger) also won $50 gift cards as well. Later in the evening I scored a 347K at the Brooklyn Barcade. The JC score was on a dedicated machine and the BK one was on a multicade.

[DiggingInNY]

Here are some updated scores for my classic arcade gaming goals for this year.

Game                                   Personal High                             Goal                 
Mappy                                   355,790 (Round 28)                  400,000
Joust (Marathon)                   1,194,950                                  2,000,000+
Lady Bug                               308,470(Round 15)                   350,000

Here's a screenshot of my score for my first million point Joust game at Barcade this past weekend.

[syscrusher]

Nice!  Time to take Lonnie and George down!

[DiggingInNY]

Thanks. I would like to take Lonnie's Barcade score down, though I expect Mark to do it before me.

[DiggingInNY]

I forgot, congrats on your 1.6 million point game on Mario Bros.

[DiggingInNY]

I was wondering if anyone out there knows of any conventions or flea market setups, whether ongoing or for an upcoming event, in the Mid-Atlantic region (NYC Metro, New Jersey, or Eastern PA)? I'm trying to find additional areas where I can purchase some classic console games. We have three stores in NYC (J&L Game Trading, Video Games New York, and 8-Bit and Up) that sell a lot of classic games, but I've been to all three so many times, that I am trying to find other sources in my area.

Thanks

[hchien]

Videogame Trading Post
https://www.facebook.com/VideoGameGarage

A small DIY (but large collection) run out of his basement in Long Island.


Digital Press
www.dpvideogames.com

Storefront in Northern Jersey.  Puts most new video game stores to shame.  Highly recommended.


Both places have very very fair prices.  You won't find any steals, but you won't get ripped off either.  Next time I go to either I'll give you a call.

[DiggingInNY]

Thanks a million Hank. Both locations are located near train stations, so it's easy for me to get to. I will definitely check both locations out. Digital Press is having an event this Saturday. I think I will attend it.

[TheSunshineFund]

Digital Press
www.dpvideogames.com

That seems like an unfortunate domain name.

[xelnia]

Digital Press
www.dpvideogames.com

That seems like an unfortunate domain name.

I'm glad someone else said it. 

[hchien]

No wonder Josh didn't want to come with me.

[TheSunshineFund]

The best legitimate,  (see: most unfortunate) domain name I've seen was on Tosh.O once, it was for potential job openings at the Blackberry's parent company (or I suppose what the company was formerly known as).  I'll let the forum make the connection.

[ChrisP]

Who wouldn't want a Research In Motion job??

[DiggingInNY]

I reached a personal best on Mappy at the opening day of the new Barcade in Manhattan.

The layout of the new location is great. It has the feel of a traditional arcade. Here is a list of the games they have.
http://barcadenewyork.com/games/

[TheSunshineFund]

Nice job great score!