I wont be lining up until probably 7am Saturday morning. I have easily made it in the last 2 years. Midnight seems too early, but hey could be an experience in itself
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Playstation Experience 2016 Attendees Thread: California Here We Come!
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I wont be lining up until probably 7am Saturday morning. I have easily made it in the last 2 years. Midnight seems too early, but hey could be an experience in itself
DJ Lushious
Member
Just arrived at John Wayne. My Chicagoland body does not understand this crazy nice California weather. 
Any locals know of a damned good eatery close to the Anaheim Convention Center? Something that can only be had around here?
Any locals know of a damned good eatery close to the Anaheim Convention Center? Something that can only be had around here?
Just arrived at John Wayne. My Chicagoland body does not understand this crazy nice California weather.
Any locals know of a damned good eatery close to the Anaheim Convention Center? Something that can only be had around here?
Its not terribly close but if you like burgers I would go to Slaters 50/50.
finalflame
Member
Yah, I lined up around 6:30a last year, but do remember the people in the front of the line were getting interviewed and might've gotten some swag. That could be cool.
donkey show
Member
Hey y'all! I'll be working the floor over the weekend so swing by the Snake Pass booth and say what's up to a fellow gaffer. ^^ We're in the indie section next to RE7 and COD. Just ask for David and I might be in a Sumo suit every once in awhile. XD
If you're looking for some good eats, the Anaheim Packing District is a great spot to go to as well. Lots of different gourmet food stalls.
Disneyland is right next to the convention center.
If you're looking for some good eats, the Anaheim Packing District is a great spot to go to as well. Lots of different gourmet food stalls.
Yeah that would be cool, I just dont think I have the fortitude to be out that early and wait in line... I think being there around 7am works for me.
crashnburn
Member
I'm too damn indecisive. Don't know if I want to drive up tomorrow to get badge and be primed to line up around 7am Saturday, or opt to get badge first thing 7am Saturday and then line up for showcase, potentially risking both a line for badges and a line for showcase.
Help me be decisive GAF!
Help me be decisive GAF!
Mikey Jr.
Member
Hey y'all! I'll be working the floor over the weekend so swing by the Snake Pass booth and say what's up to a fellow gaffer. ^^ We're in the indie section next to RE7 and COD. Just ask for David and I might be in a Sumo suit every once in awhile. XD
Disneyland is right next to the convention center.
If you're looking for some good eats, the Anaheim Packing District is a great spot to go to as well. Lots of different gourmet food stalls.
I'm assuming you made snake pass.
Dude, that game looks bonkers. I love it.
DJ Lushious
Member
I'm going to Yelp it after this post. I finally made my In 'n Out visit during last year's PSX (on my 3rd visit to CA, interestingly enough), so I don't feel quite so obligated to go this year.
Thanks for the tip! And I'm looking forward to giving Snake Pass a shot. The gameplay looks pretty fun and I love how the snake actually coils around objects.Hey y'all! I'll be working the floor over the weekend so swing by the Snake Pass booth and say what's up to a fellow gaffer. ^^ We're in the indie section next to RE7 and COD. Just ask for David and I might be in a Sumo suit every once in awhile. XD
Disneyland is right next to the convention center.
If you're looking for some good eats, the Anaheim Packing District is a great spot to go to as well. Lots of different gourmet food stalls.
Where are you driving up from?
I'm flying in tomorrow by afternoonish - going to check in immediately and then go get my badge so I can line up right away in the morning and get a good spot for the presser. I'm hyped gents/ladies!
And you better believe it too - I'm pulling myself away from FFXV to be out there!
And you better believe it too - I'm pulling myself away from FFXV to be out there!
donkey show
Member
Nah, I didn't make it. I am on the dev team though. Glad you like what you see! ^^
Sweet! Definitely swing on by! And I can also vouch for Slater 50/50. Legit burgers.
Crimson_Gold
Member
I'll go if someone buys me a ticket. I promise to bring the hype
DJ Lushious
Member
On the PlayStation Blog post, the app is releasing tomorrow. Maybe there aren't sign-ups for any demos this year?
Oh I don't know how I missed that. They strangely updated last year's a few days ago so I thought that was it. Thanks. I'll see you guys in line!
Edit: I just thought of a tip that might be handy for out of town attendees. If you have the Google maps app, go into "offline areas" and save a map of the city.
And remember that the public Wifi and cell towers will be SLAMMED. Especially on Saturday
DJ Lushious
Member
Anyone pick up their badges yet? I'm about two bus stops away. I wonder if we get the swag bag today or tomorrow? I feel like in Vegas we had to pick it up during the con. I can't remember last year's.
EDIT
Swag bags are handed out at badge pickup. I'm seeing fellow PSXers with them leaving
EDIT
Swag bags are handed out at badge pickup. I'm seeing fellow PSXers with them leaving
I'm pretty sure that's the case but it's nice to get them early so you have your ticket to get in tomorrow. Without waiting in line.
FinaruDensetsu
Member
The ps4 shaped card box is a cool touch.
PeregrinSe7en
Member
yes this.
ive already picked up my badge
will the gaf badge pickup be at the front entrance?
SparksterMeta0
Member
I wish I could join you all. I had every intention of going since it's two hours from where I live this time. But my current work aassignment has thrown me to the other side of the country.
There's a mall a few miles from the convention center that has a Round 1 bowling/entertainment center. The brand is well known for having a handful of recent arcade games you would find in Japan. It may be a little pricier than something like Dave & Busters, though.
There's a mall a few miles from the convention center that has a Round 1 bowling/entertainment center. The brand is well known for having a handful of recent arcade games you would find in Japan. It may be a little pricier than something like Dave & Busters, though.
PeregrinSe7en
Member
The_Spaniard
Netmarble
If you like spicy order the 50 Alarm Burger, so hot they make you sign a waver to order it. I've had it twice so far.
DJ Lushious
Member
Yeah, it's definitely cool. At first, as I assembled the bottom half, I was wondering why the box was so misshapen. Then I folded the top and had that "whoa" moment.
So, confirmed you've died twice? 👻
Slater's was much too far for me. I walked ~4 miles to get to the Bowers Museum and that was enough. The OCTA dropped me right off at the Convention Center from there, though! 👍
Just arrived at John Wayne. My Chicagoland body does not understand this crazy nice California weather.
Any locals know of a damned good eatery close to the Anaheim Convention Center? Something that can only be had around here?
Portillos. There is a portillos around Anaheim.
PeregrinSe7en
Member
portillos in buena park actually
next to the pseudo mall there
on la palma ave going west
The_Spaniard
Netmarble
DJ Lushious
Member
Excellent recommendation! I'm from right outside Chicago, though, and there's a number of Portillo's in the city and surrounding area.
So far I've been to Hug Life and Thai Tangerine in Garden Grove and some awesome Mexican joint in Santa Ana, near Bowers Museum. I've not had a bad meal here in California yet!
DJ Lushious
Member
Was there a bag/coat check-in last year? I want to say no, but I don't remember nor did I need to use one.
The PlayStation Experience app?
Maybe I'm blind but I can't find where it says the location of the Playstation Showcase? I'm assuming it's the Arena but I don't see anywhere on the Playstation Blog if that's actually the place or not. And when I went to pick up my badge this evening I didn't see anything either. Does anyone know where it is specifically?
DJ Lushious
Member
We'll find out when the app goes live, I'm sure.Maybe I'm blind but I can't find where it says the location of the Playstation Showcase? I'm assuming it's the Arena but I don't see anywhere on the Playstation Blog if that's actually the place or not. And when I went to pick up my badge this evening I didn't see anything either. Does anyone know where it is specifically?
Yep. Now it says device not compatible.
the_firewithin
Member
badge was picked up today at noon. im thinking ill arrive there 630-7 tomorrow. i only live about 20min or so away
DJ Lushious
Member
App doesn't go live until tomorrow.
The_Spaniard
Netmarble
Going to pick up my badge after work and hope that getting there by 9:30 tomorrow will be good enough to get into the showcase.
Fatal Futanari
Member
Going to go pick up my badge in a few. Need to decide if I want to go to the Kojima panel or singing. >.<
Anyone got a minty Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City for PS3 they wanna sell me on the cheap :>
Anyone got a minty Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City for PS3 they wanna sell me on the cheap :>
DJ Lushious
Member
There isn't a coat/bag check-in, for the record. I stopped by the Convention Center while going on my prowl for food and asked.
Are you going to the meetup tomorrow, FF?
Spine_Ripper
Member
So how do the signings work? First come first serve, or is there a ticketing system?
Auron_Kale
Member
Maybe I'm blind but I can't find where it says the location of the Playstation Showcase? I'm assuming it's the Arena but I don't see anywhere on the Playstation Blog if that's actually the place or not. And when I went to pick up my badge this evening I didn't see anything either. Does anyone know where it is specifically?
Map isn't live yet, but the app itself is live:
Usually it's a first come, first serve basis but I'm sure more details will come out tomorrow.
CosmicQueso
Member
Just arrived at John Wayne. My Chicagoland body does not understand this crazy nice California weather.
Any locals know of a damned good eatery close to the Anaheim Convention Center? Something that can only be had around here?
If you like beer, Karl Strauss down the street by Anaheim stadium. Good eats and beers. Many great brewery tasting rooms around the area too.
Taskbarbarian
Neo Member
Hahaha as a person who lives right by there and used to go to the Krikorian movie theater all the time, "pseudo mall" is absolutely the correct term for that place.
DJ Lushious
Member
Hell yeah, I'll take it! It's still not available via the link on the badge, I found it on the iOS store. There's quite a few free games for visiting booths.
And Gran Turismo Sport is making an appearance. Did we know that game was coming out already?
My app just says 'enter passphrase', where do I find the passphrase? I've picked up my pass and psx bag.
spazimoose
Member
There are two Sony apps with similar names, the one with the map is here or just search "Experience PlayStation 2016" in the Play store (not sure about apple)