finalflame
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I'm good for any time, whatever time is best to get in line. But yah, was thinking not being tied to CalTrain would be good, since it has a terrible weekend schedule and takes 2 hours to get back to MTV from SoMa.
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PSX (Playstation Experience) Attendees Thread Dec 5-6 2015
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I'm good for any time, whatever time is best to get in line. But yah, was thinking not being tied to CalTrain would be good, since it has a terrible weekend schedule and takes 2 hours to get back to MTV from SoMa.
xenorevlis
Member
Fixed it for ya, though not too hard to guess
Well, meetup is Saturday night, and we'll all be really tired, but Sunday PSX is over a little earlier so I'll leave you to figure out the orgy details!
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ANYWAYS, getting closer! A good chunk of the badges were made last night and I'm doing the rest today between work, the Uncharted 4 mp beta stream, and some Doctor Who (and possibly a bit of a game or two). Also considering a pre-meetup while we wait for the keynote; bringing lawn chairs and such so we can all group up and chat.
Fixed it for ya, though not too hard to guess
ANYWAYS, getting closer! A good chunk of the badges were made last night and I'm doing the rest today between work, the Uncharted 4 mp beta stream, and some Doctor Who (and possibly a bit of a game or two). Also considering a pre-meetup while we wait for the keynote; bringing lawn chairs and such so we can all group up and chat.
Thanks for all your hard work *fist bump*
finalflame
Banned
Is it too late to get on the list? Just bought my tickets and would love a badge/to participate in GAF shenanigans if it's not too late. I used the sign-up form just now
Thanks for doing all this!
I'm coming up from Santa Clara driving partly on 101 (unless traffic sucks then switching to 280) if someone needs a ride to/from the event. Going to try to get up early (even though probably be up late on Friday night for someone's birthday) on Saturday to make the keynote.
Sunday will play it by ear... probably sleep in... might just head up to Sweet Maple first then hit the show floor afterward.
People from out of town:
My recommendations for places to eat -
Sweet Maple/Kitchen Story for Breakfast (get there early as there is always huge lines) - You NEED Millionaire's Bacon in your life, as well as either the Frisco Scramble, Bulgogi Scramble or Big Hip French Toast.
Grubstake - Open until 4am every day, learned about this place from Richard Cheese. Great late night diner with a whole side Portuguese menu with great dishes. It might end up being torn down for condos which is a giant load of crap, so with that in mind, try it while you still can.
http://www.barneyshamburgers.com/ we've been going to since the 90's, good place. (look at the pictures on how much bacon they put on the burgers, for example.)
http://rokusf.com/ - my friend Jay's (who also runs the Japanese Curry truck JapaCurry) Izakaya. He lives near San Mateo and said to me "You know, it would have been much cheaper to open this place close to where I live but I thought there's no place in the city serving the food I want to eat with my friends." That's why he opened this Izakaya on Market St. Using all his mom's recipes growning up, their specialty is the Chicken Nanban served just like you would get it in Miyazaki Prefecture in JP.
tryptobphan
Member
All solid recommendations. From the list, I may try out Roku SF, I haven't tried that one yet.
finalflame
Banned
I'm 100% down to chow down on Sweet Maple Sunday. Everyone who's here needs to experience Sweet Maple.
ReturnOfTheRAT
Member
Thank God I'm not coming from that area. Your best bet is to drive to a different Bart station that isn't affected by it.
Fushichou187
Member
Yeah... BART's gonna BART, unfortunately. At least it's only delays (and not closure) due to a single track being used, and only for that particular segment between Fremont and Union City. People using BART on the peninsula's side, or coming though Dublin/Pleasanton or Oakland ought to be fine.
DJ Lushious
Member
I didn't see anyone answer you. Last year I brought in a backpack that had all of my electronics in it. They allowed bags, but they did thoroughly check them for security.
tryptobphan
Member
Wow, that looks fantastic. If I can't try it out this time, then definitely on my list for next time.
tryptobphan
Member
This should be stickied or re-iterated on the first post of this thread, in all honesty. I think a lot of people here, particularly the residents of the South Bay will be using BART. It'd be helpful for them to know this.
I'll update when I get home from work.
djcatskratch
Member
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
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Sweet Maple/Kitchen Story for Breakfast (get there early as there is always huge lines) - You NEED Millionaire's Bacon in your life, as well as either the Frisco Scramble, Bulgogi Scramble or Big Hip French Toast.
I had Millionaire Bacon and now I can't go back to regular.
Also, do not get the Dixie Bacon.
Thank you for your reply.
Conference is at 10. I've heard that getting there around 7-8 would get you good seats.
GeekComplex
Neo Member
So, silly questions I know but first real big event of this sort!
I get the idea of lining up early, but where do I want to be looking for this line? Is there an obvious main entrance to this place? Is it simply known as Mascone West? I'm completely unversed with the SF area.
Also, where is the keynote versus the actual show floor? Is it a decent walk, or different parts of the same convention center?
Is it totally normal as I'd assume that everyone is on their phone/tablet trying to write about one thing while in line for another?
Last, I'm the only representative attending on behalf of a couple outlets, so I'm trying to get as much fit in as I can. How many game demos in a day is a realistic goal (assuming I am seeking out both indie and AAA titles)
Thanks a ton in advance! Can't wait to see you all there!!!
I get the idea of lining up early, but where do I want to be looking for this line? Is there an obvious main entrance to this place? Is it simply known as Mascone West? I'm completely unversed with the SF area.
Also, where is the keynote versus the actual show floor? Is it a decent walk, or different parts of the same convention center?
Is it totally normal as I'd assume that everyone is on their phone/tablet trying to write about one thing while in line for another?
Last, I'm the only representative attending on behalf of a couple outlets, so I'm trying to get as much fit in as I can. How many game demos in a day is a realistic goal (assuming I am seeking out both indie and AAA titles)
Thanks a ton in advance! Can't wait to see you all there!!!
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
GG Bridge and Park, California Academy of Sciences is also a must. Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio is a must. Sweet Maple is in a hole-in-the-wall area but the Millionaire Bacon is to die for (I'm about to go to the store to get stuff to try to make my own). On the Wharf, you have the Exploratorium, Ripley's Believe It or Not, and the fucking amazing Museum Mechanique, which is an arcade museum. Lots of really amazing ancient games that you wouldn't even think exist.
The sea lions at Pier 39.
Touristy in SF is still good, but if you're looking for bars or lounges not so known, "The View" atop the Marriot is a must-see. The different attractions of Golden Gate park are touristy, yeah, but they're also must sees: The Japanese Tea Garden, Conservatory of flowers, botanical gardens, and academy of Science. If you're in town on thurs, the Academy is hosting it's weekly nightlife event, this weeks themed around Star Wars.
DJ Lushious
Member
I was just going to look that up. I'm 99% certain that's where I will be Thursday night.
Edit - Bought and sold.
V3n0m Sn4k3
Member
See you all there! I'm just gonna Uber it straight from SFO to the Moscone Center.
I'm guessing you pick up your badge first and then wait in line outside of the doors to the auditorium where the conference will take place, somewhere inside the convention center.
The Last Wizard
Member
The whole Bart thing is confusing to me, does this affect coming from sfo?
No, you'll be fine. That's from the East Bay direction.
DJ Lushious
Member
How much would that cost?
V3n0m Sn4k3
Member
I just checked this morning and its around 25-35 bucks but I have a free ride code for like 15 or 20? So It wont be as much.
Looks like RIGS will be at PSX - really want to try this one!
https://twitter.com/Guerrilla/status/671431034072772609
https://twitter.com/Guerrilla/status/671431034072772609
Stabby McSter
Member
well shit. i'm just gonna stay at my friend's place in daly city the night before.
thanks for posting that, btw
OK, maybe this page will help - http://portal.sanfrancisco.travel/moscone-virtual-tour/
So there was the Moscone which has been there for many many years... and Macworld and such was held there in the 90's... and so on...
What the original Moscone looks like from the street:
Just over 10 years ago, they built Moscone West where WonderCon & GDC were held right after it opened:
Second floor is the big event room where Microsoft and other keynotes were held at GDC as well as the SF equivalent of "Hall H" at SDCC (at that WonderCon held there). It's on the second floor of Moscone West. Right inside main entrance is usually badge pickup and then just head to the second floor to get in line for the keynote.
Smaller conference rooms on the side and on the 3rd floor... main exhibit hall on the 1st floor.
I hope that helps!
Fushichou187
Member
This is definitely one I think I'll be making time for... thought I'll have to see how bad the lines are for hands-on time with PSVR games; would be sadly ironic to miss out on some real time with the kit because I waited in line and spent time in a panel... talking about the kit.
CAS is dope and Nightlife is excellent. You're in for a treat.
Beatofficer
Member
I'm really glad I saw the credit card only for purchasing stuff. I wonder if it'll be like that for all of the vendors or just for the official PSX merch. My friend and I are going to line up somewhere between 5am to 6am because we want good seats for the key notes. Pretty excited for this, I've been to a few conventions like G.A.M.E. and SDCC but I wasn't nearly as excited for those as I am for this. Looking forward to meeting some people on Saturday night.
Fushichou187
Member
Hmmm.. Hey we could actually help each other out! If people coming out to PSX are going to be new to Uber or Lyft, you can use the below referral code so you'll get the credit when signing up, and I'll get some when you use it. We both win
Highlight for referral code:
Uber ($15 credit towards first ride): Lyft ($20 Credit towards first ride):
Also, if posting that is no bueno, just let me know and I'll remove it!
Totally. I'm definitely showing up early to get some good seats.
devon the dude
Member
I'll be coming from the Dublin Bart station. I will want to get off at Powell correct? Looks like it is a few blocks from there.
Fushichou187
Member
Yup. Take the Fourth & Market exit and just walk down 4th St. a block or so.
Thank goodness I'm coming in Friday morning and it's a 20 minute walk to the Moscone Center.
DaveTheSnake
Member
Am I safe to assume that BART is ok coming from Oakland Airport?
finalflame
Banned
I also wanna line up super early, maybe we can meet up! 5-6am is good with me. Bringing the 3DS for in-line gaming.
Beatofficer
Member
I'd be OK with this, probably going to have a 3DS and a Vita for some gaming as well. I'll shoot you a PM with my phone number. My friend and I are getting into SF Friday around noon so we can check into our hotel early and avoid the majority of the Friday bay area traffic.
tryptobphan
Member
So just out of curiosity, considering the occasion, why a 3DS and not a Vita?
Note 1: I have both and I like both systems, but just curious.
Note 2: I'm also down for meeting up in line early.