so about our game convention…

[@RC_11982]

My wife and I volunteered at So Cal and I can back up everything Curtis said. The group was very gracious and very thankful for the help. I tried to help more but Curtis truly wanted us to enjoy the expo. We did enjoy the time we were there and will be back. The only thing I would change is to let the attendees know that they can pickup their passes the day before and save time. This had to be one of the best run expos I have been to. One last thing, these guys were running around taking care of things throughout the show but I would like to call out that fact that when a fan came up to any one of them they stopped and greeted them and talked to them. It was good to see. Congrats on a great Expo!

[@sikguitarist]

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[@NSquaredPodcast]

Unsung hero

[@alejandromarquez8407]

Awesome! Saved me time 👍🏼😎👍🏼

[@RetroGeekCollective]

Those 2 days were the most exhausting days of my life 😂 Im pretty sure I damaged my voice for life but it was worth it! From both a vending and attending standpoint you guys truly put on an amazing event!! You guys brought the community together and gave us a place to hangout and enjoy what we all love and that is priceless! As for the drama at the end, I’m glad it was just vendors left, and I hope you felt all the support from everyone who was there and ready to help you keep everyone safe. While it was scary when rumors were flying, you could feel the collective overwhelming energy in the room of the vendors ready to have each others back if needed, it was electric! Thank you for being so involved and jumping in, that is not how many people would have handled the situation. It goes to show this is truly a community that you guys have not only brought together but are rooted in and a part of! Thank you for a great expo!

[@Sn0ring]

Honored to have hosted "The GameSurge | Ultimate Video Game Trivia" at SoCal Gaming. We had a blast and we hope be invited back next year!

[@Sn0ring]

In terms of improvements from a panelists perspective at the show. This is what I have. - Longer set-up times (We were only able to set up on time due to a canceled panel) - Easy access to tech support. We were having many microphone problems and noone to go too. - Announce panels better through the PA system or something cause next to no one knew panels were a thing when we talking to people on Sunday after our show. - Programs for each attendee so they know what else is going on Additions: - Charity Auction Dinner at night after the hustle and bustle - Better Arcade + Console Freeplay Selection

[@VideInfra]

There was trivia?

[@Sn0ring]

​@@VideInfraYeah "The GameSurge | Ultimate Video Game Trivia" we were taking place the same time as the Sonic VA panel on Saturday so attendance was rough for us. It is what it is though. The people that attended really enjoyed themselves that is all that matters. Hope to see you their next year. If we are invited back :)

[@charley1seven]

The SoCal Gaming Expo was thee absolute best convention I’ve been to. I’ve been to D23, Star Wars Celebration, Wondercon a few times and countless smaller Cons. Usually at a Con, I’ll pass 5-10 vendors before I see one that I’m interested in. At SoCal, every vendor had something to look at. Every one was so chill. John Bentley was awesome! Tetris tournament was crazy! Skate ramp was dope! And meeting all of you guys was awesome! You guys treated me and my sons as if you already knew us. So much to keep you occupied. Great venue, great location. My only regret is not buying a 2-Day pass. I won’t make that mistake again. Thanks guys!!

[@RetrocartCollector]

Awesome stuff to hear the behind the scenes stuff like this. It was an amazing expo! I can’t wait for next year. So much fun and so epic! You boys rock!

[@blastingoff]

I've been binge watching videos about the convention. Looked amazing

[@GamerLive247]

flew 2000 miles to attend. never been a game expo or cali. what a great show!!!!!

[@theequalizer9733]

Thank you guys for putting the expo together. It was great seeing all the local vendors and other vendors from out of town come together bringing their best items. Plus, Mort with his band, the skaters, the tournaments, the free-to-play experiences, the trades. Everything was amazing. I had a blast as a vendor, a collector and a gamer.

[@gwillakerz]

the after party fights were dope

[@lions3panda]

What a great Expo! Can’t wait for next year 👍

[@BlakRanger]

Socal was definitely an amazing experience. All of you did a fantastic job organizing and ensuring it went great. Everyone I talked to was so impressed with everything. I'm already excited to volunteer next year!

[@gonzalezmichael89]

It was cool doing volunteering with you guys. I hope admission gets easier next year with vendors and general guests. Happy that your friends and guests did some of the social media for the event online. Can't wait for next year.

[@shuicochea]

It is an honor to be part of the volunteer team

[@7thangelad586]

These thumbnails are not doing you any favors. Glad to hear about the quick response to the shenanigans. I want you guys on my team in a saloon bar fight ;)

[@edwinsvideogames]

Amazing expo. Good job on handling the altercation 😎👊

[@Malacefire]

XD sorry to here someone started something at your convention but as soon as you said gabo helped escort him out, all i could picture is "I dunno if i ever told, your out" lol

[@treblet8237]

Is there gonna be a video from you guys at the convention?

[@selbyjohnson5986]

I really enjoyed the con! I plan on returning next year!

[@RetroPickers]

I really wanted to go but couldn't justify flying across the country to it. Maybe next year I could plan a family trip around it.

[@RectWizard]

Had such an amazing time 😊 getting to hangout with you all was one of the best weekends ever. Thank you all for everything you did for me 😊

[@joshsparrowchannel]

congrats squad!! sounds like a HUGE success!!

[@42calking53]

Riff realizing he didnt in fact take that dude down Retro Rick Twin did 😂😂😂😂

[@donnytucker]

I need to fly out to socal next year and go to the expo! Maybe next year Chris Roberts aka crob who runs the nine club podcast ( crob was pro for chocolate) he can come to the convention. Invite him out. Nice job Riff and everyone else!

[@Retro_Sean]

Glad my little guy and I didn’t see that drama. We had nothing but a positive time together on our father son trip this year to your con. 🤙🏼

[@DefaultTunbName]

Yo, Caleb was tucking a machete at the Con? Wild

[@Funnivids100]

No but he was involved in the story

[@Jackie_Fhan]

@@Funnivids100 where is the video?

[@retro_yoyo]

Berserker Games talked about that one I think 💯 glad of him and everyone who helped

[@bloodandteeth]

As a vendor at the show I can say it was an awesome show and very cool crowds.

[@JShadow6661]

Why do I get a feeling the culprit was a Heckin Steve’s hitman lol. 😂

[@Jackie_Fhan]

this is dumb, resellers suck but they were hated long before steve.

[@seektruthnow.]

OG nes pursuit also hated on “scumbag resellers”

[@bcbaker4821]

Man,, yall need a Nintendo Rug to throw down,,, could definitely help the pop in the fun shed.

[@donaldsmith5667]

Congratulations, guys. I’ll definitely be there next year.

[@Woodmanclassics]

Best game convention!

[@ninjasec]

I took another big media break, hadn't heard you guys in a while. Glad this went well

[@bootlegheroes]

lol When the guy was on the ground, i had my knee on his spine trying to hold him down, then I look up and all I see is Riff holding one arm and Gabbo had the other. It was a very movie scene type moment from that perspective, I was like "The Squad is Here!" lol Was hoping there was a worldstar video of us lol

[@sirokoolss]

With all them KZbinrs there I couldn’t find Not 1 video of this altercation 😣

[@bootlegheroes]

@@sirokoolss It happened so fast lol We got sent a couple of videos but they were quick ones, not too clear either lol

[@Jackie_Fhan]

was the argument with caleb?

[@Jackie_Fhan]

everyone has a camera, video is somewhere

[@titodenino]

Expo was AMAZING!!

[@ravenwolf3039]

So what you are saying is a new street fighter So-Cal edition is coming to a store near you? Awesome

[@mntngr346]

lanyards would be cool for next year. Would make a nice little momento.

[@titodenino]

they had them just werent passed out properly

[@philpham3135]

We wait for like 2 hours in line for fan expo in Toronto 😅that’s with online tickets…”separate lanes”

[@_Beezul]

Con was great but look... I bought food.. looked around somwehre to eat.... theres a giant skateramp... no chairs anywhere. i think maybe there was a huge oversight on letting people sit and eat in between shopping. I've never been to any type of convention that literally has nowhere to eat purchased food that was bought in the convention. And of course they talked about expanding the skating area lol.

[@Tallpaaaul]

That would literally be the least of my worries

[@_Beezul]

@@Tallpaaaul well im glad you don't matter as you aren't running the convention :D Everyone has to eat sometime, and there aren't that many options immedietly next to this convention. People with children don't want to go out in the scorching heat and walk .6 miles to then just stand in line outside to wait to be seated to eat. There's also no food trucks in the area so naturally this means.. We need somewhere to sit and eat. When I tried ordering food at the con, they ran out of fries. So basically everyone trying to eat had to stand and wait 20-25 minutes for the orders to start coming through with fries. It was pretty chaotic as the place to order food was super narrow due to tall walls blocking off sections for booths and the skate park. There was some people sitting on the floor but again, not much space even to do that. And they were sitting next to trashcans.

[@Shielane]

Wished I could’ve been there… Planning on it for next year!

[@BNone-h2w]

Awesome got the 500 like!!!! 👍

[@jamesdfulhamfc]

We need this in Australia 🇦🇺.

[@Ozkar1989]

Glad to see it went good. Well deserved, fellas! Where’s the fight footage?

[@gamebit9063]

Maybe next year have a UFC ring for frustrated gamers!

[@ANoss13]

Next year special event of salon fight with sockem bobbers haha I think you handled the unexpected situation very well! Holding till cop/paid security can step in!

[@Julusnc]

Good Job Guys!

[@topchief1]

There is such a thing as too big though. I went to SEGE yesterday and it was disappointing how big it got, I really missed the ability to just chat with vendors and special guests without having to shout the whole time

[@eagles87spanky87]

Phoenix Resale sucker punched Heckin’ Steve. I was there, believe me.

[@Jackie_Fhan]

yeah right, the only thing caleb is sucker punching is wallets

[@djlunchmeat7710]

congrats homies

[@mjdf122]

I did the attacking and came out victorious 😆

[@p1xai]

It's a real shame that a few crazy people have to disturb the peace luckily nothing happened, I hope 🤝

[@PhoenixResale]

First

[@Ricardro187]

Booooo 😂

[@caaasillas3205]

Okay you want the hate lol

[@RunWithCurt]

❤

[@Scuffbda441]

You spelled Second wrong..😅😅😂

[@uriitarded]

fake watcher

[@Hot.TubTony_TheCamelCrew]

love the bts talk about the expo!

[@Scuffbda441]

First! From Bermuda! 🎉🎉🎉

[@beverlyhyso7553]

Congrats

[@McAhhSomee]

Was it Caleb who got punched?

[@mrroachclip8444]

Who was it? Lol

[@DefaultTunbName]

Scott the Woz knocked out Curtis

[@mrroachclip8444]

@@DefaultTunbName 😂😂

[@ESPINOZA316]

What about the alarm that went off on Sunday?

[@HeySpanky]

So a man possibly had a knife and was threatening to kill another person and you thought it was a good idea to escort him back inside? Then lead him right back in to assault his VI…. “Yea not a great plan” - Tony Stark

[@42calking53]

And where did Ricky disappear to😂😂😂

[@Deseko]

Riff knows judo or wut? lol

[@alexrocks135]

Hopefully it was occollectibles, hate that guy. He ripped me off

[@Ayeslick]

Wasn’t as good from previous years. Of course they would hype it up since they run it now. No hate just so many things that people probably won’t bring up since fear of being black balled.

[@CrawlingPanther]

like what

[@VideInfra]

Naw it was better.

[@bootlegheroes]

lol "no hate" and proceeds to lie lol you know damn well this was the best one, Ive gone to each one, this felt wayyyy better and twice the people

[@RetroHoundGaming]

Man, I wish I could have been there! And I’m really glad that you guys were really representing each other during this whole podcast. You can tell Curtis definitely appreciated getting recognized at the end so good for all of you guys running an amazing show really wish I could have been there.