VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!

[telly]

So far we should have 4 people confirmed for tomorrow's opening! Myself, Kash, Cartagia and Ferraroso. Let me know if that isn't correct and once we get the attendees finalized I will send you all a zoom link over PM tomorrow.

You don't have to have a gift open either to participate in the fun!

[ferraroso]

[kashell]

Earlier plans changed. So, as Telly mentioned, I'll be there!

[ignition365]

Is someone streaming for folks to watch?

[telly]

Is someone streaming for folks to watch?

No one volunteered. I'm just sending a private zoom link so if you want to stream like last year feel free. Otherwise I'll upload it to YouTube after

[ignition365]

Streaming to www.twitch.tv/ignition365

Edit: VOD on Twitch is available and it'll be on Youtube in the morning... and unlike last year, the audio should be good.

https://youtu.be/BjWEr0Cnul8?si=1NEBkqlsdR9RXd_h

[kashell]

Well, that was a blast and a half. I'm glad my original plans got cancelled because I got hang with all of you.

Thanks again to my Santa for the amazing gifts!! Well, other than the Tootsie Rolls. How very dare you include such mediocrity in an otherwise perfect collection of goods.

For those that didn't watch, I was given:

Ikaia for the PlayStation 5
The strategy guide for Dawn of Mana
The entire .hack//G.U. series for the PlayStation 2

Expectations surpassed. Thanks again, Santa!!

[telly]

I had a ton of fun hanging out with everyone and sharing our gifts! I got some amazing titles from my wishlist along with some fun surprise games as well! I'm very happy with everything and I know international shipping is a lot too so thank you!! 

I recieved
- Metal Wolf Chaos XD (PS4) [NA]
- FIFA 14 (PS2) [EU] apparently one of the last PS2 games ever released so that was fun to learn!
- Super Bomberman R (Switch) [EU]
- The Last Guardian (PS4) [EU]
- Fairytale Fights (PS3) [EU]

Unfortunately the candy was a little too salty for me I liked the flavor though!

[dhaabi]

I had considered joining before a date and time were finalized, but I already had other plans for what was chosen. Nonetheless, I've just finished watching through last night's gift-opening event. It was nice to see everyone who joined having a good time and enjoying their gifts, and I'm glad that a new face could be present!

[Cartagia]

Thanks everyone who joined and participated this year!  And an extra special thanks to my Secret Santa and practically my neighbor, kashell.

He gifted me the following:

Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp
Greedfall
Returnal
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence

[ferraroso]

Lot's of fun with this Secret Santa!
It was nice to finally hook up with you guys!
And special thanks to my Santa (whom after some thought, I might have found out) for the gifts.
I hope my giftee will enjoy their presents as well.


I'm already excited for next year's!

And thank you for organizing everything, dhaabi!!!

[koemo1]

Hello! I saw the livestream later on YouTube
 Very cool to see all the gifts everybody received. I hope to join next year again. I mostly included FIFA 14 as cool freebie being one of the last ps2 games haha. Pity you didn't enjoy the salty licorice as much. I'm sure to wrap the gifts and include a more varied assortment of candies. I was in a bit of a time-crunch this year so sorry for that.
I hope everybody had a good time and enjoys their gifts

Actually I'm going to Japan in april-may so if our Japan residing VGcollecter is down to meet, we can make it happen

[telly]

Hello! I saw the livestream later on YouTube
 Very cool to see all the gifts everybody received. I hope to join next year again. I mostly included FIFA 14 as cool freebie being one of the last ps2 games haha. Pity you didn't enjoy the salty licorice as much. I'm sure to wrap the gifts and include a more varied assortment of candies. I was in a bit of a time-crunch this year so sorry for that.
I hope everybody had a good time and enjoys their gifts

Actually I'm going to Japan in april-may so if our Japan residing VGcollecter is down to meet, we can make it happen

The licorice flavor was great! It was just the salt I think I just wasn't expecting! Also sorry I'm sure I butchered the name of it 

[ferraroso]

Actually I'm going to Japan in april-may so if our Japan residing VGcollecter is down to meet, we can make it happen

Just keep in touch! I'll be here anyways... haha

[kashell]

Has anyone else opened their stuff?