Hi everyone,

My name is Alex Varanese and I'm one of the developers of the
XGameStation, a new homebrew video game system designed to teach its
users how to build and program their own video game machines from the
ground up. We're posting about it here because we feel a group like
this would be interested, and we welcome feedback. We aren't using
bots and this isn't automated spam.

Here are a couple of hi-res images:
http://www.xgamestation.com/pr/xgs_micro_web_res_hw_grey_poster.png
http://www.xgamestation.com/pr/xgs_micro_web_res_kickass_poster.png

The following press release explains the details of the system:

The highly-anticipated XGameStation Micro Edition (XGS ME), the
world's first do-it-yourself video game console, is now available.
Designed by the world's best-selling game programming author, Andre'
LaMothe, the XGS ME combines today's technology with the design
methodologies of retro systems like the Atari, Commodore and Apple.
For the first time, a single product is available to teach its user
how to build a video game machine from the ground up, with complete
documentation.

The expansive eBook, written by LaMothe himself, covers everything
from introductory electronic theory all the way up to computer
architecture, as well as a complete coverage of each of the XGS ME's
subsystems. Imagine learning everything about how a video game console
is built and programmed from scratch: designing and printing circuit
boards, generating TV signals, external device interfacing, and much
more. Universities are already incorporating the XGameStation into
curriculums, and hobbyists that have followed the development of the
system for the past year are already building an active community
around it.

The XGameStation Micro Edition is the first and only way to learn the
black art of video game console design from the ground up, and is
available now from the official website (www.xgamestation.com) for
$199.95. Everything you need to get started is included; the console,
all necessary cables and power supplies, LaMothe's expansive eBook, as
well as countless extras.

If you would like more information, would like to receive our official
press kit, or have questions or comments, please let us know.

Thanks again for your time!

Alex Varanese
alexv@...
Nurve Networks LLC
www.xgamestation.com

Hi im looking for an atari jag i had one a while back and miss it,
anyone selling? i'm in the vancouver (bc canada) area, interested in
the cd unit and JagFreeCD, Jugs-DD as well. email me
chuppa_stuppa@... or turde_fergusson@...

Hello members,
Here is a list of upcoming video game trade shows:

Midwest Classic
Milwaukee,WI
June 7th,2003
http://midwestclassic.net

Jagfest UK
Rochester,Kent
June 14-15th,2003
http://groups.msn.com/JagFestUK/

The Video Game Summit
Lombard,IL
July 12th,2003
http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html

Austin Gaming Expo
Austin,TX
July 26th,2003
http://www.austingamingexpo.com

Classic Gaming Expo
Las Vegas,NV
Aug. 9-10th,2003
http://www.cgexpo.com

thank you,
Dan Iacovelli
AVC/JCU chairperson

For 2003 Jaguar fans have agreed to hold multiple JagFest events
nationwide
  to allow other fans the opportunity to attend during this historic
tenth
  anniversary of the release of the Jaguar by Atari Corporation.

  JagFest 2003 "Thriving in the Jungle" will demonstrate the Jaguar is
still
  alive and kicking with numerous hobby game efforts underway nearly a
decade
  after the Jaguar's first release. Each event will feature demos of
lost and
  upcoming games, as well as one or more tournaments with prizes for
some of
  the best Jaguar games out there.

  At this time, the following JagFest events have been established:

  JagFest @ MWC
  ---------------------
  When:  June 7, 2003
  Where: Milwaukee, WI
  Lead Organizers: Dan Iacovelli

  JagFest @ VGS
  ---------------------
  When:  July 12, 2003
  Where: Lombard, IL
  Lead Organizers: Dan Iacovelli

  JagFest @ CGE
  ---------------------
  When:  August 9-10, 2003
  Where: Las Vegas, NV
  Lead Organizers: Carl Forhan and Scott Walters

  There's no way these few organizers can accomplish a successful
event alone.
  We need fans to commit to attend to whichever shows they can. We
need equipment, unreleased games, demos of upcoming games, tournament
prizes, flyers, web pages, and more. If you're interested in
organizing a JagFest event in your region, or would like to assist
with other established events, please send a blank email to JagFest-
subscribe@yahoogroups.com .

  Long live the Jaguar!

  Randy Femrite
  Carl Forhan
  Greg George
  Dan Iacovelli
  Dan Loosen
  Micah Rowe
  Scott Walters
  Tim Wilson