As many of you already know, the Chicago Gamers Club Inaugural Meeting date has been set! We've been working hard on getting the page up to speed, and have posted all the critical details for meeting #1 on the front page.

We are hoping for a solid turnout for our first event ever, and ask everyone viewing this to forward it to a few of their favorite Chicago Gaming buddies, females included :-). Many people aren't going to understand what the point of a "video game club" is -- so we're created some simple bullet points that highlight the benefits of being a CGC Member.

The bottom line? The CGC is about YOU. So why should you join?

* The CGC is a group created to facilitate the socialization and networking of like-minded responsible and professional working adults.
* There are Chicago Social Clubs for sports, drinking, cigars and a whole host of other topics. So, why not video games? Is gaming your #1 hobby? Welcome home.
* Trading system for members that allows equal and fair exchange (temporary or permanent) of titles to keep your gaming costs LOW while your unplayed backlog HUGE.
* Tournaments sponsored by local businesses with prizes. Club members vote to decide the game to be played in the next tournament!
* The CGC is not a nerd club.
* Video game stores are not social places to meet other people. The clerk behind the counter (and your wife, your coworkers and your boss) doesn't care about your Guitar Hero obsession. The CGC does and wants to hear about it.
* You have a VOICE and it should be heard. Are you sick of arguing over message boards about review scores because you know that they're wrong? CGC review scores are the AVERAGE of all voting CGC members.
* Are you confused by the amount of games out there and don't know what's good or what you might like to try? Put down that copy of Barbie Horse Adventures, get off the message boards and get your ass over to a CGC meeting.
* You must be at least 21 to be a member.

We have a lot more great ideas, but need your help! By attending the first meeting, you'll be on the ground floor of a group that hopes to bring back the socialization and real community that you once enjoyed as a kid and has been lost with the anonymity of the Internet and Xbox Live. Remember when you used to argue that Super Mario Brothers 3 was better than Super Mario World on the playground with your best friend in 1992? Well, you were right and you can still argue...

...while you have a beer in your hand and meet some great people.

I'll see you guys there!
--
Adam Greenblatt
Founder / President
Chicago Gamers Club