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Help Kids, Watch Reiner’s Band Play Friday Night

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by Jeff Cork on October 22, 2009 at 04:22 PM
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If you’re in the Minneapolis area and are looking for something to do this Friday night, why not hang out with the Game Informer crew? We can promise an evening filled with games, live music and good company. And aside from our sun going supernova, enveloping our precious planet and destroying all life, what’s the worst thing that could possibly happen? Caveat: You must be 21 or older to partake in all of these festivities.

The first part of the night will be at the 501 club in Minneapolis for the Be Excellent to Each Other benefit. The charity event (founded by GI alum Lisa Mason) includes Rock Band on a real rock stage, complete with lights, loud speakers and an audience that will probably not leave no matter how poorly you play. Additionally, an auction is being held, with the proceeds evenly split between the Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and Child’s Play, an organization that provides games and systems to children’s hospitals nationwide. Items up for auction include loads of Square Enix figures, original artwork, games and more. Our favorite item? A tour of Game Informer HQ. We promise not to bid that one out from anyone. The 501 Club is also donating 10 percent of the night’s bar tab to the charities, so get a designated driver and do your part, you big sissy. It’s for the kids! There’s no cover, and the event starts at 7 pm.

At 10:30 or so, the GI train is moving over to the 7th Street Entry for Tripping Icarus’ EP release day. What, you don’t know Tripping Icarus? You’re certainly familiar with bassist (and Minnesota Viking) Chris Kluwe. Really? How about guitarist Andrew “Reiner” Reiner? There you go. The band is releasing its first EP at the 18 and older show. If Reiner’s finger-melting fretwork isn’t enough to get you to buy a copy, how about this: One of the discs contains a Willy Wonka style golden ticket good for admittance to the Vikings/Bears game.

Come on out with us! It’ll be a lot of fun, and you’ll help some deserving kids (and Reiner) along the way. Plus, you’ll have the rest of the weekend for the ringing in your ears to subside. Still not convinced? OK, we didn’t want to have to do this, but here goes. Game Informer’s Meagan will be working the 501 Club’s door. In full cosplay. Oh, brother.

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  • by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 04:51 PM

    Unfortunately I won't be able to make it, best of luck to you all, and hope you have fun, play some hardcore Rush for me!

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 04:55 PM

    FYI, Jeff Cork has an out-of-control phobia of cosplay. If you couldn't tell :D

    But yes, I'll be there in my Mario garb with a lady-friend Wario at my side. Think of the children!

  • by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 05:03 PM

    "Help Kids"

    "You must be 21 or older to partake in all of these festivities."

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 05:05 PM

    Haven't you heard Meagan? When mixed together, "Mario" and "party" create disastrous results. Ask Matt, I think he's reviewed, er, attended, all of those Mario Parties.

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 05:07 PM

    Mario Parties are the Altamont of video games

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 05:16 PM

    Bah I work Friday night!

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 05:22 PM

    sounds like a good time.. but it is so far... >:-(

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 05:51 PM

    You know that I would if I could, but Idaho is pretty far away... :-(

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 06:19 PM

    Really excited to hear about this charity foundation. Since I am medically complex and go to the hospital a lot and see other kids that need help there. I would have liked to support the hospital and kids in some way but I don't have the time to do this kind of stuff, so it's nice to see other people do it.

    Yay! I live in the MN and am not to far from the place that was mentioned but I'm not 21, only 17. Argh! My chance to meet the GI staff was just four years away! Oh well, sounds like a lot of fun and hope you guys enjoy yourselves.

    FOR THE CHILDREN!

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 07:16 PM

    I've heard about his band before. I wish I can be there to hear them. :(

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 08:03 PM

    Fun times and meagan will get em in there for sure. Good thing u guys r doing with the charities.

  • by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 08:06 PM

    For anyone that can make it out, thanks so much! The current GI crew has been mega supportive and it's going to be a great time. And, they weren't lying about the visit - you, too, could see the vault :)

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 08:16 PM

    Sorry, I won't be able to come :(

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Love to go, if I was a couple years older and was in the twin cities. Ah well. Hope you post clips!!! Love to see if there are some killer Rock Band players at the party.

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    by Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Ok guys, I know it's unlikely but it's worth a shot... how about moving the festivities to Michigan so I can attend? I'm not gonna lie, the first thought that came to mind: epic GI inspired road trip. I would just have to talk someone else into going; you need at least one co-pilot for a truly epic road trip.

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    by Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    Both sound lame. Stay home and play Borderlands instead.

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    by Friday, October 23, 2009 at 02:31 AM

    That's some pretty sound advice. I'm ashamed to admit I have Borderlands and haven't even opened it yet; I have to finish Uncharted 2 first. Leaving home at a time like this would be foolish.

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    by Friday, October 23, 2009 at 02:07 PM

    Good luck Reiner and Reiner's band!

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    by Friday, October 23, 2009 at 03:04 PM

    awesome, have fun guys and all who attend, im sure itll be awesome.

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    by Friday, October 23, 2009 at 07:16 PM

    Wow you guys are pretty good. Keep it up. I'm really shocked with a gamerscore like Reiner's  and all the other things that consume his time working with gi that he's also doing this and doing it well.

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