For the second year in a row, PAX Australia moved to the digital space. And while I am ever grateful for the virtual networking with my fellow gamers, I truly miss the “vibe” of PAX Aust in real life. I miss hearing the enthusiasm of people playing video games in the Indie Showcase. I miss […]
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Even if you’re thousands of miles from Atlanta or (understandably) absolutely not comfortable with a hotel (or five) full of other people yet, you can attend Dragon Con this weekend from wherever you are through another year of Dragon Con Goes Virtual for only $10. Through DragonConTV you can purchase a streaming membership that gives […]
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MegaCon 2021 in Orlando, Florida had an estimated attendance of 100,000 over the four-day weekend and it showed me that people are ready to get back to normal despite the pandemic and the newly discovered variants. With that said, I was happy to attend with the right procedures in place to keep myself and my […]
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There are no less than four (4) different Chess sets in our home… possibly five if the spawnlings are bored and decide to makeshift one. It’s not that we are a chess-crazed family. On the contrary, I’m pretty sure it’s been a solid three months since I last had my butt handed to me by […]
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It’s the question on every forum this week: What’s happening at E3 2021? Will we finally see footage of the hotly anticipated Breath of the Wild 2? Will there be news on Elder Scrolls? Can Ratchet and Clank be as delightful as it looks? And is there any chance our non-gamer family and friends will […]
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PAX has been pretty active in the gaming news over the last few weeks. There are a lot of hopes and dreams wrapped up in the vaccines but the truth is: we simply don’t know what is happening until it happens. Here are the latest PAX updates so far to help you plan out your […]
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Sometimes we have stories from conventions that don’t fit our usual categories. Like when a D&D campaign was derailed by a mission for marriage equality.
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Another Dragon Con in the books, and there are a few people we’d like to thank…
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Australia has one niche geeky convention that refuses to be like the others… And we love it! Welcome to SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show 2017!
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Even if you’re not at Dragon Con this year, you can get a taste at home with a streaming membership. And if you are there, you can use one to enjoy con for three more months!
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We had a great time at Boston Comic Con, but the revamped show was not without its logistical challenges.
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Wondering (or trying to remember) what Dragon Con used to be like? Take a look at this timeline of the con’s programming tracks as they changed over the last two decades.
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Replay FX isn’t only the world’s greatest arcade; it’s a fantastic, fabulous, loud, bright family affair I can’t recommend highly enough.
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Here’s a handful of artists I’ve discovered at SDCC this year—and their respective online shops so you can get the full SDCC art hoarding experience.
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This year, seeing ConnLUG at ConnectiCon was the best way to celebrate geeky family joys at one of our favorite conventions.
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Attending cons for Rebecca Angel means enjoying the artistic people in cosplay, illustration, crafts, and more. Check out the photos from this year’s ConnectiCon.
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Finally, EG Mum has her post-Supanova Sydney 2017 review of the best artists, cosplayers, merchants, and writers. Lots of photos!
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Partway through the event, the Denver Comic Con event authorities changed the prop weapons policy to ban replica guns. Was the mid-event change worth it?
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Patricia shares her favorite family cosplay and discusses cosplay trends at this year’s Denver Comic Con.
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Patricia discusses her observations from the last day of Denver Comic Con.
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Patricia gives a recap of her experiences at Denver Comic Con on Day 2.
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Patricia’s excited for Denver Comic Con this weekend! Come find her in costume Saturday for a GeekMom/GeekDad sticker, while supplies last!
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One media representative rejected by staff at the gate asked why and received a derogatory glance up and down her body. Infuriated, this source then fired back “Oh, is it because I am female? Or is it because you know I’m gay?” to which she received the reply “Does it matter?”
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Are you Denver Comic Con bound (give us a shout out if you are!)? Be sure to plan ahead for the changes in registration, security, and prop checks for this year’s event.
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Star Wars Celebration is so much more than a convention.
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Here are just a few booths from Sakura-Con 2017, and their amazing wares waiting for your order even if you didn’t make it to the convention this year.
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Belief isn’t dead. It’s just shifted around a little.
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GeekMom Karen brings the round up of FB Live videos from PAX East 2017 showing all the best that she felt PAX had to offer.
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Toy Fair is a month behind us, but my meeting with DC Collectibles and personal tour by Jim Fletcher needed a very special post that required taking a very special amount of time to put together.
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Part Two, Three & Four: the trials of wearing gauntlets, mingling with heroes, and finding your dewback a seat at the movies…
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