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What I’ll miss at ALA 2026 (but you shouldn’t)
My life circumstance of care taking without a reliable does not allow me to leave to another state with multiple nights, which exactly what the ALA Expo in Chicago entails. Going last year for the first time finally in Philly … Continue reading
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Looking back on my personal NYCC (2006-2025)
2006: A great UGLY DOLL appearance, a life size Batman made of Legos, and access to some amazing comics creators. I ws able to procure sketches from David Lloyd, Tim Elred, Jerry Ordway, Coleen Doran, and many more. 2007: Worked … Continue reading
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ENDIX, the Virtual Event You Can Play, is now LIVE on Steam and Epic Games Store
The free digital gaming expo is open from May 23–24, 2026. No ticket, No travel, No cost. Just download and walk in. ENDIX is live now on Steam and the Epic Games Store. From anywhere in the world, players can download the experience for free … Continue reading
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PAX East 2026 Short Preview (and lament)
I am scheduled to attend PAX East as press this year, but unfortunately mother’s health situation is not one where I can arrange aide coverage so close to my Vegas trip in April (as arranging that coverage itself was not … Continue reading
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Nerd Notes 3/8/2026
This collection started with sitting here on a Sunday watching Ahura win the 2026 wXw 16 Carat Tournament thinking about how I wish I was in San Francisco for GDC and Day of the Devs. After two days/nights of solid … Continue reading
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PAXWest 2025: A Photo Diary (Part 1 of ?)
My session with Starseeker came near the end of my first day at PAX, a very full day. My mics were dying and I had not time to charge them. I was tired. I was lost. I was even late. … Continue reading
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Seattle Indies Announces SLICE 2025: A New Conference for Independent Game Developers in the Heart of Seattle
Seattle, WA – August 2025 – Seattle Indies is proud to announce SLICE 2025 (Seattle Loves Indie Creators Expo), a one-day professional B2B conference for game developers taking place at McCaw Hall in Seattle on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Designed for indie and AA developers, … Continue reading
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ACECRAFT: Sky Hero Brings High-Flying Action to PAX West 2025 with Exclusive Playable Demo and Limited Merch
SAN FRANCISCO – August 22nd, 2025 – Get ready to take to the skies! ACECRAFT: Sky Hero is landing at PAX West 2025, giving players, press, and creators the chance to strap in and experience the upcoming game firsthand. With the game set to launch a … Continue reading
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Gamescom 2025 from home Impressions
PAX West is next week and PCS will be there in person but right now gamescom 2025 is happening in Cologne, Germany. We patiently await more showfloor footage, but the Opening Light Live stream hosted by Geoff Keighly featured some … Continue reading
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Indie Stamp Rally at PAX West 2025
The Indie Stamp Rally at PAX West is your chance to discover some of the coolest indie games at the show! Visit four hand-picked games, collect unique stamps, and enter to win awesome prizes! The participating games are packed with … Continue reading
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