Category Archives: Conventions, Events & Expos

Gamescom 2026

Posted on 08/29/2026 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Everyone is going to have their own things they get excited about from Gamescom in announcements, demos, etc. My interests tend to fall to point & click, action adventure, experimental and puzzle. Sometimes I’ll branch out. There’s been FPS I’ve … Continue reading →

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NYCC 2026: Professional Panels/Industry Day Press Release & Info

Posted on 08/27/2026 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

NEW YORK COMIC CON 2026 REVEALS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMING LINEUP Offerings for Industry Professionals to Include Panels, Interactive Programming, Private Signings, and More NORWALK, CT – August 27, 2026– ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today announced the … Continue reading →

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NYCC 2026: Early look at Panels

Posted on 08/20/2026 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

P-CS will be attending New York Comic Con 2026 this year as Press. While the most exciting part of con for us is always the show floor, panels matter. We can’t focus on ALL panels though, just what catches OUR … Continue reading →

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Nerd Notes (Post SDCC 2026 Edition)

Posted on 07/26/2026 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

There was definitely enough video game, movie and TV trailers and also new music to make a Nerd Notes just after the last one. First off, STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE episode one was fantastic and the footage I … Continue reading →

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I’m not going to SDCC but if I was…

Posted on 07/20/2026 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Figuring out the logistics of going to San Diego, even just for outdoor activations not in the con is just not going to happen at this time as I configure and figure out my life (an upcoming Nerd Notes will … Continue reading →

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What I’ll miss at ALA 2026 (but you shouldn’t)

Posted on 06/24/2026 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

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)

Posted on 06/19/2026 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

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

Posted on 05/22/2026 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

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)

Posted on 03/24/2026 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

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

Posted on 03/08/2026 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

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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