Conventions Archives

Inspiring Your Budding Artist at Dragon Con

September 30, 2023September 29, 2023Ruth Suehle

If you’ve got a young artist thinking about career options, put Dragon Con on next fall’s calendar.

The Bath Book Bash 2023

September 20, 2023September 19, 2023Sarah Pinault

A wonderful Fall event in New England, the Bath Book Bash is a haven for young readers and aspiring authors.

“Hi, Barbie!”, or the Magic of Pink at Dragon Con 2023

September 11, 2023September 10, 2023Ruth Suehle

Ruth shares the instant community that happened at this year’s Dragon Con thanks to the color pink.

image of LudoNarraCon 2023 title image, with person in submarine underwater with dog looking out large window

LudoNarraCon 2023: Celebrate the Narrative

May 7, 2023May 6, 2023Evil Genius Mum

It’s time to celebrate narrative games with LudoNarraCon! Check out these new indie games with fresh storytelling.

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PAX Aus 2022: Come Out and Cosplay

November 8, 2022November 7, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Cosplay is always one of the highlights at geeky conventions. We included our faves in a PAX Aus 2022 Cosplay Gallery.

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PAX Aus 2022: Our Favorite Tabletop Games

October 31, 2022October 30, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Roll your D20 for Constitution. We’re diving into a mad stack of tabletop games found at PAX Aus 2022.

PAX Aus 2022 Video Games: Our Faves

October 23, 2022October 22, 2022Evil Genius Mum

PAX Aus 2022 Video Games blew us away again! Check out our faves and when you can expect them to be released into the wild.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Everything NYCC You Didn’t Know That You Need To Know

October 18, 2022October 17, 2022Karen Walsh

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur premieres on February 10, 2023: Yes, it’s really just that good.

Dragon Con 2022 Photoshoot Roundup

October 14, 2022October 13, 2022Ruth Suehle

Poring over endless con photos is fun, no argument. But sometimes you find yourself saying, “Do you remember that great ____ cosplayer at the con?” or “Oh, I didn’t see any _____ costumes!” and you need an album.

Peachtree Center photo CC BY-SA Han Zheng

How John Portman Designed Dragon Con’s Home 20 Years Before It Happened

October 14, 2022October 17, 2022Ruth Suehle

Even if you’ve never been to Dragon Con, you recognize some of its host hotels and spaces.

PAX Aus 2022: Level Up in Melbourne

October 2, 2022October 1, 2022Evil Genius Mum

PAX Aus 2022 has almost arrived. Are you ready to level up with some geek travel tips in Australia’s most playable city?

It’s Not Too Late to Join Dragon Con Virtually

September 2, 2022September 1, 2022Ruth Suehle

Every year for the last 20 years, I know it’s con time when I check into my hotel and can turn on DragonConTV.

Inclusivity at ConnectiCon

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022Anika Dane

Connecticut’s multi-fandom summer convention, ConnectiCon, puts an emphasis on inclusivity on the show floor and beyond.

Geeking Out: Comic Book Conventions

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022Evil Genius Mum

After the chaos of 2020/2021, geeks are going out again. Let’s look at what’s changed with some of our fave comic book conventions

MegaCon Orlando 2022 — Watch Out, DragonCon, We’re Coming for You!

June 3, 2022June 2, 2022Dakster Sullivan

The Undertaker and the hobbits took over Orlando during MegaCon 2022, brought to us by FanBoy Expo.

PAX Aust 2021: Online One More Time

November 2, 2021November 1, 2021Evil Genius Mum

PAX Aust 2021 was online during October but that didn’t stop us from seeing some amazing games on show! Check out the loot!

How to Attend Dragon Con Virtually This Weekend

September 3, 2021September 2, 2021Ruth Suehle

Not in Atlanta this weekend (for any of a number of very good reasons)? You can still attend Dragon Con from the comfort of whatever variant con location you may be in!