Gaming
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Comic conventions: a comprehensive guide to most all of the upcoming comic cons
There are comic conventions happening weekly around the world - here's a list of many of them, so you can make plans to be there yourself!
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Save the date: The 2024 dates for Chicago's C2E2 comic convention are here
Comics, wrestling, and celebrities will once again collide at Chicago's C2E2 in 2024
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C2E2 2023: What to expect from Popverse this spring in wonderful Chicago
It's time to make our way to Chicago for one of our favorite comic conventions
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WonderCon 2024 dates are announced (and its slightly later next year)
The LA area's big comic convention, WonderCon, is returning in 2024
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How to watch panels from C2E2 2023 (and other ReedPop shows) from anywhere
Stream the big panels from New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, C2E2, MCM Comic Con, and more
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Emerald City Comic Con: All the greatest coverage from Popverse at the first big convention of 2023!
Springtime in Seattle, and Popverse is back on the convention circuit with the 20th annual Emerald City Comic Con
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ECCC: Learn to paint a miniature (and take it home) for free at Emerald City Comic Con
Take a look inside the Miniatures Paint-and-Take activity hosted by Arcanum Miniatures
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The 2024 Emerald City Comic Con dates have been revealed - Seattle, get ready!
The ECCC 2024 dates have been revealed, and its taking advantage of 2024 being a leap year
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The best Black space captains in sci-fi history
Captains in space! From Lando Calrissian to Commander Shepard, here are the best Black space captains in science fiction
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Jon Kent heads into the world of DC's Injustice video game in his new comic book series
Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent will see the hero bring hope to the dystopian alternate reality, teases writer Tom Taylor
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Own a piece of The Walking Dead! Skybound Entertainment opens up for public investors
The public offering goes on wide launch today, having already raised $11 million in private in the last month
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When is Disney's D23 Expo? Looking into the future of Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm's landmark event
After 140k people attended 2022's D23 Expo by Disney, the next question is simple: when can we do it again?
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The best gifts for tabletop gamers
Find all kinds of gifts for TTRPG gamers including dice, guides, clothing, and more
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Looking ahead at 2023 with Popverse
Popverse Editor-in-Chief Chris Arrant gives you a preview of what's to come in 2023 at Popverse
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Henry Cavill gets an early Christmas present, with Warhammer finally set up at Amazon
The former Witcher and Superman will be leading humanity into Future War at the streamer
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D&D: How to play Dungeons & Dragons
All you need to know to start playing pop culture’s favorite roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons
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A look back at London's MCM Comic Con and how it compared to years past
MCM London saw the return of big booths
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Want comics based on Lord of the Rings, Borderlands, and Deus Ex? So does Dark Horse Comics
The Dark Horse CEO talks about the potential of new comics based on its parent company's videogame properties, including Tomb Raider, Deep Rock Galactic, and Deus Ex
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How to make the most of your holidays, via mixing fandom and advent calendars
Celebrate the 24-day countdown to Christmas with these 12 geeky advent calendars
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Sega lets MCM fans play Sonic Frontiers and Like A Dragon: Isin before they're released
Video games return to MCM with the Sega booth
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Premium Access Troy Baker is at MCM London Comic Con - stream his panel here!
You’ve heard his voice, now watch Troy Baker live as he takes the MCM stage!
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IDW announces a Dungeons & Dragons movie prequel in graphic novel form
The graphic novel prequel to next March's Dungeons & Dragons movie is timed to debut a month before the movie
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Premium Access Watch the Baldur's Gate panel from MCM with Jennifer English and Neil Newbon live!
Jennifer English and Neil Newbon are in London to talk about 2020’s blockbuster fantasy RPG, Baldur’s Gate III. Don’t miss it!
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London MCM Comic Con's summer 2023 dates confirmed - and it's a bank holiday weekend!
UKers, there's a comic con returning this summer
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Highlight Video Re-live the best of New York Comic Con 2022 with NYCC Insider from Popverse
See the best from the NYCC 2022 show floor, the biggest stages, and backstage with Popverse's NYCC Insider 2022
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Sara Alfageeh and friends are building One More Multiverse
Harvey Award Winner Sara Alfageeh talks about her shared-universe video game company One More Multiverse
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In the city that doesn't sleep (or mask): A travelog of New York Comic Con
An account of a week at New York Comic Con 2022
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Exclusive New York Comic Con 2023 will take place October 12-15
Mark your calendars, NYCC 2023 dates are here.
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Premium Access Watch NYCC's Super Mario Film panel live, featuring Jack Black - from anywhere!
From the Empire Stage at the Javits Center in NYC, Popverse has your first look at the Super Mario Bros. movie and a Q&A with Jack Black scheduled to release in 2023
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Full Panel Video Watch D23 Expo 2022's Disney & Marvel Games Showcase live!
Look for the latest game news from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios
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The 10 best Batman video games that embody the Dark Knight
Don the cowl of The Dark Knight in his best video game outings
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The Lord of the Rings franchise rights acquired by owner of Dark Horse Comics & THQ Nordic
After all... why shouldn't someone buy the Lord of the Rings franchise?
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Premium Access Watch Tracy & Laura Hickman and Jim Zub's Tabletop RPGs design panel from ECCC '22
Level up your RPG design skills with Jim Zub and Tracy & Laura Hickman with this panel filmed at Emerald City Comic Con 2022
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Premium Access Watch Tracy and Laura Hickman talk Skyraiders of Abarax from ECCC '22 live!
The creators of the Kickstarter RPG funded in less than 90 minutes share all live from ECCC
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Full Panel Video Watch Jackbox Games C2E2 2022 panel like you were there
If you remember You Don't Know Jack, now is the time to know Jack - we filmed Jackbox Games' panel at C2E2 2022!
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Save the date: The Chicago comic convention C2E2 has revealed its 2023 dates
The Chicago staple C2e2 returns in 2023 - and returns to spring!
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Tickets for Magic: The Gathering 30th anniversary convention Magic 30 on-sale now
It's time for a gathering with Magic 30 - a convention by Wizards of the Coast and ReedPop
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Everything you need to know about fan-favorite The Walking Dead character Clementine
Popverse's guide to The Walking Dead character Clementine
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Spoilers! Batman: Arkham game fans might see some eerie similarities in this week's Flash
Comics' Warden Wolfe is taking a page from Batman: Arkham's Warden Sharpe
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Feel the excitement of attending a convention with ReedPop's Hall Pass video series
Join comedian/baker Jessica Grant as she plays tour guide to the world of New York Comic Con with Hall Pass
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What your Star Wars lightsaber color says about you
Everything you've ever wanted to know about lightsaber colors and symbolism in Star Wars
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Metal Gear Solid: A Q&A With David Hayter and Christopher Randolph
The cast of one of the most iconic video games of all time is hitting the Windy City!
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Jackbox Games and Friends
The party games panel you know and love is back and better than ever! This year, Jackbox Games (jackboxgames.com) will be joined by elite panelists and maybe a game writer or two to play through brand new hits from The Jackbox Party Pack 8. Panel audience members will be able to play along with the panelists and influence the outcome of the games using their mobile device! Don't miss this hour of chaos and hilarity!
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | 8-Bit Wave Video Game and Anime Concert
Experience 8 Bit Wave! A LIVE band performing your favorite video game and anime music on stage! Relive the nostalgia in this incredibly immersive experience all synced to gameplay and anime scenes shown on screen. This performance features music from Super Smash Bros, Demon Slayer, Mario kart, The Legend of Zelda, and the Dragonball series.
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Mortal Kombat: Behind The Kombat
Back by popular demand! Join the actors of the original Mortal Kombat 1 and 2 video game as they share some of the secrets of the making of the beloved fighting game franchise.
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | #ActuallyAutistic GMs (Virtual Screening)
Many autistic individuals struggle across social settings but really shine behind a dungeon master's screen. Join our panel of autistic game masters to learn more about what makes tabletop role-playing games and the GM seat specifically such a good fit. We'll share some great stories and provide concrete tips for setting you and your party up for success on your next adventure.
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Premium Access ECCC 2021 | 8-Bit Wave: Video Game and Anime Concert!
Experience 8 Bit Wave, a LIVE band performing your favorite video game and anime music on stage! Relive the nostalgia in this incredibly immersive experience all synced to gameplay and anime scenes shown on screen.
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Premium Access ECCC 2021 | Meet the Team Fortress 2 Cast!
Still going strong almost 15 years later Team Fortress 2 remains as a foundation in gaming for its gameplay competitive scene and of course the characters. Come hear from the actors who brought these characters to life with John Patrick Lowrie (The Sniper) Ellen McLain (The Administrator also GLaDOS from Portal) Gary Schwartz (The Heavy & Demoman) and Dennis Bateman (The Spy & Pyro).
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Premium Access ECCC 2021 | Nolan North Spotlight
If you’ve played a video came or watched an animated series in the last decade, chances are good you’ve heard our next guest’s voice. That’s right, Nolan North himself is coming to Emerald City Comic Con. One of the most accomplished voice actors of all time, known for his roles and Nathan Drake, Deadpool, Superboy and so many more will be on hand to discuss his lengthy career and answer your questions!
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d20 Dames is a family-friendly femme-presenting mostly POC podcast that uses Dungeons and Dragons as a story-telling device. This group of four daring adventurers comes together to explore a fantastic realm befriend (or behead) monsters and punch creeps. In this special live show, the Dames return to their favorite place Emerald Forest Adventure Con to sniff out trouble and help their friends be it on a panel or on the artist alley floor! Featuring Kat Kruger as the Dungeon Master with players Brittni Leigh Liyanage Jessica Ross and Jen Vaughn.
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TTRPGs have the power to build communities, explore mental health in a safe space and raise funds for important charity causes. Panelists Fenway Jones (Jasper’s Game Day) Jay Casual (writer/game designer), Beth the Bard (therapeutic DM), and Jacob Plicque (D&D supplemental writer/creator) discuss strategies, tech, educational learning outcomes, comics, safety tools, therapeutic games and the all-inclusive welcoming nature of TTRPGS that has continued to build. Moderated by Dan Wood (Creators Assemble, comics librarian.)
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Premium Access ECCC 2021 | Are Videogames the new National Pastime?
A discussion of whether video games and esports have become culturally more important in America than movies television toys and sports. Comparisons will be made with South Korea's esports culture.
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MCM Birmingham 2021 | The Stars Of Red Dead Redemption Take The Stage
Join Red Dead Redemption's Arthur Morgan actor Roger Clark, and John Marston himself Rob Wiethoff on the Main Stage for a spotlight panel and Q&A!
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Premium Access MCM London 2021 | Oxventure Live D&D
Roll for initiative and join Outside Xbox and Outside Xtra on an epic adventure as spin-off Dungeons & Dragons series, Oxventure returns to MCM Comic Con! The ragtag team of brave-ish heroes (you know them as Corazon, Dob, Egbert, Merilwen, and Prudence, joined by long-suffering Johnny Chiodini) will be embarking on their latest perilous quest on stage in a live D&D show.
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Premium Access MCM London 2021 | QuidditchUK: Creating A Sport For Anyone
Come meet the team from QuidditchUK and find out more about the greatest game in the world - Learn about where one of the most inclusive sports came from, where it's going next, how the snitch actually works, and how you can get involved as it continues to grow all over the world.
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Premium Access MCM London 2021 | David Hayter Live!
Snake? Snake?! SNAAAAAAAAAKE! That’s right, voice actor David Hayter will be making his return to MCM Comic Con London and he wants to hear from you! Famous for his iconic role as Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid franchise and many other voiceover roles, Hayter is also an accomplished acclaimed screenwriter with credits including X-Men, X2: X-Men United, Watchmen and more. Be there as Hayter discusses his expansive career and answers your questions!
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Premium Access MCM London 2021 | LARP 101
Do you want to be a great warrior or a powerful sorceress? Curious about LARPing but have no idea what it is or how to get into it? Learn all about this live-action roleplaying game in this panel where you’ll hear stories about playing in a field with as many as 30-3,000 players and talk about how to get involved from the bottom up.
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Premium Access MCM London 2021 | Roleplay 101 – Hints and Tips on Good RPG Roleplay
The cast of Roll The Damn Dice (An actual play D&D podcast) talk about all aspects of D&D roleplay - including good roleplay etiquette (from horny bards to edgelord rogues), how to encourage roleplay in your party (as a DM), controlling Non Players Characters and continuing roleplay through combat.
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Premium Access MCM London 2021 | Overwatch Cast Q&A with Anjali Bhmani and Carolina Ravassa
We’re moving the payload…to MCM Comic Con London! Carolina Ravassa (Sombra) and Anjali Bhmani (Symmetra) will be on hand to talk about the global phenomenon video game and answer your questions!
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Premium Access MCM London 2021 | D&D Character Creation from Stats to Story
The cast of Roll The Damn Dice (An actual play D&D podcast) talk about the different ways that they go about creating an awesome and engaging character - including backstory, character voice and picking the right stats and feats for the campaign.
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Writing a video game story is a challenge in and of itself. Writing a video game story and using comics to take a deeper dive into the backstories of its main characters took this challenge to a whole new level. In this panel, the writers of Call of Duty®: Vanguard talk about navigating the unique minefield of writing for both mediums simultaneously.
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Meet the creators of the series that has a laundry list of controversy; like being hit with a trademark lawsuit by the USPS, being targeted by Senator Joe Lieberman who labeled it as one of the worst things in America, and retail chains CompUSA and Wal-Mart refusing to sell the game. Despite this Postal has become one of the most long-running video game series shifting well over 5 million units in sales and its Developers Running With Scissors have become a respected powerhouse in the industry. Today Postal 4 is out on Valve's Steam platform in Early Access and we'll cover where the future of the game is heading with a few surprises to come.
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NYCC 2021 | Are Videogames the new National Pastime?
A discussion of whether video games and esports have become culturally more important in America than movies television toys and sports. Comparisons will be made with South Korea's esports culture.
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Premium Access NYCC 2021 | Evolution of TTRPG Tools: Past, Present and the Future
TTRPG players are extremely creative when it comes to gaming supporting tools. From laminating grid paper maps to building extensive physical 3D battlefields from creating minecraft scenes to sharing on virtual tabletops. Technology already plays a big role in the TTRPG community. Follow the journey of past, present, and future of TTRPG tools through research data gathered from players like you.
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Premium Access NYCC 2021 | Can We Finally Admit Games Should Be in Classrooms?
School has often been a source of frustration for many gamers. Too much homework too little creativity and no connections between content and real-life are some of students’ go-to responses. HOWEVER what if we told you there are a bunch of teachers that are pushing the boundaries of the classroom to not only encourage gaming but utilize game-based learning tabletop games and video games as perfect catalysts for student learning? Join Zack Hartzman: Social Studies/ ELA Teacher & Founder of Hey Listen Games Harry Loizides: Math Teacher & Contributor to Six One Indie Maryann Cullinan: Middle School Teacher and Adam Mills: Special Education/Social Studies Teacher & Author for a fun and honest panel where we advocate that games should absolutely be in classrooms. Feel free to follow us on Twitter! Zack Hartzman: @HeyListenGames_ Harry Loizides: @illgrillchill Adam Mills: @MillsWHHS Maryanne Cullinan: @culliope
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The McElroy Live Q&A - June 11 at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST / 2 AM BST
All things TAZ, MBMBAM, their new podcasting book and more!
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Oxventure in Space! The Oxventurers Guild Plays RPG Lasers & Feelings at Metaverse
June 11 at 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST / 5 PM BST.
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Customized Autographs from The McElroy Boys
The photo of your choice will be signed by the McElroy Boys; Clint, Travis, Justin, and Griffin!
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Our Hopes and Dreams for the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Remakes
Because Sinnoh gave us so much in one region!
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7 Cozy Video Games To Play When You Need a Break
Nothing like taking some time off to do tasks and quests in game.
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Black Friday Deals On NYCC, MCM, ECCC, and more ReedPop Merch
Up to 30% off great gifts for con-goers.