From controversy in comics to cartoons that make you say 'Woooo!', Popverse's first year was great. Here are the most popular news, panels, features, and guides from year one.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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!
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.