Maybe it’s because it’s a fan show, but Seattle’s annual PAX show (the original one’s called PAX Prime now that Penny Arcade‘s set up an East Coast show in Boston) always sets a high bar for cosplay. From Nintendo stalwarts to newer cult favorites to games like League of Legends, this year saw a nice [...]
This year saw the second edition of the Penny Arcade Exposition, Eastern Variant, otherwise known as PAX East. In the new Boston Convention Center venue, the 2011 fan festival saw gaming of every stripe celebrated with CCG groups playing Magic: The Gathering in the hallways, giant LAN parties for FPS and fighting game competition and [...]
For the ultimate in nerdy getaways, the National Academy of Video Game Testers and Reviewers (NAVGTR) has created a cruise just for gamers and their cosplaying friends. C3 at Sea will set sail on October 29 for a five day cruise starting in Baltimore, MD., go to the Bermuda Triangle for a Halloween Cosplay Caucus Cruise [...]
Last week, we showed you the top 10 nerdy costumes that just screamed wrong. Being a nerd isn’t necessarily a bad thing, and flaunting that fact by dressing up as your favorite character or topical conversation piece can sometimes be a good thing. Here’s some epic wins to show you how costumes and cosplay can [...]
Techland’s Joseph Chi Lin photographs the Masquerade Ball at NY Comic-Con 2010.
Techland’s Joseph Chi Lin photographs a rolling gallery of the best cosplay at NY Comic-Con/NY Anime Festival 2010. Check back daily for updates!
Remember earlier in the month we asked you what your favorite Star Wars fan film was? Well we heard you loud and clear and Time.com has narrowed their list down to the top 10, using your suggestions.
This year’s Comic-Con was squirming with female nerds. TIME’s Vanessa Kaneshiro pulled some aside at the convention center in San Diego to find out what piques their interest. See what they had to say in the video above.
Otakon is one of the largest anime/cosplay conventions held annually on the East Coast. Time.com’s Joseph Chi Lin photographs some of the best cosplays from Otakon 2010′s Hall Costume Contest and Masquerade.
Who are those people who stalk the convention hall dressed up in Weta-quality costumes? And what’s it like doing it? Video journalist Vanessa Kaneshiro dares to find out.
Everyone says Comic-Con is crazy. After spending five days in San Diego this year we know that’s true. We loved it. We hated it. We even caught wind some guy was stabbed. And we’ll have more wrap up coverage for you over the next day or two.
