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Dragon*Con 2017 – A Virgin’s Guide

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 Chris Grucza 279 Views 0 Comments 200 Peachtree, 2017, A Virgin's Guide, AmericasMart, Atlanta, conventions, Dragon*Con, Hilton Atlanta, how to, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Marriott Marquis Atlanta, Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Weston Peachtree Plaza

Dragon*Con. It’s ridiculous. We all know this. Read on.

Conventions & Events Gaming

GamesCom 2017: Cologne is the Place to Be

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017 Dustin Gaito 357 Views 0 Comments Biomutant, Blizzard, conventions, gaming, Heroes of the Storm, Microsoft, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Overwatch, Video Games, World of Warcraft, xBox

We’ve got highlights from the 2017 Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany, where Blizzard and Microsoft had notable announcements.

Conventions & Events Podcast

H2O #159: In Which We Discuss San Diego vs. Salt Lake

July 8, 2017July 7, 2017 SciFi4Me Staff 461 Views 0 Comments Comic Con International, conventions, H2O, lawsuit, Salt Lake Comic Con, San Diego Comic-Con, SciFi4Me Radio, SDCC, SLCC

The legal battle continues between Comic-Con International and Salt Lake Comic Con. Who really owns the term “comic con”? Can it even be trademarked at all? Or is SDCC targeting SLCC because of a grudge?

Conventions & Events Podcast

H2O #155: In Which We Discuss Planet Comicon 2017

May 13, 2017May 13, 2017 SciFi4Me Staff 493 Views 0 Comments comic book conventions, convention coverage, conventions, H2O, Planet Comicon, science fiction convention, SciFi4Me Radio

In this episode, our post-event analysis of Planet Comicon 2017 and how much different it was from last year.

Books Conventions & Events

BSFA Award Winners Announced

April 20, 2017 Dave Margosian 605 Views 0 Comments Awards, books, British Science Fiction Association, BSFA, conventions, Dave Hutchinson, Eastercon, Goeff Ryman, Innominate, Jaine Fenn, Lavie Tidhar, Sarah Anne Langton

The winners have been announced for the 2017 British Science Fiction Association Awards. The ceremony took place at Eastercon in Birmingham, UK.

Interviews Podcast

G33K Out: WonderCon 2016 – Streaming Success Panel

February 12, 2017February 12, 2017 Angie Fiedler Sutton 561 Views 0 Comments American Horror Story, audio, conventions, David Van Dyke, event, G33K Out, G33K Out podcast, geek, Glee, interview, James S. Levine, Los Angeles, Marvel's Daredevil, Marvel's Jessica Jones, Music, podcasts, Sean Callery, Television, visual effects, Wondercon, WonderCon 2016

I talked to some of the panelists of “Streaming Success” at WonderCon 2016 about some of the behind the scenes elements.

Gaming Podcast

G33K Out: WonderCon 2016 – High Scorers Panel

January 17, 2017February 12, 2017 Angie Fiedler Sutton 750 Views 0 Comments audio, Bill Brown, conventions, event, G33K Out podcast, gaming, Gordy Haab, Hitman, interview, John Kaefer, Los Angeles, Music, Niels Bye Nielsen, podcasts, Quantum Break, Star Wars, Video Games, Wondercon, WonderCon 2016

From WonderCon 2016: Angie got to sit in on the panel for video game music — what does it take to score?

Podcast

H2O #140: In Which We Discuss How You Can Get Involved

December 2, 2016December 1, 2016 SciFi4Me Staff 227 Views 0 Comments content creation, conventions, fantasy, H2O, horror, new ideas, News, opinion, podcasts, reviews, science fiction, SciFi4Me Radio, video

This week, we ask you to give us your thoughts on the kind of content we should be creating for you to read, watch, and hear. Send us your thoughts!

Conventions & Events

Worldcon 74: MidAmeriCon 1976 Chat

September 7, 2016September 10, 2016 Teresa Wickersham 372 Views 0 Comments Big Mac, conventions, George R.R. Martin, Michael Swanwick, MidAmeriCon 1976, MidAmericon II, Panels, Pat Cadigan, Robert A. Heinlein, Worldcon, Worldcon 74

Michael Swanwick, Pat Cadigan and George R. R. Martin talk about their wilder, younger days at the first MidAmeriCon.

Conventions & Events

WorldCon 74: “The Future of Afrofuturism” Panel

September 6, 2016September 10, 2016 Teresa Wickersham 461 Views 0 Comments Afrofuturism, Ajani Brown, Bill Campbell, Cerece Murphy, conventions, diversity, Dr. Nick Wood, MidAmericon II, Panels, William Hayashi, Worldcon, Worldcon 74

What is the future of Afrofuturism? Will it become mainstream, remain a subgenre, or succumb to the biases of the publishing industry?

Conventions & Events Podcast

H2O #127: In Which We Discuss the Great Worldcon 74 Experiment

August 28, 2016September 17, 2016 Jason P. Hunt 338 Views 0 Comments authors, conventions, Dragon*Con, H2O, interviews, Journey to Other Worlds, MidAmericon II, World Science Fiction Convention, Worldcon, Worldcon 74

Dicussing the success and aftermath of our live coverage of the 74th annual World Science Fiction Convention from MidAmeriCon II.

Conventions & Events

Worldcon 74: How the West Got Weird

August 27, 2016September 17, 2016 Teresa Wickersham 388 Views 0 Comments conventions, Cowboys and Aliens, David Boop, dime novels, Jonah Hex, MidAmericon II, Panels, Weird West, Worldcon, Worldcon 74

How weird can the wild west be? Pretty weird, if you go by the imaginations of genre authors. David Boop presents a convention panel on weird westerns.