Convention News
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Should You Attend Phoenix Fan Fusion?
Phoenix Comic Con, Phoenix Comic Fest, and now Phoenix Fan Fusion. This is the largest convention Arizona has to offer, and during 2016, it brought over 100,000 geeks into the Phoenix Convention Center. After a few unfortunate events, Phoenix Fan Fusion suffered a sharp decline in attendance. However, the amount of people who attend an event is no true measure of quality, as Anime Los Angeles is a...[Read More]
Represent Us and Earn a Free Convention Pass!
Hey friends! The Geek Lyfe is looking to expand our coverage, both nationally and internationally! In order to do this, we are opening up a method to work with freelancers so they can attend a convention on our behalf. We will supply them with a press pass, and in return they bring us back photos and a review of the event! That way the freelancer saves money, and we get assistance with coverage! H...[Read More]
My Blizzcon 2018 Costume Contest Experience by Miss Ravencrest Cosplay
Due to the nature of going public with my experience, I have omitted one section to protect the friend mentioned in that section. [Editor’s note: This was originally submitted directly to a Blizzard community liaison, but Miss Ravencrest agreed to share this publicly. It has been edited to reflect this.] It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to consider putting it down in words and send...[Read More]
Rooster Teeth Removes Vic Mignogna from Role of Qrow from RWBY
Popular geek media brand, Rooster Teeth, known for iconic shows from Achievement Hunter, Red vs. Blue, and RWBY to name a few, recently announced that they have separated from voice actor Vic Mignogna. Mignogna voiced Qrow, uncle to Ruby, who is the main character from the RWBY series. They reached out to well known media outlet, Anime News Network, about this: Effective today, Vic Mignogna is no ...[Read More]
Taiyou Con Survival Guide!
One of our favorite conventions in Arizona is Taiyou Con which takes place in January! They always have fantastic guests, unique events, and awesome vendors! However, we have found that a majority of the convention community don’t know enough about this incredible convention so the best thing to do is to write about it! Taiyou Con is located in Mesa at the Mesa Convention Center. They have g...[Read More]
Heartless Aquarius Takes on Sabakon 2018
Hey everyone, Heartless here! It’s time to for another convention review. This time I went to Las Vegas to attend Sabakon, for the first time. Sabakon was an absolute blast. Not only is the Nevada/Las Vega community so sweet, but they also know how to have fun! Every panel and event I went to was full of excitement. Even when there was a lull between things to do, it was easy to keep busy by...[Read More]
Nerd News with Bytes N’ Brews Episode 1: Stan Lee, Fallout 76, and Sony Leaving E3
The boys of Bytes N’ Brews are at it again. In addition to streaming multiple days a week on Twitch, we’re now getting together once a week to talk about the hottest topics in geek culture, and turning that into a quick video, dubbed Nerd News! Stan Lee In this inaugural episode of Nerd News with Bytes N’ Brews, we are opening with something huge, the passing of a titan, someone near and dear to a...[Read More]
Blizzcon Is Coming and the Cosplay Is Going to Be Insane
Blizzcon holds a special place in my heart. It was my first ever convention, and it was my inspiration to begin this crazy cosplay hobby. Blizzcon cosplayers are truly a step above the rest as we all support each other to go above and beyond and create the best versions of our favorite Blizzard characters we can. I’m always learning from the amazing creators that attend Blizzcon, and just hanging ...[Read More]
Heartless Aquarius Takes on RTX Austin 2018
Hey everyone, Heartless here! I’m excited to tell you guys about a new convention, well, new to me. I went to a whole new state to check out Rooster Teeth Expo aka RTX. What is Rooster Teeth Expo? Rooster Teeth Expo, commonly referred as RTX, is a convention started by the entertainment company Rooster Teeth that focuses on their series, products, gaming, and more. RTX occurs in Austin, Texas, Lon...[Read More]
Heartless Aquarius Takes on Sabaku Con 2018
Hey guys! Heartless Aquarius here and I have a new anime convention to tell y’all about. I went to New Mexico for the first time to visit Sabaku Con. It’s another convention by Monkey Paw Entertainment, who also run many Arizona anime conventions such as Saboten Con, Con-Nichwa, and more. Location Sabaku Con was held in the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North hotel. The building itself is gor...[Read More]
Peach Girl Photography Tackles LVL UP EXPO
Peach Girl Photography here and I got to attend LVL UP EXPO which is a gaming and anime convention based in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year it was held May 4-6th at the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention center. LVL UP had a great guest lineup, and diverse panels scheduled for a promising weekend! The vendor hall of LVL UP EXPO opened up into a large space with fantastic vendors and artists alike...[Read More]
The Geek Lyfe Takes On Emerald City Comic Con!
Hey guys, Tidesiren here! After years of waiting and trying to plan to attend Emerald City Comic Con, I finally got to go to this event and represent The Geek Lyfe with Deegan Marie Photography! This means a lot to the team as a whole because every year we have applied as press and have been denied until 2018! We are so proud of our progress and so grateful to ECCC for granting us passes! Emerald ...[Read More]
