Jun 23 2009
Cons from A to Z: I is for I-Con, Infinite Bits, and IzumiCon
Hello con-goers! It’s time for the nineth installment of the Cons from A to Z series! I have been working with fellow con aficionado Nathan Lilly, who is the man behind the Green Tentacles Convention Finder website (that’s his green banner down and to the left), to bring you this informative series of articles.
If you want to find a convention that is near you, Nathan’s Con Finder website offers searches via zip code and content tags (such as “anime”), so it is easy to find a convention nearby, which is why he’s the perfect partner for this series. Together, Nathan and I will be bringing you “Cons from A to Z” which will go through the entire alphabet and highlight a handful of conventions for each letter. This is a great way to bring some attention to some of the more unique conventions out there. And the letter for today is “I”!
I is for I-Con, Infinite Bits, and IzumiCon
courtesy of the Green Tentacles Convention Finder
I-Con: http://www.iconsf.org/
Apr 3rd, 2009 - Apr 5th, 2009 in Brentwood, NY 11717
I-CON is a 3 day annual convention of science fiction, fact and fantasy and related genres, attended by over 7,000 people each year. Guests from film and TV, Authors, artists and scientists, speak and meet with I-con’s members in a causal setting. Games, events, demonstrations, performances, awards, films and shows are also showcased during the 3 day convention. Formerly held at Stonybrook University, I-con relocated to the Suffolk County Community College at Brentwood, Long Island, NY for 2009.
Infinite Bits: http://www.infinitebitsconvention.com/
Oct 23rd, 2009 - Oct 25th, 2009 in Miami, FL 33126
Miami is known for it’s club, music and art scene but it’s rarely recognized for it’s gaming scene. There’s so much to do at Infinite Bits, it’s a good thing it’s 3 days long! Featuring an Interactive Video Game Museum where you can trace the path of video game history from its simplistic beginnings with Pong and the Atari 2600 all the way to present-day graphical powerhouses like the Playstation 3. Showcasing almost 50 different systems, arcade machines, store demo kiosks and other rare video game hardware, this is one museum where playing is encouraged. They’ll also have: The Frag Zone - 32 networked Xbox 360s and nothing but the hottest games, sponsored by SFX-360.com; The Arena - Sponsored by Destructoid.com and featuring the best fighting games of the past decade; The Party Room - 10 player Bomberman and other games for all ages; Table Top Gaming Room - If you’re a Magic the Gathering player, Yu-gi-oh player or even a Warhammer player, GXE Entertainment will be hosting a variety of table top gaming. Play all your old favorites as well as learn some new games with GXE; Video and Panel rooms - Featuring continuous video game programming all weekend; Show off your skills during our tournaments! Compete for prizes in Gears of War 2, Halo 3, Street Fighter IV, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Call of Duty, retro competitions and more!
IzumiCon: http://www.izumicon.com/
Nov 13th, 2009 - Nov 15th, 2009 in Oklahoma City, OK 73110
Izumicon is Oklahoma Citys’ premier 3-day annual anime convention and conference! From the official website: “Izumicon is dedicated to creating a broader awareness of, and appreciation for Japanese animation by celebrating the richness of this art form. Through cooperation with the community, Izumicon hopes to facilitate growth of the anime, manga and related industries in Indianapolis and beyond. In addition to providing a central event for fans and enthusiasts, Izumicon seeks to become a vehicle for sharing and disseminating industry information. Izumicon also provides the community and related industries the opportunity to network and conduct business.” Tickets are on sale now for $35 (adult weekend pass) if purchased before June 30, 2009.
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