January in Arizona, the Phoenix Global Game Jam 2015 took place at ASU’s Tempe campus. Eleven teams got together to create the best games they could make within a 48 hour timer. The event was hosted by Game CoLab and Intel, with sponsors including Cosplay & Fan Gear, LLC. A variety of games were made around the theme of “What do we do now?” ranging from a first person … [ Read More... ]
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Saboten Con 2014: Gaming (kinda) Cosplay Gallery
Saboten Con 2014 in Arizona was a lot of fun. There was a game room which had plenty of fighting games to play, in addition to several casual play games. The vendors room was full of merchandize, but commercial and original. However, by far, the most noticeable thing about Saboten Con are the cosplayers. There were quite a few cosplayers ranging from popular games like Halo, to lesser known cult … [ Read More... ]
Saboten Con brings together the best of anime and gaming for the southwest
Saboten Con, which happens every year near Phoenix, Arizona, is one of the biggest fan conventions in the region. It is dedicated to anime, but also has quite a bit of stuff for gamers. Events and programming include panels about video games and related topics, and gaming tournaments with cash prizes!
Below is a partial listing of the gaming related events at this years Saboten Con.
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Drift Stage: An indie game that is championing the spirit of Yu Suzuki
Chances are if you played games in the 80’s, you are familiar with Sega’s incredible arcade heritage, which is often highlighted by racing titles like Outrun, Hang-On, and Daytona USA. Currently, to get those type of gameplay experiences, your options are limited to playing those classics, which were all headed by legendary game designer Yu Suzuki. Chase Pettit & Charles Blanchard plan to breathe new life into the classic arcade … [ Read More... ]