Jul 24, 2018

  Gen Con has announced that it expects to sell out of 4-Day badges as soon as this week, setting a new record for the number of 4-Day badge holders. The convention also anticipates that Saturday badges will reach a sellout prior to the convention opening next week. Gen Con will alert attendees of any badge sellouts via Facebook, Twitter, and email...

Jun 16, 2018

  I will be covering for Origins game fair for 1 day this year, and of course will be at Gen Con for all 4 days! Our wall to wall coverage will be brought to you by a wonderful sponsor.     That’s right! the great guys over at Easy Roller Dice Co! we have talked about them a lot on the site and podcast, they have been a podcast sponsor in...

Jun 10, 2018

  Gen Con, the largest and longest-running gaming convention in North America, will kick off its convention programming on Wednesday, August 1 with a Sun King Brewing tapping party and free concert on Georgia Street located outside of the Indiana Convention Center. This year, the convention will rebrand its four days of outdoor activities as the “Gen Con...

May 26, 2018

  For the past six years, you have helped name the Official Beer of Gen Con from Sun King Brewery. This year, instead, we need your help with art direction! Our friends at Sun King have recruited Indy local artist William Denton Ray to design a couple concept sketches for the fresh, local brew to be named Everlasting Gamer. With your votes, Gen Con...

May 23, 2018

  Gen Con, the largest and longest-running gaming convention in North America, has reached an agreement with Indianapolis’ Smoking Goose Meatery to collaborate on products specifically designed for hungry gamers. Launching with two all-new artisan meat products in June 2018, DRAGON FIRE BACON and EPIC LEVEL ANDOUILLE, this collaboration will feature...

May 12, 2018

  Today, for the first time, you can begin your exploration of the Gen Con 2018 Exhibit Hall through official convention maps.     There are two ways to delve into the Gen Con 2018 Exhibit Hall. The traditional way is to view the downloadable PDF document. Convenient to print and a handy web bookmark, this map is a great way to begin your Gen Con...

May 10, 2018

    The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game has taken you all over Middle-earth, from the ruins of Númenor to the slopes of Mount Doom. This year, at Gen Con 2018, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own adventure through some of the most iconic locales this world has to offer with The Wizard’s Quest special event!       During The...

May 7, 2018

  Critical Role is heading back to Gen Con!   The  lineup will be Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Liam O’Brien, Sam Riegel, and Brian W. Foster. Critical Role is heading back to the Murat Theatre at Old National for a very special, in-canon episode of Critical Role! If you’re not able to join  Indianapolis, you can watch the stream live...

May 2, 2018

    We’re making our way to Gen Con 2018! Ready your dice, grab your games, and come see some of your favorite faces from the G&S Crew. We’ll be hosting a variety of great events this year, so be sure to grab your tickets early. We’ll be sharing our Critical Role events soon, but make sure to register online this Sunday, May 6 at...

Apr 22, 2018

  The Event Catalog goes live TODAY!, April 22 at noon (Eastern) on the Gen Con Website. With A new this year, improved search functionality, you can search for events and build your wish lists easier and quicker than ever!     Event Registration will open at noon (Eastern) on Sunday, May 6. For those who have never participated before,...

Mar 25, 2018

  Gen Con is thrilled to feature three incredible artists from within the Art Show who have contributed to the industry and exemplify what the Art Show is all about. Featured artists will have a designated area within the Art Show with larger display space so you can experience more of their work. Be sure to stop by and introduce yourselves, get to know...

Mar 18, 2018

  This year Gen Con is partnering with two incredible organizations in our charity efforts. One, as always, is local and supports our Indianapolis community, the other, supports our gaming community. Please welcome Second Helpings and the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund as Gen Con’s 2018 Charity Partners. Funds raised during this year’s convention...

Feb 17, 2018

  Got your badges for Gen Con 2018 yet? You might want to get on that, as the convention is on pace to sell out, for the second year in a row.       Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, is reporting a 6% year-over-year increase in its attendee badge sales to date, and as a result, expects its...

Dec 16, 2017

  The countdown to Gen Con 2018 is at 227 days as of this posting, Gen Con announced they are making a few slight changes to badges for the upcoming 2018 show.     To simplify things, Gen Con will have just one price for each badge type in 2018. They have adjusted pricing to uniform costs to reflect this change. You can buy your badge beginning...

Sep 30, 2017

  Game industry veteran David Hoppe has officially taken over the reigns of Gen Con LLC as the new president.     “I’m ecstatic to return to the hobby game industry and join the incredibly talented team at Gen Con, Gen Con has accomplished so much over the past 50 years, and I’m looking forward to working with Peter Adkison, Adrian...

Aug 21, 2017

    As expected, Gen Con LLC is reporting record attendance for last weekend’s convention. Gen Con says turnstile attendance was nearly 207,979, marking an increase of about 4 percent over 2016. For the first time in its 50-year history, the convention sold out of all attendee badges before the event began. “Our team is thrilled to...

Aug 14, 2017

    Gen Con, North America’s longest-running and best-attended tabletop game convention, has announced a complete sellout of badges for its 50th convention to be held August 17-20 in the Indiana Convention Center. The convention will not sell badges on-site and attendees, as in prior years, will be asked to display their badges while attending the...

Aug 14, 2017

    This week marks the 50th annual Gen Con, held in Indianapolis, Indiana. What was a small gathering of friends at Gary Gygax’s house in 1967 has grown to become the biggest tabletop gaming convention in the U.S., attracting more than 60,000 people and hundreds of new games every year. For the uninitiated it can be pretty overwhelming, so here are...

Aug 10, 2017

  For those of you that can’t make it to Gen Con this year, you can get a taste of the program book via the Gen Con website.   The PDF clocks in at 308 Pages! Don’t forget out Gen Con Coverage, will start in full on Wednesday, Aug 16th. Make sure you’re following us on Facebook and Twitter, as my plan is to go LIVE at some point. DDO...

Aug 3, 2017

  Welcome to August! As of this posting, we have a short 13 days to Gen Con 2017! This is going to be a special year, as it’s the 50th anniversary and Gen Con is on pace to sell out, which is a first in the history. Our coverage of Gen Con will also be increased this year, as I have 10 interviews scheduled with game companies, plus I plan to stop by many...