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22 March 2010

Heat of Battle III

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 27 AUG 2009 by Jim Zabek

The third time proves to be another charm for this hottest of gaming conventions.

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Historicon 2009

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 25 AUG 2009 by COL Bill Gray

“Let them eat cake!” And drink beer, storm the walls of Ratisbon and generally have a whopping good time. Colonel Bill found this and more at Historicon’s 25th Anniversary, a celebration which also heralded a move to the Baltimore Convention Center next year.

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Britcon - Sunday Finals

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 18 AUG 2009 by Tim Porter

After Saturday's pub night Sunday's final games helped define the winners.

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Britcon - Saturday Games

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 17 AUG 2009 by JD McNeil

As a grueling three game tournament on Saturday winds down there is still a pub quiz and two rounds to go on Sunday!

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Britcon - Friday Games

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 15 AUG 2009 by JD McNeil

After two days of preparation, Britcon opens for gaming, and there are already some surprises and upsets.

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Britcon - Day 2

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 14 AUG 2009 by JD McNeil

Day 2 finds most of the preparations for Britcon ahead of schedule, and some early arrivals get first dibs on any pickup games.

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Britcon 2009 - Day 1

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 13 AUG 2009 by JD McNeil

News from the dugout is incoming as The Wargamer's JD McNeil scouts the ground in preparation of The British Historical Games Society's gaming convention, Britcon.

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Origins 2009 Part Three

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 10 JUL 2009 by Brant Guillory

Heading into the weekend, Brant takes a look at all the gaming goodness - and more (hint: the War College) - that is Origins.

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Origins 2009 Part Two

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 9 JUL 2009 by Brant Guillory

In this second of three part coverage of Origins, Brant takes a gander at the goodies in the vendor hall.

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Origins 2009 Part One

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 8 JUL 2009 by Brant Guillory

The first of a three part series on Origins this year, The Wargamer's Brant Guillory takes a look at a thriving gaming convention.

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Cold Wars 2009

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 24 APR 2009 by COL Bill Gray

Colonel Bill discusses and displays how miniature wargamers tackle a poor economy. They turn out to the HMGS Cold Wars convention in greater numbers and spend, spend, spend!

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BlizzCon 2009 Details Announced

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 17 FEB 2009 by Jim Zabek

Details are out for the fourth annual BlizzCon, an event celebrating the many blockbusters from Blizzard including StarCraft, Warcraft, and Diablo.

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GenCon Emerges From Bankruptcy, Announces Events Registration

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 14 JAN 2009 by Jim Zabek

GenCon is emerging from bankruptcy and has news about event registration starting next week.

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Heat of Battle II - WWII Museum Gaming Convention Coverage

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 25 AUG 2008 by Jim Zabek

The best wargaming convention on the planet returns for a second round. What it lacks in size it more than makes up for in atmosphere and history.

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GenCon 2008 Day 4 Coverage

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 18 AUG 2008 by Jim Zabek

Stormtroopers, Zombie hunting, pirates, RPG tools, and more. As GenCon’s last day unfolds read about all the variety this general gaming convention(it’s why it’s called GenCon) has to offer.

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GenCon 2008 Day 3

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 16 AUG 2008 by Jim Zabek

Why do I feel like I need a nap at a quarter to three in the afternoon? Maybe because I was up killing zombies until 2 AM Last night…

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GenCon 2008 Day 2 Coverage

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 15 AUG 2008 by Jim Zabek

Monsters are the theme of the day, brought to you by pirates.

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GenCon 2008 Day 1

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 14 AUG 2008 by Jim Zabek

Get ready for some serious gaming...and costumes.

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Origins 2008 Day 2

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 15 JUL 2008 by Jim Zabek

Origins' Second day coverage.

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Cold Wars 2008

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 21 APR 2008 by Bill Gray

Arrrrrr, Colonel Bill provides this review of the 25th Anniversary of HMGS East’s winter con, where pirates reigned and swashbuckling a very common virtue.

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