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The largest tabletop gaming convention in the U.S. went through some unexpected hardships recently, with attendees facing flooding and a tornado warning. The experience was likely alarming for a considerable number of those attending, especially given the timing of events.

A concept image of a new National Convention Centre and Entertainment Precinct. Image: ACT Government.

Every summer, tens of thousands of people flock to Indianapolis for Gen Con, America’s largest tabletop gaming convention. From Dungeons & Dragons to Settlers of Catan and far, far beyond, anything that gets played on a table in-person is here in full force. I have attended every Gen Con since 2004, a fact that causes…

A brand-new convention in Austin is bringing fans of Final Fantasy together like never before in Central Texas

1/5 Swipe or click to see more People stand over a game of Warhammer 40,000, which involves combatting armies of hand-painted miniatures through dice rolls. (Dylan Follett/NNSL Photo) 2/5 Swipe or click to see more Sir Ptomas, the mascot of Ptarmicon, stands behind a tableful of board games and miniature figures. (Dylan Follett/NNSL Photo) 3/5…

I still remember the first anime I ever watched. It was Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya, and it felt like stepping into a whole new world. I’ve loved anime ever since. So when I heard about Shin Sekai Anime Fest, my first anime convention, I got that same feeling all over again

The past will be brought back to the future when all things pop culture return to Shepparton’s spotlight, with the city’s own comic convention getting a revival

Neb. (WOWT) – The first Omaha Gaming Convention is underway in downtown Omaha — and it is not the type of gaming many people might expect. There are no video screens at the Even Hotel. Everyone is playing board games

For years, Daniel Braga has tried to get his mother to take a closer look at his work. As president of the Sana Foundation, he runs Sana, one of the largest geek culture events in Brazil’s North and Northeast, which kicks off Friday (10) in Fortaleza. This year, for the first time, Jacinta Maria took…