Star Wars: The Old Republic, the much-talked about MMORPG from BioWare, will not only be making an appearance at this year’s Comic-Con, it will also be playable!
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Just yesterday I speculated which video game companies might make an appearance at Comic-Con in July, and what hot titles they might bring with them for attendees. Well, just as the news of TV and movie panels is starting to heat up, so is confirmation of some of the games you’ll be able to get your hands on during the show.
Which games will be playable? And how do you get your hands on these, you ask? Well, good news for those who weren’t able to get a pass to this year’s Comic-Con. Read on…
Comments rss TrackbackComic-Con isn’t just for comics anymore, this much we know. But over the past couple of years, video games have been taking a more prominent role on the show floor. With E3 just past and video game companies prepping for a big push into the second half of the year, expect this year to be no different.
Let’s take a look at some of the video game companies we might expect to see at this year’s con.
Comments rss TrackbackSDCC Blog reader Zach Marcus sent in these reviews of the Scott Pilgrim Experience, Xbox Room at the Hard Rock Hotel, and Flynn’s Arcade. I thought I’d pass them along as I don’t think I’ll be able to visit all of these.
Comments rss Trackback Comments rss TrackbackI have three updates for you guys today that range from singing to christmas to fighting.
Also, remember to check the offsite events page where two events were just added!
Glee at SDCC - Though it was not in the list of Returning Shows, Glee will have a panel at this year’s convention. Much like their panel last year, expect the stars of the show to be in attendance and maybe even sing a little! Though most attendees might not have a great fondness for the show, all the “Gleeks” are sure to be very pleased.
Star Wars Christmas Ornaments – Hallmark has created an exclusive set of C-3PO Star Wars Ornaments for SDCC. They come in a pack together and will be sold at the Hallmark booth. Tacky? Yes. But a fun addition to any SW fan’s christmas tree. Get more details here. Take a look:
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – Capcom announced that this follow-up to the smash hit fighting game will have a presence at the convention. A playable demo at the Capcom booth is very likely but a panel with character reveals is also expected. This is great news for gaming fans and should make a fun activity in the exhibit hall.
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The promotional Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles shirts Capcom printed up for Comic-Con have their own dark side: specifically, the inside. The shirts look nice enough when worn normally: a “let your darkside out” slogan adorns the front amid zombie silhouettes, and the game’s logo occupies the back.
But the inside of each shirt has a special graphic printed upside-down, so that when you flip the shirt over your head, you become a zombie. This is the most amazing advance in swag technology we’ve seen in years. If you want one (and you do, because wow), you’ll have to visit Capcom’s specialDarkside Chronicles demo area at Comic-Con and try out the co-op mode.
This is defiantly my choice for shirt of the con! What do you think?
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It’s time to throw down the gauntlet as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and leading Tekken fan site, SD TEKKEN, today announced that they will host four days of TEKKEN 6 tournaments at Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. The tournaments will be held on July 23 – 26 in Room 17B at the San Diego Convention Center. This exhibition is an opportunity for all players to check out the console versions of TEKKEN 6 prior to its much anticipated North American release on October 27, 2009.
To compete against the best, sign-ups will begin at 10 a.m. each day in the tournament room. Competitions will commence during the following times:
Thursday, July 23 – 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. (Finals)
Friday, July 24 – 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. (Finals)
Saturday, July 25 – 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. (Finals)
Sunday, July 26 – 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. (Finals)
At the end of each day, the tournament winners from that day will then be invited to compete for a daily grand prize.
“TEKKEN 6 is the undeniably best fighting game in the world,” said In Joon Hwang, brand manager at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “We are ecstatic to be partnering with SD TEKKEN to showcase TEKKEN 6 at this year’s Comic-Con and to enable our community to play, compete and experience the fierce fury of the next Iron Fist Tournament.”
“With this being our eighth year running Tekken tournaments at Comic-Con, SD TEKKEN is proud to give gamers a chance to enjoy a game that is near and dear to our gaming hearts. Gamers will experience the latest edition of one of the most revered fighting game series in history. We are excited and honored to be working alongside NAMCO BANDAI Games to bring attendees a series of tournaments that will blow their minds! This is a great opportunity for gamers to get a first hand experience with the console version of TEKKEN 6, enjoy watching high level tournament play and experiencing one of the most action packed 3D fighters ever made,” said Mark Julio, SD TEKKEN Director and Founder.
Comments rss TrackbackSony is attending this years con with much more than ever before. They will have a booth with many playable demos of the biggest psp and ps3 games and will be having 4 events! 2 are RSVP only but the other two are open to the public and sound very interesting. Another step forward for video games at the con!
The panel descriptions:
Ratchet & Clank Community Event (RSVP Required to Attend)
Wednesday, July 22
8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Join G4 and Insomniac Games as they unveil the winner of the “Captain Qwark’s My Blaster Runs Hot” weapons contest and present the winner with a real-life replica of the weapon they created. Stick
around after the unveiling for the hands-on premier of all new Clank gameplay.
UNCHARTED 2 Panel Discussion
Thursday, July 23
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Listen in as Naughty Dog demonstrates the performance capture process for UNCHARTED 2 and discuss how they deliver the active cinematic experience. The panel will include a Q&A with cast members and Naughty Dog staff including: Nolan North, Emily Rose, Claudia Black, Gordon Hunt, Steven Valentine, Amy Hennig, Josh Sherr, Taylor Kurosawa.
PlayStation Gaming Cocktail (RSVP Required to Attend)
Thursday, July 23
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Following the UNCHARTED 2 panel, join the PlayStation team to go hands-on with our latest first-party PS3, PSP and PSN titles. Grab a cocktail, chat with developers and get hands-on with content from the show floor and additional software titles.
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time Panel and Q&A
Sunday, July 26
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Insomniac Games will be on hand to reveal behind-the-scenes stories about the development of this fall’s PlayStation 3 blockbuster. Creative Director Brian Allgeier and other team members will reveal new scenes from the game, the latest trailer as well a new weapon feature.
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