The Game has just started! Game on Expo Review.

        Well fans it's time to give a review of another AZ local convention and I happy to say that it is a much more positive then the previous years review. Your Fanboy got to go spend some time at Game on expo and I am pleased to say that they clearly listened to the fans from last year. They expanded the gaming areas, brought in more high profile guests and more than doubled the amount of vendors.
The expo shows only good signs of growth and possibilities.






    The vendors this year were not only much more plentiful but more diverse. From costume designers, Video game vendors, custom device designers and even coding schools. There was a plethora of choices and unlike some of the other small cons the vendors seemed to enjoy being there and liked the overall atmosphere. I feel that it's only a matter of time before this local gaming expo has the big boys from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo knocking on their door.






   As with any convention or expo there were no shortage of cosplayers and cosplay groups. The layout of the cosplay groups is really the only complaint I have from this event. The groups had tables at different points up and down the hall way intermingled with tables for other upcoming conventions like Yaiyou cox. Tucson Comicon and Phoenix Fanfest. Though it is always a pleasure to see groups like the 501st, Team Rocket and the Autobots. Not to mention the amazing individual cosplayer's like Krash cosplay, Courtney Leigh and Sara Sundae.




    As I mentioned previously the expo has expanded it's gaming areas by 3 . Plenty of available consoles and arcade systems to go around, as well as a full karaoke stage  Monster energy drink station and concessions. Personally I look forward to next years expo and to see how they further expand the layout and to when they get to move up to the big show at the phoenix convention center. My only change I would offer the team at Game on Expo would be to consider moving it to the winter. AZ needs quality cons in the early part of the year and I think this is one that could easily make that transition.

    Remember guys if you wanna see Fanboy Rant at your local con make sure to reach out to us at fanboyrant@gmail.com. Until next time around don't forget to be a fan!