Attendance Up 5% in 2002
September 17, 2002
In a press release from Gen Con LLC, which is run by ex-WotC honcho Peter Adkison, the company announced new Gen Con conventions for 2003. In addition to the 'original' Gen Con, there will also be a Gen Con Europe (which replaces Gen Con UK), as well as a Gen Con So Cal.
Con Sales Plus Allocations Equals Trouble
August 19, 2002
Rich Biedrzycki of Dreamland in Schaumburg, Illinois has seen our coverage of WizKids' convention sales of products not yet released to retailers and doesn't like the fact that he's allocated on products that WizKids is selling at conventions.
Buffy Thespian Mobbed by Teens
August 5, 2001
James Marsters, who plays 'Spike' on the popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series drew huge crowds of teenage girls for his signing session and Q & A at Gen Con on Sunday.
Plus the WotC Rumor of the Week
August 4, 2001
A solid crowd of around 25,000 was expected by the wrap-up of Gen Con -- North America's largest consumer show for games--in Milwaukee today.
For Annual Event
April 2, 2024
Gen Con Trade Day has announced the keynote speaker for its annual event, which will be held this year on Wednesday, July 31.
