The Game On Expo is happening in Phoenix, AZ at the the Phoenix Convention Center. The dates are April 4th-6th, 2025. I hope to see you there!
More information can be found here: https://gameonexpo.com/
What is Game On Expo? Phoenix’s annual pilgrimage for gamers, nerds, and anyone who thinks life should come with a health bar and a save point. This three-day festival is a glorious mash-up of retro arcade nostalgia, tabletop chaos, cosplay shenanigans, and enough gaming merch to make your wallet cry in the corner.
What to Expect?
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Vendors selling everything from rare SNES cartridges to anime plushies that stare into your soul.
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Cosplayers who have put in more effort into their outfits than most people do into their day jobs.
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Tournaments where button-mashers and pro-level players clash in a battle of reflexes and broken controllers.
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Voice actors from your favorite games & YouTubers, there to sign autographs, answer burning fan questions, and occasionally indulge in meme-worthy moments.
And let’s not forget the arcade section, where you can test your skills on vintage cabinets and realize that, yes, your childhood skills at “Street Fighter II” have completely abandoned you.
Whether you’re there to compete, collect, cosplay, or just bask in the glow of RGB-lit everything, Game On Expo is a weekend of glorious geekery where everyone speaks fluent nerd. Just be prepared to walk away with a bag full of collectibles, a phone full of photos, and a deep sense of regret that you didn’t buy that limited-edition Zelda print when you had the chance.