Look, anyone who read the AUSA comics knows that I just don’t like the Hyatt Regency in general. However, a convention center the size of Katsucon is ESPECIALLY ill-suited for such a small, inconveniently arranged location. The con staff did[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
You have to understand that, by nature, I’m a shy, reclusive little twerp. Thus, to even build up the courage to say “Hi” to any of the guest webcomic artists at a con is a major accomplishment. Good thing for[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Seriously, guys, check YMCK out. This band is AWESOME. They mix jazzy, Shibuya-kei melodies with pure 8-bit instrumentation to create the soundtrack every NES game wished had. Heck, when Yokemura brought out a keytar SHAPED LIKE A FAMICOM CONTROLLER, I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Nothing against Halo and whatever the big multi-player draws are at the moment, but my favorite parts of any Game Room are the simple little retro one-player games. Katsucon did NOT disappoint, with a whole back room full of classic[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is kind of an in-joke for me and my friends. See, along with these cartoons, I keep a detailed journal of my con experiences that gets posted on Facebook (I’d link to it, but I’m afraid I draw much[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Gee, a complaint about lines at an anime convention? How original! Still, Katsucon set the bar for line nightmares pretty high this year when space restrictions forced the Pre-Reg and At Door Registration lines into one long, infuriating monster. Thank[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Personally, this is why I prefer to spring for a Thursday night hotel room. It cost more, but a relaxed afternoon drive instead of a rushed early morning one is worth it. Alas, there’s also the matter of organizing your[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
After FAR too long, Conventional Wisdom returns! By the time this goes online, I’ll probably already be on my way to Katsucon in Washington DC. I can’t say for sure when the actual comics will be ready, but I’ll do[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…