Comic-Con 2012: The Top Ten Secrets Of SDCC!

Comic-Con 2012: The Top Ten Secrets of SDCC!

Last year we wrote up a guide for Comic-Con goers that featured some tips and hints designed to help folks have the best time possible. We’re super nice like that. Well, this year we’re expanding our list to include some more secrets that we’ve learned in our many years of attendance. It’s pretty special show and we want you to have the best time possible. Many many nerds died sweat to bring you this information. In years past I’ve traveled with folks that have gotten bloody from extreme chafing… true story. We call that the “Sizzle Crotch.”

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San Diego Comic-Con 2012: Gaming Panels (Thurs + Fri)

San Diego Comic-Con 2012: Gaming Panels (Thurs + Fri)

The presence of electronic gaming has grown each and every year at San Diego Comic-Con International, and this year is the absolute biggest year yet. SDCC will host a number of panels revolving around some of the hottest video game franchises in existence, and we’ll sure do our best to provide the best coverage possible. Take a quick look at the video game related programming for Thursday and Friday at SDCC 2012.

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Networking: You’re Doing It Wrong

Networking: You’re Doing it Wrong

Based on my interactions with friends, students, and fans, at conventions, meetups, and in general social situations, I’ve come up with the following list of Dos and Don’ts for networking within the industry. While a lot of this is common sense, I’ve found that our field seems to be a place where enthusiasm (or general awkwardness) often trumps formality. If you’ve been looking for a push in the right direction – and want to ensure you’re seen as the potential colleague, rather than the creepy fan or friend-wannabe, check out the tips (inside).

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Comic-Con 2012: The Most Dangerous Women At Comic-Con Panel Features Some Familiar Faces

Comic-Con 2012: The Most Dangerous Women at Comic-Con Panel Features Some Familiar Faces

his year is going to be pure grade-A madness.  It turns out Katrina “Action Chick” Hill, who is known for her kick-ass SDCC panels, will once again be bringing the fire to this year’s SDCC. Katrina’s panel this year will feature tons of creative ladies from including some of the familiar faces we’ve featured here at NA: Abbie Heppe, Milynn Sarley, and Holly Conrad

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San Diego Comic-Con 2012: Early Nerdtastic Television Panel Schedule!

San Diego Comic-Con 2012: Early Nerdtastic Television Panel Schedule!

It’s that time again. The mother of all nerd conventions is less than a month away and while information is a bit scarce as to which of your favorite shows will be in attendance (all of them), we do have some early panel information that popped up on both TV.Com and TV Guide. With Comic-Con growing each and every year it’s a safe bet that your favorite television series will probably make an appearance to plug their upcoming season or to just have some fun.

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