The Mary Sue’s Must-See New York Comic Con 2014 Panels
We combed through the entire panel list so you don't have to.
Video Games
World of Capcom
Thu. October 9| 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM | 1A06
Come find out the latest updates on all the new Capcom games including Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Resident Evil Revelations 2, the newly remastered version of the 2002 GameCube remake of Resident Evil, Dead Rising 3 for PC, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy and Ultra Street Fighter IV. Plus, sneak peeks at all the latest, cool Capcom merchandise and maybe a surprise or two.
Firefly Online: Bringing Back the Verse
Thu. October 9| 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM | 1A06
Join Quantum Mechanix as we share a demonstration of the only officially-licensed Firefly video game, Firefly Online (FFO). FFO is a multi-user strategic roleplaying game set in the universe of Joss Whedon’s beloved TV show, Firefly. We’ll bring The Verse to life by showcasing how to get yourself a ship, hire a ragtag crew and do whatever it takes to survive in The Black! This will also be the first opportunity to see a live demo of The Cortex, the new online community for FFO players. After our demonstration, we’ll have an open floor Q&A.
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
Sat. October 11| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Main Stage 1-D
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games presents an inside look at its upcoming, revolutionary multi-platform game. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham puts Batman, Superman and the heroes of DC Comics in an out-of-this-world adventure to various Lantern Worlds battling some of the universe’s most cunning villains. More than 150 characters with amazing powers and abilities provide a whole new twist on the popular action-adventure game. Come see exclusive gameplay demonstrations, character reveals, prizes and an animated Panel discussion with Actors Kevin Smith and Troy Baker, TT Games Game Director Arthur Parsons and Assistant Game Director Stephen Sharples and Surprise Guests!
Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes Behind-the-Scenes
Sat. October 11| 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | 1A06
Join the Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes team for a first-hand, behind-the-scenes look at the story behind what it was like to bring the Marvel Super Heroes to Disney’s expanding video game platform! The development team from Marvel, Avalanche Studios and Disney Interactive will dive into how the game has evolved, how the stories developed and various other aspects of the creative process. This unprecedented all-access look at this momentous game release is not to be missed!
How D&D Changed The World and Why Role-Playing Games Rule
Sat. October 11| 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | 1A01
In his book Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and The People Who Play It, Journalist David M. Ewalt recounts the surprising history of role-playing games, from their roots on ancient battlefields to how they gave birth to the modern video game industry. We’ll discuss the influence these games have had on our culture and how role-playing games could change the world again. We’ll also discuss the latest edition of D&D during a Q&A session, and tackle some gaming trivia with great prizes for audience members!
The Future of Video Games
Sat. October 11| 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM | 1B03
This round table Panel brings together Top Game Designers to talk about the direction of the video game market. With new consoles out, mobile games becoming more popular and the rise of digital downloads, we will take at look at how you will be playing your games in the future. Also, the Panel will explore new technologies that will shape the next decade of games. Whether you are a Professional or Fan there is a lot going on in video games to talk about.
The Walking Dead: The Inside Scoop on Telltale’s Video Game Franchise
Sun. October 12| 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | 1A14
For two seasons, Fans have delighted in the horrible choices surrounding a girl named Clementine. Join IGN’s Greg Miller as he sits down with the people who make this game to talk about where Clem’s been and where she’s going in a walker-infested world.
The Mary Sue Presents – All on the Table
Sunday October 12, 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM in room 1A21
The Mary Sue has gathered Panelists for a discussion on representation in games and how it’s personally affected us in our lives, both in work and recreation. Panelists will discuss their favorite characters of color, LGBTQ characters, disabled characters, and female characters in the games industry, dovetailing into a discussion of how to bring that diversity into the most egalitarian games of all: tabletop (and live action!) roleplay.
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