Oct 14 NYC COMIC CON /Swtor / Kingdoms of Reckoning panels

SwordandKeyboard.com Reports:

What Is New York Comic Con?
New York Comic Con is the East Coast’s biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. Our show floor plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Our panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators. Our screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit either big or small screens. And with dedicated professional hours, New York Comic Con is a market place, bringing together the major players in the entertainment industry. New York Comic Con is the second largest pop culture convention in America and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media, and licensing capital of the world — Gotham City.
How Big Is New York Comic Con?
New York Comic Con attracted over 96,000 attendees in 2010, easily making it the second largest comic book and pop culture gathering in the country. And Crain’s New York Business has ranked NYCC as the second largest event in New York City! We don’t toot our own horn often, but that’s pretty awesome!
Is New York Comic Con Affiliated With…
There are a number of comic book shows around the country and even around New York City. New York Comic Con is ONLY affiliated with C2E2: The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo. We do not run, do not staff, are not part of any other comic conventions.

http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/About-NYCC/NYCC-Fan-FAQs/

Minecraft ConventionConventions

SwordandKeyboard.com Reports:

Tickets for Minecraft Convention, MineCon, Now On Sale

$99 ticket will get you access to speeches, contests, social events, and the full Minecraft release party.
If you’re interested in attending the first convention dedicated to Mojang’s pixelated building adventure, Minecraft, you better act fast. Tickets for MineCon just went on sale, and the dedicated site is already overloaded.

Set for November 18 and 19 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, MineCon will feature the official launch of the full Minecraft release, keynote speeches, build contests, breakout classes, costume contests, exhibits, and plenty of opportunities to get to know other Minecraft fanatics.

“Get ready for a fun weekend of everything Minecraft,” Mojang stated. “The first MineCon is sure to blow away all of your expectations. Set in the fantastic city of Las Vegas, we are ready to have the ultimate ‘block’ party.”

Tickets for MineCon are available now for $99. If you’re among the first 500 to register for the event (sorry, if you’re reading this it’s probably already too late), you’ll be entered to win The Ultimate Fan Experience, which includes a free Mandalay Bay hotel room for MineCon, VIP seating to keynotes and classes, and a meal with the Mojang team.