ConBravo!

Guest Announcement: James Rolfe the AVGN

Mark P. Tjan — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

He’s gonna take you back to the past. To play the sh***y games that suck ass. And he’s gonna be at ConBravo!

Ladies and gentlemen, making his first Canadian appearance, we’re proud to announce the Angry Video Game Nerd – James Rolfe!

One of the pioneers of internet criticism, James has done everything from boardgames to crappy movies, including his sketches as the AVGN, his Board James reviews, and tearing into real life with You Know What’s Bullsh*t. A no-nonsense, take-no-prisoners critic, James helped shape what online webshows have become, and you’d better believe he’s bringing the rage. Come see his panels, his Q&A, and so much more as the AVGN hits Burlington.

Guest Announcement: Kudrel

Mark P. Tjan — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:21 +0000

The fabulous Krystal “Kudrel” Messier, co-founder of Steampixie and all-around amazing cosplayer is coming to ConBravo! for a second year. She’ll be giving tips and tricks in costuming and prop design for novices as well as experienced hands. We’re very glad to welcome Krystal back for 2012!

Guest Announcement: Lindsay Ellis

Mark P. Tjan — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:45:57 +0000

Fans of the Nostalgia Chick rejoice, for Lindsay Ellis will be at the show! The Nostalgia Chick, one of the foremost female voices of online criticism (and sketch comedy) at Channel Awesome and on blip.tv will be hosting panels, meeting with fans, and taking in some of our fine events. Go check her out!

And now a word from our chairman…

Mark P. Tjan — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:47:26 +0000

Hurpburblblblmmm…

So more than a few of you may be wondering what happened to the panels update which was originally to be posted on Friday, and then today… Uh, mostly me, being really, really, really sick. Like, the Black Plague circa 1348 CE sick. I’m technically over it now, but it’s left me pretty weak and I’m actually doing this update inbetween bouts of keeling over and wishing horse tranquilizer was human-safe.

Short story: I got hit by a bad case of the flu.

I pretty much have to look over all the material that gets posted to the site and reviewing panels is a mildly intensive task. Our panel coordinator has indeed passed me her list, but I haven’t been able to actually digest it yet. If I’m as well as I think I should be by tomorrow, it’ll be posted sometime in the afternoon. I’ll also figure out a way to make things like this happen in case I get hit by something like this again. >_>

Sorry about all this, and thank you to our dear panelists for their patience. Now if you’ll excuse me, there’s a cup of tea with lemon and my name on it…

Guest Announcement: Todd in the Shadows

Mark P. Tjan — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:30:17 +0000

We know May is just slipping away, but we’ve still got plenty of treats for ya’ll before June hits. Here’s one for a Monday evening: Todd Nathanson (or Todd in the Shadows) is coming to ConBravo! 2012!

For those of you not familiar with Mr. “In the Shadows” (and you should be!), he’s the mysterious and tortured soul who picks apart pop music at Channel Awesome. But don’t take our word for it, go take in some of his work!

Guest Anouncement: PEter Chimaera

Mark P. Tjan — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:00:13 +0000

HELLo Peter Chimaera is coming to Con Bravo but he will be a guest or maybe something

hi. Come to panel and read fanfiction with me!

Guest Announcement: Noah “Spoony” Antwiler

Mark P. Tjan — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:00:39 +0000

Crappy games beware, the Spoony One is on the loose in Canada! Noah “Spoony” Antwiler returns to ConBravo! in 2012, replete with bitingly hard critique and gaming galore! Be sure to catch his panels and debates, and don’t forget to keep on the lookout for the devious Dr. Insano!

Guest Announcement: Mike “Birdman” Dodd

Mark P. Tjan — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:03:40 +0000

Mike “Birdman” Dodd, member of Blistered Thumbs, This Week in Geek, and producer of Review-A-Day is making his triumphant return to Conbravo!. Mike is a major voice in the Toronto-local community and worked in everything from webshows to radio. He’s a regular contributor to the Jim Richards ShowGrame on NewsTalk 1010, and a tireless educator on all things geek.

Hotels: Room Block Extended

Mark P. Tjan — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:46:14 +0000

For those of you looking for a place to stay at the Holiday Inn and finding the block full, the hotel has extended more rooms for Friday. We urge all of our attendees quickly, as our hotel rooms are going fast!

Guest Announcement: The MoonRoses

Mark P. Tjan — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:00:48 +0000

Cats_Luna and WildRose of the MoonRoses Team are returning for their third year in a row to ConBravo!. This pair of costumers has gained wide acclaim and are familiar faces in the Canadian cosplay community, helping to run excellent panels and masquerades in both their native Quebec and our beloved Ontario. They’ll be judging ConBravo!’s masquerade this year, as well as presenting panels and workshops for all you cosplayers to enjoy!