Moderator FrancisMao (Capcom) returns with another edition of this very popular panel shedding insight on the wide variety of professions available in the video game industry. You'll find out that it's not all programming and digital art, as a panel of industry insiders from various companies share the unique ways that they got into the video game business, what they do each day, and suggestions on how you can get into the industry, too. A Q&A session, as well as networking opportunities with panelists, will occur after the panel.
Friday April 3, 2015 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 300AB
The Geek & Sundry family of Twitch Channel hosts and you, the audience, are tested in your geek culture knowledge. Cheer your favorites on or prove them wrong! There's a giveaway too! Come game with this panel for your chance to win a prize from the limited-edition International TableTop Day Gaming Kit. The items from this kit cannot be bought anywhere, ever!
Friday April 3, 2015 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 300DE
Take a trip to the frontiers of gaming culture as Nerdist Gaming editor MalikForté and guests look ahead at the exciting year of video games to come. Join Malik to discuss everything from next-gen systems to the state of gaming culture directly with the people behind the bits.
Moderator Francis Mao (Capcom) and a panel of Capcom product managers share the latest updates on all your favorite Capcom franchises, including Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Devil May Cry, Street Fighter, and more. Plus, a sneak peek at all the cool Capcom merchandise coming up, and maybe a surprise or two.
Saturday April 4, 2015 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 300DE
Guess what? Your voice and your opinion matter in the gaming industry more than you might know! Video game development blossoms from many points of inspiration that affect not only entertainment choices but also how people approach their daily lives. Join Genese Davis (The Holder's Dominion, MMORPG.com) and esteemed creators from developers such as Naughty Dog, Obsidian Entertainment, Blue Marble Game Company, and Oculus for this exciting topic about how you and the video game community affect each other and game development at large.
Saturday April 4, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 209
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 23, 04:00PM Game on! The widely popular Capcom videogame franchise Dead Rising rises to life. Actors Jesse Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives, Dallas), Meghan Ory (Once Upon a Time), Dennis Haysbert (Men Woman & Children), Rob Riggle (Let's Be Cops, 21 Jump Street), filmmakers Zach Lipovsky (On the Lot) and Tomas Harlan (Mortal Kombat), and Tim Carter (writer/producer) discuss the recent release of Dead Rising: Watchtower. Dead Rising: Watchtower is always streaming on Crackle.
Saturday April 4, 2015 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 300AB
UPDATED: Wed, Apr 01, 01:11PM A discussion for Nintendo fans with StreetPass OC about becoming a part of or creating a thriving StreetPass community group. StreetPass OC will answer your questions about StreetPassing, Nintendo, and gaming in a Q&A session and may even test your knowledge with some Nintendo trivia! Moderated by Andres Cervantes.
Saturday April 4, 2015 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 210
Your favorite comic creators talk shop with Ben Blacker and Heath Corson in a special edition of their Nerdist Comics Panel podcast. There are no taboos as the guys discuss art, film, writing and more with the talent behind today's biggest titles.
Saturday April 4, 2015 7:30pm - 8:20pm PDT
Room 208
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 26, 11:51AM The Sideshow Network presents Comics on Comics, the talk show that pits comedians against comic book creators in nerd debates! Join hosts Juan-Manuel Rocha and Vito Lapiccola as they welcome creator Satine Phoenix (co-creator of the New Praetorians graphic novel and CEO of Burning Quill), BlackNerd (Black Nerd Comedy) and other special guests. They'll debate the latest developments in comics, movies, video games, and pop culture, making you laugh along the way!
Saturday April 4, 2015 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 207
Hosts Ben Blacker and Heath Corson take you inside the processes of your favorite TV creators in a special live version of The Nerdist Writers Panel. Networks, writing blocks, critics and fandom, a TV writer fears not these things.
Saturday April 4, 2015 8:20pm - 9:10pm PDT
Room 208
Join Ben Blacker,Ben Acker and members of the Workjuice Players as they take you inside the world of The Thrilling Adventure Hour, the home of the likes of "Sparks Nevada: Marshall on Mars" and "Frank & Sadie Doyle".
Saturday April 4, 2015 9:10pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 208
The critically acclaimed 3DS hit Monster Hunter comes to WonderCon Anaheim! Find out why Monster Hunter is the number one gaming franchise in Japan and is about to take over the West! A panel of Capcom staff members including Ryozo Tsujimoto (executive producer) and Kaname Fujioka (executive director) share the new features and exclusive insights from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (available now). The game features all new weapons, monsters, and native online support. This program will include new footage and announcements, as well as some special surprises, followed by a Q&A session.
Sunday April 5, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 300DE
Looking to build your own Halo armor or prop and have no idea where to start? The members of the 405th Pacific Regiment are here to help! They'll discuss all the most common methods used to create Halo costumes followed by a Q&A. Panelists include J. P. Pollio and Cary Gunnar Lee (pepakura and painting specialists), Jose Valdez (sculpting and molding specialist), Alec Richter (vacuform specialist), and Benedict Choy (foam specialist).
Chris Castagnetto (D. J. Helsing) is proud to be hosting the official Gaia Online panel. This is your chance to meet the Gaia staff, get your burning questions answered, and get a sneak peek at some of the great stuff Gaia Interactive has planned for 2015. Expect plenty of fun and some great prizes.
Sunday April 5, 2015 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 300DE