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Voltron Comic-Con panel includes THQ's video games
No matter how much our rational selves tell us that licensed games based on a rebooted Voltron won't be good -- can't be good -- there's a part of us that still holds out hope for a modern and awesome interactive Voltron. It's the "Voltron" part of our brains. We should get our first inkling about what THQ plans to do with the license on July 21, during the first-ever Voltron panel at Comic-Con. Among the robo-lion dignitaries scheduled to present at the panel is THQ producer Adam Affrunti. The panel is supposed to feature, among other things, a presentation of all the new Voltron content on the way -- including video games. We'll find out then just how dashed our tiny hopes are to be.
NCsoft announces San Diego Comic-Con events and schedule
If you're planning to attend the San Diego Comic-Con next month, and if you happen to be a fan of Guild Wars or City of Heroes, then NCsoft wants you to swing by its booth while you're in the neighborhood. Attendees will be able "to meet artists and developers from City of Heroes Freedom and Guild Wars 2." NCsoft will be giving the latest news on City of Heroes' recently announced free-to-play transition as well as giving fans the opportunity to take Guild Wars 2's Engineer class for a spin. In addition to all of that, City of Heroes' Desdemona will be making appearances at the booth while City of Heroes comic artist David "Noble Savage" Nakayama whips up free illustrations of selected CoH players' characters. The artists of Guild Wars 2 will also be present to sign limited-edition postcard art books. But of course the party doesn't stop at the convention; NCsoft's Fan Meet & Greet takes place Friday the 22nd. Fans will have to check the NCsoft schedule for details on how to acquire tickets as it is a ticketed event, but those fortunate enough to attend will have the privilege of rubbing elbows with CoH and GW2 developers and artists. And of course, fans will be afforded the opportunity to go hands-on with City of Heroes Freedom and Guild Wars 2. For more information, check out the official announcement and NCsoft's Comic-Con schedule.
New Dragon Age 2 DLC, Mass Effect 3 demo playable at Comic-Con
Going to Comic-Con won't just let you meet all the most enthusiastic Dragon Age cosplayers. It'll also let you get an early look at new Dragon Age content! BioWare announced that it will debut a new Dragon Age 2 DLC pack at the event, which runs from July 21 - 24. BioWare's demos will be located in the developer's "base in the Hilton Gaslamp hotel." In addition to Dragon Age 2, fans will also have the opportunity to play Mass Effect 3. And to guarantee the maximum concentration of cosplayers, BioWare is holding a costume contest on July 22.
