[Music]
they are the rendezvous points where
fanboys and cosplayers unite to
epitomize geekdom – bah ah must Edward
Elric Daniel the Joker okay and Harley
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
greatest fan conventions for this list
we are looking at the best cons around
the world places where fans can be fans
and can meet like-minded friends hello I
love you attention all over Rio the
reaction I get from fans like actual
fandom the people who were like I know
you I know exactly what you’re supposed
on like that no one ever does that we’ve
based our selections on each conventions
showcases reception and overall
popularity but we’re excluding any
formal or political gatherings narrowing
the criteria to conventions aimed at
fans of particular pop-culture topics
with mass consumer interest in brightest
day in blackest night no evil shall
escape my sight number 10 the official
Star Trek convention July 31st through
August 3rd in Las Vegas with 100 Star
Trek guest stars and four captains
boldly go where no one has gone before
hosted annually in Las Vegas by creation
entertainment this convention is the
largest of its kind in the world
catering to tens of thousands of
Trekkies each year I have an earth woman
fetish you have an earth woman fetish
why don’t you go for more women then
well I have reptile dysfunction loaded
with set-pieces
original costumes and authentic props
from all the TV series and films fans
from all generations have gotten quality
nostalgic and immersive experiences
reliving the adventures of their
favorite Star Fleet members Plus in 2013
the Khan nabbed the Guinness world
record for biggest group of people
dressed as Trek characters top it off
with the largest number of celebrity
guest appearances from the franchise and
you’ve got one convention that will
truly live long and prosper
live long
and prosper
[Music]
number nine anime expo create and share
your cosplay connect with your favorite
artists from Japan enjoy Japanese anime
and pop culture set up by the Society
for the promotion of Japanese animation
this convention is the largest of its
kind in North America with over 80,000
attendees in 2014
usually held in Los Angeles the
exhibition hosts hundreds of convention
favorites including cosplay contests and
fan created art but is one of the few to
host anime music video marathons and
panels featuring popular voiceover
artists animators and industry
specialists for more casual fans ax has
been further noted for its success in
catering to less hardcore guests through
their tabletop and electronic gaming
exhibitions as well as concerts and a
battle of the bands
[Music]
number eight quake con then we going in
for the mega right now but it’s rate
level but she’s a rock hit straight
through the window what a friend I know
from studies got a shot celebrating its
software’s first-person shooter series
this dallas-based convention is entirely
dedicated to celebrating the company’s
arsenal of popular video game franchises
dubbed the Woodstock of gaming the rally
cry here is Peace Love and Rockets an
apt yet simultaneously ironic motto
given the half friendly half competitive
nature of the assemblage seeing as many
as 10,000 attendees gamers of this crowd
put their Wolfenstein doom and of course
quake skills to the test in a number of
specialist formats and tournaments with
top players receiving anywhere from
hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars
in prize money
Oh – direct rockets from Tom’s right
there and a third number seven
California extreme California extreme
you see this
held annually in California see ax is a
colossal collection of hundreds of
arcade and pinball games that keep the
retro lights bells and whistles of
coin-operated gaming machinery active
treating guests to a variety of cash
prize contests including pinball leagues
and genre specific tournaments the
mission statement of this union is to
keep the gaming machine alive and the
arcade relevant as part of that
objective CA x continues to offer
additional incentives and events for
patrons including free to play gaming
discounts on hotel rooms machine
building competitions and music rooms
with live robot performances
[Music]
number six Gamescom welcome to Cologne
welcome to the biggest games event of
the year
hosted by Germany’s federal Association
of interactive entertainment software
Gamescom is the world’s largest video
game convention both in exhibition space
and turnout more than 400 game premieres
a public event open to all no Press Pass
is required to enter this gaming
paradise as a result it is catered to as
many as three hundred and thirty-five
thousand guests making the pilgrimage
from almost 90 countries used by
mainstream developers of Plenty this
gathering is the perfect rendezvous
point to check out all the novelty games
and supplements from virtually all the
big-name developers and designers of the
virtual world number 5 Dragon Con we
want a universal level of togetherness
where were comfortable everyone
we’re in rhythm celebrating all things
fantastic this Atlanta Georgia based
convention serves as the perfect
stronghold for all things elves aliens
and dragons drying in 57,000 visitors in
2014 this four-day event spans across
several hotels in the city and features
countless hours of panels and seminars
dedicated to gaming cosplaying
commentary and interaction with
professionals from every corner of the
fiction realms they had me booked like
12 hours a day so only 12 hours that’s
12 or deduct everybody and nobody’s
bleep what makes Dragon Con stand out
are the intensive writing workshops in
house fan art contests and parade
marches which encourage committed
participation from guests
[Music]
number four tokyo game show let the
games begin if you’re looking for the
latest from capcom Namco Bandai or Sony
you’re bound to find it in this gaming
paradise photographers go wild for
cosplayers they’re cute and love the
attention all in a day’s work to help
sell their game smaller than Germany’s
games come but also open to the public
TGS emphasizes japanese games but is
well-rounded in that it endorses
independent developers at international
levels so don’t expect to find only your
latest tekken or resident evils here
what makes it stand out further is its
reputation to keep chaos at a minimum
separating exhibitions based on
categories like business-related public
demonstrations and merchandise
purchasing so getting lost will take a
little more effort
[Music]
Susan
number three the Consumer Electronics
Show there’s only one place and one
event where the world’s greatest
creators and purveyors of innovation
meet also known as the CES this
International Trade Show has seen it all
and has been debuting the latest in
technology since 1967
everything from the VCR to the CD player
the plasma TV or the blu-ray if it’s
gadget or gizmo related it was
introduced here one of the coolest
things I saw was outside over at BMW
they had an i3 that would drive up by
itself when you call it with your smart
watch along with one that doesn’t let
you crash appropriately held at the
start of every year this private Vegas
based event has grown to have as many as
3,600 exhibitors participate in its
festivities with as many as 170 thousand
guests getting first looks and hands-on
dibs on thousands of new products these
robots jump
these robots fly
back to you number 2 Electronic
Entertainment Expo also known as e3 this
is the dream I had every night in school
and now it’s come true
fantastic known to most as e3 this
gaming gala is the place to be for first
hand test runs on all the newest and
upcoming releases from all the big names
in video games connecting nearly 50,000
developers and press members in the Los
Angeles Convention Center III showcases
upcoming game titles new technologies
and never-before-seen products that
won’t be on the market for years though
frowned upon for its exclusivity and
industry only status this convention has
gotten nods for its constant
professionalism and Big Shot guest
appearances including the CEOs and other
bigwigs from all the mainstream
publishers enjoy and have a great a
three before we get out at our favorite
Convention here are some honorable
mentions
this is BroNYCon and yes you’re looking
at grown men dressed up like magical
forces
[Music]
you
[Music]
[Music]
today we’re here at VidCon the largest
gathering of online video creators in
the entire world number one San Diego
comic-con international news on the way
[Applause]
[Music]
taking the top spot on our list is the
only place where you’ll find Vader Frodo
and all the Avengers in the same room
honoring all things pop-culture this
four-day event is calling all from film
buffs to TV show enthusiasts gamers of
all formats and of course comic fans if
you’re following anything you’re sure to
find something at this Universal mashup
of universes held at the San Diego
Convention Center and its surrounding
buildings this assemblage of celebrity
panels cosplay showdowns and merchandise
booths see as many as 130,000 visitors
each year
so stormtroopers elven warriors and
resistance fighters gear up this is one
crazy convention you can’t be too
prepared for
[Music]
[Music]
do you agree with our list and so it’s a
wonderful atmosphere I think which fan
conventions unleash your inner geek for
more dedicated top 10s published every
day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com to frigidity
and beyond
[Music]
they are the rendezvous points where
fanboys and cosplayers unite to
epitomize geekdom – bah ah must Edward
Elric Daniel the Joker okay and Harley
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
greatest fan conventions for this list
we are looking at the best cons around
the world places where fans can be fans
and can meet like-minded friends hello I
love you attention all over Rio the
reaction I get from fans like actual
fandom the people who were like I know
you I know exactly what you’re supposed
on like that no one ever does that we’ve
based our selections on each conventions
showcases reception and overall
popularity but we’re excluding any
formal or political gatherings narrowing
the criteria to conventions aimed at
fans of particular pop-culture topics
with mass consumer interest in brightest
day in blackest night no evil shall
escape my sight number 10 the official
Star Trek convention July 31st through
August 3rd in Las Vegas with 100 Star
Trek guest stars and four captains
boldly go where no one has gone before
hosted annually in Las Vegas by creation
entertainment this convention is the
largest of its kind in the world
catering to tens of thousands of
Trekkies each year I have an earth woman
fetish you have an earth woman fetish
why don’t you go for more women then
well I have reptile dysfunction loaded
with set-pieces
original costumes and authentic props
from all the TV series and films fans
from all generations have gotten quality
nostalgic and immersive experiences
reliving the adventures of their
favorite Star Fleet members Plus in 2013
the Khan nabbed the Guinness world
record for biggest group of people
dressed as Trek characters top it off
with the largest number of celebrity
guest appearances from the franchise and
you’ve got one convention that will
truly live long and prosper
live long
and prosper
[Music]
number nine anime expo create and share
your cosplay connect with your favorite
artists from Japan enjoy Japanese anime
and pop culture set up by the Society
for the promotion of Japanese animation
this convention is the largest of its
kind in North America with over 80,000
attendees in 2014
usually held in Los Angeles the
exhibition hosts hundreds of convention
favorites including cosplay contests and
fan created art but is one of the few to
host anime music video marathons and
panels featuring popular voiceover
artists animators and industry
specialists for more casual fans ax has
been further noted for its success in
catering to less hardcore guests through
their tabletop and electronic gaming
exhibitions as well as concerts and a
battle of the bands
[Music]
number eight quake con then we going in
for the mega right now but it’s rate
level but she’s a rock hit straight
through the window what a friend I know
from studies got a shot celebrating its
software’s first-person shooter series
this dallas-based convention is entirely
dedicated to celebrating the company’s
arsenal of popular video game franchises
dubbed the Woodstock of gaming the rally
cry here is Peace Love and Rockets an
apt yet simultaneously ironic motto
given the half friendly half competitive
nature of the assemblage seeing as many
as 10,000 attendees gamers of this crowd
put their Wolfenstein doom and of course
quake skills to the test in a number of
specialist formats and tournaments with
top players receiving anywhere from
hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars
in prize money
Oh – direct rockets from Tom’s right
there and a third number seven
California extreme California extreme
you see this
held annually in California see ax is a
colossal collection of hundreds of
arcade and pinball games that keep the
retro lights bells and whistles of
coin-operated gaming machinery active
treating guests to a variety of cash
prize contests including pinball leagues
and genre specific tournaments the
mission statement of this union is to
keep the gaming machine alive and the
arcade relevant as part of that
objective CA x continues to offer
additional incentives and events for
patrons including free to play gaming
discounts on hotel rooms machine
building competitions and music rooms
with live robot performances
[Music]
number six Gamescom welcome to Cologne
welcome to the biggest games event of
the year
hosted by Germany’s federal Association
of interactive entertainment software
Gamescom is the world’s largest video
game convention both in exhibition space
and turnout more than 400 game premieres
a public event open to all no Press Pass
is required to enter this gaming
paradise as a result it is catered to as
many as three hundred and thirty-five
thousand guests making the pilgrimage
from almost 90 countries used by
mainstream developers of Plenty this
gathering is the perfect rendezvous
point to check out all the novelty games
and supplements from virtually all the
big-name developers and designers of the
virtual world number 5 Dragon Con we
want a universal level of togetherness
where were comfortable everyone
we’re in rhythm celebrating all things
fantastic this Atlanta Georgia based
convention serves as the perfect
stronghold for all things elves aliens
and dragons drying in 57,000 visitors in
2014 this four-day event spans across
several hotels in the city and features
countless hours of panels and seminars
dedicated to gaming cosplaying
commentary and interaction with
professionals from every corner of the
fiction realms they had me booked like
12 hours a day so only 12 hours that’s
12 or deduct everybody and nobody’s
bleep what makes Dragon Con stand out
are the intensive writing workshops in
house fan art contests and parade
marches which encourage committed
participation from guests
[Music]
number four tokyo game show let the
games begin if you’re looking for the
latest from capcom Namco Bandai or Sony
you’re bound to find it in this gaming
paradise photographers go wild for
cosplayers they’re cute and love the
attention all in a day’s work to help
sell their game smaller than Germany’s
games come but also open to the public
TGS emphasizes japanese games but is
well-rounded in that it endorses
independent developers at international
levels so don’t expect to find only your
latest tekken or resident evils here
what makes it stand out further is its
reputation to keep chaos at a minimum
separating exhibitions based on
categories like business-related public
demonstrations and merchandise
purchasing so getting lost will take a
little more effort
[Music]
Susan
number three the Consumer Electronics
Show there’s only one place and one
event where the world’s greatest
creators and purveyors of innovation
meet also known as the CES this
International Trade Show has seen it all
and has been debuting the latest in
technology since 1967
everything from the VCR to the CD player
the plasma TV or the blu-ray if it’s
gadget or gizmo related it was
introduced here one of the coolest
things I saw was outside over at BMW
they had an i3 that would drive up by
itself when you call it with your smart
watch along with one that doesn’t let
you crash appropriately held at the
start of every year this private Vegas
based event has grown to have as many as
3,600 exhibitors participate in its
festivities with as many as 170 thousand
guests getting first looks and hands-on
dibs on thousands of new products these
robots jump
these robots fly
back to you number 2 Electronic
Entertainment Expo also known as e3 this
is the dream I had every night in school
and now it’s come true
fantastic known to most as e3 this
gaming gala is the place to be for first
hand test runs on all the newest and
upcoming releases from all the big names
in video games connecting nearly 50,000
developers and press members in the Los
Angeles Convention Center III showcases
upcoming game titles new technologies
and never-before-seen products that
won’t be on the market for years though
frowned upon for its exclusivity and
industry only status this convention has
gotten nods for its constant
professionalism and Big Shot guest
appearances including the CEOs and other
bigwigs from all the mainstream
publishers enjoy and have a great a
three before we get out at our favorite
Convention here are some honorable
mentions
this is BroNYCon and yes you’re looking
at grown men dressed up like magical
forces
[Music]
you
[Music]
[Music]
today we’re here at VidCon the largest
gathering of online video creators in
the entire world number one San Diego
comic-con international news on the way
[Applause]
[Music]
taking the top spot on our list is the
only place where you’ll find Vader Frodo
and all the Avengers in the same room
honoring all things pop-culture this
four-day event is calling all from film
buffs to TV show enthusiasts gamers of
all formats and of course comic fans if
you’re following anything you’re sure to
find something at this Universal mashup
of universes held at the San Diego
Convention Center and its surrounding
buildings this assemblage of celebrity
panels cosplay showdowns and merchandise
booths see as many as 130,000 visitors
each year
so stormtroopers elven warriors and
resistance fighters gear up this is one
crazy convention you can’t be too
prepared for
[Music]
[Music]
do you agree with our list and so it’s a
wonderful atmosphere I think which fan
conventions unleash your inner geek for
more dedicated top 10s published every
day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com to frigidity
and beyond
[Music]
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