In exactly three weeks the Slickster Team will be heading back to Indy PopCon. Every year we go, it seems to get better and better. (And better.) So as we continue to build our tremendous amounts of hype for the event, we figured we’d shed some light for all of you on why conventions are the best. ‘Cuz you know, we’re nerdy.
Cosplay @ Indy PopCon
Whether it’s one of a million Deadpools, an animatronic, full-sized Wookie, or “ahem” full-sized cosplay of Tracer, everybody gets to flex their creative muscles for the weekend, while repping their favorite fandoms. The yearly cosplay contest is always a ton of fun to watch, and this year is sure to excite.
The Indy PopCon Panels
Hands down my favorite panel in my life was at Indy PopCon. Getting to see Kevin Nash and Lisa Marie Varon (A.K.A Victoria in WWE) was amazing and hearing their stories was a hilarious adventure through the debauchery of pro wrestling in the 90s and 2000s. This year promises to be as amazing as ever, and I can’t wait to be the first person to NOT get a question answered when they run out of time as they did at the Overwatch panel. (NO I’M NOT BITTER.)
The Games
Okay, I fucking NERD OUT whenever I get to the games section of Indy PopCon. It’s just got SO MANY AWESOME GAMES. And the best part is that it’s not a bunch of cookie-cutter FPS games with racist 12-year-olds shouting obscenities at me and implications of my mother. No these are games that have, some got damn heart, soul, and love put into them. Games where you can tell people are PROUD of what they’ve done there and want the whole world to play the game.
The Indy PopCon Awards
Alright, gotta brag here. This is my favorite thing to do because it’s something that we do. For the past few years, we’ve awarded games that push the mold.
Games that really have that extra bit of polish on them. Games that are exemplary of the talent and effort that goes into these projects. These past few years we’ve gotten to see games evolve from contenders to champions. And that’s pretty damn cool. (Shoutout to last year’s overall winner: Wraith Games with Collapsus) And what is also pretty damn cool is how there is a podcast award this year. You should totally vote for The Name Doesn’t Matter to win btw. #TNDM)
Meeting People 
Whether it’s at a panel, an after-party, or just walking to the event: there’s always someone to talk to at PopCon. The best part about this is how everybody is here for the same reason, but also for different reasons. You can have a conversation with an Overwatch Cosplayer, and they’ll also be really into D&D. And then you’ll mention that the Potterhead who is also a Bard. And next thing you know, everybody is at the panel on podcasting talking about your favorites! (It’s The Name Doesn’t Matter right?)