A friendly reminder that Icon is taking place next week! I can’t wait to see you all!
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
Website: http://2015.iconfestival.org.il/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Festival.Icon
Date: September 29th – October 1st
Location: Eshkol Pais, Shprintzak 4, Tel Aviv
Convention type: Science Fiction / Fantasy
Hours: See below
Entrance fee: Free
Program: http://program.iconfestival.org.il/cod/
Registration required for events: Yes
Pre-registration required for events: No
Contact: http://2015.iconfestival.org.il/contact_us/
Icon, the biggest nerd/geek convention in Israel, is once again taking place this Succot! Three days of fun filled events, cosplay competitions, awesome merchandise, and wonderful, wonderful things! This year, I will be only coming on the second day, to my dismay, but that’s life. I hope to see you all there!
P.S. Remember that lightsaber battle that was supposed to happen last year? Your patience has been rewarded.
Most of the events cost money; pre-registration requires registering an account, which can be done here,
Hours
The events run during the below times, though the area itself will be open earlier:
Day 1: 12 PM – 1 AM
Day 2: 10 AM – 1 AM
Day 3: 10 AM – 12 AM
(I’m sorry for the delay in this report and the convention reviews; I’ve been in a university prep course, but it’s ending very soon, so expect them soon)
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
A friendly reminder that Cami and Mythopia are happening next week! I will be going to Cami, and I can’t wait to see you all there!
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
I came to the convention pretty early; I wasn’t sure if the buses would get me there in time, but in hindsight, I don’t think I should have worried. Being early, I was asked to help set up the convention, and I did so, bringing down tables and chairs, setting up booths, among other things.
I ended wandering a bit throughout, helping when I could and watching when I couldn’t. Eventually, I found myself drawn to the Super Smash Bros. Wii U stand; it had been a few years since I last played a Super Smash Bros. game, and so I immediately took the opportunity to reacquaint myself with the game. I had been a pretty good player beforehand, so it didn’t take long for me to resume playing somewhat well. Over the course of the convention though, I would get my rear end handed to me a multitude of times, as a few hours of practice was definitely not enough to regain what had been lost. I also signed up for a Smash tournament that was to take place later in the day.
The gates opened around fifteen minutes after that, and people started to trickle in. I continued playing Super Smash Bros. Wii U for a while longer, before I moved on to the other console section. Every game there was a fighting game, from Tekken to Injustice to J-Stars Victory Vs. They even had Super Smash Bros. Melee, in which I completely trounced a bunch of noobs.
In the intervening hours between this time and the start of the Smash tournament, I played games (mostly Smash Bros. Wii U), toured the place, talked to friends, and took pictures.
Unfortunately, I didn’t do very well in the tournament; I got knocked out in the second round by a veteran player. I stayed for a little while to watch the other players, but I found it too hot and stuffy in the room, so I left. I got lunch, and took quite a long break, and just watched everyone else. I also removed my costume, as I found that it was getting too hot to walk around in. I played more games, sat around, enjoying the atmosphere.
After a while, I met my friend Chen; we chatted for a bit, and he introduced me to the people who were organizing Summer Con. After an intense discussion regarding preparations, I excused myself, and went to see how the Smash tournament was faring. The final games were the most intense Smash matches that I’ve ever seen, and I was very impressed at the level of skill shown. Behold, the final rounds:
And these were the winners! Congrats!
Not long after this, I packed up my things, and left. The convention had its share of issues; lack of proper air conditioning, only fighting games being available, and a shortage of other events that one could participate in should one like to take a break from the games (as I did). Still, I did have a decent time, and I think that I wouldn’t mind having another go next year.
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
Israel is hosting its very own League of Legends Championships event! If you love LoL, then this event is something that you should definitely check out! It takes place August 19th in Bat-Yam, details regarding its location can be found here. Tickets can be purchased here; get them early so you can get the best seats!
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
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