Q-Con, Northern Ireland’s biggest gaming and anime convention is returning to Queen’s University, Belfast for its 26th year.
Spanning over three days from August 30 to September 1 the event is expected to attract over 6,500 attendees.
The event is hosted by QUB Dragonslayers, the official gaming and anime society of Queens University Belfast. The volunteers have hosted the event since it began 26 years ago.
This year’s Q-Con promises a host of events, including an appearance from the creator of the classic game ‘Doom’, John Romero. He will be challenging people “to beat him at his own game” as well as holding an exclusive meet and greet.
Dragonslayers volunteer, Ben Harrison said: “Since we began in a few rooms at Queen’s with 150 people Q-Con has exploded in popularity and excitement. We promise we're working hard to make sure that 2019 will be even better. From video gaming to table-top gaming and live text adventure in The Dark Room through to our cosplay, we are packing the weekend out.”
Designed by gaming and anime fans Q-Con attracts people from across the UK and Ireland and further afield, with last year seeing a 5% increase in attendees. People from all ages are present throughout the weekend, with Sunday devoted to families.
“When we see so many people around the university district coming in on trains, buses and in cars dressed up as their favourite comics, games and anime characters it shows just how popular gaming and anime has become, and how Q-Con caters for a demographic so often missed by the mainstream media,” added Ben.
“The geeks are coming, and they’re going to have more fun than ever!”
Taking place across the Queen’s campus, including the Whitla Hall, Elmwood Hall, Queen’s Film Theatre, the Computer Science Building and many other venues, the organisers advised that it is essential to plan your weekend to pack as much in as you can.
