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And that’s a wrap on Game On Expo 2026! We are extremely thankful to everyone for being a part of Game On Expo this year. To our vendors, sponsors, contractors, staff/crew, and attendees, we couldn't do it without your support. We can't wait to see you next year, and thank you for helping spread the word about Game On Expo! More news on 2027 to follow, we’ll keep you posted!

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THE GAME ON EXPO APP IS NOW LIVE! Your ultimate guide to Game On Expo 2026 is ready. The official Game On Expo app has been updated and is now available for both iPhone and Android! With the app, you can: View the full panel and event schedule Access venue maps Get live notifications and updates Plan your weekend so you don't miss a moment Download the app now and start building your Game On Expo schedule. Search “Game On Expo” in the App Store or Google Play Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! For the latest information, please visit our website or check the link in our bio - gameonexpo.com!

Game On Expo 2026 brings back Retro Championships, and this year’s official qualifier is StarFox Super Weekend. Competitors will battle for a Top 8 high score to advance to Sunday’s Retro Championships Finals. If you love classic Nintendo competition and chasing leaderboard glory, this is your chance to prove it. Start practicing your runs, sharpen your reflexes, and prepare for one of the most competitive retro events of the weekend. Event Details: • Retro Championships 2026 • StarFox Super Weekend Qualifier • Top 8 advance to Sunday Finals A valid Game On Expo pass is required for the day of competition.

THINGS TO DO AT GAME ON EXPO 2026! PC gamers, this is your playground! 60 PCs will be ready for free play all weekend with your Game On Expo pass. Join the fun and test your skills on all your favorite games. With your passes, you get access top Tabletop gaming, including board games, TCGs, and RPGs Rock Band karaoke - take the stage and rock out Compete in the Retro Championships Explore the Free Play Arcade with over 150 machines Watch live pro wrestling action …and much more! Game On Expo is your chance to Play More. Do More. See More.Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours before they’re gone! Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: gameonexpo.com

DANNYBSTYLE BRINGS VIDEO GAME MUSIC TO LIFE AT GAME ON EXPO 2026 Game On Expo is excited to welcome dannyBstyle, the live performance group of acclaimed composer Danny Baranowsky. Danny is the creative force behind iconic soundtracks, including Super Meat Boy, The Binding of Isaac, Crypt of the Necrodancer, Cadence of Hyrule, and Rift of the Necrodancer. dannyBstyle performs these fan-favorite compositions live as a trio featuring guitar, bass, and Danny on electric drums. Audiences can expect an energetic mix of metal, disco, dance, funk, and genre-blending sounds inspired by his dynamic style. For fans of video game music and live performance, this is a must-see experience at Game On Expo 2026. Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: gameonexpo.com

CODY CHRISTIAN NOW APPEARING ALL THREE DAYS AT GAME ON EXPO 2026! Game On Expo is excited to announce that Cody Christian will now appear Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Phoenix. Cody is best known to gamers as the voice of Cloud Strife in Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. His performance brought new depth to one of the most iconic characters in video game history. His television and film credits include: • Asher in All American • Theo in Teen Wolf • Mike Montgomery in Pretty Little Liars • Assassination Nation • Notorious Nick • The Starving Games • Surrogates Cody has also earned major industry recognition, including a BAFTA nomination for Leading Role and additional honors highlighting his growing influence in entertainment. Fans now have three full days to meet Cody Christian at Game On Expo 2026. Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: gameonexpo.com

🎙️ You’ve Heard Him Everywhere. Now Meet Him Live. 🎙️ A true voice acting powerhouse joins the Game On Expo 2026 lineup! Fred Tatasciore is known for his extensive career across film, television, animation, video games, and theme park attractions. His work includes recurring roles on Family Guy, American Dad, and The Cleveland Show, as well as Trollhunters on Netflix. In the Marvel universe, Fred has voiced Hulk and Bruce Banner, Beast, The Thing, and Crossbones across multiple animated series. His DC roles include Bane, Solomon Grundy, Deathstroke, Killer Croc, and Gorilla Grodd, appearing in titles such as Batman: The Brave and the Bold and The Killing Joke. His voice work also spans major studios, including Disney, Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks, with memorable roles like Master Shifu in Kung Fu Panda, Rocksteady in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Boss Yushyn in Star Wars Rebels, and KA in Moana. His film credits include Frozen, Rogue One, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Wreck-It Ralph, Maleficent, and The Princess and the Frog. Video game fans recognize Fred as Soldier 76 in Overwatch, Saren Arterius in Mass Effect, Zeratul in StarCraft, Damon Baird in Gears of War, and Neftin Prog in Ratchet and Clank. He is also the longtime voice of Space Mountain, along with Darth Vader, Groot, and Bigfoot in theme park attractions. 🎟️ Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! 🏩 Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: 👉 gameonexpo.com

⭐ VIP Passes Bring Exclusive Access to the New Game On Expo VIP Lounge ⭐ Game On Expo 2026 is introducing an all-new VIP Lounge, available exclusively to VIP pass holders. The VIP Lounge is your place to check in, pick up VIP swag, relax between panels, charge your phone, and take advantage of free bag check. Secure your costume, backpack, or vendor hall purchases and retrieve them when you are ready to leave. VIP pass holders also receive early access to the vendor hall one hour before and one hour after public hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. VIP perks include: • Priority guest signing lines • Dedicated VIP security lines • Exclusive access to the VIP Bonus Stage Lounge • Early entry to the vendor hall each day • Limited edition Game On Expo bag • Official Game On Expo T-shirt • Game On Expo sticker • 20% off all official Game On Expo merchandise ⏰ VIP passes will no longer be available after the end of February, so now is the time to secure yours. 🎟️ VIP passes are available now at: 👉 gameonexpo.com 🎟️ Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! 🏩 Remember to book your hotel rooms now - availability is tightening.

🎮 Pat Contri and Ian Ferguson Bring the CUPodcast Live to Game On Expo 2026 🎙️ Join us in welcoming Pat Contri and Ian Ferguson to Game On Expo 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Together, Pat and Ian host the Completely Unnecessary Podcast, a long-running show known for thoughtful discussion, humor, and deep knowledge of both retro and modern gaming. Pat is widely recognized as @PatTheNESpunk and as the creator of The Video Game Years, Flea Market Madness, and the Ultimate Nintendo Guidebooks for classic Nintendo consoles. 🎤 Panel Highlight Completely Unnecessary Podcast LIVE During this live panel, Pat and Ian will discuss the latest gaming news, answer audience questions, and engage fans with trivia and conversation in a relaxed and entertaining format. 🎟️ Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! 🏩 Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: 👉 gameonexpo.com

Keone Young Appears at Game On Expo 2026 We are proud to welcome Keone Young to Game On Expo 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Keone Young is a prolific voice and screen actor whose work spans animation, video games, and live-action television. His voice credits include Storm Shadow in G.I. Joe, Commander Sato in Star Wars Rebels, Jeong Jeong in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Sasaki Kojiro in Record of Ragnarok, Chen Stormstout in World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, and Yamamoto in Godzilla Singular Point. He currently appears as Dr. Onda in Ultraman Rising. In addition to voice acting, Keone has made memorable on-screen appearances in Deadwood, Sons of Anarchy, Men in Black 3, True Blood, and the Amazon Prime series The Better Sister with Jessica Biel. With a career spanning decades and countless iconic roles, Keone Young is a must-see guest for fans of animation, gaming, sci-fi, and television. Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: gameonexpo.com

🕹️ Pixel Game Squad is appearing at Game On Expo 2026 🎮 We are excited to welcome Pixel Game Squad to Game On Expo 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Riff and Ricky have been creating video game collecting content on YouTube since 2012. Originally known as RetroLiberty and now as Pixel Game Squad, they are widely regarded as one of the longest-running game collecting channels still active today. Their content spans swap meet hunts, rare game discoveries, and in-depth looks at video game history, making their channel a favorite among retro gaming fans worldwide. 🎟️ Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! 🏩 Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: 👉 gameonexpo.com

THINGS TO DO AT GAME ON EXPO 2026! Get ready for tabletop gaming all weekend! Play board games, TCGs, RPGs, and more. Whether you’re joining tournaments or casual sessions, Game On Expo is the ultimate tabletop destination. With your passes, you get access to: Playarcade and pinball machines in the Free Play Arcade Watch live pro wrestling all weekend Enjoy live music performances Friday and Saturday Explore the VR Zone hosted by BAZ VR Compete in the Retro Championships …and much more! Game On Expo: Play More. Do More. See More. Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: gameonexpo.com

🎮 James Rolfe Appears at Game On Expo 2026 🎬 Join us in welcoming James Rolfe to Game On Expo 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. James Rolfe is the creator of the iconic web series Angry Video Game Nerd, where he shares humorous and passionate critiques of classic video games. Launched in 2004 as a personal project, AVGN quickly became a fan favorite and helped shape retro gaming content online. In addition to gaming, James is an indie filmmaker, author, and film historian who enjoys sharing his love of movies, storytelling, and gaming history with fans around the world. Check out his new Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit game as well. 🎟️ Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! 🏩 Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: 👉 gameonexpo.com

Horror Film Director Joel Vallie is appearing at Game On Expo 2026 We are excited to welcome Joel Vallie to Game On Expo 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Joel Vallie is a horror film director based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with almost two decades of experience in the film industry. His work includes feature films, television projects, and commercials, and he is currently writing his next horror film, Which Way to Witch Island. In addition to filmmaking, Joel is a longtime gamer and the host of the YouTube series Media Glitch, where he reviews video games and co-hosts a podcast with Radical Reggie. His work blends horror, gaming, and pop culture through thoughtful discussion and creative insight. Fans of horror films, independent creators, gaming culture, and storytelling will not want to miss the chance to meet Joel Vallie at Game On Expo 2026. Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: gameonexpo.com

🎤 J. Michael Tatum Appears at Game On Expo 2026 🎮 Game On Expo is proud to welcome J. Michael Tatum to Phoenix, Arizona, for Game On Expo. J. Michael is widely known for voicing iconic anime characters such as Kyōya Otori in Ouran High School Host Club, Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, Tomoe in Kamisama Kiss, Kraft Lawrence in Spice and Wolf, and Rintarou Okabe in Steins;Gate. His work also includes Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia, Cid Highwind in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Louis in Fire Emblem Engage, and Moran in Star Wars Jedi Survivor. Additional notable roles include Eneru from One Piece, Scar from Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Acnologia from Fairy Tail, and Erwin Smith from Attack on Titan. In video games, J. Michael has voiced Sir Hammerlock in Borderlands, Julius Kresnik in Tales of Xillia 2, Mr. Foster in Killing Floor 2, Kelvin and Pendles in Battleborn, and numerous characters in SMITE. 🎟️ Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! 🏩 Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: 👉 gameonexpo.com

VTuber and Content Creator Smitten Seraph Appears at Game On Expo 2026 We are thrilled to welcome Smitten Seraph to Game On Expo 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Smitten Seraph is a full-time disabled VTuber and content creator known for their passion for community building, chat interaction, and authenticity. Their content centers on the idea that life is too short not to be yourself, creating welcoming spaces through fun conversations, chaotic game nights, and genuine connection. Fans of VTubers, streaming culture, and positive online communities will not want to miss the chance to meet Smitten Seraph in person at Game On Expo 2026. Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: gameonexpo.com

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS REUNION COMES TO GAME ON EXPO 2026! Game On Expo is proud to host a Star Wars: The Clone Wars reunion in Phoenix, Arizona. Fans will have the chance to meet the incredible voice cast behind the series: • Matt Lanter, the voice of Anakin Skywalker • Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano • Dee Bradley Baker, the voice of Captain Rex • James Arnold Taylor, the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi This reunion is a dream come true for Star Wars fans and animation lovers alike. Pre-sale photo ops are available now, allowing fans to secure group photos with their favorite guests. Additional photo op groupings include Silent Hill f, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the largest Final Fantasy VII reunion ever featured at Game On Expo. Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: gameonexpo.com

THINGS TO DO AT GAME ON EXPO 2026! Feel the music all weekend! Live music performances happen Friday and Saturday night, included with your Game On Expo pass. With your passes, you get access to: Watch and cheer on live pro wrestling Play board games, TCGs, and RPGs in our tabletop gaming area Enjoy over 150 arcade and pinball machines in the Free Play Arcade Step into immersive experiences in the VR Zone hosted by BAZ VR Compete in the Retro Championships …and much more! Game On Expo: Play More. Do More. See More. Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: gameonexpo.com

THINGS TO DO AT GAME ON EXPO 2026! Ready for some action? Watch live pro wrestling all weekend at Game On Expo, included with your pass! With your passes, you get access to: Rock Band karaoke - feel like a rock star on stage Play others in our expanded tabletop gaming area Compete in the Retro Championships Explore the Free Play Arcade Watch live music performances …and much more! Game On Expo: Play More. Do More. See More. Passes + Pre-Sale Photo Ops + Pre-Sale Autographs are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours before they’re gone - pass prices increase one final time on March 1st, 2026! Remember to book your hotel rooms now - all the info is available at: gameonexpo.com