This weekend: AlphaShooters, Joysticks, and Zapcon

 

As the temperatures heat up outside, there’s plenty of reason to stay in and enjoy the AC with this weekends’ events courtesy of AlphaShooters, FilmBar and Zapcon.

Looking to lounge? Alienware has you covered.

As January comes to a wrap (already?!), we’re starting to see a nice uptick in variety for gaming events in the state. This week Arizona will be paid a visit by the Alienware team, as well as another tournament opportunity from AZHP Gaming. 

CoD and Muji-Con happening this weekend in AZ

As the summer storms continue brewing, so does the competitive action in Arizona for gamers. This weekend will be filled with events from the likes of AZHP Gaming and Spiral Series Entertainment.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Konami’s Akira Yamaoka Coming to Saboten Con 2012

Saboten Con representatives officially announced Monday night that longtime Konami composer Akira Yamaoka would be attending the event in 2012.

Photo courtesy of Saboten Con.

Yamaoka is a composer for the studio most widely known for his compositions featured in the Silent Hill series of video games, most notably Silent Hill 3. His most recent sound work includes the 2011 demon shoot’em up title Shadows of the Damned. Yamaoka will join fellow video game guests Phil LaMarr, the voice of Vamp in the Metal Gear series, and Troy Baker, voice of Vincent in the game Catherine, at the convention.

[UPDATE: Saboten Con officials further announced that Yamaoka, along with Troy Baker and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, will be putting on a Silent Hill music concert on the Saturday of the event. Your mind blown yet?]

Tournament Action Continues All Over AZ This Weekend

If you haven’t had enough of video game tournaments yet, there are tons of opportunities for you to get your fix with four different competitions occurring this weekend in Arizona.