Daniel Perales

I think the place is now called "The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center". That was also the time (1995), when I saw the Sony Playstation in action for the first time in the Video Game Room.

I think there was also a Priss from Bubblegum Crisis, too. Too bad I was never a picture taker. The Dealer's Closet, I still have the CDs that I bought from there.

Hi All! I just read this on Anime News Network. Days Inn Penn State — Home to Inaugural Otakon, Setsucon Conventions — to be Demolished - News - Anime News Network Kind of sad. Only a few of us here remembers this place.

Nice!

Ok. I stand corrected. Anyway, even with that, Otakon didn't become a "super-spreader" event as far as I know. Meanwhile it seems like all the hoopla about Anime-NYC has finally died down.

Hi people! I thought of revisiting this thread since the end of the year is upon us. I've already attended all the cons that I was going to attend this year. Every "live" con I attended, which were Otakon, New York Comic Con, and Anime-NYC all had their Covid-19 rules: Be vaccinated, wear a mask (with the exception when you're eating and drinking in designated areas), and do your best at scocial distancing. Otakon relied on the "honor system" that every attendee had to be vaccinated, since they were not asking for anyone to present proof of vaccination.

Too bad I missed you that time. I did see that line from the inside. Guess I was extremely lucky that I didn't have to deal with them all weekend long.

I got myself tested as soon as I got off from work last night. The results of the test was "Negative". When I was at the Javis (been there since Thursday to help someone set-up), I made sure that I kept my mask on and always wash my hands when leaving the bathroom.

It looks like it's better now. Pages and everything is now loading at a reasonable speed.

Hi All! Like the subject says. When I get to this site (including the forums), it would take me about at least a full minute to load/refresh to 2 1/2 minutes at the most. This been going on since this past month. Seems this is only site that takes a while for me to load.

I've been getting lots of smiles at work showing this video. Hope you enjoy it.

Hi All! I finally got my badge for this con through the mail last week. I know at least one beside myself is going. I wonder if anyone else are planning to attend as well? A few words: Like New York Comic Con from last month and at least at Otakon, attendees must have a proof of vaccination card and have to wear a mask at all times to be able to attend.

Here's a fact that will blow some minds: The 2022 dates actually match Otakon's first convention (July 29 - 31, 1994). Coincidence? 😉

I believe the theme is "Time Skipping".

So, after 11 months of trying, I finally got myself a PS5! Bought it directly from Sony.