April 2019 will be remembered as the point at which nerd fandom reached critical mass. On April 14th the final season of Game of Thrones will begin airing. Almost ten years of political intrigue, nudity and Dragons have lead up to this moment, it’s feels as if everyone is waiting with bated breath to see who sits upon the Iron Throne when it’s all said and done. Or if you’re of a more nihilistic persuasion, to see if there will even be an Iron Throne to sit on.
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Penny Arcade Expo 2019 in Boston, better known as PAX East wrapped Sunday after a weekend of game demos, announcements, and technical difficulties. The convention is truly something to behold, proof of the mainstream conversion nerd culture has undergone in the past few years. In the convention hall chatter and music mix together to harmonize in a deafening inaudible buzz. The crowds form currents that must be skillfully navigated to reach the next both that catches your eye. Cosplayers dressed as recognizable characters are sprinkled in, some looking as if the game has come to life.
