Hello from Gaming Central
Today I’m blogging from the middle of game geek heaven — the Origins Game Fair. It’s the place to be for anyone who loves games…
Origins takes place at the Columbus Convention Center — which is especially convenient for me, since I happen to live a half hour away. So after catching up on some work this morning, I made my way to the convention center at around 10.
For those of you who have never been to a gaming con like Origins, think Star Trek convention — only with a whole lot more variety. There are all kinds of costumes, representing various role playing games. For instance, the first person I saw this morning when I got out of the elevator was a very large man in medieval gear, complete with chain mail. I’ve seen warriors of all shapes and sizes (as well as plenty of wenches in all shapes and sizes).
Origins is a four-day event — and there’s definitely plenty to do for four days straight. There are all kinds of events and weaponry demonstrations and demos and things. But I’m focusing on the main exhibit hall, which is where all of the game companies set up their latest games for sale and/or demo. So I’ve been wandering around, meeting all kinds of people and learning about all kinds of new games.
After a couple of hours of braving the crowds, I decided that it was time to unload some of my new acquisitions at the car and take a lunch break. But now I’m ready to regroup here in the press room and plan my afternoon attack.
Later today, I’ll be sure to post another update. Until then, I’m headed back to the trenches…
