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Game On Expo Arizona's premier video game, tabletop, anime, and nostalgia event here for the fans and community. Our mission is to bring the G.A.M.E.
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Returning January 15-17, 2027 to the Phoenix Convention Center. Game On Expo is a multimedia gaming and anime event that began in 2015, and is the largest gaming convention in Arizona. It’s an event that celebrates gaming, anime, music, and more! Whether you’re a hardcore or casual gamer, there is something for everyone at Game On Expo. (Gaming, Anime, Music, eSports) to Arizona. We are locally owned, and we are passionate about bringing a fun and family friendly event to Arizona. Game On Expo is not affiliated, associated, endorsed by, or in any way connected with Game On Arizona, LLC, or any of its subsidiaries.

Prices go up November 1! Planning to join us in Phoenix this January? Now is your chance to lock in your passes at the c...
10/25/2026

Prices go up November 1!

Planning to join us in Phoenix this January? Now is your chance to lock in your passes at the current lower prices before they’re gone.

Game On Expo brings together:

• Gaming
• Anime
• Retro
• Cosplay
• Special guests
• Tournaments
• Hundreds of vendors and artists
..and so much more!

🎟️ Get your passes before prices increase on November 1st:
https://gameonexpo.com/

🏨 Staying for the weekend? Make it a Stay & Play! Book through one of our official hotel partners and unlock exclusive perks, including a FREE extra Full Event Pass when you purchase one Full Event Pass and book at least two nights.

Every room booked through our official hotel block directly helps Game On Expo secure future dates, negotiate better rates with our hotel partners, and continue growing the show. It’s one of the biggest ways fans can support Game On Expo while enjoying exclusive perks throughout the weekend.

❄️ January 15 to 17, 2027
📍 Phoenix Convention Center

We're excited to welcome Korean American actor Jonathon Ha to the Phoenix Convention Center for Game On Expo 2027!Based ...
10/23/2026

We're excited to welcome Korean American actor Jonathon Ha to the Phoenix Convention Center for Game On Expo 2027!

Based in Los Angeles, Jonathon has built an impressive voice acting portfolio spanning video games, anime, animation, commercials, and film. His notable roles include Yuken in Disney Twisted-Wonderland, Tsukasa Akeuraji in Medalist, Lt. Ripp Slade in Fortnite, and the Male Protagonist in Where Winds Meet. His additional credits include Smite, Witch Watch, Beyblade X, Stephen King's feature film The Long Walk, and the global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters.

Jonathon's path to acting began with a love of music, playing instruments including clarinet, saxophone, guitar, and piano before studying film production and working as a video editor in the K-pop industry. He later pursued voiceover, bringing his creative background and personal experiences to each project. He has also worked on English dubs of Korean dramas, voicing characters originally portrayed by acclaimed Korean actors Lee Jung Jae and Nam Joo Hyuk.

Proud of his Korean American heritage, Jonathon hopes to help expand opportunities for future Asian American performers through his work. Now, fans can look forward to celebrating his career and contributions to gaming and entertainment at Game On Expo!

Join us for a weekend packed with celebrity guests, gaming, cosplay, creators, anime, and community!

🎟️ Passes are on sale now:
https://gameonexpo.com/

🏨 Staying for the weekend? Make it a Stay & Play! Book through one of our official hotel partners and unlock exclusive perks, including a FREE extra Full Event Pass when you purchase one Full Event Pass and book at least two nights.

Every room booked through our official hotel block directly helps Game On Expo secure future dates, negotiate better rates with our hotel partners, and continue growing the show. It’s one of the biggest ways fans can support Game On Expo while enjoying exclusive perks throughout the weekend.

❄️ January 15 to 17, 2027
📍 Phoenix Convention Center

Join us in welcoming John DiMaggio to the Phoenix Convention Center for Game On Expo 2027!An accomplished comedic actor,...
10/19/2026

Join us in welcoming John DiMaggio to the Phoenix Convention Center for Game On Expo 2027!

An accomplished comedic actor, John is known for voicing Bender in Matt Groening’s Emmy Award-winning Futurama, a role that also earned him an Annie Award, as well as Jake the Dog in Adventure Time with Finn and Jake, The Joker in Batman: Under the Red Hood, and Jerry Jumbeaux Jr. in the Academy Award-winning Zootopia. His credits also include Rico in The Penguins of Madagascar, Aquaman and Gorilla Grodd in Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Dr. Drakken and Motor Ed in Kim Possible, Crosshairs in Transformers: Age of Extinction, and roles in Wreck-It Ralph, American Dad, Teen Titans, Gravity Falls, and Matt Groening’s Disenchantment, among many others.

In games, John voiced Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War franchise, winning Best Male Voice Over in a Video Game in 2006, and he returns as the iconic voice of Marcus Fenix in Gears of War: E-Day, out now. His game credits also include Destiny 2, Halo Wars 2, X-Men Legends, Final Fantasy, and many more. In 2012, he executive produced the documentary I Know That Voice, an inside look at the world of voice over actors, which received a Certificate of Merit Annie Award in 2014.

Come meet John for an unforgettable weekend of celebrity guests, gaming, cosplay, creators, and community during Phoenix’s beautiful cooler winter season.

🎟️ Passes are on sale now:
https://gameonexpo.com/

🏨 Staying for the weekend? Make it a Stay & Play! Book through one of our official hotel partners and unlock exclusive perks, including a FREE extra Full Event Pass when you purchase one Full Event Pass and book at least two nights.

Every room booked through our official hotel block directly helps Game On Expo secure future dates, negotiate better rates with our hotel partners, and continue growing the show. It’s one of the biggest ways fans can support Game On Expo while enjoying exclusive perks throughout the weekend.

❄️ January 15 to 17, 2027
📍 Phoenix Convention Center

Want to host a cosplay meetup at Game On Expo 2027? We want to hear from you!Game On Expo is the place to celebrate gami...
10/17/2026

Want to host a cosplay meetup at Game On Expo 2027? We want to hear from you!

Game On Expo is the place to celebrate gaming, anime, cosplay, and the fandoms that bring us together. If you’re interested in organizing a cosplay meetup during the convention, be sure to submit your request before the deadline!

📅 Cosplay Meetup Submission Deadline: December 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Before submitting, please keep these important details in mind:
• Submitting a request does not guarantee approval. All cosplay meetup submissions are subject to review.
• The finalized meetup schedule and approval or denial emails may not be sent until 1 to 2 weeks before the convention. This timeline is due to panel scheduling, so thank you for your patience while the schedule comes together.

If you’re ready to connect with fellow fans and help make Game On Expo 2027 an amazing experience, get your cosplay meetup submission in before the deadline!

Apply at: https://gameonexpo.com/apply-join/cosplay-meet-up/

❄️ January 15 to 17, 2027
📍 Phoenix Convention Center

Let’s make Game On Expo 2027 a weekend full of fandom, creativity, and community!

Welcome Paul Mercier, best known for voicing Leon S. Kennedy in the Resident Evil franchise, to Game On Expo 2027 at the...
10/16/2026

Welcome Paul Mercier, best known for voicing Leon S. Kennedy in the Resident Evil franchise, to Game On Expo 2027 at the Phoenix Convention Center!

Gamers know Paul best as the voice of Leon S. Kennedy in the iconic Resident Evil franchise, including Resident Evil 4, Biohazard 4, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, and the animated feature film Resident Evil: Degeneration. His extensive video game credits also include Specter in SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs, Col. William Bishop in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, Jeremy Hartwood in Alone in the Dark, Fleming in Shadows of the Damned, and Jacques Blanc in Onimusha 3: Demon Siege.

Paul is a Los Angeles-based voice actor and recording engineer who has worked in audio production and sound design, including projects with WB Global Publishing. He is also a performance coach and teaching artist who conducts voice-over workshops for professionals, bringing his industry experience to the next generation of performers.

Come meet Paul Mercier and celebrate the talent behind some of gaming’s most memorable characters during a weekend packed with celebrity guests, gaming, cosplay, creators, and community!

🎟️ Passes are on sale now:
https://gameonexpo.com/

🏨 Staying for the weekend? Make it a Stay & Play! Book through one of our official hotel partners and unlock exclusive perks, including a FREE extra Full Event Pass when you purchase one Full Event Pass and book at least two nights.

Every room booked through our official hotel block directly helps Game On Expo secure future dates, negotiate better rates with our hotel partners, and continue growing the show. It’s one of the biggest ways fans can support Game On Expo while enjoying exclusive perks throughout the weekend.

❄️ January 15 to 17, 2027
📍 Phoenix Convention Center

The Game On Expo Masquerade returns in 2027 bigger than ever, celebrating the incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and ...
10/14/2026

The Game On Expo Masquerade returns in 2027 bigger than ever, celebrating the incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and performance of the cosplay community.

Whether you’ve spent months building an elaborate armor set, brought your favorite video game or anime character to life, or created something completely orginal, the Next Level Masquerade is your chance to step onto the Game On Expo stage and show everyone what you’ve created.

Cosplayers of multiple experineces levels will compete for awards, prizes, and bragging rights, with entries evaluated by an experienced panel of judges.

Not competing? Come cheer on an amazing lineup of cosplayers as they take the stage in one of Game On Expo’s biggest community showcases of the weekend!

🎟️ Passes are on sale now:
https://gameonexpo.com/

🏨 Make it a Stay & Play weekend! Book through one of our official hotel partners and unlock exclusive perks, including a FREE extra Full Event Pass when you purchase one Full Event Pass and book at least two nights.

Every room booked through our official hotel block directly helps Game On Expo secure future dates, negotiate better rates with our hotel partners, and continue growing the show. It’s one of the biggest ways fans can support Game On Expo while enjoying exclusive perks throughout the weekend.

❄️ January 15 to 17, 2027
📍 Phoenix Convention Center

Another wave of Artist Alley talent is joining Game On Expo 2027!Here's another lineup of talented artists and creators ...
10/12/2026

Another wave of Artist Alley talent is joining Game On Expo 2027!

Here's another lineup of talented artists and creators you'll find at this year's show:

• Zane Zuppan Ceramics
• Goth Geek
• Le Salty Onion
• BV Enamel Art

Ceramics, enamel pins, prints and plenty of unexpected finds, this group of Phoenix convention vendors brings some of the most unique work you'll see at Game On Expo 2027. Give them a follow to catch a preview before the show opens.

🎟️ Passes are on sale now: https://gameonexpo.com/

🏨 Staying for the weekend? Make it a Stay & Play! Book through one of our official hotel partners and unlock exclusive perks, including a FREE extra Full Event Pass when you purchase one Full Event Pass and book at least two nights.

Every room booked through our official hotel block directly helps Game On Expo secure future dates, negotiate better rates with our hotel partners, and continue growing the show. It’s one of the biggest ways fans can support Game On Expo while enjoying exclusive perks throughout the weekend.

❄️ January 15 to 17, 2027
📍 Phoenix Convention Center

Congratulations to the winners of our ARTcade competition 2026!1st Place- "Juno, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Mega Man are fi...
10/12/2026

Congratulations to the winners of our ARTcade competition 2026!

1st Place- "Juno, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Mega Man are fighting off zombies in the world of Resident Evil." by Kade Spalding
2nd Place- "The work I made is a mashup of my two favorite Capcom series. Resident Evil and Ace Attorney." by Zach McKinney
3rd Place- "I thought it would be a cool mashup because it's two of my favorite video games." by Rango

A huge thank you to all of you for sharing your amazing artwork with us!

From bold ideas to unexpected styles, this year’s ARTcade submissions had so much variety. Thank you to all the artists ...
10/11/2026

From bold ideas to unexpected styles, this year’s ARTcade submissions had so much variety. Thank you to all the artists who took part!

1. "FGC Girls - Tokyo Drift" by Articy
2. "Jax being on the brink of abstraction." by Carlson Mackey
3. "This is my newest and first Kingdom Hearts art piece of Sora vs Heartless." by Stevie
4. “Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3” by Elena Molina
5. "This is art piece is sonic but I drew this on sonic 35th anniversary" by Nathaniel/Cosmic
6. "What kind of mischief will Sora, Donald, and Goofy get into when they visit the most jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, mind-bending world on The Amazing Digital Circus...well that doesn't look too good." by Pamela Hood
7. "Juno Heart of Hope skin from Overwatch, hand drawn with a mixture of water color paints and acrylic markers." by Naomi French
8. "Wheatley from Portal 2, being picked up by Beatrix from Slime Rancher." by Danny M.

Our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced TODAY at 5pm MST (Arizona time)!

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