Happy July, Everyone!
It's been a busy month but in the best way possible!
As of July 26, 2026, we're only 25 days away from Anime NYC, and I can't express how excited I am for my first ever convention. I've been watching a ton of IRL streamers covering events like Anime Expo and San Diego Comic-Con, and the energy, the crowds, and the incredible cosplay all look absolutely amazing.
I'm attending Anime NYC not only as a longtime anime fan (and yes, Neon Genesis Evangelion is still my all time favorite), but also as a content creator. This will be my first big opportunity to dive into IRL content for my YouTube channel, and I can't wait to share that experience with all of you.
While planning out conventions, I started looking ahead to 2027. Since I already have BlizzCon and New York Comic Con on my schedule, I figured... what's another must-attend event for gamers, creators, and the gaming industry?
PAX East in Boston!
That's right I'm officially planning to attend PAX East 2027. The hotel is already booked, and now it's just a matter of waiting for tickets to go on sale.
Looking beyond the current lineup, the other major conventions on my radar are TwitchCon 2027 and, of course, FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival whenever it returns. That's an event I absolutely don't want to miss.
This journey checks so many boxes for me. I'm excited to attend these events as a fan, to create amazing content for the channel, and to proudly represent VALOR Gaming. It's an incredible opportunity to introduce more people to our community a place where we strive to provide a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for gamers to play together, make friends, or simply relax and hang out.
The adventure officially begins in just a few weeks!
Be sure to follow me across my social media channels for plenty of photos, Shorts, IRL streams, and convention vlogs. I'll also be uploading photo galleries from each event here on the website, most likely in the Events section.
I hope to see some of you there!
– Sicminion
