I may give my hometown of Port Elizabeth a ton of grief, but that’s only because I love the city in a very horrible and twisted way. Sure, we may not have shopping malls the size of Death Stars down here, but dammit, I love PE.
And that’s a sentiment which is in no way at all influenced by the small explosive device that was surgically implanted into my brain by the local tourism industry after a wild night out a few months ago.
Thing is, a small city like this means that we don’t have much in the way of entertainment for the emerging side of fandom. Hell, dye your hair the wrong colour, and the folks around here will gasp themselves into a coma.
What we do have however, is Con.ect. PE’s very own anime, comics, card and video games extravaganza, a small-scale event with big hearts behind it.
This was the second Con.ect event, which saw a massive uptake on visitors this year. Sure, it’s no rAge, ICON or GeekFest, but that’s fine. It’s growing at a steady pace, and carving out an identity for itself. And seeing everybody jam away at their favourite card games, board games and watching FIFA tournaments draw a crowd, was magical to see in PE for a change.
It was a more intimate affair on Saturday, something I actually enjoyed. And of course, there was plenty of cosplay. The turnout this year was much better. So much so, that I need to get my own arse into gear and make a plan for next year.
Also, Assassin’s Creed parkour. Nuff said:
Highest of fives to everybody who made this possible. I had a blast, and so did the hundreds of other people who attended. I can’t wait to see what next year has in store for Con.ect.
Last Updated: September 16, 2015
RinceThis
September 16, 2015 at 15:32
That child in the first image is clearly playing an 18 game! PE has no rules!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 15:41
Where is this… PE?
RinceThis
September 16, 2015 at 15:45
lol
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 15:53
KONAMI canceled it.
HvR
September 16, 2015 at 15:54
PE is too screwed up for FucKonami not market the crap out of it.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 16:08
Nope, you need money to play Pachinko 😛
VampyreSquirrel
September 16, 2015 at 16:00
I thought it was a subject at school that tried to make you run around and do sperts.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 16:01
In our day it was called PT 😉
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 16:02
KONAMI cancelled that too.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 16:03
😉
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 15:53
Rebels!
Ashefall
September 16, 2015 at 19:02
The child is playing Injustice: Gods Among Us. The MKX tournament had a strict no under-18’s policy. Looks like MK though, so I can understand the confusion.
RinceThis
September 17, 2015 at 07:31
As you said. CHILD. Injustice is a 13+ and that kid isn’t anywhere near that 😛
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 15:34
LOL DAT BAT-BOX-SUIT!
Raptor Rants
September 16, 2015 at 15:43
Small city, small crowd…. *RUNS*
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 15:50
Where’s that dozens gif when you need it? 😉
Raptor Rants
September 16, 2015 at 17:44
Lol
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 15:52
Meanwhile, back at the ranch…
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 15:56
Cool boots.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 15:58
As I said before, the character was created for easy cosplay. I just need those old stockings that I destroyed… um forget I said anything.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 16:01
She wasn’t and you know it. ;P
Also, I’m trying really hard to forget.
Sageville
September 16, 2015 at 16:41
Needs more tight ladders….
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 15:52
Awesome stuff.
HvR
September 16, 2015 at 15:55
Think that is one of my cousins playing Magic
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 16:00
Tell him to buy a console.
RUNS
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 16:01
Tell him not to buy a console.
HvR
September 16, 2015 at 16:01
He preordered the Sega Megadrive which hitting PE stores early next year.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 16:01
LOOOL
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 16:01
How’s he going to use it without TV or electricity?
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 16:02
Wind power
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 16:02
bwahaahahahaa
Sageville
September 16, 2015 at 16:42
lol
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 15:56
Chun Li in hi heels? If only Capcom hired Kojima. 1000 heel stab.
Fnuik
September 16, 2015 at 16:02
This is all I’m seeing (runs away):
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 16:10
😛
https://media2.giphy.com/media/vi2ciYHi5u0FO/200.gif
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 16:05
Lara Croft with glasses… mmmmmm. nice 🙂
Warren Leibbrandt
September 16, 2015 at 16:38
Hey Darren, as a PE geek, i did not even know about this event. could you guys advertise on your site the next time there is one?
The D
September 16, 2015 at 17:00
Sure!
Yanas
September 17, 2015 at 12:45
Even I had no idea!
Stosta
September 17, 2015 at 07:21
Really like that perspex case, as impractical as it might be. Also, Varric <3
Matthew Holliday
September 17, 2015 at 09:23
perspex cases are a massive throwback to 2005.
theyl probably make a comeback though with all these super pretty motherboards.
Stosta
September 17, 2015 at 15:18
I was just saying this week how hot motherboards are looking these days! MSI in particular :F
Matthew Holliday
September 17, 2015 at 09:27
That Urahara cosplay is 100%
i feel like i need urahara pyjamas now.
Yanas
September 17, 2015 at 12:32
What! How did I not know that this existed?!