Comic-Con in New York City has begun, so I figured I'd throw together this handy schedule.
Thursday, October 8
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11
Game Lineups
Nintendo (Yo-kai Watch)
Lastly! I'll be interviewing the producers of Sword Art Online: Lost Song (also the producer of the newly announced Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization) and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth for Gematsu this weekend. If anyone has any questions that's aren't "why didn't you localize this?" or "can you localize this" or "why isn't there a physical version in Europe" (basically, questions that these people can answer - they're producers, not heads of each region's marketing departments), then feel free to drop them here or PM me!
Thursday, October 8
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
TVIZ Media Presents: An Evening with Masashi Kishimoto, Creator of Naruto
Location: Main Stage 1 - D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Masashi Kishimoto
Description: The creator of th e global phenomenon known as Naruto makes his first appearance outside Japan! The legendary Kishimoto Sensei will discuss his career and creative process and answer questions about his work. Attendees will also have a chance to win some very special prizes . This Panel of a lifetime is brought to you in partnership with the Japan Foundation. The Main Stage is cleared between Panels. All Main Stage Panels require a wristband.
6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
World of Capcom
Location: Room 1A10
Description: Come by to get the latest news and updates on all of Capcom’s highly anticipated games such as Street Fighter V, Umbrella Corps, Resident Evil 0 and Mega Man Legacy Collection. Additionally, attendees will be provided with a roundup including exclusive first looks of cool goods and collectibles based on popular Capcom IP.
Friday, October 9
12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers: Meet the Talent Behind the Videogame
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Description: Go behind the scenes with the LEGO Marvel’s Avengers development team, including Arthur Parsons(Game Director, TT Games), Mike Jones (Executive Producer, Marvel Games) and Bill Rosemann(Creative Director, Marvel Games), for an inside look at the first console videogame featuring characters and storylines from Marvel’s The Avengers, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron and more. Moderated by Marvel’s Ryan Penagos (Agent M, Executive Editorial Director, Marvel Digital), this celebration of all things Avengers will provide fans with an exclusive look at a brand new gameplay trailer, in-game character reveals and the latest artwork/videos featuring content from across the Marvel Cinematic and Comic Universe, all told through the LEGO lens with a splash of classic LEGO humor. Be on the lookout for news on special guest appearances as well! LEGO Marvel’s Avengers will be available on January 26, 2016.
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Sunrise & Bandai Namco Pictures Official
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Akane Hagino Masayuki Ozaki
Description: An official joint Panel presented by SUNRISE and its newly established spinoff company BANDAI NAMCO Pictures (BNP). SUNRISE Inc., is known for the Mobile Suit Gundam Series, Love Live!, Cowboy Bebop and The Vision of Escaflowne. BANDAI NAMCO Pictures have brought to you TIGER & B UNNY and GINTAMA. The Panel will include a description of the two companies' operations, introduction of new works as well as Q&A session with Fans.
7:45 to 8:45 p.m.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Creating the World of 2029
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Jean-Francois Dugas (Executive Game Director), Jonathan Jacques-Belletête (Executive Art Director), Elias Toufexis (Adam Jensen voice actor).
Description:Get an exclusive look at the game, as the team provides insights into the creativity, goals and inspiration that shape the world of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, set in the year 2029. They will also answer questions about the game and their experiences as game developers.
Saturday, October 10
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Masashi Kishimoto Signing
Location: Hammerstein Ballroom - 311 W 34th St.
Speakers: Masashi Kishimoto
Description: Meet Masashi Kishimoto, creator of Naruto, the best - selling manga series that inspired a generation of fans around the world and spawned hit anime series, movies, video games, novels and more. This event is an extremely rare opportunity to see the legendary Kishimoto Sensei in his first public appearances outside of Japan. Signing is limited to the first 100 attendees in line for the BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE premiere. Please, no photographs at the event
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
VIZ Media Premieres Boruto: Naruto The Movie
Location: Hammerstein Ballroom - 311 W 34th St.
Speakers: Junko Takeuchi Masashi Kishimoto
Description: Masashi Kishimoto, creator of Naruto, makes his Executive Producer debut and will introduce the North American English - subtitled premiere of the most anticipated Naruto movie yet! Naruto Uzumaki protects the Hidden Leaf Village as the 7th Hokage, while Bor uto, his troublesome son resents his father's responsibilities that take his time away from him. Seeing this, Sasuke takes Boruto under his wing, while Sasuke's only daughter, Sarada, dreams of being Hokage one day. This Panel of a lifetime is brought to y ou in partnership with the Japan Foundation.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Just Cause 3 : Choose Your Own Chaos
Location: Room 1A21
Description: Join Square Enix and key members of Avalanche Studios as they discuss the series' inspiration and distinctive style and talk about the upcoming action and destruction of Just Cause 3. With over 400 square miles of complete freedom from sky to seabed and a huge arsenal of weaponry, gadgets and vehicles, prepare to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways you can imagine.
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition: Facing off in Marvel’s Battlegrounds
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Description: Disney Interactive presents a behind-the-scenes look at the new Marvel Play Set for Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition, this year’s must-have family game! Set to launch in 2016, the Marvel Battlegrounds Play Set introduces a new style of gameplay to the Disney Infinity platform, along with popular Marvel characters Hulkbuster, Ultron and others. Featuring an in-depth look at the Play Set, Special Guests from the Disney Infinity team, Avalanche Software, United Front Games and Marvel and figure giveaways!
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Street Fighter V Panel
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Yoshinori Ono
Description: NYCC fans can get the latest news about this iconic video game franchise and the upcoming Street Fighter V. There will be a special appearance by Street Fighter executive producer Yoshinori Ono. Plus, get an insider's sneak peek at the Street Fighter collectibles currently in the works as well as a surprise or two. Some lucky fans may even be selected from the audience to battle it out for awesome prizes and bragging rights!
6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Warframe: Developer & Community Panel
Location: Room 1A24
Description: Tenno, are you ready for Warframe at NYCC? Join members of the Digital Extremes team, the Creators of Warframe, for a Panel about all things Warframe present and future! We'll be showing off new content, doing Warframe trivia and discussing some of the hottest Warframe community topics! The Dev Stream crew is all here to field your questions and talk about Warframe! Join Rebecca, Steve, Sheldon, Scott & Geoff for NYCC!
Sunday, October 11
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Quest Complete! BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment RPG
Location: Room 1A24
Description: Join BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. as they discuss their upcoming JRPG games including Tales of Zestiria, Project X Zone, Sword Art Online and more!
Game Lineups
Bandai Namco
(If there are more Bandai Namco games playable, let me know. I'm going by what they posted on Facebook.)
- Dark Souls III (PS4, XBO, PC)
- Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (PS4, XBO, PC)
Capcom
- Mega Man Legacy Collection (PS4, XBO, PC, 3DS)
- Resident Evil 0 (PS4, XBO, PS3, 360, PC)
- Street Fighter V (PS4, PC)
- Umbrella Corps (PS4, PC)
Square Enix
- Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (PS4, XBO, PC)
- Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below (PS4)
- Final Fantasy Explorers (3DS)
- Hitman (PS4, XBO, PC)
- Just Cause 3 (PS4, XBO, PC)
- Lara Croft Go (iOS, Android, Mobile)
- Life is Strange (PS4, XBO, PS3, 360, PC)
Nintendo (Yo-kai Watch)
All activities held at the NYCC Family Lounge (Family HQ - 1C03).
Thursday, October 8
- 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Demo
- 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Meet & Greet with Jibanyan
- 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Demo
- 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Episode 101 Anime Screening
Friday, October 9
- 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Demo
- 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Meet & Greet with Jibanyan
- 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Demo
- 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Episode 101 Anime Screening
Saturday, October 10
- 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Demo
- 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Dance Party!
- 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Meet & Greet with Jibanyan
- 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Demo
- 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Episode 101 Anime Screening
Sunday, October 11
- 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Demo
- 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Meet & Greet with Jibanyan
- 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. - Yo-kai Watch Episode 101 Anime Screening
Lastly! I'll be interviewing the producers of Sword Art Online: Lost Song (also the producer of the newly announced Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization) and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth for Gematsu this weekend. If anyone has any questions that's aren't "why didn't you localize this?" or "can you localize this" or "why isn't there a physical version in Europe" (basically, questions that these people can answer - they're producers, not heads of each region's marketing departments), then feel free to drop them here or PM me!