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  Mother's Day Brings A Break In The Weather and the Last Day of Comicpalooza

  May 13 at 6:16 a.m.

  Comicpalooza closed out its third and final day at the George R. Brown Convention Center Sunday capping off a weekend filled with Game of Thrones actresses, video game championships, panels for all things creative, cosplayers and sword fighting. On Mother’s Day, fans were rewarded with a break in the weather...

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  Wrapping Up the ESPN Collegiate Esports Championships at Comicpalooza

  May 13 at 5:30 a.m.

  Comicpalooza and ESPN brought the inaugural Collegiate Esports Championships to Houston with a spectacular live studio arena and a Twitch stream viewed by thousands. The event was the first of its kind and the first major esports tournament hosted by ESPN's recently developed esports division. Over three days of match...

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  Comicpalooza Gaming Panels Focus on Streaming, Charity, Gender Diversity

  May 11 at 9:15 p.m.

  As always, this year's three-day Comicpalooza extravaganza was so much more than a fan-art market and cosplay convention. The highlight of the annual event continues to be its informational, inspired and entertaining panels and speaking events. One of the industries receiving more attention at this year's conference than in previous...

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  The Weather Doesn't Stop Houston From Coming Out For Comicpalooza 2019

  May 11 at 7:49 a.m.

  The overnight weather may have shuttered other businesses in the city, but it didn’t stop Houston’s annual Comicpalooza from touching down at the George R Brown Convention Center Friday morning. The event, first started to highlight the works of local creators, has come a long way since its beginnings in...

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  With Clutch Gaming, Rockets Tapping Into Houston's Growing Esports Market

  May 10 at 4 a.m.

  With their in-house esports franchise, Clutch Gaming, Tilman Fertitta and the Rockets hope to capitalize on a rapidly growing global market, while leading the industry's growth in Houston. In 2019 the global esports industry is expected to top $1 billion for the first time. After decades of failed leagues, bad...

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  Mortal Kombat Takes a Swing at Donald Trump

  April 30 at 5 a.m.

  My second favorite thing about Mortal Kombat (and Injustice) games after the stellar story modes is the pre-fight banter between characters. It’s a really good way to add some narrative without burdening the story mode with baggage. Mortal Kombat 11 is no different. We learn a lot of thing from...