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A millimeter. A millisecond. A customizable control right where you need it. The smallest details make all the difference. Never an ordinary device, everything in Logitech G-Series is crafted to perform, to fit you, to feel real. It’s the gear that gets you there by getting out of your way.

Wizards of the Coast (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes. Originally a basement-run role-playing game publisher, the company popularized the collectible card game genre with Magic: The Gathering in the mid-1990s, acquired the popular Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, and experienced tremendous success by publishing the licensed Pokémon Trading Card Game. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Renton, Washington.

Today, Wizards publishes role-playing games, board games, and collectible card games. They have received numerous awards, including several Origins Awards. The company has been a subsidiary of Hasbro since 1999.

Mad Catz is a leading global provider of innovative products for the interactive entertainment industry. Mad Catz develops and markets accessories for videogame systems and PCs under its Mad Catz (casual gaming), Saitek (simulation), Cyborg (pro gaming), Eclipse (home and office) and Tritton (gaming audio) brands. Mad Catz also operates e-commerce and content websites for videogame and PC products under its GameShark brand, develops, manufactures and markets proprietary earphones under its AirDrives brand, and publishes and distributes video/PC games.

Magic Stronghold Games is a Burnaby-based gaming retailer well known for its specialization in Magic: The Gathering. The store buys, sells and trades in singles, collections and bulk cards. Magic Stronghold Games runs vendor booths at conventions and tournaments throughout North America and the store regularly hosts Prerelease events. They have expanded into a full gaming destination worth checking out. The store carries extensive lines of miniatures, construction materials/tools for miniatures, board games, RPG books and supplies, L5R, Pokemon, Card Fight Vanguard, and Yu-Gi-oh. In-store they host a variety of drop-in games daily, with a monthly schedule available on their website. With friendly, knowledgeable staff they can supply all your gaming needs.

5558 Lane Street, Burnaby, BC
Telephone: 604-568-6030
www.magicstronghold.com

KR Multicase is a company dedicated to miniature figures and innovative storage solutions. We carry out all design and testing in-house for our cases trays and accessories, and manufacture and sell only our own products. We have 2 factories, one in the UK and one in the USA which enables us to serve our worldwide customers at minimum cost. KR provides the most versatile, cost effective and highest capacity miniature wargaming transport and storage system on the market, and with our postage inclusive prices mean that the price you see on the website is you pay to get it to your door – no hidden extras in the checkout!

Founded in 2007 in Hamburg, Germany, ROCCAT Studios produces innovative, high-quality products for today’s ambitious computer gamer. Always operating in close collaboration with the gaming community, the company’s advanced input devices, headsets and accessories offer extreme precision, first-class ease-of-use and unique, eye-catching design. ROCCAT™ entered the scene with its Kone Gaming Mouse – a high-performance device that still ranks as one of the world’s premier gaming peripherals. A long list of international awards attests to the ingenious design and world-class quality of ROCCAT products.

Astro Gaming creates premium video gaming equipment for pro gamers, core enthusiasts and their lifestyles. Our products consist of an award winning line of headsets including the A30, A40, and the A50: our fully wireless 5.8GHz headset that embraces the use of SMSC’s KleerNet™ technology. Kleernet™ is a proprietary wireless audio technology that is used to deliver CD/DVD quality sound for a truly immersive audio experience. In addition to our audio equipment, Astro Gaming offers a line of soft goods for transporting your gaming electronics as well as a full apparel line. We offer a risk-free trial for all of our products, and unparalleled level of sales support and customer service.

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Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria is located along the Galloping Goose Trail and across from the Gorge Waterway, only minutes from Victoria’s Inner Harbour major attractions, shopping, dining and sports arena. Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria offers clean comfortable rooms with a modern décor. Our rates are affordable and our services are award winning. Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria is the exclusive accommodation provider of GottaCon 2011.

310 Gorge Road East Victoria BC
Telephone: 250.382.2151
Toll Free: 1.800.952.2151

Days of Wonder publishes top-quality, family-oriented board games that are easy to learn and fun to play. Our name is derived from the “sense of wonder” we all experienced as children when we first fell in love with playing games. While easy to learn and play, each game has tactical game play elements that guarantee you’ll want to replay them again and again. In addition to great game play, we believe that the materials in a game should make it a pleasure to play. Days of Wonder games set the standard for the highest quality components and uncompromising production values. We know you enjoy them.

Kingston Technology, the world’s independent memory leader, proudly offers HyperX memory and flash storage – including solid-state and USB drives – for gamers and PC enthusiasts. HyperX memory modules are specifically engineered and tested for higher speeds and lower latencies. HyperX is available in distinct product lines catered to meet the specific needs of everyone from the entry-level gamer to the seasoned pro. Like all Kingston memory modules, HyperX is 100% tested and backed by a lifetime warranty and 24/7 tech support. Please visit
www.kingston.com/hyperx
for more details.

Whether you’re coming to Victoria, British Columbia on business or for pleasure, the Ramada Victoria Hotel & Conference Centre is in the “Ideal Location for Great Value!” Our hotel is conveniently located just a short five-minute drive to downtown & the major attractions , such as the famous Inner Harbour.

Cryptozoic is committed to the idea of “fans first.” To us, this means two things.
First, we are fans of all the projects we take on; it’s not just about business to us. We are passionate about the brands we associate ourselves with – we are fans first – and this translates into better products and services because of the passion and commitment we feel towards the things we love. We are part of the community supporting these brands, and we will do everything we can to make them bigger and better.

Second but even more importantly, our fans come first. If we have a decision to make about any of the things we do, it always starts with what would be best for you, the fan. Is everything going to be perfect every time? No, but we will do everything we can to make your experience with Cryptozoic’s products and services the best it can be. That’s our commitment to you.

Style ‘N’ Print: producers of fine quality screen printing, featuring quality artwork services and Direct to Garment (DTG) capabilities. With a competent and enthusiastic crew, Style ‘N’ Print strives for only the best in customer service and relations. Be sure to stop by our booth and check out what t-shirts we’re offering — including official Gottacon shirts!

Victoria Paintball Adventures invites you to join us for an unforgettable day of adventure where fun and safety are our first and foremost priority. We are proud to be Vancouver Island’s premiere paintball facility since 1991. Call us and book your adventure today!

Phone: (250) 727-3011

Welcome to Imperial Hobbies, now celebrating 26 years of service to the hobby community! We are British Columbia’s largest model and game store. We specialize in Fantasy and Historical Games, along with a top notch Plastic Model selection. Please visit our website to browse through our fantastic store. We invite your inquiries into any of our products.

Location: 5451 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC
Phone toll-free: 1-877-273-4427
Phone local: (604) 273-4427

CHIVALRY: Medieval Warfare is a first-person slasher with a focus on multi-player. Featuring competitive online combat that seeks to capture the experience of truly being on a medieval battlefield. We’ve drawn our inspiration from the intensity and epicness of swordfighting movies such as 300, Gladiator and Braveheart and we want to bring that experience to the hands of a gamer.

The game is skill-based and controls like a FPS, but instead of guns and grenades, players are given swords, shields, maces, battleaxes and longbows. Set in a fictional yet gritty and realistic world, players will fight in fast paced online battles besieging castles, raiding medieval villages and fighting for glory in the arena.

Wiser’s collectibles has been operating out of the British Columbia lower mainland ever since the late 1980′s. Formally a warehouse based company, we have slowly progressed into a retail facility over the years.

We specialize in the collectible industry. Our store has various products in stock, with a broad selection of Sports Cards, Sports Pictures, McFarlanes, Warhammer Fantasy and 40k, Magic: the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Ty Plush, Lord of the Rings TCG and Miniatures, Star Wars Miniatures, and other hobby products.

Unit B2, 9640-201 St Langley BC
Phone: 604-882-7616

Proudly distributed by:
Filofilo (Filosofia Distribution)
Filofilo works with more than a dozen foreign publishers, allowing their products to be known in Canada. These partners include: Asmodee (France), Days of Wonder (United States), Gigamic (France) and many others. Together, Filofilo and its partners have provided Canadian customers with an ever-growing selection of over 2000 toys and games!

Asmodee is one of the most important board game and trading card game distributors in Europe. Asmodee is active in France, Germany, Benelux and Spain. Asmodee is also well known as a game publisher, and is globally successful in board games. Their most famous game is Jungle Speed, which is the best selling game in France and Benelux.

Z-Man Games is a game publisher that was founded in 1999 by Zev Shlasinger. Z-Man specializes in board games and card games. The company has distinguished itself, throughout the years, by its original editorial choices. Since it’s beginning in 1999, Z-Man Games has published over 100 games, including award-winning games like Agricola, Merchants and Marauders, and Pandemic.

When there is no time to blink, you need GUNNAR performance optics. GUNNAR advanced gaming eyewear optimizes visual performance when gaming for long periods of time and improves a gamer’s visual efficiency, endurance and recovery.

GUNNAR eyewear is designed to minimize eye strain and visual stress, while improving contrast, comfort, and focus. Developed with visual ergonomics in mind and powered by GUNNAR’s i-AMP lens technology, GUNNAR eyewear creates a more comfortable and productive visual experience for the avid gamer and computer user.

ShootMania®: Storm is revolutionizing the multiplayer FPS by adding a community dimension and unlimited replayability. Developed by the Nadeo studio, renowned for community racing game, TrackMania®, ShootMania®: Storm boasts quick-fire matches and epic battles, where only your talent will distinguish you from the crowd. Alone, or in a team, enter the arena of your choice: maps, modes and rankings, you are free to play as you like and take part in the ShootMania® community as it suits you. Earn the respect of your opponents by improving your ranking, winning eSports competitions or creating your own incredible gaming experiences. A community of FPS players awaits you at the heart of the ManiaPlanet network!

Mongoose Publishing has been operating for 11 years and has expanded into roleplaying and miniatures games, and have produced Origin Award Winning games such as A Call to Arms: Babylon 5 and Starship Troopers. We have earned a reputation for producing quality licensed products, including our current Judge Dredd miniatures game, and are committed to supporting our entire range, from Star Fleet to Traveller. Come and see what we offer.

Mayfair Games encompasses a wide array of great board games, card games, dice games, for families and gamers, including one of the world’s best selling game brands of all-time, The Settlers of Catan(R). The Mayfair catalog of over 150 products offers fun and educational games that are full of intrigue, interaction, and provide outstanding replay value. Mayfair Games is the world’s leading train game manufacturer, yet it provides complete diversity in its products to satisfy all game enthusiasts.

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One Stop Shop Cards and Games where everyone is a winner!! Be a fan on our face book page. Visit our website for hours and location.

In business since 1991. Dragon Impact sells quality martial art equipment, gear, MMA, clothing and more. Visit our website or our new store on Yates Street in the Odeon Alley downtown Victoria.

Business Phone: 1-250-590-8880
Location:764-B Yates Street Victoria, BC

Villages Pizza serves great tasting pizza, pasta, wings, subs, salads and more! Enjoy our new menu that offers lots of delicious and nutritious options, including gluten-free crusts. We are conveniently located in your neighborhood. Villages Pizza offers pickup & delivery and easy on-line ordering.

Battlefront Miniatures is the parent company of Flames of War, the most iconic World War II and Vietnam miniatures games in the market. We are also the proud owners of Wargames Illustrated, a highly detailed historical miniatures magazine, and Gale Force Nine which offers you the highest quality gaming accessories, pre-painted scenery, tools, basing materials, magnetic bases, and licensed product.
www.flamesofwar.com
www.gf9.com
www.wargamesillustrated.net

Crafty Games are the award-winning publishers of Spycraft, Fantasy Craft, the Mistborn Adventure Game, and other fine hobby gaming products. Partner and co-creator Alex Flagg is attending GottaCon for the second year in a row, so feel free to ask him questions at panels or at one of his demos! Their latest endeavor, Spycraft Third Edition, will be released in 2013.

Fantasy Flight Publishing was founded in 1995 by its CEO, Christian T. Petersen. Since the release of its first game product (Twilight Imperium) in 1997, the company has been doing business as Fantasy Flight Games (“FFG”). Since that time, FFG has grown to become one of the biggest names in the hobby games industry, being a marketplace leader in board games and maintaining strong businesses in the card game, roleplaying game, and miniature game categories.

Green Ronin Publishing is a Seattle based company dedicated to the art of great games. Since the year 2000 Green Ronin has established a reputation for quality and innovation that is second to none, publishing such critical favorites as the Freeport Trilogy, Book of the Righteous, Hobby Games: The 100 Best, and the Mutants & Masterminds RPG, and winning over 40 awards for excellence. For an unprecented three years running Green Ronin won the prestigious GenCon & EnWorld Award for Best Publisher.

Showtime is a B.C. based award-winning company, delivering excellence in the event industry. You will see our name attached to a wide variety of events throughout BC including Trade Shows, Conferences, Large Scale Sporting Events (local and international) Corporate events, concerts, and endless others. We are recognized throughout BC for our consistent delivery of quality service, on time and on budget.

Wyrd Miniatures, LLC is a small, privately held, Atlanta-based company producing entertainment and hobby materials.

Wyrd Miniatures started as a miniature company for painters looking for something unique for their creative outlet. Since we began, the company has grown to include the new tabletop skirmish game, Malifaux and other hobby-based activities such as several painting contests every year.

Our primary philosophy is to have fun with our products, and we hope you enjoy them too.

Focused on combining superior design with the latest advances in technology, BitFenix creates state-of-the-art computer hardware and peripherals that blur the line between man and machine.

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Rio Grande Games is dedicated to bringing you the best in family entertainment. We offer the best family strategy games available! We have games for younger children to play with their older siblings and parents, games for their older siblings to play with their friends, and games for teens and parents to play with each other or when they get together for social occasions.

Coca-Cola is happy to sponsor this years GottaCon Convention. Sponsoring local events and charities in our community is very important to Coca-Cola as they effect many different people in different ways. Sponsoring these events gives us not only the opportunity to support the cause but also gives us the chance to showcase our Corporate Responsibility Initiatives such as our 30 percent plant based bottles and recycling awareness tools. For more information please visit www.icoke.ca today!

Flying Frog Productions is a premiere gaming company dedicated to making fun, fast-paced, and exciting games. Each game is rooted in a particular genre and conveys a cinematic gaming experience. First and foremost, we are gamers, ourselves. We are making the games that we want to play with all of features that we would want in a game. Our games have an emphasis on fun, fast gameplay with strong theme and maximum replayability by means of elements such as random board construction, random character draw, multiple scenarios which drastically change the goal of the game, and continued support on our website and in expansions.

Founded in December 2000, Privateer Press is best known for the award-winning WARMACHINE and HORDES miniatures games as well as the Iron Kingdoms Full Metal Fantasy Roleplaying Game. Privateer Press also produces the growing line of casual Bodgers Games, including Heap and Infernal Contraption, and the highly-anticipated new LEVEL 7 world of games.

Infinity is a game with 28mm high metal miniatures that simulates combat and special operations in a science fiction environment with Manga aesthetics. Infinity miniatures are characterized by the high quality and detail of their modeling, the dynamism of their postures and their futuristic aesthetic.

The Travelodge Victoria’s central location, affordable rates and comfortable accommodations let you relax and experience the best of Victoria. Located on the scenic Gorge Waterway just minutes from downtown Victoria and the Inner Harbour, the hotel is easily accessible to the city’s attractions, shopping and transportation. Travelodge Victoria now features 43″ flat screen televisions in every guest room!

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS

End of Reality is proud to host 2500+ satisfied clients with thousands of game and voice servers across the US and Europe. We are partnered with EA as an official Ranked Server Provider for Electronic Arts titles, including Battlefield 3. End of Reality boasts an unmatched reputation in the game server industry for our quality of service, and lightning-fast support. We have hosted the server infrastructure of multiple large-scale events for clients including: Intel, Dolby Digital, Nvidia, Verizon and Quakecon. There’s no doubt why End of Reality is the clear choice when it comes to quality, performance and support. End of Reality. Get Served!

Mirage Coffee is a vibrant and emerging coffee company born in May 2003 in the Victoria downtown district. Mirage Coffee started operations incorporating the Coffee Art in his coffee creations transforming the coffee experience of his patrons. our company roasts its own coffee using organic and fair trade coffee beans. Our four locations are located on Vancouver Island. Three of them in downtown Victoria and one in Lanford. we are proud to be a local roaster and offer the original old world charm and in addition to offering coffee drinks and freshly roasted coffee beans, a variety of baked goods and coffee merchandise is also available.

Attack-X is coming. BC interiors newest War Gaming Expo is set for September 21-22 2013, in Kamloops, BC. Featuring tournaments in Warmachine/Hordes, Flames of War, Warhammer 40K, Warhammer Fantasy and The Mutant Epoch RPG. The prizes will be insane, along with each of the tournament winners taking home a full custom table of terrain! There will be many demo games running throughout the weekend as well. Tons of prizes, tons of fun!!

One of the largest places to go for used video games of all kinds. Come and …. Buy, Sell, Trade or Loan.

Location: 618 Johnson St. Victoria BC
phone: (250) 388-4031

Opened 24 years ago with a downtown store and now has 3 locations on Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island’s Premier Comics and Gaming Stores

Locations:
1. 631 Johnson St Victoria BC V8W 1M7 250-384-1656
2. 104-844 Goldstream Ave Langford BC V9B 2X7 250-592-1656
3. 8C-3200 North Island HWY Nanaimo BC V9T1W1 250-756-2157

IMAX is the ultimate film experience!
With crystal clear images and wraparound digital surround sound, the Victoria IMAX lets you feel like you’re really there. Six stories high and 81 feet wide, the screen pulls you in!

4 million people locally and almost a billion people around the world have been spellbound by the force and beauty of The IMAX film Experience. Technically advanced and visually stunning, it is the most powerful and immersive movie experience in the world.

Minion Games was created by a team of friends and designers to bring new and interesting games to the market. We specialize in games dripping with theme that mix direct conflict with Euro-style game play. From a Euro game with Zombies (Grave Business) to games about goofing off at work (Five Fingered Severance) to the smash hit bomb building game: The Manhattan Project. Minion Games has blasted onto the gaming scene with innovative mechanics and fast-paced player interaction.

At Plaid Hat Games we not only want to make fun and engaging games, we want to make some good friends while doing it. Our goal as a game company is to make games you love to play, and to support the communities that form around our games. We have a community of players that join us on our forums and we have a weekly podcast that gives insight into who we are and what we are doing as a company.

Your one-stop online shop for new and vintage RPG products in digital and print on demand formats from publishers around the world.