Comic-Con has certainly gone mainstream over the years, but its geek roots were in full view in the gaming tournament rooms on the second floor. "Wizards of the Coast" had a room where in various corners players could participate in games of Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering or "Star Wars."
There was another room with a Yu-Gi-Oh tournament and one with a Pokemon tournament. What did they win? Mostly boxes of cards or other merchandise.
-- Andrew Hiltzik
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Sheigh Crabtree usually speeds past San Diego on her way to Tijuauna in search of clay monkeys. She will be covering Hollywood's looming shadow at the event, and seeking female-friendly graphic novels.
Jevon Phillips will be writing about booths, panels and the fan aspects of the show. Luckily, he will not be entering the Masquerade as Afro Samurai.