Pokemon VGC/TCG World Championships 2015 in Boston!

[Fraxure]

I know we've got a fair few Boston residents here since this is partially a PAX East board - just wanted to let everyone know (if you didn't already) that this year's Pokemon Worlds are in Boston in just a few weeks! It's August 21-23 at the Hynes Convention Center

[url=http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/announcing-the-2015-pokemon-world-championships/3ar]Announcing the 2015 Pokemon World Championships[/url3ar] | [url=http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/vg-world-championships/3ar]VG FAQ[/url3ar] | [url=http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/tcg-world-championships/3ar]TCG FAQ[/url3ar]

Even if you're not competing, you can still attend to "compete in side events, watch the main event, or participate in other great activities," including the [url=http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2015/boston-open/3ar]Boston Open[/url3ar], a side event replacing the Last Chance Qualifier. "Anyone can play in the Boston Open, but demand will be high and space is limited. Players must register on site to participate in the competition. Registration will be available from 9:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday for the video game event, and 7–8 p.m. Friday and 8:30–9 a.m. Saturday for the TCG event."

I'm definitely interested in doing this, and I'm pretty sure it's free to go as a spectator. Anyone else planning to go?

[Katrinaface]

I'll be there just to hang out and spectate!

[Lv3Bidoof]

I'll absolutely be there. Not sure if I'll be playing in the main event (all depends on how early my group wants to get up) but I'd never pass up a chance to mingle, and play, with the best of the best.

[Aurethious]

I shall be there on Sunday with a few of the guys from my league. I might be wearing my football jersey from East this year, so feel free to stop me and say hi if you see me.

[Fraxure]

If anyone's interested in meeting up with a gang of people, I've organized a Meetup on the Boston Social Nerds page:

[url=http://www.meetup.com/Boston-Social-Nerd-Culture/events/224461704/xvg]Pokemon VG/TCG World Championships in Boston (Aug 21-23)[/urlxvg]