Castro Valley, CA. Con-X-Treme announced this month that Angel’s Anime Outpost (AAO) will be joining the list of sponsors, bringing tournament game play to the con festivities!

AAO, a family run gaming and anime store in San Lorenzo, a recent addition to the list of places to go and play a variety of games and discuss AAO will be backing their gaming bags and traveling to the San Mateo Marriot to celebrate Con-X-Treme 2008 with a number of card gaming tournaments! In partnership with the convention and manufacturers, the AAO will be presenting three days of sanctioned events for Bleach, Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Vs. System. In addition, space will be available to sample, discuss and play a variety of other card and table top gaming titles, with giveaways and casual play. Terry Meadows, convention founder and animation enthusiast, was not very successful in holding back his enthusiasm when announcing this addition. When asked if gaming and tournament play is consistent with the message of the convention, Terry explained that this type of gaming is “a natural addition to Con-X-Treme. We’ve seen so many animated titles evolve not just into card game titles but even role playing gaming as well. Having these sanctioned events at our con this year only compliments our message.”

Although he agreed, Rob Miles (event Chair) reminds us that “fans of animation enjoy the fantasy aspects of stories. The gaming is huge with them, especially anime fans!” Terry and Rob are working closely with AAO staff and are focused on providing a great experience for their attendees who participate in any part of the conventions packed event schedule.

As registered Tournament Organizers for: Score Entertainment, Upper Deck and Wizards of the Coast, participants will qualify for the points and other registered benefits that may apply. We invite you to check the sanctioning body websites or contact AAO at (510) 317-9875 for questions about these exciting events!

The gaming schedule for the weekend is as follows:

Friday, August 29, 2008:

Vs. Systems City Champs Tournament, Registration Opens: 6:30pm. No limit to number of players!

Saturday, August 30, 2008:

Magic the Gathering Tournament – Preliminaries (Swiss Round); Registration: 9:00am – 10:30am, Tournament Play: 11:00am. No limit to number of players!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament – (Swiss Rounds); Registration: 9:00am – 10:30am, Tournament Play: 11:00am. No limit to number of players!

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Magic the Gathering Tournament – Finals & Awards. Registration: 9:00am – 10:30am Tournament Play: 11:00am

Bleach – (Double Elimination); Registration: 9:00am – 10:30am, Tournament Play: 11:00am. No limit to number of players!

**All events are included with convention registration!

**Tournament registration will only be taken during the above registration times.

**All events are sanctioned

**Prizes and promotional products provided by: Score Entertainment, Upper Deck Entertainment Inc, Wizards of the Coast and Angel’s Anime Outpost!