Tag: Trading Card Games

Conventions

Ocala Anime-Fest Returns This Valentine’s Day Weekend

On Feb 09, 2026 12:00 pm, by Beam Me Up Scotty

Anime fans, this one’s for you! If you’ve been looking for the perfect excuse to dust off that cosplay and geek out with fellow fans, we’ve got some amazing news.

The Ocala Anime-Fest is coming to the Hilton Ocala on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and trust us when we say this is going to be the anime collectors’ dream come true.

Whether you’re into Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho, My Hero Academia, or pretty much any anime fandom you can think of, this show has something for everyone.

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Why Yu-Gi-Oh! Feels So Much Smaller in America

On Nov 24, 2025 12:00 pm, by Sarah Eldraine

Many Yu-Gi-Oh players in the West have started to notice a growing divide between the TCG and the OCG. Japan consistently gets earlier releases, exclusive products, stronger local support, and a more active competitive environment, while players in America often feel like they’re waiting, catching up, or missing out entirely. This isn’t about jealousy — it’s about wondering why the game’s biggest fans outside Japan keep getting less of the Yu-Gi-Oh experience than the region that already has the most.