GeekFest West - GameExpo — Local services in Everett

It gets two stars for being great last year, but this year it was only 1 star for sure. We got vip tickets thinking it would be like last year but hopefully even better. It was not. It was laid out terribly, and as someone with mobility issues it was a nightmare. Something to trip over every few feet, weird layout with stands in hallways that you had to climb stairs to get to, seemed very disjointed. Wasn't a whole lot to do either. Went for 1 of the 3 days we paid for. I was so excited to have a con here vs Seattle but it looks like a disappointing cash grab at this point. An over glorified...

Low attendance and poor communication led to many vendors operating at a loss at the 2025 event. Organizers responded by deleting feedback and ultimately removing their entire Discord server rather than responding to concerns.

These concerns included lack of promotion, misguided marketing, unsafe environments for those requiring accessibility accommodations, and more.

Organizers made commitments that were not upheld, and at least two attendees wound up in the hospital. Vendors were threatened with having their vehicles towed during setup, despite parking in...

ran by a showrunner unable to manage their hubris, fostering a lowered morale that permeated all three days I attended. The strange layout of the venue and infrastructure proffered an almost liminal experience, and the lack of cohesion between the main areas was overall frustrating and difficult to navigate. I may not be returning myself, but I sincerely hope that this event makes an effort to improve the experience for attendees and vendors alike, as they are the backbone of what makes an event successful in the...