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Sac Gamers Expo 2024 Welcomes Special Guest Darin Johnston

Casey Scheld1 day ago

Featuring a distinguished career at top gaming companies like SEGA and Capcom, Sac Gamers Expo 2024 welcomes Darin Johnston to the event as a Special Guest.

Darin Johnston worked at SEGA of America for four years as the lead software tester and test department supervisor from 1993 to 1997 on over 20 titles. 

Hits include Eternal Champions, Eternal Champions: Challenge from the Dark Side, Batman Returns, Dynamite Headdy, Ecco: The Tides of Time, Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball, Taz in Escape from Mars, Star Trek: The Next Generation – Future’s Past, Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition, Clockwork Knight 2, Bug!, and Daytona USA (let’s go away!).

Not only that, Darin Johnston also worked at Capcom Entertainment for sevn years from 2007-2014 as the eCommerce & Event Sales Manager/Customer Service Manager. While there, he created exclusive consumer merchandise for first party franchises you’ve no doubt heard of: Mega Man, Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Devil May Cry, and Monster Hunter.

Don’t just take our word for it; be sure to check out Darin Johnston’s IMDb and MobyGames pages!

Sac Gamers Expo 2024 will be held at The Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Sacramento, CA (got you covered in Google Maps!) from December 14-15.

Looking to get tickets? They can be purchased via the official Sac Gamers Expo website or at the door during event weekend.

Sac Gamers Expo 2024 attendees can also attend a concert with MC Lars, Mega Ran, Lo(u)ser, & Scarecrow Scandals at the Goldfield Trading Post December 14 as part of the the Sac Gamers Expo 2024 official “In-Between” concert series – tickets are now available.

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Casey Scheld has more than 15 years of experience in the gaming industry as a community manager, social media director, event specialist, and (of course) gaming editor. He has previously worked with gaming start-ups like Raptr, publishers like Konami, and roller derby girls at PAX West (check out Jam City Rollergirls)! Gamers Heroes is a passion project for him, giving him a chance to tap into the underground side of gaming. He is all too eager to give these lesser-known heroes of the indie space the attention they so rightly deserve, seeking out the next gem and sharing it with the world. Previously making appearances at events like CES, GDC, and (the late) E3, he is all too happy to seek out the next big thing. For those that want to talk shop, send over a tip, or get an easy win in a fighting game of their choosing, be sure to check out his social media channels below.

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