Misawa’s 2nd Annual Omnicon brings gamers together

Participants of Misawa Omnicon 2014 take part in a video game tournament at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2014. Gamers had the opportunity to battle each other in games like Super Smash Brothers and Street Fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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Misawa’s 2nd Annual Omnicon brings gamers together

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keegan Early, 35th Maintenance Group maintenance production management journeyman, tries on the Oculus Rift gaming experience goggles during Misawa Omnicon 2014 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2014. The Oculus Rift is a next generation gaming accessory that gives individuals a sense of real-life experience in a virtual game world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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Misawa’s 2nd Annual Omnicon brings gamers together

U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Nathan Breen, Naval Air Facility public works department, plays a game of Krosmaster: Arena during the Misawa Omnicon 2014 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2014. Breen volunteered to teach participants on the rules of a variety of board games throughout the evening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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Misawa’s 2nd Annual Omnicon brings gamers together

Vanessa Breen, 35th Force Support Squadron assistant director of arts and crafts, demonstrates miniature painting to participants of Misawa Omnicon 2014 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2014. Breen explained the level of detail required to paint one-inch figures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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Misawa’s 2nd Annual Omnicon brings gamers together

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rudy Talamantez, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron operations officer, draws a piece of original comic book artwork during Misawa Omnicon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2014. Talamantez, alongside other artists, took the opportunity to share original artwork during the gaming convention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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Misawa’s 2nd Annual Omnicon brings gamers together

A participant dressed as a Star Wars stormtrooper poses during the Misawa Omnicon 2014 adult cosplay competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2014. Contestants competed to see who could win the hearts of the crowd and judges by acting like their character. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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The winners of Misawa Omnicon 2014’s adult cosplay competition, Resident Evil soldier and Borderland’s Tiny Tina, celebrate their victory at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2014. The competition included more than 25 participants with costumes like Doctor Who, Jesus Christ, and the nurses from Silent Hill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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Misawa’s 2nd Annual Omnicon brings gamers together

Published Oct. 15, 2014
By Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The base's gaming community came together in a day of fun and games during the 2nd Annual Misawa Omnicon 2014 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2014. The event included raffles, video game tournaments, a child and adult cosplay competition and board game displays. The event attracted more than 250 participants of all ages.