{"id":660403,"date":"2026-03-16T20:11:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/660403\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T20:11:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:11:46","slug":"best-cosplay-from-game-on-expo-2026-in-phoenix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/660403\/","title":{"rendered":"Best cosplay from Game On Expo 2026 in Phoenix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>They came, they saw and they dressed up for the occasion. Arizona cosplayers took it to the next level at Game On Expo 2026 in downtown Phoenix.<\/p>\n<p>The three-day gaming event at the Phoenix Convention Center was attended by thousands of Arizona gamers, including hundreds of local cosplayers who paid tribute to their favorite video games and anime titles.<\/p>\n<p>Among the crowd of thousands attending Game On Expo were folks dressed up like Nintendo icons Samus Aran and Princess Zelda, characters from infuential games like \u201cUndertale\u201d and anime favorites like \u201cKPop Demon Hunters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0323.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652779\"  \/>Cosplay inspired by the popular game \u201cUndertale.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p>\nEditor&#8217;s Picks\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-related-stories-list\">\n<li class=\"article-related-story-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixnewtimes.com\/arts-culture\/arizona-debuts-all-black-specialty-license-plate-this-month-40651673\/\" class=\"article-related-story-link\">All-black Arizona license plate debuts later this month<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-related-story-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixnewtimes.com\/arts-culture\/best-tourist-attractions-phoenix-15486271\/\" class=\"article-related-story-link\">15 best tourist attractions in Phoenix<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-related-story-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixnewtimes.com\/arts-culture\/spacex-rocket-launch-visible-in-phoenix-february-2026-40625732\/\" class=\"article-related-story-link\">SpaceX rocket launch should be visible in Phoenix this week<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many Game On Expo 2026 attendees showed their love for \u201cClair Obscur: Expedition 33,\u201d the wildly popular role-playing title, by dressing as characters from the game. The spike in cosplay inspired by the RPG was no accident, as multiple voice actors appeared at the event, prompting fans to express their fandom through intricate costumes.<\/p>\n<p>Ditto for \u201cFinal Fantasy VII\u201d cosplay, which was inspired by voice actors Briana White, Britt Baron and John Bentley appearing at Game One Expo 2026.<\/p>\n<p>And then there were our favorite costumes and cosplayers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0324.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652780\"  \/>Tucson\u2019s Kyle Appel as Ultron.<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p>\nRelated\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-related-stories-list\">\n<li class=\"article-related-story-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixnewtimes.com\/arts-culture\/spacex-rocket-launch-visible-in-phoenix-february-2026-40625732\/\" class=\"article-related-story-link\">SpaceX rocket launch should be visible in Phoenix this week<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Kyle Appel of Tucson came to Game On Expo in an impressive-looking armor depicting Ultron from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.<\/p>\n<p>Phoenix cosplayer Velvet Chartreuse recreated the look of one of the characters from the popular game \u201cStardew Valley.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at some of the most amazing costumes we encountered at Game On Expo 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0363.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652781\" style=\"width:1412px;height:auto\"  \/>Video game cosplay at Phoenix\u2019s Game On Expo.<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p>\nRelated\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-related-stories-list\">\n<li class=\"article-related-story-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixnewtimes.com\/arts-culture\/phoenix-friday-the-13th-tattoo-deals-discounts-20754132\/\" class=\"article-related-story-link\">Where to find Friday the 13th tattoo discounts in Phoenix<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652782\"  \/>This cosplayer portrayed Cloud Strife from \u201cFinal Fantasy VII.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652783\"  \/>A \u201cKatamari Damacy\u201d cosplayer at Game On Expo 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0287.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652784\"  \/>An amazing Freddy Fazbear from \u201cFive Nights at Freddy\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0270.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652793\"  \/>Cosplaying Cad Bane from the \u201cStar Wars\u201d universe.<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p>\nRelated\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-related-stories-list\">\n<li class=\"article-related-story-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixnewtimes.com\/arts-culture\/arizona-debuts-all-black-specialty-license-plate-this-month-40651673\/\" class=\"article-related-story-link\">All-black Arizona license plate debuts later this month<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0248.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652792\"  \/>Maelle from \u201cClair Obscur: Expedition 33.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652791\"  \/>An original character inspired by \u201cGuitar Hero.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0469.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652790\"  \/>Characters inspired by \u201cSonic the Hedgehog.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0427.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652786\"  \/>Boosette from the \u201cSuper Mario\u201d series.<\/p>\n<p>\nRelated\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-related-stories-list\">\n<li class=\"article-related-story-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixnewtimes.com\/arts-culture\/best-st-patricks-day-2026-parties-and-events-in-phoenix-40651642\/\" class=\"article-related-story-link\">Best St. Patrick\u2019s Day 2026 parties and events in Phoenix<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0545.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652800\"  \/>Jedi Master Shaak Ti from the \u201cStar Wars\u201d prequel films.<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0708.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652801\"  \/>Cosplaying Marvel supervillain Mysterio.<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0712.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652802\"  \/>This cosplayer came to Game On Expo as The Bride from \u201cKill Bill.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0793.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652803\"  \/>Fox McCloud from Nintendo\u2019s \u201cStar Fox\u201d series.<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0798.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652804\"  \/>A local cosplayer dressed as Rauru from \u201cThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"680\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPG_0285.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40652805\"  \/>Cosplaying the character Sun\/Daycare Attendant from \u201cFive Nights at Freddy\u2019s: Security Breach.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Leatherman<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"They came, they saw and they dressed up for the occasion. 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