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Stan Rezaee

Stan Rezaee is the founder and editor of 8Bit/Digi, a Bay Area video game and anime news outlet. A journalist, gamer, and cosplayer covering the industry since 2016, he writes about retro games, new releases, fan conventions, and cosplay culture across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Leon S Kennedy vs. HUNK cosplayer at the Resident Evil Cosplay Gathering during FanimeCon 2026. 8Bit/Digi
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FanimeCon 2026 | Resident Evil Cosplay Gathering

One of the many cosplay gatherings organized for the FanimeCon 2026 weekend was dedicated to Resident Evil fans attending the convention.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on 1 month ago

RNG Therapy Card Lounge during the Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show (May 2026). They sell a variety of trading cards, ranging from Pokémon to One Piece and Magic: The Gathering. 8Bit/Digi
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Everything We Saw at the May 2026 Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show

A recap of the vendors, trading cards, and collectibles at the May 2026 Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show at the Westgate Center Mall in San Jose.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on 2 months ago

Promo for 007 First Light. 8Bit/Digi
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The 5 Best James Bond 007 Games I’ve Played

With 007 First Light launching this month, I look back at the best James Bond games I have played in the franchise’s rich history.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on 2 months ago

Sailor Moon cosplayer at Comic Con Oakland 2026. 8Bit/Digi
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Comic Con Oakland Draws 3,100 Attendees in Debut Weekend

Comic Con Oakland exceeded organizer expectations in its debut weekend, drawing 3,100 attendees to Oakland’s first fan convention since 2018.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on 2 months ago

Eric Lee of Meelee Art and Seth Singleton at their booth during Comic Con Oakland 2026. 8Bit/Digi
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Highlights From the First Comic Con Oakland

From cosplayers to insightful panels and local publishers showcasing their work, these are the highlights of the first Comic Con Oakland.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on 2 months ago

Misa Amane cosplayer from Death Note at Comic Con Oakland 2026. 8Bit/Digi
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Cosplay Highlights from Comic Con Oakland 2026

Cosplaying has always been a tradition at every fan convention, and Comic Con Oakland 2026 is no exception.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on 2 months ago

Capcom cosplayers gathering at FanimeCon 2025. 8bit/Digi
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How to Prepare for FanimeCon

From budgeting and badge pickup to cosplay prep and exploring Downtown San Jose, here is how to make the most of the FanimeCon weekend.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on 2 months ago

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5 Troll Anime Recommendations Every Newcomer Should Know About

New to anime? Avoid these five titles. If someone recommended any of them, you are the target of a prank.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on 2 months ago

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5 Marketing Mistakes Fan Conventions Make 

These five fan convention marketing mistakes are the difference between an unforgettable weekend and becoming the next DashCon.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on 2 months ago

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Review | City Hunter (PC)

City Hunter is a solid remaster of a retro game that was never particularly unique back in its day.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on 2 months ago

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Original Resident Evil Trilogy Now on Steam

In a surprise for classic horror fans, Capcom has surprised dropped the original Resident Evil series on Steam.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on April 1, 2026

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GDC 2026 | Highlights from Atari

During the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Atari had several of its upcoming titles available to try during a special session.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on March 30, 2026

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Review | Mega Man Star Force Collection (PC)

Mega Man Star Force Collection not only brings the series to modern systems, but it also evokes nostalgia for the 2000s.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on March 25, 2026

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GDC 2026 | AI2U: With You ’Til The End

During GDC 2026, I stopped by the AI2U: With You ‘Til The End booth to once again play the game.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on March 18, 2026

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GDC 2026 | Time Crisis Celebrating 30 with G‘AIM’E

In honor of the 30th anniversary of Time Crisis, G‘AIM’E has recreated the iconic GunCon and was showcasing it at GDC 2026.

By Stan Rezaee Posted on March 16, 2026

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