The Nerd Machine is taking over the Gaslamp District and transforming Jolt'N Joe's restaurant into the center of the Nerdiverse. Jolt'N Joe's 379 4th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101-6901

In partnership with Break.com, Xbox, and Gunnar Optiks, the Nerd HQ is the destination for a unique and more intimate, personal experience. The Nerd HQ is rallying the nerd army so they can share in all the gaming, technology, and entertainment we all love. And oh yea, there is no admission cost, everybody is welcome to enjoy. The Nerd HQ is an all ages event where you all nerds are welcome. However, at 8pm, local laws require us to raise the age limit to 21 and over.

Break Media, the online video sponsor, will be covering the event and posting reports from Nerd HQ and the SDCC. We are also creating 3 original videos in promotion of the event that will begin airing around July 4. Xbox, the official console of the HQ, will be providing interactive gaming areas for all HQ visitors to enjoy. Gears of War 3, Rayman and Gunstringer will all play prominently at the HQ. We will set the record for the most dancers in one game of the Kinect’s new "Dance Central 2". Gunnar Optiks, the official eyewear of the HQ, will be providing demo glasses for gamers and techies alike.

JUST IN!!!! The NERD HQ Schedule is up and live!
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Second Annual NERD Party will be bigger and better than ever at the HQ. Great sounds from Dominic Monaghan, Kinect dancing, drink specials, and more.

The Nerd HQ will be launching our first series of “Conversations for a Cause” featuring your favorite stars from the world of entertainment and technology. These discussions of less than 250 will provide a much more personal connection with the speakers. “Conversations” with will include stars from “Firefly,” “Battlestar Gallatica,” “Stoopid Monkey” and friends of Zac Levi. The “Conversations” will be followed by an autograph signing in the exhibition room. Check back soon for the schedule.

One hundred percent of your $20 dollar (or more) donation goes to providing life-changing surgeries for children through Operation Smile.



In an attempt to kick off the inaugural Nerd HQ with a “BANG” and offer you the most awesome interaction possible, we’re launching our first ever film festival, the “Nerd Machine Shorties”. The best “1-Minute” video submissions will be placed on Break.com and rated by the fans from the top 5 contenders. Prizes will be awarded the day of the festival, July 24. Fun right?!

IMPORTANT NERD HQ LINKS
Map to the NERD HQ
NERD HQ Panel Schedule
NERD MACHINE SHORTIES
NERD QUEST


Hilarious Break Videos
To kick off the first day of SDCC 2011, The Nerd HQ is sponsoring the “Nerd Quest” Scavenger Hunt. Competing teams will rush through the streets, smart phones at the ready, in search of Nerd HQ mTags. These Microsoft Tags will be placed in strategic places around the Gaslamp District highlighting some favorite spots of the Nerd Machine. Learn more about mTags HERE and click the Crest to the left for more info on NERD Quest!
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