That’s a great idea! An opening “scene-setter” would help your article feel more immersive, like readers are stepping right into the excitement of Gen Con before diving into the game previews. Here’s an optional introduction you could place at the very start:
Setting the Scene
The streets of downtown Indianapolis hum with anticipation every August. Outside the convention center, cosplayers line up beside game groups lugging oversized bags stuffed with dice, minis, and rulebooks. Food trucks sizzle, hotel lobbies overflow with last-minute card trades, and every café is buzzing with talk of what’s about to be revealed. By the time Gen Con’s doors swing wide, the city itself feels transformed — not just into a sprawling marketplace of games, but into a living celebration of imagination, strategy, and play.
Against this backdrop, a handful of upcoming releases are already stealing the spotlight, sparking chatter long before the expo halls open. From deep-cut euros to blockbuster franchises, these are the titles poised to define Gen Con 2025.
Would you like me to weave this seamlessly into your current draft (so it flows directly into the first section), or keep it as a standalone prelude that sets the mood before the previews begin?