Tripwire and Antimatter Games show off gameplay from the upcoming PC release of the highly anticipated Rising Storm 2: Vietnam. The first live gameplay demo, new reveals, information on what’s coming next, Q&A with the devs, swag giveaways and more!
]]>Streaming is a great way to interact with people across the globe and build a community around something you love. There’s just one problem: it’s tough to start and even harder to keep going. After over a year of maintaining a growing stream, Lindsay “Pehpper” Peck is excited to share her knowledge.
]]>The #1 Pokémon podcast in iTunes comes to PAX to present a live show for you! Whether you have or haven't heard of us, we hope that we can make you leave with a smile on your face. We'll also make sure you leave with at least one fact about Pokémon that you didn't know. We encourage Trainers of all ages to join us and have a good time!
]]>It’s back! Collecting classic videogames is hotter than ever these days, and with prices spiraling upwards, it’s kind of crazy what your old videogames might be worth. Bring in the stuff you found in your attic, the games you had when you were a kid, or your latest flea market treasures.
]]>From hardcore gaming content to a Bob Ross marathon, Twitch is expanding to encompass almost everything. There’s no doubt variety streaming is on the rise, but how do you start your own variety channel? Better yet, how do you make it successful?
]]>The developers behind Warframe are ready to take on your Warframe questions at the Dev & Community Panel! Warframe is one of the most played free-to-play games on PC, XB1, and PS4, and with almost 4 years of development support from Digital Extremes, we’ve got some stories to share!
]]>Come watch your favorite gamers roll the dice, Polaris Style! Lots of laughs and fun are in store at Polaris Does Dice!
]]>Tom Clancy’s The Division has inspired millions of players to band together and help restore order in a New York City that is on the brink of collapse. Join the developers from Ubisoft and other special guests for an exclusive look at Expansion II: Survival and learn about the creative process behind this breakout franchise.
]]>See the latest news about Dragon Quest VII at PAX West 2016
]]>Join the entire Thornwatch team—Jerry Holkins, Rodney Thompson, Chad Brown, Kiko Villasenor, and Mikes Krahulik, Fehlauer, and Selinker—for a Thornwatch preview that will contain SOME EXCITING NEWS about Lone Shark and Penny Arcade’s upcoming epic adventure game set in the Eyrewood.
]]>We’re all very different (race, gender, religion, sexuality, age, ability), but we’re able to join together as a community around our shared love of gaming. Join some of the leading streamers as they share their own personal stories of how they found acceptance in the gaming world and how they are working to promote safe, inclusive online communities for their fans.
]]>What makes an RPG session truly great? Props and costumes? A massive plot filled with intricate twists and turns? Remembering to bring $5 to chip in for ordering dinner?
The Art of the Table is here to discuss what takes a normally fun night of gaming and supercharges it into a truly memorable session.
]]>Three years ago two ambitious filmmakers asked to adapt Penny Arcade’s LOOKOUTS into a live action short. The result of their labors goes far beyond what could be categorized under “fan film”, to an astounding realization of the Eyrewood.
]]>Director Hiroki Chiba will speak on the creation of World of FINAL FANTASY. Learn more about how the game managed to bottle up all the nostalgic wonder and essence of the Final Fantasy series. This game is a must-see for long time Final Fantasy fans.
]]>What if you could play a video game based on current events? Considering how insane the world is right now, that would be a pretty crazy game. Hence, our show, where a host and guest panelists examine the geeky news and big stories of moment. Together, they decide what our world would look like in video game form.
]]>Join Elias Toufexis (Actor, Adam Jensen) and other special guests for a unique discussion around Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, recently released on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Get your first look at the upcoming narrative DLC, which will see the return of… Find out in the panel!
]]>Get the inside scoop on the open world and narrative of Mafia III from Hangar 13’s Haden Blackman (Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic), Andy Wilson (Splinter Cell: Blacklist), and Bill Harms (inFamous), moderated by Adam Sessler.
]]>The CD PROJEKT RED team discusses the journey of Gwent becoming a standalone title.
]]>In May 2016, Paradox Development Studio released Stellaris, a giant science fiction strategy game that broke from the studio’s history, but became its fastest selling game ever. On this panel, key figures in the development of Stellaris take a look at the risks, insights and oversights that punctuated the three year process.
]]>Join legendary horror icon Tom Savini, Head Consultant Adam Sessler, Co-Creators Wes Keltner and Ronnie Hobbs, Executive Director Randy Greenback, and Illfonic CEO Chuck Brungardt as they provide a glimpse of what it’s like controlling the most brutal and vicious killer in Slasher history.
]]>What does it take to build community in a global economy? Well in the world of Twitch and live-streaming it is Amazeballs and Goon bucks. What?!? Not actual money but custom currency awarded to the fans of the world’s most prolific and popular live-streamers.
]]>Have an awesome idea for a game, but need funding? Don't know which crowdfunding platform to use? Need advice on how to pitch it to backers? Come hear from our panel of experts from Kickstarter, Fig, and Patreon, as an experienced developer grills them for their secrets.
]]>Ever wondered what your favorite gamers think about Taylor Swift’s dating life? Or maybe you’re curious about how Pokémon relates to the current political climate? Entertainment, sports, politics, and news—nothing is off the table as these gamers expand their horizons through this part podcast part game show!
]]>Returning to PAX West for the second consecutive year, Mark Rosewater, Head Designer of Magic, is joined by special guests Ben Hayes, Sam Stoddard, and Gavin Verhey for a live episode of his popular podcast!
]]>A panel with the people who brought you BATMAN – The Telltale Series, Minecraft: Story Mode, Tales from the Borderlands, The Walking Dead – The Telltale Series, and more! Join members of the Telltale team to talk about the studio’s most recent work, and perhaps even be among the very first to get some all-new details on an upcoming project.
]]>Recently teased at E3 2016 in Los Angeles, both Alienware and AMD showed off a collaborative concept for free roaming, tether-free VR backpack. Now, for PAX West, this awesome new technology will be shown off in an exclusive panel.
]]>Learn how FunHaus made it on YouTube Gaming and what it took for them to get here.
]]>Real-time visual effects artists discuss how they go about developing a visual language in games. By answering the question “what is slow?” we explore the role of visual effects as a discipline existing between art and design.
]]>Eon Altar is a “mobile enhanced” game: that is, players use their mobile device and a TV or PC simultaneously to play the game. We’ll cover how our UI designs started and then evolved over the course of the project.
]]>Here is a list of Montages from PAX East 2016
]]>See the cosplay of PAX East 2016.
]]>Here are a selection of Podcasts that covered PAX East 2016.
]]>Game developers go head-to-head, pitching games from PowerPoints that they’ve never seen before! Will this be where you hear the next great AAA game concept? Audience participation encouraged! Presented by the Woo! Game Pile, a local game developer collective, this live game show will feature a bunch of local creatives improvisationally pitching games and providing lots of laughs – and prizes!
]]>See The Doubleclicks perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>See Sarah Donner perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>See Lame Genie perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>See Nanode perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>See Glenntai perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>Watch Death's Medicine perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>See Megaran & K-Murdock perform at the Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>Watch Videri String Quartet perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>Watch Crunk Witch perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>See (T-T)b perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>Watch Robot and the Wizard perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>Watch Epic Game Music perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>See FamilyJules perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>See The World is Square perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>Watch Geeks and Guitars perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>Watch HUMANWINE perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>Watch Diamond Machine & Bifflecup perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>Watch DonutShoes perform in Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>See Astro Logic perform in the Jamspace at PAX East 2016.
]]>Think you know all about Nintendo? Want to put it to the test? Well, come on down to Who Wants to Be a Nintendoaire, a game show where a few lucky contestants get a chance to win sweet prizes and prove that their body is ready.
]]>This panel tackles the big question: How can I make games for a living? Countless programs are popping up, promising the perfect training needed to create games. It’s as simple as attend class, receive diploma, get job, right?
]]>Clawing its way out East, it’s the Late Night Dub Fight!
Relive moments from your favorite cartoons, video games, movies, TV shows, and anime, in a new and hilarious light. The Late Night Dub Fight pits panelists against each other to find out who can “improve” classic clips by re-dubbing them live with their imposing improv skills.
]]>Big Bucks Entertainment presents Press Your Luck! Based on the hit game show of years past, contestants are selected from our LIVE panel audience to correctly answer Fandom trivia questions to win various prizes. Let's play!
]]>PAX East, COME ON DOWN! You could be the next contestant on our fabulous version of The Price Is Right at PAX East. Contestants chosen from our live studio audience will bid on a variety of gaming/nerd-related items for a chance to play our pricing games, spin the big (virtual) wheel, and maybe even price out one of our fabulous Showcases.
]]>Grab your pants and hoisten dem trousers because it’s time for the one-of-a-kind, two-timing, 3rd cousin of the left uncle: J̶U̶I̶C̶E̶ ̶T̶E̶K̶ JenderBlender2000 (patent pending) –
Hey guys, Adam here. Rooster Teeth is making us promote this stupid blender.
]]>There are some really funny games out there and they all go about being funny in different ways. In this panel we bring together folks from Goat Simulator, Sam & Max, Monkey Island, Adult Swim Games, and Soda Drinker Pro to talk about humor in games, what makes things funny, and the wide range of funny things in games.
]]>A healer has come to Hogsface. Maybe he can help Chunt with that curse.
Arnie Niekamp fell through a magical portal behind a Burger King in Chicago and found himself in the magical land of Foon.
]]>Cosplay has had a long journey from its roots as a small subculture to an obligatory part of the convention experience. Some Cosplayers challenge their costuming skills by dressing as characters of the opposite gender, but others use cosplay as serious way to explore gender identity.
]]>Ever feel down about your cosplay’s quality? Wish you could take that armor to the next level? Maybe you just wish you could make it…shine? The 405th Halo Costuming Regiment is back, this time with tips and tricks on how you can make your cosplay stand out!
]]>For the last two years, women from all aspects of the gaming industry have gathered together to speak at PAX East, telling men and women alike WHY it’s awesome being a female in the gaming industry. They have talked about the struggles, the obstacles, and how to overcome these and truly enjoy their experience.
]]>Get the inside scoop on the narrative of Mafia III from Hangar 13’s Haden Blackman (Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic), Andrew Wilson (Splinter Cell: Blacklist), and Bill Harms (inFamous), moderated by Adam Sessler.
]]>Join Doctor NerdLove, DragonFruit’s Orie Enav, and video game expert Han Pan in an exploration of love stories in modern video games. From Fallout to Cybelle to Life is Strange, we dive into the role that relationships play in modern video games.
]]>Are you interested in writing about games or pop culture? Do you have a unique perspective? Do you want to see yourself represented in games? Join the writers from The Mary Sue and other pop culture sites for a compelling discussion on breaking into the niche field of games writing, dealing with constructive criticism, operating in the public sphere of digital publishing, tackling controversial topics, and more.
]]>Thousands of gamers hope to make it as critics, freelancers, and editors; only a handful actually get to do it for a living. Once you’ve made the leap from enthusiast to professional, what does games journalism look like from the other side?
]]>Ever wonder what it’s like to write for games? Join us for a conversation about the methods and philosophies of writing and narrative design. Our eclectic group of panelists have worked on giant AAA titles like Destiny, The Witcher, and the indiest of tabletop games, in roles that include everything from Lead Writer to Customer Service Representative. We’ll talk about the realities of the industry today and speculate wildly about the future of storytelling.
]]>VR is new, and despite our efforts to convince you otherwise, nobody knows what the heck they’re doing. Least of all the VR developers in the Indie Megabooth.
Expect no soft-spoken adaptation of old-school design.
]]>Every day, thousands of gamers suffer from a lack of other gamers in their life. You’ve got a couple of people to play with, sure, but you know that you could play all of your awesome games so much more if you could only get some other non-gamers to start gaming.
]]>For months, Patrick Klepek has valiantly struggled to defend the world against the nefarious Mario Maker stages created by Dan “Dirt” Ryckert. The Ryckoning? Defeated. The Klepocalypse? Destroyed. But The Armageddan? Patrick couldn’t beat that one, and lost his facial hair because of it.
]]>There was a lot of psychology talk in the gaming world last year including League of Legends research on players, famous psychologists hating on gamers, a new book by Jane McGonigal, talk about game design and anti-social behavior at GDC, and much more.
]]>LRR produces more comedy and/or gaming web shows than is feasible to list in this panel description. Join the LRR crew as we show some funny videos, answer your questions, and write a short sketch live!
]]>Join us for an interactive panel featuring various YouTube personalities discussing a wide variety of gaming topics in addition to video content creation. Featuring an audience-interactive discussion accompanied by a Q&A session to wrap things up, if you're a fan of gaming and YouTube, this will not be the panel to miss!
]]>A winner-takes-all fight to the (metaphorical) DEATH! Come watch as two combatants (metaphorically) rip each other asunder for your (literal) amusement.
Two teams face off and the winning duo gets a trip to Germany for their troubles! But what do you get? You get the delicious primal combat that you know you want.
]]>Acquisitions, Inc returns to the main stage of PAX East for all-new Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Join us in the main theater as Jerry Holkins, Mike Krahulik, Scott Kurtz, and Patrick Rothfuss sally forth with Dungeon Master Extraordinaire, Chris Perkins.
]]>We’re celebrating the 2nd anniversary of live video game wrestling at PAX by pulling out ALL the stops! PAXAMANIA II promises to be the biggest and best show yet, with an assembly of top-flight talent, championships on the line, and the fate of the universe hanging in the balance.
]]>Typical Gamer, HiketheGamer, and Team Epiphany share their experiences developing their YouTube channels and how collaboration has helped attract new fans and grow their audiences.
]]>See the VGO perform at PAX East 2016.
]]>See The Doubleclicks perform at PAX East 2016.
]]>See Paul and Storm perform at PAX East 2016.
]]>See Sammus perform at PAX East 2016.
]]>Join director/co-writer Duncan Jones and star Robert Kazinsky (Orgrim) as they discuss the secrets behind WARCRAFT, their much-anticipated epic adventure of world-colliding conflict, which arrives in theatres this summer. They’ll reveal just how they transformed the Blizzard universe of heroes and villains who have captivated millions into Legendary’s epic cinematic adventure that launches into IMAX 3D theaters on June 10.
]]>League’s community creators continually inspire us with their passion and drive. It’s time to give them the spotlight!
Join Riot, a Blood Moon Kalista, a life-sized Anivia, and a 12-ft Thresh—and catch amazing performances by Nicki Taylor and TJ Brown!
]]>Quick question: Do you want to see hilarious man-babies dancing on stage for your entertainment? Well, get here early and buckle up, because it’s honestly going to be the best thing you will ever see in your entire life!
]]>See The Protomen perform at PAX East 2016.
]]>See MC Frontalot perform at PAX East 2016
]]>See performance artists/band Bit Brigade play an any% run of Ninja Gaiden with live music from PAX East 2016.
]]>This is your opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at Gearbox Software and get the latest news and updates from the makers of Borderlands, Battleborn, Homeworld Remastered Collection, and more! We will have never-before-seen reveals, exclusives, and surprises, so don’t miss out!
]]>Bust out those slide rules because the gang is going to be giving an hour long dissertation on differential equations and online video calculus. Variables will include humor, genitals, embarrassing stories and the lack of an Oxford comma. Just kidding, we’re gonna tell dick jokes and answer your questions for an hour.
]]>Come, bask in the wisdom of Gabe and Tycho as they regale you with tales of online comics and ... chicken fingers ... and honey mustard ... and key lime pie. Maybe I shouldn't be writing panel descriptions before lunch.
]]>For our Storytime Speakers, we always strive for people who are influential in the industry but at the same time super smart and interesting. We want you to get a lot out of these talks, ya know?
]]>MONSTERS ARE REAL…AND FANGER CAN HAPPEN! Join Kaiju Big Battel’s creator, Rand Borden, along with members of the Kaiju Sports Network, as they discuss their 20+ year, internationally-renowned performance art monster fighting showcase “Kaiju Big Battel” in its hometown of Boston!
]]>With the recent popularity spike of online streaming, many gamers have dreamed about playing their favorite games in front of hundreds of raving fans. However, despite the XB1 & PS4’s native apps, many quickly figured out that the audience takes time to build.
]]>Join Masashi Takahashi (co-producer) and John Townsend (localization senior translator) from SQUARE ENIX as they take you behind-the-scenes of the development of the Bravely Second™: End Layer game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
]]>Cox n’ Crendor, the popular podcast about nothing, returns to PAX East! Featuring their special brand of non-content, the boys are back with another LIVE version of the show that can’t be missed. With the class and professionalism you’ve come to expect, they’ll answer your questions, question your answers, and bring a few special surprises!
]]>The hardware for the revolution With virtual reality finally reaching the hands of consumers and more players than ever embracing the world of PC gaming, this panel looks to discuss the hardware that will power the new era of PC gaming in 2016 and beyond.
]]>The Cards Against Humanity team will listen to your dumb questions and share the weird stories that have come out of their Chicago office space and on the road. They’ll talk comedy, game design, and give poor advice for living life and running a business. This panel is suggested for audiences 18+ who are partially dead inside.
]]>Let’s Players Chuggaaconroy, NintendoCapriSun, and Proton Jon (The Runaway Guys) invite you to try your luck at “Thrown Controllers”, a panel similar to the show Nick Arcade, where lucky members of the audience go head to head and answer various video game trivia questions, play video game challenges, and even go on to challenge the three of us.
]]>Did you know Resident Evil 4 turns 10 this year? And PlayStation 2 turns 15? And Pac-Man turns 35?! Join IGN Editors as they stroll down video game memory lane. They'll also be taking your questions in a special Q&A session.
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