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PAX Online To Replace PAX West and PAX Australia 2020
Recently, it was announced that PAX West and PAX Australia 2020 were canceled. This sad news came in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the physical conferences are no longer happening, PAX has plans for an all-new way to experience the show. Today it was announced that PAX Online would be their solution.
Hand-drawn VR game Unbinary is a Head-Turner
At the Indiemegabooth at PAX EAST, a unique VR game caught my eye. It featured gorgeous water-color visuals and a mesmerizing world of humans and robots. That special gem of a game is Unbinary, a fascinating sci-fi VR game where a robot learns the important human emotion of empathy. I had a moment to observe Unbinary and I spent some time talking to the developers, Ludact.
PAX East 2020: 30XX Hands-On Preview
The sparks and bolts were flying in the Indiemegabooth as 30XX was available for play and demo. Announced just weeks before the beginning of PAX East in Boston, 30XX is the direct sequel to the most Megaman game that is not Megaman, 20XX. 20XX found itself to be a huge hit with its audience as it was lauded for its tight gameplay, strong combat, rouge-like mechanics, and its co-op play. 30XX is a ...[Read More]
MisBits PAX East Preview – Chaotic Mayhem Meets Halo Forge
The year is 2008, you have just gotten back from school or work, and sign on to Xbox Live. You check your Xbox Live messages and see that you have an invite to Halo 3. At this point in time, you have probably already completed the Halo 3 Legendary campaign and well versed in the multiplayer. So what is the alternative? The easiest answer is Halo Forge. Do you remember the wild Duck Hunt or Mongoos...[Read More]
DOOM Eternal Hands-On Preview – One Hell of a Ride!
During PAX East 2020, Jonathan White, Matt Kowalski, and I went to the Bethesda Game Days event that happened over two days next door to PAX. The one game all three of us were most excited to play was the upcoming DOOM Eternal. While there, I did also play the new content in Fallout 76, but I will talk about that in a later post. We each got hands-on time with Doom Eternal, leaving all three of us...[Read More]
Hands-On With N1RV ANN-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
When Sukeban Games launched their retro-styled bartending/visual novel VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action in 2016, it became an indie and critical darling. The retro graphics style, good writing, and cyberpunk setting all combined to a make something special. Now Sukeban aims to catch lightning in a bottle for a second time with the 2020 launch of N1RV ANN-A.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons at PAX EAST
Rockers, the time draws near! We are less than a week away from PAX EAST 2020. With PAX East drawing near, our schedules are starting to become full; however, a new challenger prepares for battle against the hordes of PAX East attendees. Today, Nintendo has announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be at PAX EAST. At their booth, Animal Crossing fans will have the opportunity to try the fi...[Read More]
Boston Mayor Wants Sony At Pax East 2020
There has been increasing tension around the world with the current spread of COVID-19, or more commonly known as the coronavirus.
Square Enix Reveals Plans for PAX East 2020
RPG juggernaut Square Enix is known for its work on the beloved Final Fantasy series. 2020 is set to be a really big year for the company. With Final Fantasy VII Remake approaching it’s April 10th release date, fans are eagerly awaiting more news. Earlier today, Square Enix disclosed their plans for the upcoming PAX East 2020 convention. PAX attendees will get their hands on Final Fantasy VII Rema...[Read More]
Batterystaple Games Reveals New Game 30XX
Batterystaple Games reveals 30XX, a follow-up to its acclaimed, best-selling Megaroguelike 20XX. Set to unleash co-op platforming action for PC and console and in 2021, the new project will make its hands-on debut at PAX East 2020, from Feb. 27 until March 1, 2020.
PAX East 2020 Game Franchises Announced
PAX East 2020 is two weeks away. In fact, our first day of PAX East is already starting to fill up with some exciting titles from developers big and small. At the moment, we are unable to disclose what our schedule looks like for PAX East; however, as the event draws closer we will give a sneak peek or hints as to what we will be covering. A few of our favorite developers will be at PAX East 2020 ...[Read More]
The PAX East Lineup Is Here!!!
For those of you living in the Boston area and those who simply love to travel to cons, get out your calendars and memo pads because PAX East 2020’s schedule is now live! Gotta say this looks like another interesting lineup. Stars of both the Indie and AAA industries will present their latest projects, upcoming releases, and informative industry panels. As always, this is an amazing experience dur...[Read More]