Holy shit!PAX Primeis just around the corner!
PAX may be billed as one of the few chances every year for non-gaming press to preview new games and meet their favorite developers and industry giants, but for me it’s all about the community! In less than three weeks, Dtoiders from across the globe will be swarming the streets of Seattle like so many headless chickens, wondering where to go and what to do. But fear not, my children; we have you covered!
Below is a list of pretty much everything you need to know to get ready for the year’s best gaming convention. Whether you’re a PAX virgin or Seattle’s own Heidi Fleiss, you’re bound to find something useful contained within!
Community Stuff
The List– Dtoid UK community manager Beccy Caine has compileda list of all the Dtoiders attending PAX this year. If your name isn’t on it, drop us a comment and let us know!
Mr Destructoid Helmet– We need people to wear it! Our own Hamza Aziz has described it as “freaking light” and “not a total pain in the f*cking ass”. What’s not to love?!
PAX Panels
As in the past, there are a ton of great panels to attend at this year’s PAX! Youcouldfind the full listhere, but Hamza has already detailedall the Destructoid-specific ones right here, so why bother?
Most notable, of course, isDestructoid Live III: How to run a successful gaming blog (and not get sued), on Friday, August 31 at 12:30 PM in the Unicorn Theatre! Dtoid reviews editor Jim Sterling, editor-in-chief Dale North, director of communications Hamza Aziz, news editor Conrad Zimmerman, PC editor Jordan Devore, and features editor Chad Concelmo will be your hosts this year, and if past panels are any indication, there will be nothing of substance discussed, chocolate cake rubbed into the carpet, and tons and tons of hamburgers, Dtoid merch, posters, games, and other swag tossed at audience members’ heads!
Oh! And immediately after the Dtoid panel we’ll be taking the 2012Destructoid group photo, so be sure to stick around until the end!
After Hours
In addition to the usual Dtoid after parties (a run-down of which is coming soon!), there area ton of awesome concertsto attend this year! On the list for 2012 are Jonathan Coulton, MC Frontalot, Paul & Storm, and The Protomen!
Guide to Seattle
Dtoid contributor Holly Green recently wrote up a fantasticguide to Seattlefor those of us scared of big cities and rain. In it, she details all your transportation options, tourist traps, restaurants, and more! Give it a look to make the best of your weekend!
And that’s it! Questions, comments, or concerns? Hit us up in the comments!
