Why are gamer geeks from around the globe hopping on planes, trains and automobiles to attend this event? Because it is amazing. Unlike E3, its not just a bunch of booths showing off new games. It's far more then that. You can expect to see tournaments for the most popular video and pen and paper games. In addition there will be a ton of different geek musicians performing at the event, like the Mini Bosses and Mc Front-a-Lot. There is no place on earth that has as much gamer centric variety as PAX.

Because there is so much cool stuff going on I decided to book my plane tickets and head out to the event. Luckily, I was able to score a media badge so I get to cut in lines and get some exclusive access to the event.  I am really looking forward to see what Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft plan on revealing.

Overall, this is the gamers mecca. It's a place for community and the forming of new friendships. I'm really looking forward to personally meeting some of the cool people that I have been playing over Xbox Live. In fact I plan on splitting a hotel room with four other hardcore Xbox gamers that I have never met before.

Now that I have hyped you up for the event, you probably want to attend. Well I have a few pointers for you. If you visit the PAX forum at www.pennyarcadeexpo.com , there are various threads that will help you make it to the expo. Many gamers are carpooling from the east to PAX in a highly coordinated cross country supertrip. They are planning on stopping along the way to pick up those who cannot afford to fly or drive by themselves. There are also multiple trains running from the lower west coast up to Seattle with some great PAX discounts.

Can't afford a room? There are a lot of people giving up floor space in there houses and hotels for gamers dieing to attend. All this info can be found in the PAX forums. Have you noticed the trend? PAX is all about community. Gamers from around the globe are doing anything they can to get there fellow friends to the event.

Anyways, hope you can make the event !

I will be staying in the Crowne Plaza, I arrive on the 23rd of August and fly out the 27th. Look for some exclusive event coverage in the near future here at XUG ! 

Chris “Avid X” Erickson
XUG Personality Writer
2007 Microsoft Xbox MVP

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