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 Gamers Gather for Penny Arcade Expo By Michael Meyers Published: August 22, 2006  Print  Email More than 17,000 hardcore gamers are expected to gather later this week for a 3-day consumer gaming extravaganza that includes a show floor exhibiting the latest games in development from Microsoft, Nintendo and other top publishers plus music concerts, game tournaments, lectures and more. The event is hosted by Penny Arcade, developers of the infamous game industry-focused comic strip of the same name.Where: Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, Washington When: Friday, August 25th through Sunday, August 27th Friday PAX hours: 3pm-2am Highlights include: • "Prehistory of the Xbox" keynote 4:15-5:00 • Panel with Gabe and Tycho from Penny Arcade 7:30-9:00 • Music Concert A 9:30-12:30 Saturday PAX hours: 10am-2am Highlights include: • Expo Floor 10:00-6:00 • Halo 2 Tourney 10:30 - 2:30 • D&D Open Duel 11:00-3:00 • "Pitch Your Game Idea" panel 2:00-3:30 • Live "Penny Arcade" Comic Strip Creation 3:30-5:00 • Music Concert B 9:00-1:00 Sunday PAX hours: 10am- 6pm Highlights include: • Expo Floor 10:00-6:00 • Guitar Hero Tourney 10:00-1:00 • Soul Caliber III Tourney 1:30-4:30 • Omegathon Final Round 4:00-6:00 Discuss this article in the Forum! |
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