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We came. We played. We drank. We hurt.

After a weekend of proper PAX debauchery there's no better way to wind down the last day than on bean bags, comfortably nerd-piled with people that frequently shower.  In the spirit of Destructoid Discusses, we gathered the surviving members of our galley to reflect on PAX and discuss some of our favorite games and moments of the show just moments before the itis of bacon brownies sent us into a coma.

All jokes aside, our collective was impressed with the breadth of games available on the show floor.  It seemed to us that the indie games scene at the show did very well, as it was constantly as well-trafficked as the AAA titles. It's truly great to see small developers get so much attention at a show. One extreme example: a scantily clad booth professional confessed to me that they had to delete Super Meat Boy from some of the game systems because people kept getting out of other game demos to boot it up. Viral marketing or hardcore fans? I'll leave that one to the Matlocks.

Look for continued PAX 10 coverage throughout the week as more videos are coming your way. Also, swollen feet.  What was your game of the show?








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Mr Andy Dixon's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 04:09
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Master Snake's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 05:07
Master Snake
JEALOUSY!!!

It is within us all. Especially me.

Lucky bastards...
Stinky's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 05:10
Stinky
Wow Jim totally doesn't seem like such a dick any more when he's got three hot women around him, make it so Jim.
Doc lulz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 05:29
Doc lulz
Samit <3
Insomniax's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 05:35
Insomniax
Are you trolling me or was it just my computer? The audio kept cutting out at the most important parts...
Klarden's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 05:39
Klarden
Jim in the sunglasses indoors. Kinda, makes you wonder if anyone was trying to get high -_-
Anyways, the sound in the video is a little too quiet and at times it suddenly becomes louder. I guess, that's what you get in the "field work"
CrazEboy7's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 07:15
CrazEboy7
Who was the girl with the blue hair that didn't say anything? I love her. Also, Jim is sexy. (nerdbones)
Jack8274's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 07:24
Jack8274
Jim always wears sunglasses, it is either because he just likes the feeling, has a light sensitivity, or loves to smoke weed and play video games.

I am going for the latter option... personally as well.
Gaidenrider's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 07:33
Gaidenrider
Jim Sterling... sunglasses?

Jim...

Albert Jim Wesker!?
Nihil's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 07:52
Nihil
Meow...
BlackaneseNiNjA's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 09:36
BlackaneseNiNjA
Lots of great stuff this year. I'm definitly hyped for Duke Nukem and Outland.
Strmtrooper1013's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 10:15
Strmtrooper1013
did i spy a boondocks reference in the description? lol.
SilverPR's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 10:27
SilverPR
I think the cat is Ashley, may be mistaking but looks like her. Just... more whiter
janoDX's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 10:48
janoDX
I want the Dtoid Live Videos...
John B's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 11:02
John B
Wish I could have been there. I'm really looking to get to the next PAX East.

Recommendation for any group videotaping like that though - use a shoe-mount external microphone on the camera itself (not the internal one that picks up machine noise), record the hand-held microphone to a laptop or netbook, then mix the two audio tracks appropriately during editing. The range on that hand-held was ridiculously weak and made it impossible to hear anyone who wasn't near it. At least a good shotgun microphone on the camcorder could have alleviated that. (Sorry for being picky about that, but I do this semi-professionally.)
Tony Ponce's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 11:09
Tony Ponce
Volume was so damn low.
Zeta Crossfire's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 11:27
Zeta Crossfire
I Can't believe I'm saying this, but MOH is my game of show. I had way to much fun with that game. I haven't had that much fun with an FPS in awhile great job EA.
janoDX's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 11:30
janoDX
Jim and Felicia on the same video... That, is amazing...
Neroisonfire's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 12:41
Neroisonfire
@CrazE - I think that's Holmes' wife... Felicia.

This is the first time I actually thought indie games stood up against the blockbusters, but I'm a little bit on the same side as Hollie :(
GoofierBrute's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 12:48
GoofierBrute
I jealous of all of you for going, hopefully I can go next year. Also:

ALWAYS BET ON DUKE!!!

Now if you'll excuse me, I owe my old high school friend a million bucks.
lAboMbA's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 13:47
lAboMbA
I'm a big guy myself, so i gotta know...where can i get a jacket that large? It is still summer, right?
the7k's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 13:51
the7k
Kinda funny seeing Felicia all dressed up. Any excuse to put her in is a good excuse.
Mecha Six VII's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 15:23
Mecha Six VII
I was waiting the ENTIRE video for jim sterling to start spewing profanity or for felicia to say meow meow

I am so very disappointed.
GraveRisen's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 15:52
GraveRisen
I came, I saw, it was good.
GodLikeDevil's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 22:08
GodLikeDevil
OK, I haven't really been keeping up with all the wonderful contributors to Destructoid, but I just need to ask... Who is the redhead and is she single?
BriPro's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 23:05
BriPro
Love ya guys! Hahaha, I guess I'd better grow some peach fuzz to look older ;)
CrazEboy7's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 23:18
CrazEboy7
Oh, that's so like me to fall for other peoples wives. I've also been known to fall for obvious lesbians. But, that's a different story.

On topic, I guess. I still don't believe Duke Nukem is a thing.
GodLikeDevil's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2010 23:47
GodLikeDevil
Yeah, just to clarify... Who's the red head among the contributors there? I'm not referring to Hollie Bennett, but the other silent one? And is she single? [Serious question about the ID part, haven't been keeping up with all the contributors lately.]
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/07/2010 00:41
Brian Szabelski
Sterling and Holmes. Best video tag team ever.
arglactable's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/07/2010 01:52
arglactable
Jim Sterling. What a stud.
Joanna Mueller's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/07/2010 14:16
Joanna Mueller
I met those people, they are awesome.
The Goddamn's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/07/2010 20:48
The Goddamn
Yeah, can anyone identify the not-Hollie and not-Felicia girl and the guy behind everyone who reminds me of Jon Favreau?

I love Dtoid's videos. Hell, that Day 2 wrap-up with Holmes and Sterling was exceptional camera work right there.
Tara Long's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/08/2010 14:17
Tara Long
I am the not-Hollie and not-Felicia redhead, but most people know me as Tara Long. Holmes forgot to hand the mic over to me in this one, but that's okay because all you would've heard was me talking about how awesome Retro City Rampage was for the 48704932th time.
Tara Long's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/08/2010 14:24
Tara Long
Oh and the guy behind everyone is Julio Capote, Destructoid's famed programmer extraordinaire.
The Goddamn's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/08/2010 20:59
The Goddamn
Oh! You are the lady who wrote about that chess game for handhelds that I am massively excited for. If only I could remember its name, I would put it on my to-get list! (I am not being sarcastic. I love chess.)

Pleasure to meet you on the internet.
GodLikeDevil's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2010 08:24
GodLikeDevil
Wow, awesome, the mystery of the not-Hollie and not-Felicia redhead has been solved! That's one part of the enigma out of the way... But the other part remains unanswered.
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