This was my first PAX Prime, but because I'd been to PAX East before, I figured that I knew what to expect.
Boy was I wrong.
The amount of cosplay at PAX is extraordinary. Though this video is over six minutes long, it doesn't even come close to representing the vast array of cosplay I saw at the show. I can't tell you how many times an awesome Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, low-polygon Cloud Strife, or some other amazing example of cosplay genius would walk by, but because I was too slow or our camera was out of space, I'd have to let them go. Still, I think we have a pretty good group here. Also, Felicia was willing to help me to cover some of the floor, which went a long way towards catching 'em all.
I'm already excited for next year's show. Until then, we have this video. I hope you like it.
Jonathan Holmes is the most lovable Associate Editor on Destructoid. Catch him on videos, original editorials, and on back episodes of the Destructoid Show and MTV's Road Rules. Jonathan is a retro gamer's gamer.
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Graahh! Totally wanted to dress up as Detective Gumshoe, but couldn't find a blinkin' coat. Of course, then I run into my friend at PAX and he's wearing the EXACT COAT I NEED, although very much not in my size. Apparently, he gets all the good military surplus stores while mine just have useless knives and medals.
The relaxed, funny, and pleasant nature of this video has made this one of my all-time favorites. The Katamari soundtrack is amazing. Please put it in the background of all future Holmes-videos.
I liked the part where you're behind Ryu and you looked so conflicted. I half expected you to TIGER him lol. Also Felicia is hilarious. Meow, meow, meow, pedophila.
It's great to be able to see the vids from my iPad now.... And that was awesome! The cosplayers were a lot of fun... Though my fav was the ghillie suit guy but I see we both met the elf gal!
Man i gotta agree with DaedHead8.
Holmes you are the fuckin man. Never thought i'd post such a kiss-ass post but your performance in this video made me all warm inside, wishing i had your toungue in my mouth more then i have had my own.
Good Stuff! Pedobear was hilarious succumbing to his urges...Akuma's scary face was indeed scary and awesome, and Felicia....well, she's certainly nothing to complain about...let's leave it at that.
Hey just wanted to ask cause it seems a bit odd, but thats me getting Far Cry 2 signed (lol) and I don't understand why you made a weird face after you signed it... I wasn't cosplaying at all
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4:40 PM on 09.08.2010
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"kupo?!"
hahahahahahahah
awesome
I do find it strange though that you would dress up as a videogame character if you don't want to get any attention. (see: Rosalina)
Also, super-tall Harley Quinn is going to haunt my dreams/nightmares for many weeks to come.
"sorry I'm shy"
"oh, you're so demure"
Homles you made my day
Sooooo cool.
I also loved the awesome black Akuma cosplayer and his equally-awesome hair. Great stuff, Holmes!
awesome job Holmes!
Holmes you are the fuckin man. Never thought i'd post such a kiss-ass post but your performance in this video made me all warm inside, wishing i had your toungue in my mouth more then i have had my own.
Haha kidding aside, you win the internet
You should've talked to Captain Falcon, though.
And if there's a new Katamari game, they should hire you as the singer.
oh wait
I'm curious why a shy girl would dress up in cosplay...? Though I'm certainly glad the Harley girl did.
Also, Holmes is awesome.
Best wishes to shy girl.
Kudos to both Holmes and Felicia!
And yeah, we stuck you in the video because we thought you might like to be in there. We can try to take you out if you want.
Also aiming to cosplay as George Michael Bluth from Arrested Development next year, hopefully I can pull it off!