Quantcast


PAX 2008 will be packed with exhibitors, makes other events look bad photo

You keep saying it: PAX will be so much better than E for All. And it's not like we don't believe it or agree with you. But now this newly released list of exhibitors for the 2008 Penny Arcade Expo really shows that they're not f*cking around.

The August 29th-31st event will include Nintendo, Sony Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, and Activision. Hell, that's better than E3!

"We nearly doubled our exhibition hall and added another 80,000 square feet of content overall, so the show is going to be pretty amazing this year," says Penny Arcade's Robert Khoo. "You should come. I think you would like it."

The press release also drops these bullet points:

  • The ECTO-1, of Ghostbusters fame, will be on display for all three days of PAX
  • The PAX 10 independent games showcase, to thrill and delight you
  • Two nights of music that will almost certainly change your life

Personally, I'm particularly fond of the last bullet point. I'll shamelessly request (again) that you come see The OneUps play. We'll do your ears right.

Even if you don't dig game music, you will surely find something to like among the massive list of exhibitors. Hit the jump to get a look at the full list.

I'll ask again: Are we going to see you there? Destructoid will be there in full force. Come join us!

Complete List of PAX 2008 Exhibitors:

- 1up.com

- 2K Games

- Activision

- Antec, Inc.

- Astro Gaming

-The Behemoth

- Bethesda

- Bioware

- Blizzard

- Brawndo

- Bungie

- CCP/Whitewolf

- CDV

- clubNAMCO.com

- Cogswell Polytechnical College

- Cryptic Studios

- D3P

- Destineer

- Dolby

- EA Mythic

- ECA (Entertainment Consumer's Association)

- Electronic Arts

- Fantasy Flight Games

- Flying Frog Productions

- Flying Lab Software

- Foundation 9 Entertainment

- Game Publishers Association

- Gamecock

- GameTrailers

- Garage Games

- Guildhall at SMU

- Harmonix

- Hothead Games

- Hudson

- Indiecade

- Intel

- ITT Tech

- Klei Entertainment

- Media-blasters NYC

- Mega64

- Meteor Games

- Microsoft XNA

- Microsoft

- Midway

- Namco Bandai

- NCsoft

- Nintendo

- Nokia

- Patriot Memory

- Pegasus Publishing

- Pink Godzilla

- Plantronics

- Privateer Press

- Razer

- Rockstar

- Roosterteeth.com

- Sierra/Vivendi

- Sony

- SouthPeak Games

- Stardock

- Sumo Lounge

- Telltale

- THQ

- Tinderbox Entertainment

- Tritton Technologies

- Turbine

- Ubisoft

- Udon Entertainment / Oni Press

- Upper Deck

- Vivox

- Wizards of the Coast

- Zenimax








More gaming stories around the web. Got news? Submit yours to tips@destructoid.com

Dale North is Destructoid's Editor-In-Chief, a founding editor, and specialist in Japanese gaming. An accomplished musician, Dale was reporting from Japan during the earthquakes of 2011. Luckily, he got the fuck out alive and is home in America now with his wife and beloved corgi, Einstein. Dale is also a co-founder of Destructoid's sister anime site Japanator. Likes Corgis, Sega Saturn, PSP, iPhone, Photographic tools. Meet the rest of the team



Post a comment! You can also post a photo below:

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

29 comments | showing # 1 to 29
prev next

RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 12:54
RonBurgandy2010
Sorry, I'm only 16. And I live in Louisiana.
Fantus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 12:55
Fantus
I'm SO fucking glad I live in western washington. I'm SO gonna be there. Hopefully i'll see the Destructoid crew walkin around so I say "what's up!"

Best....PAX.....EVAR!!!
Mustin's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 12:55
Mustin
I might come.
BigPopaGamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 12:56
BigPopaGamer
I will be there. Whether or not I will remember being there is another story.
Dagerr's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 12:59
Dagerr
I will be there for sure. I'm from the Seattle Area, and a HUGE PA fan. I'll probably wear a suit since, because I am a gamer, I so rarely get the chance to go outside so I may as well make an event out of it.
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:02
Cowboy TTop
Once again, you lucky bastard yanks hath all the joy of gaming events.

Damn you, damn you and all your kind..

PAX is fast becoming the new E3, when its meant to be for game fans. Tell those exhibitors to pack up shop and go home, they aren't fans, they are industry...lol.

Just kidding, and waving the flag that game fans used to get for going to E3.
Red TheHaze Veron's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:02
Red TheHaze Veron
Hey who's that guy in the far right on the keyboards?
austenw's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:03
austenw
I have yet to miss a PAX yet and I'll be damned if I'm going to miss this one. Also, Dale I gotta say, you guys were awesome last year! That Mii channel cover was awesome.
Knivy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:04
Knivy
"PAX will be packed with dtoiders, makes people not going jealous and bitter."
Dale North's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:04
Dale North
Redzie, I dunno, but he was fucking awesome on stage!

austenw: thanks meng!
Red TheHaze Veron's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:15
Red TheHaze Veron
Im bitter and jealous.
geekjutsu's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:23
geekjutsu
I really wish I could go to PAX.
Too bad I'm broke and live in Maryland.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:38
king3vbo
Holy shit, I'm so excited! All the amazing music and games and hanging out with Dtoiders (most important part)... FUCKING WIN!
nintendoll's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:48
nintendoll
I'll be there. I'll the be girl dressed as PaRappa the Rapper.

And also, lulz at Brawndo being there. What happened to Bawls sponsorship?
tehdopefish's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:49
tehdopefish
I am roughly five feet to the right of that photo.. PAX was so amazing last year.
loki d20's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 14:04
loki d20
Have to pass up PAX. Going to Vegas in three weeks, which takes up my vacation time. Wish I had more time off, though :(
nademagnet's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 14:05
nademagnet
I will be having a good time come August 29th this year. A good time indeed.
Kryptinite's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 14:07
Kryptinite
I'll be there baby!!!
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 14:07
GuitarAtomik
Ima be there.....chargin ma lazer.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 14:35
Sharpless
I hate the world for not letting me be there.
Shoop's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 16:09
Shoop
Too bad Atlus isn't there. It'd be great to get some Persona shirts or something :3
kadosho's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 16:21
kadosho
Love the fact PAX is getting more love each year. I missed going last year, but this time I'm going. On a positive note, meeting up with some longtime pals from various communities.
Can't wait, its just a short while away.
AltDelete's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 16:49
AltDelete
I preregistered and I just got my plane tickets in order. GOING TO PAX, YEAH WOOOO!
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 16:49
mistic
and for the Europeans that can't make it ( or for anyone that's in Europe at the time of PAX ) =>
Euro NARP
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 19:47
MechaMonkey
Though I purchased a ticket, I probably will not be able to attend. Living in the Big Apple is anything but cheap. Grater miracles have happened though, so I'm holding out for one.
LostCrichton's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 20:45
LostCrichton
I can't wait for PAX! This will be an event to remember.
Qalamari's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 23:24
Qalamari
Just got my trip confirmed today!
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/30/2008 14:58
Darren Nakamura
Hey, that's Dale North there on the right!
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!