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Penny Arcade announce PAX 10, an indie games showcase photo

Last year, the Destructoid team felt like PAX offered everything we could possibly want when it came to having fun at an event from screenings of classic (if slightly painful) gaming films to the opportunity to hurl threats at a live Uwe Boll. The thought never crossed my mind that I wished more indie exhibitors were there, likely because I was too busy having fun to even think about it.

Gabe and Tycho did notice however, and as their event is growing at a ferocious pace it likely seemed the logical next step to widen the playing field. Enter PAX 10, a showcase for indie gamers to show off their works at PAX 2008. The exhibition will be shown in cooperation with the DigiPen Institute of Technology.

Want to submit your own game? You still have time, as the deadline for entries is not until May 7th, 2008. A panel of 50 industry experts (including Gabe and Tycho themselves) will judge the entries and pick the ten best to show in the PAX exhibition hall. Those winners are eligible to win the Audience Choice award as well, as they will be voted on by PAX attendees after making it to the show floor.

I'm thrilled to see this added on and hoping to meet some great indie developers come August. Cheers to Gabe and Tycho - somehow you guys just keep getting better.

[Via GamesIndustry.Biz - thanks, Justin]








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Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 15:01
Cheeburga
I wanna go.
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Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 15:03
Toneman
I'll be there!
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 15:07
Tino
Indie gaming showcase?

SAY NO MORE.
The GHost's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 15:12
The GHost
Looks like I picked the right year for my first PAX experience. T'will be epic times indeed.

Wedge and Dead Movie Star should submit the RFGO! game, can you imagine how bad ass that would be? :D
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 15:13
king3vbo
I will be there as well! God dammit Im so excited...
Dyson's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 15:15
Dyson
Will be there for sure. And, WOW, we sure have changed in the last several months.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 15:20
Darren Nakamura
Seriously, PAX is just getting better and better. I can't imagine not going every year from now on.
CannibalCalvin 's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 15:22
CannibalCalvin
Gah... I really want to go and meet everyone. I loved meeting everyone at the Michigan NARP and it drives me nuts that PAX is the same week as my college orientation. I swear I'll make it some year!
MrJunko's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 15:24
MrJunko
Ive never been to PAX, but Im definitely going this year. No doubt. Already bought my ticket, and set aside time from work. Now its just a matter of getting a box or used station wagon to sleep in.
Villanx1's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 15:30
Villanx1
I want to go so bad, but i'm broke. DAMN YOU LACK OF A JOB!!!
DJDuffy 's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 15:32
DJDuffy
See you all there!
Dr Milkdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 16:02
Dr Milkdad
I'll go if I have my crew. I need my crew or I'll die a bloody death.
c0dek's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 16:21
c0dek
My parents said they were getting me tickets for my birthday, but it turned out to be a PAX box with crappy clothes inside.
Cutie Honey's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 18:03
Cutie Honey
@c0dek
Lol.
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 18:14
Eschatos
Wish I could be there.
Pixel Blue's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 18:43
Pixel Blue
I really, really wish I could go ...
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 18:45
Wedge
SWEETNESS. I ordered my tickets yesterday.
Excel-2011's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 19:24
Excel-2011
I wonder if I should submit my own work just for kicks.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 23:23
Bob Muir
This sounds like a pretty cool idea, I just wish I could come.
NSNick's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/04/2008 01:33
NSNick
I wish I could go again. I'd love to see the new venue and the indie game showcase.
Villanx1's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/04/2008 14:53
Villanx1
Does this mean they won't have any of the large name companies there, or are they going to be separate areas
HarassmentPanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/04/2008 21:39
HarassmentPanda
I wish my life wasn't so damn busy... I want to go to PAX so badly. I'm praying I can free up some time.
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