PAX Australia starts tomorrow, and we’ve gathered a listing of 15 must-see panels that are taking place over the weekend here in Melbourne.
In chronological order, here are our picks:
Friday, 4 November
PAX AUS’ starting day is full of big names and big brands. From Xbox’s Major Nelson to Rooster Teeth, Penny Arcade to Alienware, there’s something for everyone on Friday.
- 10.30am – 11.30am AEDT, Main Theatre: Storytime with Major Nelson
- 11.00am – 12.00pm AEDT, Galah Theatre: Kickstarting Yourself to Death: Chaosium’s Cautionary Tale
- 11.30am – 12.45pm AEDT, Main Theatre: Penny Arcade Q&A #1
- 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT, Main Theatre: Rooster Teeth LIVE
- 3.00pm – 4.00pm AEDT, Main Theatre: Alienware 20th Anniversary
- 5.00pm – 6.00pm AEDT, Main Theatre: Jackbox at PAX… box
Saturday, 5 November
Saturday gets cerebral with a number of interesting panels — including an appearance by Stevivor’s Steve Wright right at the tail end of the day.
- 10.30am – 11.30am AEDT, Dropbear Theatre: CrowdFunding 101: How to Kick Start Your Ideas
- 10.30am – 12.00pm AEDT, Main Theatre: Penny Arcade: Make a Strip
- 2.00pm – 3.00pm AEDT, Galah Theatre: Designing for the Many: Inclusive Game Design Techniques
- 5.00pm – 6.00pm AEDT, Kookaburra Theatre: Heroes Like Us: Representation of Queer Identity in Games
- 7.30pm – 8.30pm AEDT, Dropbear Theatre: “Press X to Scream”: Horror Storytelling in Video Games
- 10.30pm – 11.30pm AEDT, Dropbear Theatre: Quiz Time Event: The Ultimate HD Remaster GOTY 2017 Edition
Sunday, 6 November
Things are winding down on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t awesome panel offerings to take in.
- 12.00pm – 1.00pm AEDT, Gamespot Theatre: The Medical MythBusters Take On Games!
- 1.30pm – 2.30pm AEDT, Dropbear Theatre: 30 Years of Adventure: The History of The Legend of Zelda
- 5.30pm – 6.30pm AEDT, Main Theatre: Omegathon Final Round
So what do you think, gentle readers — have we missed out on some important panels? Check the full schedule here and sound off in the comments below!
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