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Psykoboy2
05-16-2008, 11:31 AM
The 2008 Keynote speaker at this year's Penny Arcade Expo (http://www.pennyarcadeexpo.com/) will be 2K Boston's Ken Levine, according to GI.Biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/levine-to-keynote-pax-2008). The organizers of the fifth annual Penny Arcade Expo have announced that noted game designer, screenwriter and playwright Ken Levine will provide the keynote address.

"Obviously, Ken is pimp supreme," said Penny Arcade's Robert Khoo. "We're super excited to have him open up the show."

Not only that, but the musical entertainment for the weekend was also announced. Returning musical guests include MC Frontalot, mc chris, FreezePop, the MiniBosses, Jonathan Coulton and The OneUps. New for 2008 are Vancouver, B.C.-based Horror Rock outfit The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, as well as New York City's bitpop heroes, Anamanaguchi.

Is it August yet? (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28)
cp#
05-16-2008, 11:37 AM
Hopefully whenever I get to go they have some non-nerdcore musical acts
Aaron Patridge
05-16-2008, 11:39 AM
Ken Levine is the crazy Bioshock guy. I can't wait.
Baron Samedi
05-16-2008, 11:42 AM
Hopefully whenever I get to go they have some non-nerdcore musical acts

...Seconded.
Psykoboy2
05-16-2008, 11:42 AM
I'm glad they got JoCo back this year, but man...he goes really well with Paul & Storm. The PAX crowd is really missing out on something that could be even better than just Jonathan himself.
violentp
05-16-2008, 11:42 AM
Fun knowing I'll be there.
spdiscus
05-16-2008, 12:14 PM
Is Gamecock banned?
ElfShotTheFood
05-16-2008, 01:21 PM
I really hope Coulton plays Still Alive.
Shadowstorm
05-16-2008, 02:06 PM
Hopefully whenever I get to go they have some non-nerdcore musical acts

Why, man? They kick ass. Especially J. Coulton and mc chris. Never heard of the MiniBosses.

Be proud of your inner geek.
jromero
05-16-2008, 02:14 PM
Fun knowing I'll be there.

Yeah, I'm looking forward to hearing Ken Levine. We should see about getting hammered with that guy. I bet he'd have some interesting stories to tell. :)
Sl1pstream
05-16-2008, 02:26 PM
I can't stand MC Chris, but The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets is good news, as is the return of JoCo. Paul and Storm would've been great too.

I might actually go to the keynote this year.
Sl1pstream
05-16-2008, 02:27 PM
Never heard of the MiniBosses.

They've put up their first album (Brass) on their website. Do yourself a favor and download it. It's awesome.
Shodan2020
05-16-2008, 02:42 PM
The 2008 Keynote speaker at this year's Penny Arcade Expo (http://www.pennyarcadeexpo.com/) will be 2K Boston's Ken Levine, according to GI.Biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/levine-to-keynote-pax-2008).

Not only that, but the musical entertainment for the weekend was also announced.

Is it August yet? (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28)

Goddamnit, I'm so disappointed that I won't be attending this year. Ken Levine is probably one of my favorite game producers out there and motherfucking Freezepop rocks! :(
Curi
05-16-2008, 02:52 PM
I can't stand MC Chris, but The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets is good news, as is the return of JoCo. Paul and Storm would've been great too.

I might actually go to the keynote this year.

You mean you didn't go see Wil Wheaton? For shame! :p

I agree with you about MC Chris, though. Was it two years ago that he played at PAX? I walked out after the first 10 minutes of his set because he bothered me so much.
holysin
05-16-2008, 02:55 PM
DO they sell alcohol during the shows? Or can you bring your own?
violentp
05-16-2008, 03:20 PM
Yeah, I'm looking forward to hearing Ken Levine. We should see about getting hammered with that guy. I bet he'd have some interesting stories to tell. :)

Sounds like a fantastic idea.
Ghostbear
05-16-2008, 03:26 PM
Last year's keynote was amazing. I look forward to this one.
TrackZero
05-16-2008, 03:28 PM
Hopefully whenever I get to go they have some non-nerdcore musical acts

No thanks, I'm damn excited by the current lineup. Want other music? Go elsewhere I say. ;)
Sl1pstream
05-16-2008, 03:33 PM
DO they sell alcohol during the shows? Or can you bring your own?

There's no need for alcohol in the convention center.
NuK
05-16-2008, 04:15 PM
MC Chris played at the first PAX, and hasnt' returned since. Honestly, i am surprised to see so much MC Chris hate. I think he's the best guest they've ever had. (Yah, I've gone to every pax/concert pretty much) Although, i always like the minibosses a lot too :) They're pretty bad ass!
bapenguin
05-16-2008, 04:17 PM
God I can't wait. Believe it or not, if for some reason I have to choose between E3 and PAX..I'm choosing PAX.
robotfighter
05-16-2008, 05:18 PM
DO they sell alcohol during the shows? Or can you bring your own?

No and No on both counts. Because 1) Who wants drunken belligerant folks running around with a crowd of both kids and adults 2) It's an all ages show

There's plenty of bars right next to the show.
robotfighter
05-16-2008, 05:32 PM
God I can't wait. Believe it or not, if for some reason I have to choose between E3 and PAX..I'm choosing PAX.

I've got $20 that PAX will have more exhibitors than E3.
Tricky Thumb
05-16-2008, 07:04 PM
MC Chris played at the first PAX, and hasnt' returned since. Honestly, i am surprised to see so much MC Chris hate. I think he's the best guest they've ever had. (Yah, I've gone to every pax/concert pretty much) Although, i always like the minibosses a lot too :) They're pretty bad ass!

This is incorrect. "mc chris" showed up to the second PAX in 2005. There seems to be a reason for the "mc chris" hate, which making use of google will uncover. Listening to the song mc chipmunk (http://www.myspace.com/optimusrhymelive) and then reading that song's lyrics (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=20426840&blogID=322550743) is a good explanatory device.
bapenguin
05-16-2008, 07:07 PM
I've got $20 that PAX will have more exhibitors than E3.

They might, but if E3 is like last year PAX won't have the one on one time with developers.
violentp
05-16-2008, 07:16 PM
PAX is gonna be great because get a few drinks in me and I'll make a Halo joke in a room full of fans just for the lulz.
Tricky Thumb
05-16-2008, 07:20 PM
I just got back from Seattle and I've got to say being there just made me want to attent PAX even more.
Shadowstorm
05-16-2008, 08:51 PM
This is incorrect. "mc chris" showed up to the second PAX in 2005. There seems to be a reason for the "mc chris" hate, which making use of google will uncover. Listening to the song mc chipmunk (http://www.myspace.com/optimusrhymelive) and then reading that song's lyrics (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=20426840&blogID=322550743) is a good explanatory device.

Totally owned ...
Variable Gear
05-16-2008, 08:57 PM
The OneUps are a pretty cool band as well. I'd like to see them live...

...I'm seriously considering going to PAX.
cp#
05-16-2008, 09:56 PM
DO they sell alcohol during the shows? Or can you bring your own?

You could totally duct tape two flasks to your inner thighs. You'll have a way better time than these posers.

PAX is gonna be great because get a few drinks in me and I'll make a Halo joke in a room full of fans just for the lulz.

My only Halo is joke is "Red vs. Blue is fucking retarded"
williambraski
05-16-2008, 11:32 PM
i volunteered for 05 & 06 ([ENFORCER] in the house) and was lookin' forward to the new venue for '07. but life got in the way. will be glad to be back this year. hopin '07 is the only year i miss, having made 04-06
anakin876
05-17-2008, 07:48 AM
This is incorrect. "mc chris" showed up to the second PAX in 2005. There seems to be a reason for the "mc chris" hate, which making use of google will uncover. Listening to the song mc chipmunk (http://www.myspace.com/optimusrhymelive) and then reading that song's lyrics (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=20426840&blogID=322550743) is a good explanatory device.

MC Chris did the voice (and the rapping) for several Adult Swim Characters, including MC Pee Pants (From Aqua Teen Hunger Force) and Hesh (from Sealab). Honestly, anyone associated with Aqua Teen Hunger Force is already halfway to sucktown in my book (there's some great stuff in ATHF - but they bury it in crap!) and as for Sealab - it was a great show, but they still managed to put some suck in towards the end. So if you are looking for a reason to hate on MC Chris - you don't have to look too far.
Sl1pstream
05-18-2008, 02:39 PM
After visiting Anamanaguchi's myspace profile (http://www.myspace.com/anamanaguchi), I can't wait to see them play.
Sandman
05-18-2008, 04:13 PM
After visiting Anamanaguchi's myspace profile (http://www.myspace.com/anamanaguchi), I can't wait to see them play.

I actually didn't care much for what I heard on there...sure it was good for 8-bit inspired techno but if there was something else going on at the same time I'd go to it. I am however looking forward to The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets.