PAX East (@pax) will return to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) from March 21 to March 24, 2024, to mark the 20th anniversary of PAX. You can get badges for the event this Thursday, Nov. 16, at 1:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET.
From its humble beginnings in Bellevue in 2004, Penny Arcade Expo grew from a local event receiving a little over 3,000 attendees in its first iteration to an international series of events gathering millions of gaming fans across Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, and Melbourne.
Over the past 20 years, PAX has witnessed the reveal of titles like Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft and Borderlands 3, delivered keynote speeches from industry legends including former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé and current Head of Microsoft Studios Matt Booty, massive esports tournaments featuring some of the world’s most popular games and content creators, marriage proposals, the coolest cosplays, and more.
In traditional PAX fashion, East’s attendees can expect the East Coast’s largest gaming event to feature its usual showcase of new and upcoming releases including never-before-seen demos and announcements, dozens of panels covering wide-ranging topics, esports tournaments, vendors, community meet-ups, and a ton of festivities to celebrate PAX’s 20th Anniversary, including exclusive merch, epic giveaways, surprise collaborations, and more.
Exciting announcements revealing keynote speakers, exhibitors, and gaming partnerships will be announced soon. Badges for PAX East 2024 will be available for purchase starting Thursday, Nov. 16. Four-day badges will be available for $250, and single-day badges for $67.
"As we start into the twentieth year of PAX, PAX East is sure to set things off in a spectacular fashion," said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of Penny Arcade, Child's Play, and PAX. "Years ago, we thought we'd never need a venue like Boston's incredible BCEC. But gamers proved us wrong."
Are you struggling to decide between the Xbox Series X and PS5? Our comprehensive PS5 vs Xbox Series X guide will help you create a distinction between the two and make the right decision.
In the past, the easiest way to choose a console would have been to choose the same brand your friends were using, especially if you were worried about multiplayer gaming. With contemporary games now offering cross-platform and cross-play capabilities, multiplayer gaming has become less of a concern, with the conversation now shifting towards raw horsepower and many other specs.
In November 2020, the gaming world woke up to the release of Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, which were hailed for revolutionizing how players play their video games. With both Sony and Microsoft making almost analogous promises on the performance front, the two machines are beasts in their respective ways. The biggest question then becomes; Which one is best between Xbox Series X and PS5—or at least, which one makes the most sense for you?
Microsoft has confirmed that 30 optimized games will be available for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at launch on November 10. Games Optimized for Xbox Series X|S will showcase unparalleled load-times, visuals, responsiveness and framerates up to 120FPS.
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will launch with 30 new games playable day one, 20 of them with Smart Delivery that are upgraded automatically and thousands of backward compatible titles across four generations.
The list of games available starting on November 10 that look and play best on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are:
This list will be regularly updated with new games and any updates to their capabilities, as developers and publishers continue to take advantage of the true power of Xbox Series X|S.
For further detailed information on both consoles, check out our Xbox console specs/comparison page featuring complete info on the Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S and the original Xbox One.
Microsoft has announced that Xbox Live multiplayer will be unlocked on all Xbox One consoles for everybody this weekend, so you can play with all your friends – even the ones who do not have Xbox Live Gold.
Xbox Live Multiplayer will be unlocked on all Xbox One consoles for the next four days, allowing everyone to play online mutliplayer for free during Microsoft's Big Gaming Weekend. Anybody can enjoy free access to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer, Borderlands 3, DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ and Black Desert on their consoles this weekend. Plus, on PC or console, enjoy free access to Gears 5, Subnautica or ARK: Survival Evolved. Your friends don’t have Xbox Live Gold? Not a problem, this weekend everyone can play multiplayer and battle it out online. Your friends don’t have Xbox Game Pass? This weekend everyone gets a taste of Xbox Game Pass with Monster Hunter World, ARK: Survival Evolved, Gears 5, Elder Scrolls Online, Subnautica and Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, that are free to play.
Play the unlocked multiplayer experience this weekend during Big Gaming Weekend, through the free Call of Duty: Warzone download. Assemble your squad in the ultimate online battleground featuring a mix of multiplayer maps and modes. Join the ranks and stay frosty, as this is one heart-racing online experience you won’t want to miss.
From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears 5 is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself. Available with Xbox Game Pass.
Get 3 times the mayhem, 3 times the loot, and 3 times the action with the Borderlands Legendary Collection,now available for Xbox One.
Kill bandits and beasts, collect powerful weaponry, and maybe even save the universe in Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, Borderlands 2, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, along with piles of bonus add-on content for each game, adding 100+ hours of gameplay at an incredible value. Enjoy all three games solo or cooperatively with local two-player split-screen or four-player online play.
Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition - Discover the co-op shooter-looter that started it all, crammed with content and enhancements! Equip bazillions of guns as one of four trigger-happy mercenaries, each with unique RPG skills. Take on the lawless desolate planet Pandora in pursuit of powerful alien technology rumored to be inside an ancient Vault.
Borderlands 2 - Play as one of six vault hunters attempting to liberate Pandora from evil mastermind and corporate CEO Handsome Jack. Make new friends, arm them with a bazillion weapons and fight alongside them in a relentless quest for revenge and redemption.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel - Discover the story behind Borderlands 2 villain, Handsome Jack, and his rise to power. Set between the events of Borderlands and Borderlands 2, The Pre-Sequel gives you a whole lotta new gameplay and features the genre-blending fusion of shooter and RPG mechanics that players have come to love. *Borderlands 2: Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary add-content sold separately.
Weighing in at 59.73 GB, the Borderlands Legendary Collection is available to download via the Microsoft Store on Xbox for $49.99, €49.99, £39.99, AU$89.95.
Looking for last-minute holiday gifts? Xbox has you covered with incredible deals on Xbox One consoles, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate memberships, Xbox Game Studios titles and more to help with your last-minute gift giving.
The holidays are the perfect time to join the fun on Xbox. Get up to $150 off Xbox One consoles or pair your console with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and get three free months when you purchase three months. You won’t want to miss out on these deals!
Be sure to visit the Microsoft Store, whether shopping online, in a physical store, or through an Xbox or Windows 10 device for these incredible deals.
Xbox One Bundles are Up to $150 Off
Available now, purchase any Xbox One X console for up to $150 off until 12/29. Give the gift of the world’s most powerful console with immersive, true 4K gaming paired with the season’s hottest games, including Gears 5, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, NBA 2K20 and Forza Horizon 4: LEGO Speed Champions for just $349.99. You get to choose which bundle is right for the gamer in your life.
Additionally, all Xbox One S consoles are discounted by $100 from 12/19 – 12/25. The Xbox One S is the best value in gaming and entertainment and is a great choice for families looking to purchase their first console. Pick up the Xbox One S bundle of your choice for just $199 right in time for the holidays.
If disc-free gaming is more your style, the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is also $100 off now until 12/25 and comes bundled with Minecraft, Sea of Thieves and Fortnite Battle Royale with the Legendary Rogue Spider Knight Skin.
Gift Over 100 Great Games with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Looking for a new game to gift the gamer in your life? What about over 100? Available now until 12/28 at participating retailers when you purchase three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you’ll receive three months for free! Exclusions apply. With all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold and over 100 great games for console and PC for just $14.99 a month, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the perfect way to discover your next favorite game.
In addition, directly on the console or at Xbox.com/xbox-game-pass we are still offering the first three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $1, our best deal ever. And for the first time, eligible Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in select markets will also get 1 month of EA Access, 3 months of Discord Nitro, and 6 months of Spotify Premium as a membership bonus. Restrictions apply, see here for details.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate features hits such as the Outer Worlds, Gears 5 and Minecraft, and with new games added all the time, it’s a gift the entire family can enjoy together.
Big Discounts on the Season’s Hottest Titles for Console and PC
Just like Black Friday, we’re offering up to 50% off select Xbox Game Studios titles to give you even more value in the lead-up to the holidays. In addition to the titles below, our partners will offer plenty of discounts on must-have games like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Borderlands 3, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, FIFA 20, NBA 2K20and more, so be sure to check out the Microsoft Store this holiday season.
From 12/19 – 1/2, you can get:
Gears 5 for 50% off
Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition for 50% off
Sea of Thieves: Anniversary Edition for 50% off
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice for 50% off
Gift a Controller as Unique as the Gamer in Your Life
The holidays are all about gifting loved ones with something that is unique to their interests. Available now until 12/31, Xbox is offering free engraving with Xbox Design Lab so you can personalize a controller that will match your gamer’s passions.
Visit xbox.com, Microsoft Store and participating retailers for more details on availability and pricing as deals will vary between regions and retailers.
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