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paxe2013.csv

Subject,Start Date,Start Time,End Date,End Time,All Day Event,Location,Description
Ask Us Anything - Successful and Upcoming Indie Game Companies,03/22/2013,10:00 am,03/22/2013,11:00 AM,false,Sphinx,"Come talk to Tripwire, Torn Banner, Digital Roar (and we are open to others!) about our companies, games, and the future.  How we got our starts, crowd sourcing, modding (and how it can work for you both as a start and for continued growth to your existing games!), where we are today, and more.  Why we have made certain decisions and experiments and why we continue to do so as we move our companies forward.  Want a job?  Find out what we look for!Jared Creasy [Tripwire Interactive, Community Manager], Alan Wilson [Tripwire Interactive, Vice President], Steve Piggott [President, Tom Banner], John Lyons [CEO, Digital Roar], Zachariah Inks [Creative Director, Digital Roar]"
Con Costuming: A Survival Guide,03/22/2013,10:00 am,03/22/2013,11:00 AM,false,Merman Theatre,"Have you ever considered dressing up as your favorite video game character at PAX, but didn’t know where to start? Join our panel of experienced costume and prop makers as we tackle costume building do’s and don’ts, con costume etiquette and answer all of your costume and prop related questions.Bill Doran [Prop/Costume Maker, Punished Props], Holly Conrad [Creature Designer/Armor Maker, Crabcat Industries], Jessica Merizan [Crabcat Industries XO, Crabcat Industries], Rob Doran [Costumer/Teacher], Jackie Goehner [Costume Maker/Cosplayer]"
Blizzard Entertainment Presents,03/22/2013,10:00 am,03/22/2013,11:00 AM,false,Naga Theatre,"Blizzard has a little something new, and they’re bringing it to PAX East! It’s different from their other games, so it’s not a sequel, expansion, or that rumored next-gen MMO. Be among the first to see what the legendary development studio has been working on in this presentation."
So You Want to be a Monster Hunter?: An Introduction,03/22/2013,10:00 am,03/22/2013,11:00 AM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Monster Hunter, one of the most successful portable game series in the history of Japan, has slowly been developing a dedicated and obsessed American fan base. But what makes this game so addicting? In this panel we will go over the history of the Monster Hunter franchise as well as game mechanics, skills, tips, and guides for those interested in starting a career in one of the most challenging and rewarding games of the past ten years.Cory Privitera [Lead Blogger, Tokyo Hipster]"
Warhammer 40k Combat Patrol Friday Tournament,03/22/2013,10:00 am,03/22/2013,6:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Warmachine/Hordes Iron Arena Friday Tournament,03/22/2013,10:00 am,03/22/2013,10:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Bloodbowl Tournament,03/22/2013,10:00 am,03/22/2013,7:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Magic: The Gathering Convention League,03/22/2013,10:00 am,03/22/2013,11:00 AM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Each player receives a Gatecrash Intro Pack.  Prize cards every 3rd match.$15 Entry FeePlay all weekend"
Storytime with Cliff Bleszinski,03/22/2013,10:30 am,03/22/2013,11:30 AM,false,Main Theatre,"You probably know Bleszinski from his work on the Jazz Jackrabbit games (and in particular, Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare), but those hardcore Cliff fans may also recognize his name from the obscure indie darlings, Gears of War and Unreal. Currently unemployed and struggling off welfare, Cliff lives out of his Lamborghini in North Carolina bumming for keynote gigs. Join us as we welcome his no doubt fascinating tale to PAX East 2013!"
D&D Board Game Open Play,03/22/2013,11:00 am,03/22/2013,11:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Want to play a D&D game without a DM? Do you like cooperative games? How about head-to-head Euro-style games? Or casual dungeon delves? Come with your friends to play any of our D&D themed board games all weekend long! Stop in anytime to select from Dungeon, Castle Ravenloft, Wrath of Ashardalon, The Legend of Drizzt, or Lords of Waterdeep!"
Magic: The Gathering 4 Booster Sealed Deck,03/22/2013,11:00 am,03/22/2013,1:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Each Player receives 4 Gatecrash boosters and plays a 30 card deck.Swiss structure1st place: Foil Gatecrash set2nd place: 1 From the Vault Realms3rd place / 4th place: 18 Gatecrash boosters5th pace - 8th place: 9 Gatecrash boosters"
Small World Tournament,03/22/2013,11:00 am,03/22/2013,3:30 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Winning the PAX East Game,03/22/2013,11:00 am,03/22/2013,12:00 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Winning the PAX East Game is back!  The team from Metagame Theory returns to break down the strategies and tactics you’ll need to win this weekend’s ultimate game…PAX East itself.  PAX East is a massively multiplayer cross-platform cross-genre megalith that could stymie even the strongest of gamers.  Join the MGT Podcast Team as they reveal opening patterns, high traffic areas, panel builds, show floor strategies, tournament details, tabletop tactics, main quests, side quests, twitter feeds, fan meetups, the local bar tour, and more!  Whether you’re a novice or a grizzled veteran, a video gamer or tabletop strategist, don’t miss this player’s guide to beating PAX East 2013.Joe O’Brien [Producer, Co-Host, Metagame Theory], Brian McDermott [Co-Host, Metagame Theory], Tom Gisondi [Writer, Co-Host, Metagame Theory], Troy Lavallee [Contributor, Metagame Theory]"
Dungeons & Dragons Danger at Dark Shelf Quarry,03/22/2013,11:00 am,03/22/2013,11:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Play the D&D Next adaptation of a new adventure that serves as a prequel to the classic Slave Lords series! Whispered rumors abound that Darkshelf Quarry’s dwarf overseer isn’t really a dwarf at all, and that he makes most of his money selling slaves, not stone. Investigation is the only way to learn the truth, but the quarry is well defended, and danger lurks within! Play this adventure multiple times for a different experience each time. This D&D Next adventure is 2 hours long and designed for 2nd-level characters. Characters are provided and rules will be taught as you play."
Boston 8-Bit Presents: PAX 2013 Chiptune Showcase, Part 1,03/22/2013,11:30 am,03/22/2013,2:30 PM,false,Jamspace,"Bring your glowsticks and LED glasses, because Friday and Saturday is the PAX East 2013 Chiptune Showcase! Featuring twelve all-star 8-Bit and chiptune acts from across the country Friday and Saturday in the Jamspace room.DJ Cutman, Disasterpeace, BRIGHT PRIMATE, and Special Guests TBA!"
Games Journalism in the Age of Independence,03/22/2013,11:30 am,03/22/2013,12:30 PM,false,Sphinx,"Who needs a job anyway? In the age of independence, game journalists are creating unique and interesting content away from the constraints of the traditional press model. This panel will discuss the opportunities, methods, and benefits of breaking away from the system and producing profitable works without the need for an established outlet.Justin Amirkhani [Writer, GamerUnplugged.com], HipHopGamer [Owner, HipHopGamerShow.com], Neal Ronaghan [Editor, Nintendo Force Magazine], Kyle McIntosh [Curator, GoodGamesWriting.com]"
Nerdcore Hip-Hop: Rising Up,03/22/2013,11:30 am,03/22/2013,12:30 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"By now you know where Nerdcore began, but Mega Ran and MC Frontalot will tell you about the next level and new generation of nerdcore artists, how to get started, and what the future holds for the subgenre.Raheem Jarbo [Musician, RandomBeats, LLC], Damian Hess [Musician, Level Up Records and Tapes], Kyle Murdock [Producer, Neosonic Productions], Melvin Raymond [DJ/Producer, One Beagle Productions]"
Penny Arcade Q&A,03/22/2013,11:30 am,03/22/2013,12:30 PM,false,Main Theatre,"Immediately after Storytime with Cliff Bleszinski, stick around for a Q&A session featuring Gabe and Tycho of Penny Arcade!  Two mics, one heck of a time! And please, no “who would win in a fight” questions.  Also note that if you can’t make it to this panel, there’s another one on Sunday at 2:00 in Main Theater.  These guys are givers.  They give.Gabe and Tycho!"
Recreating an Icon: The Talent Behind the New Lara Croft in TOMB RAIDER,03/22/2013,11:30 am,03/22/2013,12:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"Crystal Dynamics brings together some of the talented development team members from various backgrounds who worked on TOMB RAIDER. The discussion will dive deep into their roles, responsibilities, and perspectives on recreating Lara Croft. Moderated by Susan Arendt from the Escapist, an audience Q&A will follow the panel.Susan Arendt [Editor-in-Chief, The Escapist], Kam Zambell [Producer, Crystal Dynamics], Kari Hattner [Associate Producer, Crystal Dynamics], Nicole Tan [Artist, Crystal Dynamics], Megan Marie [Community Manager, Crystal Dynamics]"
Ticket to Ride Qualifier Block A Tournament,03/22/2013,11:30 am,03/22/2013,2:30 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Game Designers Are Defining the Next 50 Years of Education,03/22/2013,11:30 am,03/22/2013,12:30 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Games are changing the way education works. The Gates Foundation, the US army & many other powerful groups are using them in ground breaking new ways, directly influencing the current American curriculum.One day, very soon, you’re going to be able to pull out your iPad, anywhere in the world, and try for a high-score in school.<br/>  	Steve Swink [Edu-speaker Extraordinaire!]"
Dominion Open Qualifier Block A,03/22/2013,12:00 pm,03/22/2013,2:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Persona 4 Arena Tournament,03/22/2013,12:00 pm,03/22/2013,2:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1 32 Player Cap"
World of Capcom,03/22/2013,12:00 pm,03/22/2013,1:00 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"Moderator Francis Mao (CAPCOM) leads a panel of Capcom’s producers and product managers to share the latest details on all the upcoming Capcom games such as Remember Me, Lost Planet 3, Resident Evil Revelations, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, two NEW product announcements, and more!  Up to 1,000 fans will walk away with a free gift, so this is a panel you definitely do not want to miss!"
Magic: The Gathering Sealed Deck from Standard Boosters,03/22/2013,12:30 pm,03/22/2013,2:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Each player receives 1 Booster each of Innistrad, Dark Ascension, Avacyn Restored,Magic 2013, Return to Ravinca, Gatecrash$30 Entry feeSwiss / Top 4 format1st Place: Laptop Computer2nd place: 1 From Vault Legends3rd/4th: 18 Gatecrash boosters5th to 8th: 9 Gatecrash boosters"
Streetpass Network: Bridging Gamers Within the Community!,03/22/2013,12:30 pm,03/22/2013,1:30 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Want to get more StreetPass tags and learn how to maximize the amount of tags in your community?  Then join the StreetPass panel as we show you how streetpass groups are forming in places near you.  We will look at Princeton, Long Island, San Diego, and more!!!  Also learn from one of the developers at Island Officials how StreetPass can be used to enhance a game’s experience.  Prizes and video game art will be given away so don’t miss this awesome panel!Nicholas Oehlberg [Co-founder, Streetpass Princeton], Robert Oehlberg [Founder, Streetpass Princeton], Debbie Gluzband [Co-Founder, Streetpass Long Island], Isaiah TriForce Johnson [CEO and Founder, Empire Arcadia], Ryan Morrison [Software Engineer, Island Officials]"
We Make and Publish Our Own Games…and It Is Rad,03/22/2013,12:30 pm,03/22/2013,1:30 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Vincent Baker (Dogs in the Vineyard, Apocalypse World), Meg Baker (Psi Run, 1001 Nights) and Luke Crane (Burning Wheel, Mouse Guard) take you on a journey, much like the Small World ride at Disney World. On this journey you will hear tales both sweet and sad about why you should make and publish your own (tabletop) games. Then we sing!Luke Crane [Game Designer, Burning Wheel], Vincent Baker [Game Designer, Lumpley Games], Meg Baker [Game Designer, Night Sky Games]"
Final Fantasy PAX East Panel,03/22/2013,1:00 pm,03/22/2013,2:00 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"2013 is an exciting year for FINAL FANTASY fans, with an upcoming release of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. Join the SQUARE ENIX team as they give an inside scoop on new details for FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.David Yang [Senior PR Manager, Square Enix, Inc.], Morten Haugaard [Product Manager, Square Enix, Inc.]"
Get Hired in Video Games Marketing,03/22/2013,1:00 pm,03/22/2013,2:00 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Video games marketing is a rare beast. The skill sets and types of people that publishers and agencies look to hire are not only different from other industries, but rapidly changing.So whether it’s advertising, PR, community, or media that interests you, join industry veterans for a discussion on how you can jump start your career in video games marketing and Q&A to hear advice on your specific dream job.Pete Hines [Vice President, PR & Marketing, Bethesda Softworks], Cara Scharf [President, Fearless Media], Ed Davis [Account Director, AKQA]"
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Ultimate Tournament,03/22/2013,1:00 pm,03/22/2013,3:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1 64 Player Cap"
Rooster Teeth,03/22/2013,1:00 pm,03/22/2013,2:00 PM,false,Main Theatre,"Join Rooster Teeth Productions as they showcase some world premiere news!  Watch a sneak peek of some brand new RWBY content and get caught up on various other shenanigans from the RT office.  Panel members include Gus Sorola and some other people you probably don’t care about."
The Return of the Return of Bill Amend,03/22/2013,1:00 pm,03/22/2013,2:00 PM,false,Sphinx,"Join FoxTrot cartoonist Bill Amend as he updates us on his ongoing mission to inject gaming and geekery into North America’s newspapersBill Amend [FoxTrot]"
Game Audio: From Hobbyist to Professional,03/22/2013,1:30 pm,03/22/2013,2:30 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"What could be more fun than making music and sound for video games? Well, how about making a living off of it? If you’ve been dabbling in music, sound, or both and want to break into the world of game audio then you’re in luck! This lecture will discuss the ins and outs of game audio, while also giving the practical knowledge you need to travel down this wonderful career path.Akash Thakkar [Composer/Sound Designer]"
Sportsfriends, Indie Collaboration, and Local Multiplayer,03/22/2013,1:30 pm,03/22/2013,2:30 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"What do you get when you pair four fun and highly-acclaimed local multiplayer games and throw in a Kickstarter campaign? Sportsfriends! Join the developers behind Johann Sebastian Joust, BaraBariBall, and Hokra for a panel discussion moderated by journalist Ben Kuchera (Penny Arcade Report) as they talk through the origins of their collaboration, their successful Kickstarter campaign, and the burgeoning reemergence of indie games designed specifically around local multiplayer.Douglas Wilson [Lead Game Designer & Partner, Die Gute Fabrik], Ramiro Corbetta, Noah Sasso, Ben Kuchera [Senior Editor, Penny Arcade Report]"
Budokai HD Collection Tournament,03/22/2013,2:00 pm,03/22/2013,4:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1 32 Player Cap"
The Future of RPG Design and Publishing,03/22/2013,2:00 pm,03/22/2013,3:00 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Join Luke, Meg and Vincent as they try to guess what’s coming, why, and how to get in on it. Guaranteed minimum wrongness: 90%.Luke Crane [Game Designer, Burning Wheel], Vincent Baker [Game Designer, Lumpley Games], Meg Baker [Game Designer, Night Sky Games]"
It’s Dangerous to Go Alone - The Take This Panel,03/22/2013,2:00 pm,03/22/2013,3:00 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Our internet culture encourages participation but can discourage meaningful interaction. If you are suffering from depression or anxiety, the internet and gaming culture can make your frustrating symptoms of alienation feel worse. You may be surrounded by “friends” but yet unable to find one who will listen or understand. What you need is to know that you are not alone. Many others have gone through what you are experiencing, and we are here to share our stories with you. Join the members of the Take This Project for an hour of inspirational stories of depression and healing and advice for when it is time to seek help and how to do so. It’s dangerous to go alone.Russ Pitts [Organizer, Take This], Mark Kline PsyD. [Psychologist, The Human Relations Service], Susan Arendt [Editor-in-Chief, The Escapist], Sean Sands [Co-Founder, Gamers With Jobs], Sarah LeBoeuf [Writer, The Escapist]"
Mario Kart 7 Tournament,03/22/2013,2:30 pm,03/22/2013,3:30 PM,false,Handheld Tourney,"We here at PAX run a clean race. We also run an easy race! If you’re new to it, this just means grand prix races with random courses and no character or car restrictions. See? Easy peasy.All you have to do is bring your A game and those thumb callouses you’ve been working on."
Return of the TURN-BASED GAMES!!!  (Actually they never went away),03/22/2013,2:30 pm,03/22/2013,3:30 PM,false,Sphinx,"Before there were shooters, RPG and RTS games, there were turn-based games.  Long before video games were even a possibility, most games were turn-based (game of Go, anyone?).  The last decade has seen a steep decline in high-profile turn-based video games on the computer, and they are all but non-existent on consoles.  However, the recent highly successful reboot of Firaxis’ XCOM: Enemy Unknown has raised the profile of turn-based games among the general gamer population, but in reality many people have been playing them all along.  From the wargame crowd and small indie developers, to the serious games developers making use of asymmetrical gameplay in schools and business, turn-based games have been thriving despite being below the radar of most gamers.   Until now.  Will other AAA developers try to emulate XCOM’s success?  What about social games and tablets?  Our panel brings together TB developers and strategy game veterans to discuss how widespread the use of turn-based games is and has been, what’s happening right now, and what we might expect to see in the future.Chris Parsons [Product Manager, Muzzy Lane], Troy Goodfellow [PR Rep, Creater of, Evolve PR], Justin Korthof [Community Manager, Robot Entertainment], Andy Moore [Captain, Radial Games], Jon Shafer [President, Conifer Games, Conifer Games, Stardock, Firaxis]"
Want a Good Story in Your Game? Get an Indie!,03/22/2013,2:30 pm,03/22/2013,3:30 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Can games ever tell good stories without making the player feel they’re being dragged around by the nose? Sure they can. But it’s going to mean taking some risks and trying stuff out, in a way that only indie devs can do. Our panelists are all working on adventure games and interactive stories, and we’ll be talking about the difficulties and opportunities of inventing good game narrative from the ground up, when there’s no-one looking over your shoulder.Jon Ingold [Co-founder, Creative Director, inkle], Phil Tossell [Game Creator, Nyamyam], Andrew Plotkin [Interactive Fiction Writer], Dave Gilbert [Game Designer, Wadjet Eye Games], Stephen Hewitt [Co-founder, Head of Design, Blazing Griffin], Oded Sharon [CEO, Adventure Mob]"
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences presents: Best of the 2013 D.I.C.E. Summit,03/22/2013,2:30 pm,03/22/2013,3:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"Martin Rae, president, Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, will be bringing to PAX East a speaker from the 2013 D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit stage.  Randy Pitchford, president and co-founder, Gearbox Software, and previously a professional magician, will follow with his session titled: “Video Games are Magic.”  Randy will explore how the lessons of magical performance apply to our industry.  Along the way, he’ll demonstrate and expose specific techniques, methods and ideas from magic that illustrate how the art of illusion has a lot in common with the art of interactive entertainment and leave his audience with tools that are useful and applicable from the executive level to the design level of our craft.  Following will be a Q&A with Randy.Martin Rae [President, Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences],  Randy Pitchford [President and Co-founder, Gearbox Software]"
Strip Search,03/22/2013,2:30 pm,03/22/2013,3:30 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Join Mike, Jerry, Graham, and most of the cast from the new hit PATV reality show, Strip Search! There may be secrets revealed, possibly in the form of video. Q&A to follow."
Goldeneye Tournament,03/22/2013,3:00 pm,03/22/2013,5:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"4 Way FFA, 32 Player Cap"
Press XY Presents: We Accept You… Just Don’t Use the Bathroom,03/22/2013,3:00 pm,03/22/2013,4:00 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"What’s it like out there for transgender people in the gaming industry? Join our panel of industry personnel as they share coming out stories, job retention expectations,  and their experiences of working while Trans.  Learn a bit about what to expect when you’re working WITH someone who is Trans as well.Charles Battersby [Writer, www.DoEE.us], Katelynn Cusanelli [Actress, MTV Networks], Jennell Jaquays [CEO, Olde Skuul], Rebecca Heineman [Founding Member, Interplay]"
Puerto Rico Tournament,03/22/2013,3:00 pm,03/22/2013,9:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
WildStar: Journey To Nexus,03/22/2013,3:00 pm,03/22/2013,4:00 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"Join the Carbine Studios team aboard the Gambler’s Ruin as they dive into what makes WildStar different from any other MMOs you’ve played before. Learn more about the mysterious planet Nexus, see new reveals, ask questions of the developers, and maybe even get free stuff! Who doesn’t like free stuff? Plus, Curse will be introducing their tools and features to the community, and discussing future plans to support WildStar.Jeremy Gaffney [Executive Producer, Carbine Studio], Troy Hewitt [Community Director, Carbine Studio], Chad Moore [Lead Narrative Designer, Carbine Studio], Mike Donatelli [Content Director, Carbine Studio]"
Designing to Do Good,03/22/2013,3:30 pm,03/22/2013,4:30 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"From allegories to science fiction and comic books, narrative and virtual worlds have long been both a vital means to envision a better world and to conceptualize tools and methods for the future. Today gaming is relentlessly pursued as an important educational and rehabilitative tool. For some it holds the potential to effectively ameliorate lives severely impeded by learning issues while providing access to experiences often limited in the physical world for others. Regardless of disability, game design is the key to opening a world that provides undeniably important environments removed from judgement and rife with the important skills and strategies that are transferable across life.  Yet today, non-traditional learners and gamers with disabilities as well as developers who envision their designs as a means to improve the lives of others feel equally frustrated by a disconnect in the design process. We invite you to help us unite artists and developers with non-traditional learners and gamers with disabilities in order to design better UI and UX to effect better access to these vital life altering tools. Audience members will be encouraged to tweet suggestions or questions on either side of the discussion to help create a list of needs and suggestions via twitter under the hashtag #paxdesignadvocacy to the name @Hackcessability.Mark Barrett [Artist, Pop Cap Games], James Portnow [CEO, Rainmaker Games], Don ‘Jake’ Etgeton [Senior User Experience Designer, Disney Interactive], Angela Puccini [Disability and Gaming Advocate, Hackcessability], Angela Chang [CEO/Developer, Tinkerstories], AJ Glasser [Managing Editor, Inside Network]"
Worldbuilding 101,03/22/2013,3:30 pm,03/22/2013,4:30 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Our panel of experienced designers, editors, artists, and trained nerds talk about their experiences working on both personal and company-owned settings including the Midgard, Experiment073, and 3 Generations After the End. Topics include finding where to start, working with other creators, reinterpreting existing work, and knowing when to stop creating.Brian Liberge [Game Designer, Freelance], Jim White [Editor/Writer/Designer, Freelance], Kaitlynn Peavler [Artist, Freelance], Casey Peavler, Art Vaccarino"
Lumines Live!,03/22/2013,4:00 pm,03/22/2013,6:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1 32 Player Cap"
Omegathon Round 1: Bomberman Live!,03/22/2013,4:00 pm,03/22/2013,5:00 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Surprisingly, we’ve only used this game in an Omegathon once before despite being a 4-player classic. Here’s a hint for this round: We won’t be using the standard rule set. 8 teams will be eliminated this round!"
Race for the Galaxy Qualifier Block A,03/22/2013,4:00 pm,03/22/2013,7:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Rethinking Gaming Addiction,03/22/2013,4:00 pm,03/22/2013,5:00 PM,false,Sphinx,"Ninety-seven percent of all adolescents in the US play video games, & more than half of the adults in this country play video games regardless of their race or income. The military has discovered that video games decrease symptoms of PTSD in veterans, & with the advent of the iPhone, mobile technology is making social media more prevalent than ever. Despite these numbers, psychotherapists & other healthcare providers are reluctant & uncertain how or when to integrate technology into their work. When gaming or technology is mentioned at all, it is only as an addiction or liability, never as a powerful innovation. This is in part due to an age-old mistrust & disdain of technology which has its roots in issues of class & psychology. But despite this, psychotherapy has passed the point where learning about technology is negotiable. This workshop aims to critique the idea of gaming as addiction & further, discuss how understanding and using video games may improve therapeutic outcomes.Michael Langlois [Mike Langlois, LICSW]"
Settlers of Catan Qualifier Block A,03/22/2013,4:00 pm,03/22/2013,7:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
This (Boston) Indie Life: From Breaking In to Making It,03/22/2013,4:00 pm,03/22/2013,5:00 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Ever wonder what it takes to create a successful indie game studio? Boston-area indies discuss the ups and downs of breaking in and making it. Hear about the challenges and opportunities directly from those who are living it every day, from established local independent studios with multiple titles under their belts to newer studios on the verge of making it big. The panel will discuss not just what it is like to do business as an indie, but what it is like to do business as an indie surrounded by the wicked awesome Massachusetts game development community.Tim Loew [Executive Director, MassDiGI], Monty Sharma [Managing Director, MassDiGI], Jon Radoff [CEO & Founder, Disruptor Beam], Albert Reed [CEO & Co-founder, Demiurge Studios], Jamie Gotch [CEO & Co-founder, Subatomic Studios], Alex Schwartz [Chief Scientist & Founder, Owlchemy Labs], Ichiro Lambe [President & Founder, Dejobaan Games], Becky Taylor [Marketing Associate, Stomp Games & Recent Graduate], Seth Sivak [CEO & Founder, Proletariat], Jen MacLean [Consultant]"
The Shaft: Digging up all the Minecraft Nuggets,03/22/2013,4:00 pm,03/22/2013,5:00 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"The Hosts of The Shaft have been there from the beginning of minecraft, talking with Notch, over 100 minecraft guests, and youtube celebrities.  Come listen as we discuss and talk about what made Minecraft so great and where it’s going in the next few years.Brent Copeland [Host, Dead Workers Party, inc], Eric Fullerton [Host, Dead Workers Party, inc], Wes Wilson [Host, Dead Workers Party, inc], Mark Cooper [Information Specialist, Dead Workers Party, inc]"
7 Wonders Qualifier Block A,03/22/2013,4:30 pm,03/22/2013,7:30 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
The Future of Dungeons & Dragons,03/22/2013,4:30 pm,03/22/2013,5:30 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"D&D Next is coming! Hoards of fans have already signed up for this monumental playtest and are helping to shape the next iteration of the Dungeons & Dragons game. Don’t miss this chance to hear how fan feedback is impacting the tabletop roleplaying game and where we’re at in the design process. In addition, you’ll get the download on D&D’s digital future including exciting new games like Neverwinter - the free, action MMORPG from Perfect World Entertainment and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition by Beamdog. And maybe, just maybe, a very enticing new D&D offering coming soon to the digital space will be revealed.Mike Mearls [Senior Manager, WOTC], Chris Perkins [Senior Producer, WOTC]"
Marvel Heroes: Action on a Massive Scale,03/22/2013,4:30 pm,03/22/2013,5:30 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"The Marvel MMO you’ve been waiting for is almost here! With launch around the corner, we’re ready to share almost all of our secrets… plus give you a sneak peek at what the future holds for Marvel Heroes! Join us at our very first PAX East panel to learn all about this highly anticipated action MMO RPG, from Starter Heroes to endgame!Stephen Reid, David Brevik, Matt Group, Leo Olebe, TQ Jefferson"
Halo 4 Multiplayer: Past, Present, and Future,03/22/2013,5:00 pm,03/22/2013,6:00 PM,false,Main Theatre,"Halo 4 delivered a unique set of multiplayer experiences, immersing players in an episodic campaign with Spartan Ops, while delivering more breadth and depth in the expanded War Games sandbox. You’ve played the Majestic Map Pack and may even have had a chance to play Castle Map Pack on the floor here at PAX. Come prepared to hear 343 Industries’ Frank O’Connor, Kevin Franklin, Dan Ayoub and David Ellis, as well as Certain Affinity’s Tom Potter discuss where we’ve been, where we are, and what is on the horizon for Halo 4 Multiplayer.Frank O’Connor [343 Industries], Kevin Franklin [343 Industries], Dan Ayoub [343 Industries], David Ellis [343 Industries], Tom Potter [Certain Affinity]"
House Rules: Taking games one step further,03/22/2013,5:00 pm,03/22/2013,6:00 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Professional game developers may spend thousands of man-hours testing their rules, but odds are they’ve never played with you and your friends. At your table or on your server, house rules can give a game new life or at least keep the social dynamic from spiraling out of control. Join pen & paper RPG developers Art Frederick and Joe Hills, Feed the Beast Minecraft modpack founder Slowpoke, and Youtube’s Guude Boulderfist, the creator of the popular Minecraft server Mindcrack, as they chat about their favorite house rules and recommendations to help you write your own!Joe Hills [Partner, Team Snow Day], Art Frederick [Partner, Team Snow Day], Guude [Founder, Mindcrack], Kevin [Lead, Feed the Beast]"
Kirby’s Dream Collection Tournament,03/22/2013,5:00 pm,03/22/2013,7:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"4 Way FFA, 64 Player Cap"
Community: The Most Important Bullet Point Not on the Box,03/22/2013,5:00 pm,03/22/2013,6:00 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"League of Legends employs a neuroscientist and a psychologist to keep people playing nice, and a democratically elected player council helps guide EVE Online development. The community’s voice matters in game development, marketing, live services, game enhancements and more. Learn how user-generated content, eSports and community participation can make a great game a classic as community managers from premiere game companies including Capcom’s Brett Elston, Bethesda’s Matt Grandstaff, and Ubisoft’s Gabe Graziani join Raptr’s director of community Demian Linn. Moderated by Machinima editor-in-chief Rob Smith, panelists will discuss the importance of serving the community, player-focused design and reveal a peek at what the panelists have in store for fans this year.Brett Elston [Community Manager, Capcom], Gabe Graziani [Senior Community Developer, Ubisoft], Matt Grandstaff [Community Manager, Bethesda], Sveinn Johannesson Kjarval [Community Developer, CCP], Rob Smith [Editor-in-Chief, Machinima], Demian Linn [Director of Community, Raptr]"
Gamification and Learning: Does Education Need Some ‘Stinking’ Badges?,03/22/2013,5:30 pm,03/22/2013,6:30 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"There have been success stories and colossal failures when it comes to applying principles of gamification to various different fields. However, schools and education could greatly benefit from some of the best ideas that the gaming world has generated. One example is the creation of Educational Badges. Mozilla and the MacArthur Foundation have both recently begun to invest in use of badges as a new resume/diploma. Join some of the leading scientific researchers who are currently exploring this area to discuss how badges could be and should be used in learning.Sam Abramovich [Researcher, University of Pittsburgh], Peter Wardrip [Researcher, University of Pittsburgh], Yoon Jeon Kim [Researcher, Florida State University], Ross Higashi [Roboticist, National Robotics Engineering Center], Meghan Bathgate [Researcher, University of Pittsburgh]"
Parents as Characters,03/22/2013,5:30 pm,03/22/2013,6:30 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Videogames have traditionally done their best to ignore parents - if they’re around at all, it’s just to give the real hero his lunch before he heads off to save the world. Recently, games as diverse as Papo & Yo, Heavy Rain, Persona 4 Golden, and The Walking Dead have shown that parents can have an immense impact on a character - or player’s - life. During this discussion, we’ll examine the growing role of parents as characters in videogames, and how that might impact the kinds of stories that are told, and how real-life parents might interact with their game-playing kids. Moderated by Susan Arendt (The Escapist), featuring gaming parents Ben Kuchera (Penny Arcade Report), Brian Crecente (Polygon), and Mike Laidlaw (BioWare).Susan Arendt [Editor-in-Chief, The Escapist], Brian Crecente [New Editor, Polygon], Ben Kuchera [Senior Editor, Penny Arcade Report], Mike Laidlaw [Creative Director, BioWare]"
What’s Your Gamer Type?,03/22/2013,5:30 pm,03/22/2013,6:30 PM,false,Sphinx,"Are you a goal driven gamer that collects trophies or achievement points? Do you make up back stories for your game characters or think about how and why they do what they do? Do you create a version of yourself when you game with avatars that look or act like you do out of game? Come to this interactive panel hosted by Dr. Regina McMenomy and Rhonda Olgesby, hosts of the Game on Girl podcast, as they help you learn more about yourself through your gamer type.Regina McMenomy [Host, Game on Girl], Rhonda Oglesby [Host, Game on Girl]"
Future of Online Games Panel - MMORPG.com,03/22/2013,5:30 pm,03/22/2013,6:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"MMORPG.com brings together some of the top games and developers in the industry to discuss the next decade of online games and their growing mass market appeal. Game Developers from some of the top online games including: Elder Scrolls Online, Guild Wars 2, Pirate 101, WildStar, EverQuest Next, and Neverwinter will be on hand to answer fan questions and talk about the new games coming out for 2013 and beyond.Garrett Fuller [Industry Relations, MMORPG.com], Matt Firor [General Manager, ZeniMax Online], Dave Georgeson [Director of Development, Sony Online Entertainment], Jon Peters [Lead Designer, ArenaNet], Jeremy Gaffney [Executive Producer, Carbine Studios], Jack Emmert [Lead Producer, Perfect World], Chris Roberts [Star Citizen]"
Rock Band Behind the Music: A Music Gaming Tell All,03/22/2013,6:00 pm,03/22/2013,7:00 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"With over 4,000 songs released during a 5 year run of weekly DLC, Rock Band has included songs by a veritable who’s who of the greatest musicians in the history of rock. Rock Band’s catalog includes hundreds of artists, and there are countless others that they attempted to get in the game. Oh, which bands? Yep, them. Oh yeah, them too. Definitely those guys. Interested in hearing more? Join Harmonix for a candid look behind the soundtrack of the highest rated music games ever released, as they finally respond to long burning community questions, comment on unreleased projects, and dish on all the dirt behind your favorite music games.Aaron Trites [Manager, Community Development, Harmonix], John Drake [Director of Communications & Brand Management, Harmonix], Eric Pope [Community Manager, Harmonix], Chris Rigopulos [VP Music and Strategy, Harmonix]"
RPGs Are Awesome,03/22/2013,6:00 pm,03/22/2013,7:00 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"Roleplaying games are awesome. They are the best type of game ever. They do things that academics can’t explain and corporations pay millions of dollars to replicate. Drawing on the study, theory and practice of both play and design, Jared Sorensen (Action Castle, Lacuna, Inspectres) and Luke Crane (Burning Wheel, Mouse Guard) dissect the blood and guts of RPGs, explaining why RPGs have always been and always will be an underground phenomenon - and why this makes them awesome.Luke Crane [Burning Wheel], Jared Sorensen [Memento-Mori Theatriks]"
Soul Calibur V Tournament,03/22/2013,6:00 pm,03/22/2013,8:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1, 32 Player Cap"
Dorks Vs. Sports,03/22/2013,6:30 pm,03/22/2013,7:30 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Many who call themselves dorks want a high wall around their culture keeping everyone out. Jocks or athletically-minded individuals in school might have terrorized those who played Magic or Mario, but some nerds have responded by heaping just as much abuse upon those among us who happen to enjoy a sports contest or two. And that’s just wrong. It’s perfectly normal for a guy or a girl who likes playing with elves and orcs to also enjoy a baseball game or, Cthulhu forbid, the Olympics. In this discussion of individuals who happen to be both geeks AND sports fanatics, we’ll talk about the similarities between sports and nerd culture - from the dedicated cosplayers to the unholy obsession with stats - and how we nerds should embrace sports fans as kindred spirits, not shun them as enemies.Greg Tito [Senior Editor, The Escapist], R. A. Salvatore [Author], Jason Schreier [Kotaku], Rob Zacny [Freelance Journalist], Sean Sands [Gamers With Jobs]"
Game Design Workshop,03/22/2013,6:30 pm,03/22/2013,7:30 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Would you like to design and create your own games? Attend this workshop to learn the most important game design skills… by practicing them yourself! You will design, implement, test, and revise games during this workshop. Though the materials we use in the workshop will be analog (dice, cards, paper, pencil, etc.), the design principles you will employ are applicable to digital game design as well.Ira Fay [Founder, Fay Games]"
Star Fox 64 3D Tournament,03/22/2013,6:30 pm,03/22/2013,7:30 PM,false,Handheld Tourney,"Nostalgia plus new game play? Awwww yeah, good times. Every round you’ll be flying ‘til you can’t in dogfights. Best 2 of 3 moves on to the following round. Have fun going against old friends and new!  (Unless they play as Slippy. You know why.)"
D&D Next DM’s Challenge: Mines of Madness,03/22/2013,7:00 pm,03/22/2013,11:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Are you as cool as the characters in PvP? Are you a Table Titans wannabe? Scott Kurtz’s Mines of Madness await! Hurl yourself into a deadly dungeon in search of the fabled Forever Stone, but beware the outhouse! This special D&D Next adventure is 4 hours long and designed for 3rd-level characters. In addition, you’ll be rating your Dungeon Masters to determine the best DM of PAX East 2013! Characters are provided."
From Playtest to 3-D Printer: How to Make Your Own Board Game, War Game, or Tamagotchi,03/22/2013,7:00 pm,03/22/2013,8:00 PM,false,Sphinx,"Have you ever considered making your own board game? Or a line of minis? This panel will teach you how to become a modern day Milton Bradley using 3-D printers, Kickstarter, and the power of the internet.Whether you want to make a DIY game board or turn an idea for a game into a business, the experts on this panel will share lessons learned from shipping dozens of games, engaging thousands of fans, and raising millions of dollars through crowd funding.Joseph Flaherty [Writer, Wired.com], Adam Poots [Founder/CEO, Kingdom Death], Chern Ann Ng [Founder/CEO, CoolMiniOrNot.com], Dan Yarrington [Founder/CEO, Game Salute], Scott Miller [Founder/CEO, Dragon Innovation]"
Magic: The Gathering Foil Fest,03/22/2013,7:00 pm,03/22/2013,9:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Each player receives 6 boosters Gatecrash$30 Entry fee4 Swiss roundsParticipation Prize -All players each receive 1 promo card.Prizes are based solely on points after 4 Swiss rounds, promo card choices are limited to one choice of each type available (no duplicates) 12 pts: 4 promo cards & 4 boosters 9-11pts: 2 promo cards & 2 boosters, 6-8 pts: 1 promo & 1 booster"
Retro Games We Want to Love,03/22/2013,7:00 pm,03/22/2013,8:00 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Do you find it impossible to click with some esteemed gaming classic? Are you afraid to admit that you just don’t understand the following behind a beloved game that disappointed you in the past? Put those fears of ostracization aside, because the Retronauts are here to offer a safe place where dissing these golden greats won’t get you strung up like a pinata. Join 1UP’s regular Retronauts crew, and come prepared as they question the audience about the sacred cows these attendees despise, and either restore their faith, or approve of their hatred.Bob Mackey [Freelance], Marty Sliva [Associate Editor, IGN], John Delia [COO, Retroware TV], Joey DeSena [Contributor, Retroware TV]"
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament: Group A,03/22/2013,7:00 pm,03/22/2013,9:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1, 64 Player Cap"
The LoadingReadyRun Panel,03/22/2013,7:00 pm,03/22/2013,8:00 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"Producers of such fine internet entertainment as The Escapist’s Unskippable, PATV’s CheckPoint, the Desert Bus for Hope fundraiser, and Penny Arcade’s own reality show Strip Search, select members of LoadingReadyRun will be on hand to show you new stuff and answer your questions! Come and hang out, it’s a grand time!The LoadingReadyRun Crew!"
Twister Tales: Breaking Into Gaming & Partying On!,03/22/2013,7:00 pm,03/22/2013,8:00 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Gaming’s biggest event producers share best kept secrets on how to work the party scene and network your way to that dream job. If you have a passion for gaming, you can make it your profession. Join this panel of industry all-stars as they talk about how they broke into the business, and answer your questions on how you can too.Martine Paris [Director, PR & Marketing, Outspark], Amber Dalton [Director, Marketing & Events, TwitchTV], Kevin Van Ness [Head of Community, Wargaming], Will Boyer [Director of Marketing, Curse], Warren Price [Game Designer, Electronic Arts], Rey Gutierrez [Video Director, Sony PlayStation], Amy Brady [Senior Frag Doll, Marketing & Promotions, Ubisoft], Omar Abdelwahed [Senior Online Producer, 2K]"
Mega64 Panel, Sorted!,03/22/2013,7:30 pm,03/22/2013,8:30 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"Mega64 has made it to its ten year anniversary. The fact that the whole crew got there all still alive and not behind bars is something to celebrate in and of itself. Come join the party with the entire Mega64 gang as we show some new videos, reminisce on some old ones, and do some Q&A to ring in this joyous occasion."
Standard Action: the Webseries - Season 2!,03/22/2013,7:30 pm,03/22/2013,8:30 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"Standard Action, the comedy-fantasy webseries for geeks of all kinds, is in its second season! Come and see a screening of some of their new Season 2 material, and ask the creator questions about how the team makes this hilariously nerdy, award-winning show. Plus learn about their new card game, old-school MMO, and upcoming RPG module!Joanna Gaskell [Producer/Writer/Actor, Critical Success Productions], Rob Hunt [Director/Cinematographer/Editor, Critical Success Productions]"
Minecraft Tournament,03/22/2013,8:00 pm,03/22/2013,10:00 PM,false,PC Tourney,"FFA, 100 Player Cap"
NBA Jam Tournament,03/22/2013,8:00 pm,03/22/2013,10:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1 32 Player Cap"
PAX East Indie Showcase,03/22/2013,8:00 pm,03/22/2013,9:00 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Chances are you’ve got one of those smart phone doohickeys, meaning you know what we mean when we say there are some really incredible games being developed for the platform. Many of these have begun to transcend the casual/social stigma, as games for the hardcore start to rival the experiences found on dedicated hardware. Unfortunately while there are all sorts of indie game competitions out there, not many seem to focus specifically on the mobile platforms… and that seemed like a problem we might be able to help with. Join the creators of those games LIVE and on stage! Questions will be asked! Answers may appear!"
Audience Participation Murderous Ghosts - a role-playing game with ghosts and murder,03/22/2013,8:30 pm,03/22/2013,10:30 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"You’ve been exploring in the sub-basement of the old convention center. You’ve been smart and careful, but somehow you got turned around. There’s a weird glow coming from under the door across the way, and is that blood on the wall? Vincent and Meguey Baker will lead the room through a game of Murderous Ghosts involving you, the audience. Can you escape before whatever is down here gets you?Meguey Baker [Owner, Night Sky Games], Vincent Baker [Owner, lumpley games]"
Blankety Blank!,03/22/2013,8:30 pm,03/22/2013,9:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"Get ready to match the stars! Join a hilarious collection of writers, pundits, and comedians for Blankety Blank, the live version of classic TV game show Match Game. Members of the audience will be selected as contestants and challenged to predict how the panelists will answer excessively silly questions. Whoever matches the most answers wins! For a raucous hour of raunchy fun, stop by - and bring your sense of humor. Part of Game Show Night at PAX East 2013!Susan Arendt [Editor in Chief, The Escapist], Dan Amrich [Community Manager, Activision], Chris Kohler [Editor, Game|Life], Russ Pitts [Features Editor, Polygon], Graham Stark [Bon Vivant, Loading Ready Run], Kathleen DeVere [Snark Machine, Loading Ready Run], Mike Laidlaw [Creative Director, BioWare]"
Dungeon World: Make Stuff,03/22/2013,8:30 pm,03/22/2013,9:30 PM,false,Sphinx,"Dungeon World is an award-winning tabletop roleplaying game, so how do the designers come up with classes, monsters, and rules? Come find out! Sit down with Sage LaTorra and Adam Koebel, the designers of Dungeon World, as they work with the audience to create new Dungeon World material. Get a look behind the scenes into the creative process and see what comes out of it.Sage LaTorra [Designer, Sage Kobold Productions], Adam Koebel [Designer, Sage Kobold Productions]"
Introduction to Curing Chemicals and Special Effects Costuming,03/22/2013,8:30 pm,03/22/2013,9:30 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"This panel is all about curing chemicals- plastics, resins, urethane rubbers, plasters, and silicones. Anything that cures. We’re going to take you through the basics. If you are a super noob or slightly more experienced to advanced you’ll fit in here. Cosplay and costuming has gotten pretty crazy in the last few years and curing chemicals have played a major part. If you want your costumes to be fantastic, you’ll want to stop by. From Cerberus Productions, Lindsay is a professional promotional model and costumer with help from relative newcomers Sharece and Shelby also of Cerberus and casting genius, Alyssa from Propped Up Creations.And the biggest thing we need to stress is that ANYONE CAN COSTUME.Lindsay [Special Effects Costumer, Cerberus Productions], Sharece [Special Effects Costumer, Cerberus Productions], Shelby [Special Effects Costumer, Cerberus Productions], Alyssa [Special Effects Costumer, Propped Up Creations]"
No, the Monkey Should have a chainsaw:  Design Choices in an Indie MOBA,03/22/2013,8:30 pm,03/22/2013,9:30 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"At PAX Prime the SmashMuck Champions developers had an unprecedented opportunity - we let the audience design a Champion live, and then we put it in the game!  Now we’re taking our panel to Boston and ready to see what the East Coast can do.  Offense?  Defense?  Support?  Laser?  Shapeshifting?  Awesome Mode?  YOU are making the design choices for this wacky indie MOBA while listening in on dev secrets, getting your questions answered and, of course, there is lots of swag.Jose Mejia [Community Manager, Kiz Studios], Ben Rodgers [Lead Designer, Kiz Studios], Jacob Schieck [Lead Programmer, Kiz Studios], Allen White [Art Director, Kiz Studios], Ashlee Vaughn [Communications Director, Kiz Studios]"
Friday Night Concerts,03/22/2013,8:30 pm,03/22/2013,1:30 AM,false,Main Theatre,"Come one, come all!  It’s time for the PAX EAST 2013 CONCERT LINEUP! Friday night it’s VGO, Those Who Fight and Protomen!PAX East Musical Guests"
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament: Group B,03/22/2013,9:00 pm,03/22/2013,11:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1, 64 Player Cap"
How To Energize Business and Millennial Brand Focus: A Giant Bomb Panel Eduknowledgement Experience,03/22/2013,9:00 pm,03/22/2013,11:30 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"With over 10,000 Vanity Metrics (VidScore Reporting, Sept. 2012) of combined, practical, real-world know-how, know-who, and know-when, the Giant Bomb High Taste Grandmasters hand you the keys to unlock your inner SEO and make the most of leveraged buzz, you stupid idiot!Vinny Caravella [Giant Bomb], Ryan Davis [Giant Bomb], Jeff Gerstmann [Giant Bomb], Patrick Klepek [Giant Bomb], Alex Navarro [Giant Bomb], Brad Shoemaker [Giant Bomb]"
Game Show Night: Jeopardy!,03/22/2013,9:30 pm,03/22/2013,10:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"This…is…Jeopardy! Well, no it’s not; since all the answers and questions are going to be about gaming and geek culture, it’s more like Mild Peril. We will be taking contestants from PAX attendees, so bring your thinking caps to this panel. Just don’t wear anything that will clash with host Dan Amrich’s incredibly blinding red jacket. Part of Game Show Night at PAX East 2013!Dan Amrich [Community Manager, Activision]"
Game Show Night: Family Feud!,03/22/2013,10:30 pm,03/22/2013,11:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"We surveyed 100 gamers… can you guess their responses? Everybody’s favorite game show about families getting into arguments on television and husbands just having to smile and nod as Richard Dawson makes out with their wives is now a live PAX show. Random audience members will be organized into impromptu families and pitted against other audience members. Guess the most popular answers to our questions and you’ll win fabulous prizes!Chris Kohler [Editor, Wired], Regina Wu [Intel, Engineer]"
The Impact of Video Game Design Techniques on Boardgames,03/23/2013,10:00 am,03/23/2013,11:00 AM,false,Sphinx,"Video game designers have pioneered many techniques that have proved very effective at engaging and retaining player interest.  Expanding player abilities, feedback loops, ease of player entry, layering of complexity, and more have become standard features in video games, and are starting to be integrated by modern boardgame developers. Which video game features make sense or are even possible for boardgames? What special challenges are imposed by the physicality of boardgames?  Do all of these techniques even apply to the boardgame realm? Join Russ Wakelin, host of the D6 Generation podcast, journalist Matt Morgan (Wired GeekDad and MTV Geek) and designers Christopher Badell (Sentinels of the Multiverse), Colby Dauch, (Summoner Wars), and Geoff Engelstein, (The Ares Project, Space Cadets) for a free-wheeling discussion of how video games are opening new approaches for boardgame design.Russ Wakelin [Host, The D6 Generation Podcast], Christopher Badell [Design Director, Greater Than Games], Colby Dauch [President, Plaid Hat Games], Geoff Engelstein [President, Mind Bullet Games], Matt Morgan [Geek Dad Blogger, Wired Magazine]"
Do JRPGs Really Still Matter?,03/23/2013,10:00 am,03/23/2013,11:00 AM,false,Naga Theatre,"From Final Fantasy to Chrono Trigger, Japanese role-playing games have played an integral role in many of our lives. But some say they’re obsolete. Stagnant. Even dead. It’s 2013: do JRPGs really still matter, or are fans just clinging to a stale genre that reminds them of their childhood? Join Kotaku’s Jason Schreier, Destructoid’s Dale North, and Polygon’s Alexa Corriea and Phil Kollar for a conversation about the past, present, and future of Japanese RPGs.Jason Schreier [Writer, Kotaku], Alexa Corriea [Writer, Polygon], Adam Rippon [Creative Director, Muteki  ], Dale North [Editor-in-Chief, Destructoid]"
Warmachine/Hordes Iron Arena Saturday Tournament,03/23/2013,10:00 am,03/23/2013,10:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Settlers of Catan Qualifier Block B,03/23/2013,10:00 am,03/23/2013,4:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Warmachine/Hordes Steamroller Tournament,03/23/2013,10:00 am,03/23/2013,10:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Magic: The Gathering Convention League,03/23/2013,10:00 am,03/23/2013,11:00 AM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Each Player receives a Gatecrash Intro Pack$15 Entry feePlay all weekend, prize cards after every 3rd match"
Warhammer 40K 1500 Point Tournament,03/23/2013,10:00 am,03/23/2013,7:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Blending Games and Life: Showing Your Passion,03/23/2013,10:30 am,03/23/2013,11:30 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Are you proud to be a gamer? Do you enjoy mixing gaming culture with your other hobbies? Join Amanda McGinnis from Console to Closet, Jon Kay from Fangamer, Kaitlin Stewart from PwnLove, and Mitch Hutts from The Drunken Moogle as they discuss the secret handshake of gaming culture and how to subtly share your gamer pride!Amanda McGinnis [Owner, Console to Closet], Katilin Stewart [Owner, PwnLove], Mitch Hutts [Owner, The Drunken Moogle], Jon Kay [Design Director, Fangamer], Matt Hawkins [Gaming Culture Journalist]"
Science Fiction Worldbuilding Workshop,03/23/2013,10:30 am,03/23/2013,11:30 AM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Last year, 90 PAXers built a steampunk world in just an hour. This year, we’ll do the same trick with a science fiction world! We’ll supply the seed; you sit down with other PAXers and jam on ideas. At the end, we’ll take a look at what everyone came up with and offer some critique. Can you work creatively in a group, spin out wild ideas at a moment’s notice, and hammer them into a cohesive whole? Or do you just want to soak up some inspiration for your own games? Either way, we’re here to help. The entire group’s output will be recorded and put on the web under a Creative Commons license for all to use! Your facilitators will be RPG designers Jack Graham and Andrew Linstrom, and blogger Caroline Willis.Jack Graham [Writer/Designer, Posthuman Studios], Caroline Willis [Blogger, LARP Couture], Andrew Linstrom [Blogger/Designer, Most Dangerous Games]"
Penny Arcade - Make a Strip!,03/23/2013,10:30 am,03/23/2013,12:00 PM,false,Main Theatre,"Ever wonder what goes into making a Penny Arcade comic? Join Gabe and Tycho in the Main Theatre and take part in creating Monday’s HILARIOUS strip.Gabe and Tycho!"
Pokeholics Anonymous presented by Underbelly,03/23/2013,11:00 am,03/23/2013,12:00 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"My name is ______ and I am a Pokeholic!!  Prepare for trouble (and make it double) as the web-show Underbelly puts on its Pokeholics Anonymous panel.  They’ll be showing well made video skits about the Pokemon world, having a cosplay contest, a Q&A, and talking about the history and game design of the second most popular game on the planet!!Justin Silverman [Producer, Underbelly], Shawn Caple [Director, Underbelly], Frank Patterson [Writer, Underbelly], Newt Wallen [Writer, Underbelly]"
Dungeons & Dragons Danger at Dark Shelf Quarry,03/23/2013,11:00 am,03/23/2013,11:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Play the D&D Next adaptation of a new adventure that serves as a prequel to the classic Slave Lords series! Whispered rumors abound that Darkshelf Quarry’s dwarf overseer isn’t really a dwarf at all, and that he makes most of his money selling slaves, not stone. Investigation is the only way to learn the truth, but the quarry is well defended, and danger lurks within! Play this adventure multiple times for a different experience each time. This D&D Next adventure is 2 hours long and designed for 2nd-level characters. Characters are provided and rules will be taught as you play."
D&D Board Game Open Play,03/23/2013,11:00 am,03/23/2013,1:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Want to play a D&D game without a DM? Do you like cooperative games? How about head-to-head Euro-style games? Or casual dungeon delves? Come with your friends to play any of our D&D themed board games all weekend long! Stop in anytime to select from Dungeon, Castle Ravenloft, Wrath of Ashardalon, The Legend of Drizzt, or Lords of Waterdeep!"
Super Radio Free Nintendo 64 Live Panel U and Mii,03/23/2013,11:00 am,03/23/2013,12:00 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Radio Free Nintendo returns to PAX East for another live panel from the Internet’s favorite Nintendo podcast! Join us for a fun, insightful  discussion, humorous babble, prizes, special guests, StreetPassing, and the very popular Q&A session!Jonathan Metts [Contributing Editor, Nintendo World Report], James Jones [Senior Editor, Nintendo World Report], Nate Andrews [Managing Editor, Nintendo World Report], Guillaume Veillette [Podcast Editor, Nintendo World Report], Chris Kohler [Editor, Wired]"
Boston 8-Bit Presents: PAX 2013 Chiptune Showcase, Part 2,03/23/2013,11:30 am,03/23/2013,2:30 PM,false,Jamspace,"Bring your glowsticks and LED glasses, because Friday and Saturday is the PAX East 2013 Chiptune Showcase! Featuring twelve all-star 8-Bit and chiptune acts from across the country Friday and Saturday in the Jamspace room.Danimal Cannon, Cheap Dinosaurs, Active Knowledge, and Special Guests TBA!"
Passion vs. Skill Sets:  Weighing the Best Candidates,03/23/2013,11:30 am,03/23/2013,12:30 PM,false,Sphinx,"Balancing your goals, experiences, education, and portfolio pieces in your overall application to a game studio is a challenging task.  Many aspiring young professionals have the passion for games, but may not best demonstrate how they are well suited for the industry.  The panel (a diverse group of leaders in Game Development) describe how critical an applicant’s balance and prior achievements are when they’re being assessed for interviews and beyond.  You will hear examples of “Do’s and Don’ts” that go beyond normal career-services recommendations and standard HR application prompts.  Representatives from AAA, Independent, Mobile, Social and Academia will be weighing in to help you optimally showcase your talents and passions during your application processes while increasing the public’s view of the industry’s standards of excellence.John Lindemuth [Director of Art, Warner Bros Games/Turbine Inc.], Holden Link [Producer, Magic Pixel Games], Cory Johnson [Sr. Software Engineer, Zynga], Ichiro Lambe [President, Dejobaan Games], Elliot Mitchell [Founder, VT Digital Arts], Caroline Murphy [Community Manager, Boston Indies], Benjamin Cavallari [Founder/College Instructor, ARC Academic Relations Consulting]"
Race for the Galaxy Qualifier Block B,03/23/2013,11:30 am,03/23/2013,2:30 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Ready Player Everyone!,03/23/2013,11:30 am,03/23/2013,12:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"Calling all communicators, artists, collaborators, strategists and innovators. It’s nothing new to those of us in the gaming world that the diverse personas that make up our community are a large part and often our biggest asset in gameplay. Today this has become even clearer as gaming collaboration models are being extended beyond the entertainment arena and are transforming methods for building solutions to the world’s toughest problems. As gaming and gamers alike have laid the groundwork for some important models of collaboration that far extend beyond the entertainment arena, can the skills and strategies in our games benefit us in everyday life? Can someone other than our characters acquire skills to level up?Join us in exploring the ever-increasing collaborative nature of gaming from educational games to social gaming to MMOs as we talk with designers, developers, journalists, and advocates about the collaboration has been incentivized and why it’s so important for gaming and beyond.Damion Schubert [Lead Systems Designer, Bioware], James Portnow [CEO, Rainmaker Games], AJ Glasser [Managing Editor, Inside Network], Angela Chang [Developer/CEO, Tinkerstories], Angela Puccini [Chief Collaborator/Speaker, Hackcessability]"
Chasing Aurora Tournament,03/23/2013,12:00 pm,03/23/2013,2:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"5 Player FFA, 80 Player Cap"
Geeks Get +5 to Crafting,03/23/2013,12:00 pm,03/23/2013,1:00 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"Geeks and Crafters.  There’s a definite overlap.  And with good reason.  Whether you want to make your own cosplay, paint minis, design maps and scenery, or build replicas, your favorite game or fandom can be excellent reason to explore the crafting world. These panelists let their geeky pastimes show in their knitting, sewing, pottery, metal wiring, and more.  Hear them discuss their love of creating, ask us questions, and maybe even win something (handmade, of course!).Punzie McGinty [Seamstress, pixel quilting queen, Rapunzel’s Tower Etsy store], Chelsea Bloxsom [Seamstress, monster maker, Love and a Sandwich Etsy store], Kimberly Swanner [Freelancer, superior ceramist, White Island Bird Studios], Richard Surroz [Case mod master, Out of the Box Mods]"
Irrational Games - Everything You Want to Know About Bioshock Infinite,03/23/2013,12:00 pm,03/23/2013,1:00 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"On the cusp of the release of the hotly-anticipated BioShock Infinite, Irrational Games is teaming up with IGN to host an exclusive panel where they will answer questions from YOU! If there’s a question you want answered, head over to IGN.com or Irrational Games’ Facebook page and submit your question for the team. Panel attendees can expect unique insights into Irrational’s creative process straight from the development team.Casey Lynch [Editor-in-Chief, IGN], Ken Levine [Co-Founder, Irrational Games]"
Mastering Game Mechanics,03/23/2013,12:00 pm,03/23/2013,1:00 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Despite the staggeringly vast variety of games out there in the world, they draw primarily from a core set of basic mechanics.  Many games which at first seem very different share fundamental design patterns, subgames, and strategies.  What is a “draft,” and more importantly, what is its true function?  Where to rondels come into play?  What is the purpose of an arbitrary decision?  What does “skill based movement” mean for a game?  Are all auctions created equally?Whether you are a player, maker, or even simply observer of games, understanding these core components will provide a surprising degree of insight into their nature. Join us in our 21st PAX panel to explore the nature, lexicon, design, and strategy of game mechanics, drawing from videogames, board games, even role playing games and sports.Brandon Rym DeCoster [Producer, GeekNights], Scott Rubin [Host, GeekNights]"
Munchkin Munchcathlon,03/23/2013,12:00 pm,03/23/2013,6:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
7 Wonders Open Qualifier Block B,03/23/2013,12:30 pm,03/23/2013,3:30 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
eSports, Sports and the Benefits of Gaming,03/23/2013,12:30 pm,03/23/2013,1:30 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"While the world’s mainstream may have its own opinion of what makes a professional gamer, we industry folks know the reality is far from the assumed. As eSports continue to evolve and reach new audiences, the awareness for the field continues to grow. So how can we do our part to help educate the newbs on just how awesome it is to be part of this community? Wargaming America’s general manager, Jeremy Monroe, believes the benefit one gains from being part of the eSports community has vast similarities to those of being part of an actual sports team. A three-time All-American Athlete and avid MMO player, Jeremy, along with Wargaming’s head of eSports, Caleb Fox (aka lord_farquad), will discuss how to gain the most from your eSports experience and the current state of this evolutionary field.Jeremy Monroe [General Manager, Wargaming America], Caleb Fox [Head of eSports, Wargaming America]"
How To Run A Child’s Play Charity Event,03/23/2013,12:30 pm,03/23/2013,1:30 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Want to hold an event that will benefit Child’s Play Charity, and help out sick children all over the world? Have a cool idea, but don’t know where to start in terms of organization or promotion? Have you already run a few events, but need help taking your game to the next level?  Well we are here to help with that! Get together with some veterans of Child’s Play Charity Fundraisers as they give you advice on how to develop your event idea, how to get the word out, and how to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible!Joseph Valenti [Editor in Chief, g33kWatch], Katherine Valenti [Event Coordinator, g33kWatch], Yogesh Menghani [Jack of All Trades, g33kWatch], Kristin Lindsay [Foundation Coordinator, Child’s Play], Jamie Dillion [Project Manager, Child’s Play]"
Magic: The Gathering Sealed Deck from Standard Boosters,03/23/2013,12:30 pm,03/23/2013,2:30 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Each player receives 1 Booster each of Innistrad, Dark Ascension, Avacyn Restored, Magic 2013, Return to Ravinca and Gatecrash$30 entry feeSwiss + 1 format1st Place: Commander’s Arsenal, 2nd Place: Avacyn Foil set, 3rd/4th Place: 9 Gatecrash boosters"
Why would you WANT to be a video game journalist?,03/23/2013,12:30 pm,03/23/2013,1:30 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Every year at PAX we have panels about how to break in to video game journalism, but are you sure you know why you’d want to? Is the career what you really think it is? Come hear some stories about the challenges and pitfalls of getting to know the video game journalism industry from the inside.Dennis Scimeca [Freelance writer], Jason Schreier [Writer, Kotaku], Alexander Sliwinski [News Editor, Joystiq], Dale North [Editor-in-Chief, Destructoid], Kyle Orland [Senior Gaming Editor, Ars Technica], Justin McElroy [Managing Editor, Polygon]"
Super Street Fighter 4 Tournament,03/23/2013,1:00 pm,03/23/2013,3:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1, 64 Player Cap"
Teach with Portals: Thinking Outside of Aperture Science,03/23/2013,1:00 pm,03/23/2013,2:00 PM,false,Sphinx,"Gaming has the power to truly change how kids learn and, when educators and the gaming community team up, we have a chance to influence education in a genuine and exciting way. Join Lisa Castaneda, a gamer and middle school math teacher from Seattle, Washington, and Geoff Moore, a gaming entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada, as they share just how they are changing education for students across the country. We will explore the design, development and deployment of several Teach with Portals lessons available through Steam for Schools. Not only are kids playing Portal 2, they are using the level-editor to learn and create in ways that are changing education. Kids are able to apply math in the game world, solve problems that are open-ended and work in groups to collaborate and solve puzzles. We hope to educate and inspire others who would like to see great games make their way into the classroom so more students have the opportunity to experience first hand the positive ways gaming can enhance learning.Geoff Moore [Founder, Rage Quit Media], Lisa Castaneda [Middle School Educator]"
The Making of Dust: An Elysian Tail,03/23/2013,1:00 pm,03/23/2013,2:00 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"In 2008, Dean Dodrill decided to make a video game. He didn’t know a single thing about game development, how to program, or how to release it. In August, 2012, “Dust: An Elysian Tail” was released on Xbox Live Arcade by Microsoft Game Studios as the grand finale of their annual Summer of Arcade promotion. The four years between conception and release saw Dodrill nearly single-handedly crafting every aspect of the game, with a small team of devoted developers assisting in audio, voice work, and narrative. Join Dust: An Elysian Tail creator Dean Dodrill and writer Alex Kain in this candid and all-encompassing look at how the game grew from a three month side project into a four year odyssey that shows how with enough effort, anybody can craft the game of their dreams.Dean Dodrill [President and Creative Director, Humble Hearts, LLC], Alex Kain [Writer, Humble Hearts, LLC]"
I’ll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours - Game Devs Show Off Their First Games!,03/23/2013,1:30 pm,03/23/2013,2:30 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"A group of pros show off the first games they ever developed for the first time, again. That’s right! These brave souls will drop their trousers (not really) and give live demos of the games that got them started. They will tell tales of late nights, show off stupid mistakes, share lessons learned and answer questions about getting started in the industry. There will also be an exclusive viewing of video submissions from gaming legends: Jesse Schell, Will Wright, and more surprises! Panelists will be hilarious, informative, and fully clothed. We promise. Nabeel Hyatt [Venture Partner, Spark Capital (Former GM, Zynga Boston)], Seth Sivak [Co-Founder & CEO, Proletariat Inc. (Former Executive Producer, Zynga Boston)], Dave Bisceglia [Co-Founder & CEO, The Tap Lab], Ichiro Lambe [President & Creative Director, Dejobaan], Alex Schwartz [Chief Scientist, Owlchemy Labs]"
Magic: The Gathering Panel,03/23/2013,1:30 pm,03/23/2013,2:30 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"GUILDS OF RAVNICA! The dragon Niv-Mizzet has come to a decision. The Izzet will include you in their Grand Project. He invites you to choose a champion to traverse the Dragon’s Maze. Do you have what it takes to be the champion for your guild at the Dragon’s Maze Prerelease in just a few short weeks? Come by the Magic: The Gathering panel to get a glimpse at the next act in the Return to Ravnica block, get the inside track on the Prerelease, and talk to some of the key R&D and Program leaders from Wizards of the Coast.Brady Dommermuth [Senior Designer, Wizards of the Coast], Dave Guskin [Advanced Developer, Wizards of the Coast], Scott Larabee [Manager: OP Programs, Wizards of the Coast], Adam Colby [Associate Brand Manager, Wizards of the Coast]"
Practical Game Theory,03/23/2013,1:30 pm,03/23/2013,2:30 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Game Theory is spoken of with increasing frequency in the gaming world.  Combinatorial Game Theory tells us many games are just piles of pebbles.  Classical Game Theory tells us to assume everyone is rational and acting in their own best self interest.  Math is involved.  But, how useful is “game theory” to actual game players or game designers?Regardless of the merits of formal study, there is a great deal of application for an informal one.  One does not need to understand the maths behind the Prisoner’s Dilemma to recognize when it’s present in some larger game.  There are lessons to be learned from games that edge on true game theory, but can be learned simply by playing (and paying enough attention to) games.Join us for an exploration of the practical lessons one can learn from a dedicated, if informal, study of games.Brandon Rym DeCoster [Producer, GeekNights], Scott Rubin [Host, GeekNights]"
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Tournament,03/23/2013,1:30 pm,03/23/2013,2:30 PM,false,Handheld Tourney,"*Seeeegaaaaaaaaaa* You wouldn’t think the world’s favorite blue hedgehog needed a car for racing, but I guess he wanted to give his buddies a fair chance. We’ll be running basic grand prix races for each round without any vehicle, course, or character restrictions. Don’t have to be the first off the line, just the first to cross it!"
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive,03/23/2013,2:00 pm,03/23/2013,8:00 PM,false,PC Tourney,"5v5, Player Cap 160"
IGN Presents: Steal My Job: How to do what we do now, but BETTER!,03/23/2013,2:00 pm,03/23/2013,3:00 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Learn how to do what IGN does and how to get on IGN today directly from those old guys at the world’s largest video game website.Casey Lynch [Editor-in-Chief, IGN], Daemon Hatfield [Senior Video Host and Editor, IGN], Greg Miller [Executive Editor, IGN], Mitch Dyer [Editor, IGN]"
Omegathon Round 2: NBA Jam: On Fire Edition,03/23/2013,2:00 pm,03/23/2013,3:00 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Sports! Sports! Sports! A favorite for any arcade goer in the early 90s, Omeganauts will get to choose their NBA team of choice and take it to the rim… hoop… ball. Goal? 8 teams enter and only 4 will leave."
The Official Kickstarter Panel,03/23/2013,2:00 pm,03/23/2013,3:00 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Kickstarter’s Cindy Au (Head of Community) and Luke Crane (Project Specialist for Games) moderate a discussion with veteran project creators Freddie Wong (Video Game High School Seasons 1 & 2) and Max Temkin (Cards Against Humanity, Philosophy Posters) as they give you behind-the-scenes access on what it’s like to create, launch, and run a Kickstarter project. Both Freddie and Max have built incredible communities around their creative work and will share more about what it’s like to forgo traditional publishers and studios and do it your own way. We’ll keep things open and discussion-based with lots of room for audience Q&A, so come with all your questions!Cindy Au [Head of Community, Kickstarter], Luke Crane [Project Specialist for Games, Kickstarter], Freddie Wong [Video Game High School Seasons 1 & 2], Max Temkin [Cards Against Humanity, Philosophy Posters]"
Trials: Evolution,03/23/2013,2:00 pm,03/23/2013,4:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"4 Way FFA, 32 Player Cap"
The Mass Effect Trilogy - A Retrospective,03/23/2013,2:00 pm,03/23/2013,3:00 PM,false,Main Theatre,"In 2004, BioWare set out not only to create a new science fiction universe, but also a new way for their fans to experience interactive storytelling across an entire trilogy of games. Nine years and three games later, the Mass Effect trilogy has ended. Relive some of the most memorable public and private moments in the creation of the trilogy with the development team, including Casey Hudson, Executive Producer and Project Director, Preston Watamaniuk, Lead Designer, Parrish Ley, Lead Cinematics Director, John Dombrow, Writer and Dusty Everman, Level Designer, in a panel moderated by SpikeTV’s Geoff Keighley.Casey Hudson [Executive Producer and Project Director, Bioware], Preston Watamaniuk [Lead Designer, Bioware], Parrish Ley [Lead Cinematics Director, Bioware], John Dombrow [Writer, Bioware], Dusty Everman [Level Designer, Bioware], Geoff Keighley [Host, Spike TV]"
Behind the Music of Blockbuster Video Games,03/23/2013,2:30 pm,03/23/2013,3:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"Ever wondered what it takes to score original music for blockbuster video games? Learn from six of the industry’s most accomplished composers with diverse musical backgrounds as they share their experiences and discuss the craft of scoring music for some of the biggest franchises in interactive entertainment. Featuring multiple award-winning composers Jason Graves (TOMB RAIDER, DEAD SPACE 1-3), Garry Schyman (BIOSHOCK INFINITE, BIOSHOCK 1&2), Jack Wall (CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II, MASS EFFECT 1&2), Kevin Riepl (GEARS OF WAR, ALIENS), Inon Zur (PRINCE OF PERSIA, FALLOUT 3, DRAGON AGE 1&2), and Greg Edmonson (UNCHARTED 1-3). Moderated by Emily Reese, Host & Producer of MPR’s Top Score podcast. Plus giveaways! The panel will be followed by a meet & greet / signing session outside the theater.Jason Graves [Composer, www.jasongraves.com], Jack Wall [Composer, www.jackwall.net], Garry Schyman [Composer, www.garryschyman.com], Kevin Riepl [Composer, www.kevinriepl.com], Inon Zur [Composer, www.inonzur.com], Greg Edmonson [Composer, www.gregedmonson.com], Emily Reese [Host/Producer, Classical MPR]"
Video Games and Ethics: Challenges and Controversies,03/23/2013,2:30 pm,03/23/2013,3:30 PM,false,Sphinx,"Video games are the ever-increasing focus for controversial issues such as bullying, misogyny, sexism, as well as depictions of sex and violence. However, as we all know, video games can be a positive tool to educate and change society; teaching players to think strategically, encouraging teamwork and creativity, and granting fans a chance to build a culture and community all their own. In this panel, we ask (and try to answer): What ethical responsibilities, if any, do game developers have to society? Should developers be concerned with how gamers act in the increasingly prevalent social aspect of games? What part does the consumer play when faced with ethical dilemmas in the games they play? Join Dr. Catherine Flick, a technology ethicist from De Montfort University, UK, and Paul LaCen, staff writer for DualShockers, in discussing and debating this issue. We will even discuss the microcosm of “ethical play” in competitive settings. Feel free to bring any gaming-related ethical dilemmas or issues you are interested in to add to the discussion!Catherine Flick [Lecturer in Computing and Social Responsibility, De Montfort University], Paul LaCen [Staff Writer, DualShockers]"
Digital Board Games: How board games are entering and growing in the digital world.,03/23/2013,3:00 pm,03/23/2013,4:00 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"Every month several high quality board games are ported to digital platforms such as iOS. Likewise, board game design has begun to influence video game design both with physical prototyping and borrowed game mechanics. Join moderator Brad Cummings of BoardGameGeek and a panel of game industry leaders Justin Gary, Mark Kaufmann, Colby Dauch, Jeff Dougherty, Sean Wilson, and Julian Murdoch as we discuss how bringing board games to the digital space is growing and changing the board game hobby and introducing it to a new crop of video game and casual game players.Justin Gary [CEO, StoneBlade Entertainment (Gary Games)], Bradley Cummings [Editor, iOS Board Games on BoardGameGeek], Mark Kaufmann [Co-Founder, Days of Wonder], Colby Dauch [Owner, Plaid Hat Games], Jeff Dougherty [Founding Producer, Shenandoah Studio], Sean Wilson [Owner, Button Mash Games], Julian Murdoch [Writer, Gamers with Jobs]"
FUSE: THE SLEEPER HIT OF 2013,03/23/2013,3:00 pm,03/23/2013,4:00 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"Finding a place for new IP can be tough in a sequel-driven gaming world - but independent game developer Insomniac Games is up for the challenge. The studio continues to develop inspiring new IP for gamers to enjoy - from the web-based game, Outernauts, to the highly-anticipated 4 person co-op adventure titled, Fuse.  IGN has praised Fuse and its inherent uniqueness by saying, “Insomniac remains as fiercely independent as ever, and it’s that ideal, alongside Fuse’s intelligent design and unique weaponry, that separates the cooperative shooter…” A refreshing take on co-op gameplay, Fuse embarks gamers on a worldwide journey of four elite agents who battle a rogue paramilitary organization to prevent a global arms race from spiraling out of control. Even solo players can experience the unique attributes of all four agents by switching between them at will during combat via the game’s LEAP feature. Join Insomniac CEO Ted Price, Lead Gameplay Programmer Doug Sheahan and Lead Designer Mark Stuart to learn about the game’s four elite agents, epic locations, secret alien tech and state-of-the-art weapons that help mold the story that is Fuse.Ted Price [CEO, Insomniac Games], Doug Sheahan [Lead Gameplay Programmer, Insomniac Games], Mark Stuart [Lead Designer, Insomniac Games]"
Lets Talk About Sex in Games: dealing with sexuality in game design and play,03/23/2013,3:00 pm,03/23/2013,4:00 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Ever had a character fall in love? What about get pregnant? Ever had a character that was gay or lesbian? What about one that changed gender half-way through the game? And hey, ever had a crush on another player because of how they played that dwarf? How do you deal with that? What about your rules, designer-folks - how does your design handle sex and gender? Join game designer and sex ed teacher Meguey Baker and her enthusiastic co-panelists for a rousing discussion on sex and sexuality in tabletop rpgs.Meguey Baker [Owner, Night Sky Games], Vincent Baker [Owner, lumpley games], Robert Bohl [Owner, Robert Bohl Games]"
Ticket to Ride Qualifier Block B,03/23/2013,3:00 pm,03/23/2013,6:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Twisted Metal Black,03/23/2013,3:00 pm,03/23/2013,5:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"4 Way FFA, 32 Player Cap"
DayZ Developers Panel,03/23/2013,3:30 pm,03/23/2013,4:30 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Join the developers from the DayZ team for a discussion panel that examines the origins and development of the DayZ Standalone project. Dean Hall (Project Lead) and Matt Lightfoot (Production Assistant) have been taking the concept from its origin as a simple, obscure mod to a full-blown game, and will be exploring this and the future through questions and discussion from the audienceDean Hall [DayZ Project Lead, Bohemia Interactive], Matt Lightfoot [Day Z Production Assistant, Bohemia Interactive]"
The Runaway Guys: Thrown Controllers,03/23/2013,3:30 pm,03/23/2013,4:30 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Let’s Players Chuggaaconroy, NintendoCapriSun and Proton Jon (The Runaway Guys) invite you to try your luck at “Thrown Controllers”, a game show panel featuring video game challenges and trivia questions.  Audience members will test their knowledge of video game music and various video game facts, their gaming skills against other members of the audience and attempt to survive our brutal challenges for prizes.  Do you have what it takes to be the best?Emile Rosales [The Game Station], Timothy Bishop [The Game Station], Jonathan Wheeler [The Game Station]"
The Campaign Doctors,03/23/2013,3:30 pm,03/23/2013,4:30 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"The Doctors return, ready to give your campaign woes the daytime television treatment! Award winning RPG designers Jack Graham (Eclipse Phase) and Joshua AC Newman (Shock, Mobile Frame Zero) team up with publisher Steven Segedy (Fiasco, Durance) and RPG blogger Tracy Hurley (Sarahdarkmagic.com) to solve all of your problems! Players, is your GM railroading you down the no-fun corridor? GMs, do your players just not get what you’re doing? For many of us, our gaming groups are focal points of our social lives; how do we keep everyone invested in them? Bring your questions up on stage—or tweet them to the moderator, if you’re shy. The Campaign Doctors have the answers—but you might not like them!Jack Graham [Writer/Designer, Posthuman Studios], Tracy Hurley [Blogger/Designer, Sarahdarkmagic.com],Steven Segedy [Publisher, Fiasco and Durance], Joshua AC Newman [Publisher, Glyph Press]"
After the Endgame: Indie Studios Founded by 38 Studios Alumni,03/23/2013,4:00 pm,03/23/2013,5:00 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"Last year in Providence, 38 Studios suddenly closed its doors.  Overnight, hundreds of game developers were without a job.  Come meet some that took the opportunity to found their own game companies.  Teams, solo developers, mobile games, board games, PC games: all are represented here.  What was the most difficult part of getting started?  What was it like to go from AAA budgets to a shoestring?  How did they pay the bills?  All this knowledge will be yours!Ben Cichoski [Co-Founder, Super Awesome Games], Rich Gallup [Co-Founder, Summer Camp Studios], Rick Luddy [Founder, Red Foe Games], Daniel Mandel [Co-Founder, Super Awesome Games], Joe Mirabello [Founder, Terrible Posture Games], Geraldo Perez [Founder, King Bee Digital Games], Paul Siegel [Co-Founder, Dancing Sorcerer Games]"
Dominion Open Qualifier Block B,03/23/2013,4:00 pm,03/23/2013,6:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Geometry Wars 2 Tournament,03/23/2013,4:00 pm,03/23/2013,6:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"4 Player FFA, 64 Player Cap"
Wood for Sheep: The What and Why of Board Game Culture,03/23/2013,4:00 pm,03/23/2013,5:00 PM,false,Sphinx,"Did you wake up five years ago to find your friends pushing wooden cubes around a board? From the first import of Settlers of Catan to the kickstart of Zombicide we are living in a Board Game Renaissance. Phenomenon like BoardGameGeek.com and Wil Wheaton’s Tabletop are changing the way we talk about games. Join us in examining how board games impact their players, and how that translates into gamer culture.Mackenzie Cameron [Founder, Going OverBoard: The Board Game Webcomic], Samuel Liberty [Co-founder, Spoiled Flush Games], Kevin Spak [Co-founder, Spoiled Flush Games], Daniel Solis [Freelance], Emily Care Boss [Green and Black Games]"
ACAM - Classic Videogame Panel,03/23/2013,4:30 pm,03/23/2013,5:30 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"Join Mike Stulir of The American Classic Arcade Museum as he discusses the birth of the video game industry, and the classic age of console and arcade video games.  Appearing with Mike Mike are legendary arcade game designers including the people behind arcade games such as “Super Missile Attack,” “Ms. Pac-Man,” “Food Fight,” “Quantum” & the “Cruis’n” series of driving games.  Console representation will include designers of the Atari 7800 hardware and Atari 2600 games such as “Kangaroo” & “Joust.”Mike Stulir [American Classic Arcade Museum], Steve Golson, Jonathan Hurd, Eric Pribyl, Mike Horowitz, Kevin Osborn, Carlos Smith, Tom Flaherty, Mike Feinstein, Betty Tylko, Josh Littlefield"
Strategy Masterminds Mega Panel - Behind the Scenes at Firaxis Games,03/23/2013,4:30 pm,03/23/2013,5:30 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"Join us for never-before-seen footage and big reveals and announcements for upcoming Firaxis Games projects! Moderated by Russ Pitts, current Features Editor at Polygon and former Editor-in-Chief of The Escapist, this panel takes a look behind the curtain at Firaxis Games with the development teams responsible for the critically acclaimed XCOM: Enemy Unknown and Civilization franchise. What is in the Firaxis DNA and how do they make incredible strategy games? Come find out! You won’t want to miss this panel, so be sure to come early to secure your seat.Jake Solomon [Lead Designer, Firaxis], Greg Foertsch [Lead Artist, Firaxis], Ed Beach [Lead Designer, Firaxis], Dennis Shirk [Senior Producer, Firaxis], Russ Pitts [Editor, Polygon]"
Tabletop System Wars,03/23/2013,4:30 pm,03/23/2013,5:30 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"You’re thinking about your next RPG. How will you decide which system is Fated to carry your next campaign idea into the Marvelous realm of Godlike gaming experiences? Will your Travellers be HEROs or ride Lady Blackbird to Apocalypse World? Will your Shadowrunners survive their Fiasco and become Role Masters, or will your Pathfinders scatter into a Diaspora among the Stars Without Number? Does your Dungeon need Dragons, Crawling Classics, or Worlds to explore? That’s where we come in. Our team of designers, editors, and nerds will brainstorm, suggest, and debate until you’ve got the system that fits for you. Bring your ideas, we’ll bring the nerd rage.Brian Liberge [Game Designer, Freelance], Jim White [RPG Editor/Writer/Designer, Freelance], Casey Peavler, Tresi Arvizo, Bob Smith, Art Vaccarino"
Halo 4 Tournament,03/23/2013,5:00 pm,03/23/2013,7:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"4 Player FFA, 64 Player Cap"
Magic: The Gathering 2 Headed Giant Mini Master,03/23/2013,5:00 pm,03/23/2013,7:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Each team receives 2 boosters each of  and Gatecrash to build 2 decks (add 1 booster of each expansion each round) (32 team Cap)$30 per team entry feeSingle Elimination format1st Place Team:  Each player recieves Gatecrash uncut sheet, 2nd Place Team: 18 Gatecrash boosters per player3rd/4th place team: 9 Gatecrash boosters per player"
Mental Health and Video Games - Science vs Stigma,03/23/2013,5:00 pm,03/23/2013,6:00 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"The average age of a today’s gamer is 34, yet most of the research available that has studied the interaction between video games and mental health focuses on children. This panel will address the myths and the science behind the connection between mental health and video games in adults. The panel will cover the latest research on the impact of video games on mental health, including a unique 2012 study which was designed by gamers themselves.Kelli Dunlap, M.A. [M.A. Clinical Psychology, PsyD candidate, American School of Professional Psychology], James Sexton, Ph.D., Ph.D. [Professor, Ph.D. Social Psychology, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, American School of Professional Psychology]"
NVIDIA Is Open For Gaming,03/23/2013,5:00 pm,03/23/2013,6:00 PM,false,Main Theatre,"Come join us for a PAX Power Panel on the groundbreaking new family of NVIDIA open gaming platforms - from the world’s first gaming supercomputer to the next-generation PC/Android gaming handheld and beyond.Get an in-depth overview of GeForce GTX TITAN, which brings the same technology that powers the world’s fastest supercomputer to PC gaming. Find out how this record-setting graphics card combines the most advanced gaming technologies to let you play even the most graphics-intensive games at max settings and the highest frame rates.And get a closer look at the revolutionary NVIDIA Project SHIELD open-platform handheld in action, taking on both Android and streaming PC games. This is truly gaming unleashed, combining the processing power of NVIDIA Tegra 4, a full-size game controller, breakthrough Wi-Fi technology, and stunning HD video and audio to redefine what gaming can be.Explore the latest milestones in open-platform gaming. Get all your questions answered. And get the chance to win some great prizes!NVIDIA is open for gaming. Register now to see for yourself."
TGS Podcast Live,03/23/2013,5:00 pm,03/23/2013,6:00 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"YouTube is at a point where every youngster with a microphone dreams of a career as a gaming commentator. But what really makes a quality and informative gaming video? What is the current state of gaming commentators what does the future hold for them? Join the hosts of the TGS Podcast - three of the most popular gaming commentators on YouTube - with tons of experience, very different backgrounds and vastly different outlooks, as they discuss and debate the current state of gaming media coverage and answer any questions you might have.John Bain [Owner, Cynical Brit, LLC], Jesse Cox [The Game Station], Brooke Lawson [The Game Station]"
The Fighting Game Community: From A Niche Genre to a Worldwide Phenomenon,03/23/2013,5:00 pm,03/23/2013,6:00 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"As the growth in competitive gaming and eSports rises, one community is primed and ready for the spotlight: the fighting game community.  Influenced largely by the success of games like Street Fighter 4 and Marvel vs. Capcom 3, the fighting game community has grown into a cottage industry with members planning and organizing their own events, content producers streaming live and on-demand footage and prominent members getting hired by major developers based on their accomplishments in the community.Join community leaders for a discussion about the current state of the FGC and its major events and projects, as well as the what the future may hold for the growth of the community.Ryan Gutierrez [CEO, Cross Counter TV], Mark Julio [Sponsorship and Product Manager, Mad Catz], James Chen [Commentator, UltraChenTV], Kelly Nylander [Commentator]"
Zombie Dice Tournament,03/23/2013,5:00 pm,03/23/2013,6:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Major Nelson Podcast!,03/23/2013,5:30 pm,03/23/2013,6:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"It’s baaaaaaaack: Join Larry Hyrb, Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson, e, and lolip0p for another hour of dysfunctional audio! We’ll be recording the international sensation Major Nelson Radio LIVE in front of you the studio audience. No idea what will happen, or who may or may not show up. So drop by and be a part of Team Dysfunction."
Punk Rock Business:  Create, Distribute and Sell your own Tabletop Game,03/23/2013,5:30 pm,03/23/2013,6:30 PM,false,Sphinx,"I will go through the method that I’ve used to be a successful Game Designer and show views how it’s possible to be 100% DIY.Also I’m the guy who made the Drinking Quest games so it should also be pretty funny.Jason Anarchy [Series Creator, Drinking Quest: The Original Drinking RPG], Brett Cowen, Peter Melse"
Spaceteam Tournament,03/23/2013,5:30 pm,03/23/2013,6:30 PM,false,Handheld Tourney,"Do you enjoy hurtling through the cold embrace of the universe, in a ship doing its best to fall apart, while trying not to create a HR nightmare because Jim in communications can’t get his act together? Have we got the tournament for you. Oh, and I hope you like a couple modes you haven’t played before. You’ll get the full details day of. Just  be prepared for fun!"
AppJunkies Live: The Worst Apps Ever Made!,03/23/2013,6:00 pm,03/23/2013,7:00 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"Join the AppJunkies as they return to Boston with an entirely new lineup of horrible app disasters. Prepare to be amazed (and slightly stunned) by their display of insane feats of attempted app creation. Like taking a vacation to an island full of misfit games and crushed dreams, it’s an hour of your life you won’t get back… but you’ll be happy you spent it laughing at our misfortune. Stop in for prizes and laughs as the AppJunkies and guests highlight the best of the worst straight from the seedy side of the app store.Seven [Host, AppJunkies, RaidWarning], Patrick Mulhern [Editor in Chief, Lorehound], Mat Staltman [Developer, Bootsnake Games], Jacob Wood [Writer, RaidWarning]"
Fantasy to Reality: Turning a Homebrew into a Published Setting,03/23/2013,6:00 pm,03/23/2013,7:00 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"You and your gamers love your setting? You put in hours of design, game play, and hundreds of pages of notes. You think you want to get it published, but how do you actually design for publication? Where do you even begin? Join the creative team of BlackStar Studios and the Shadowlands Campaign Setting, who went last year from a 15 year homebrew setting to a 2012 ENnie nominated debut, as they talk about how to take your favorite world and make it into gaming reality.Christopher Merwin [Publisher & World-Builder, BlackStar Studios], Stephen Michael DiPesa [Senior Game Designer, White Wolf, Independent Designer], John Maki [Designer & Partner, BlackStar Studios], Joe O’Brien [Playtester, Metagame Theory], Ben Cacchione [Designer & Playtester, BlackStar Studios]"
Improving Player Behavior in League of Legends,03/23/2013,6:00 pm,03/23/2013,7:00 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"It’s widely thought that harassment and online gaming go hand in hand. Riot Games has made addressing this issue a top priority, and believes that this pattern can be broken. By developing features, running experiments, and engaging the League of Legends community, the developers on Riot’s player behavior team have learned—and will share—many lessons that help reform toxic players, shield good players from toxic behaviors and reinforce positive behavior all around. Join us for an in-depth discussion about what we’ve discovered as we tackle some of the most difficult problems in online games.George Skleres [Game Engineer, Riot Games], Jeffrey Lin [Lead Social Systems Designer, Riot Games], Davin Pavlas [User Researcher, Riot Games], Carl Kwoh [Producer, Riot Games]"
Puzzle Bobble Tournament,03/23/2013,6:00 pm,03/23/2013,8:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1, 32 Player Cap"
Old Stories, New Games,03/23/2013,6:30 pm,03/23/2013,7:30 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Mythology and religion exist in role playing games both as backdrop, and as a moving force that propels the story forward. Drawing on common themes and stories both from real world religions, and carefully constructed in-game faiths, these stories ask serious questions about humanity, knowledge, morality and truth. But how does this actually work? When does it work well, and when does the religious element make the rest of the game fall apart? In what ways does speculative science in futuristic settings function as mythology in games? Come join Emily Jarrett, a graduate student at the Vancouver School of Theology, and Michael Lowings, a neuroscientist from the University of Alberta, pull apart religion and mythology and how games rely on both to tell better stories.Emily Jarrett [Grad Student, Vancouver School of Theology], Michael Lowings [Technical Team Lead, Delta Genomics]"
Penny Arcade’s On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4 Panel,03/23/2013,6:30 pm,03/23/2013,7:30 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"The Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness game series is building to its climactic conclusion, and the saga’s sage Jerry Holkins will be here to tell you all about it!  Robert Boyd and Bill Stiernberg from Zeboyd and game producer Jeff Kalles join the panel to share an inside look at the games’ development.  The fourth and final Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness game will be shown for the first time at PAX East—on the show floor and in this panel!Jeff Kalles [Penny Arcade], Jerry ‘Tycho’ Holkins [Penny Arcade], Robert Boyd [Zeboyd Games], Bill Stiernberg [Zeboyd Games]"
That Cute Radioactive Couple - A Play Reading,03/23/2013,6:30 pm,03/23/2013,7:30 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Join us for a reading of a play inspired by post-apocalyptic and dystopian video games like Fallout and Bioshock.  “Ray was prepared for the apocalypse, but he wasn’t ready to share old his fallout shelter with his new wife Jane.  When nuclear war strikes, they find themselves trapped in a bunker built for one.”  This dark comedy has bittersweet fun with end of the world. Join us after the reading for a talkback about video game modding, theater production and fan-made projects that help expand game worlds.Charles Battersby [Playwright/ Performer, Theater For Nerds], Elizabeth Barkan [Producer, Theater For Nerds], Chris Avellone [Creative Director, Obsidian Entertainment], Isaiah Tanenbaum [Creative Partner, Flux Theatre Ensemble], Mario Bueno [Actor/Singer/Producer], Amanda Van Nostrand [Actor]"
404ing It: Breaking (Down) the Internet,03/23/2013,7:00 pm,03/23/2013,8:00 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"Too busy to keep up with all the things that make the Internet so awesome? 404ing It: Breaking (Down) The Internet is the show that does your homework for you. This monthly Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre comedy show features a panel of comedians and super nerds that break down the best the Internet has to offer: Funny photos! Amazing videos! Memes! It’s everything you love about the Internet except with none of the jerky YouTube comments or trolling 14 year-olds. For one night only, host Pat Baer (UCB Theatre) brings the show to you at PAX East, for free, with celebrity guests Ryan Davis (Giant Bomb), Eric Pope (Harmonix) and Chris Kohler (Wired).Pat Baer [Technical Director, Comedian, UCB Theatre], Ryan Davis [Co-founder of Giant Bomb, Giant Bomb], Eric Pope [Harmonix Community Development, Writer, Harmonix], Chris Kohler [Editor of Game Life, Wired]"
D&D Next DM’s Challenge: Mines of Madness,03/23/2013,7:00 pm,03/23/2013,11:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Are you as cool as the characters in PvP? Are you a Table Titans wannabe? Scott Kurtz’s Mines of Madness await! Hurl yourself into a deadly dungeon in search of the fabled Forever Stone, but beware the outhouse! This special D&D Next adventure is 4 hours long and designed for 3rd-level characters. In addition, you’ll be rating your Dungeon Masters to determine the best DM of PAX East 2013! Characters are provided."
J.S. Joust Tournament,03/23/2013,7:00 pm,03/23/2013,9:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"48 Player Cap"
Magic: The Gathering 3 Player Team Mini Master,03/23/2013,7:00 pm,03/23/2013,9:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Each team recieves 2 boosters each of  and Gatecrash to build 2 decks (add 1 booster of each expansion each round) (32 team Cap)$40 per team entry feeSingle Elimination format1st Place Team:  Each player recieves Gatecrash uncut sheet 2nd Place Team: 18 Gatecrash boosters per player3rd/4th place team: 9 Gatecrash boosters per player"
Violence, Video Games, and Children: The Scientific Controversy,03/23/2013,7:00 pm,03/23/2013,8:00 PM,false,Sphinx,"After any school shooting, act of mass violence, or release of a major video game, the media becomes abuzz with themes of “Video Games Kill People!”  Join Dr. Tyler R. Black, a Child Psychiatrist and a frequent PAX Prime presenter, as he takes you through the science and politics that have fed this discussion.  Jack Thompson probably wouldn’t want to attend.Dr. Tyler R. Black [Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, BC Children’s Hospital]"
Going Toe to Toe with AAA’s: Building the Indie Megabooth,03/23/2013,7:30 pm,03/23/2013,8:30 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"Over a year ago, 16 indie studios pooled their resources to compete for gamers’ attention against the massive AAA studios at PAX East. The result was the PAX East Indie Megabooth—the first-ever collective of indie developers to work within a conference to create a unified presence, outbuy the big guys, and look good doing it. This talk describes the behind-the-scenes process of executing on that initial event; how we topped that with the 30 indie companies for the subsequent PAX Prime Indie Megabooth (and even more for East!); and why we think this event is leveling the playing field for indies among press, publishers, and gamers.Kelly Wallick [Megabooth Overlord, Infrared5]"
Legend of the Cipher: the Game of Hip Hop,03/23/2013,7:30 pm,03/23/2013,8:30 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"An introduction to the ‘LOC’ game world & our associated MC’s, DJ’s, B Boys and Bosses; a survey of real hip hop through good game design; how rhymecraft IS gaming; plans for LOC Online & the LOC Mothership Tour; luscious freebies & contests; and a live cipher with special guests.Benjamin Sanchez [Project Head, Legend of the Cipher, LLC], Todd Anderson [Head Writer, Legend of the Cipher, LLC], Zeen Rachidi [Head of Production, Legend of the Cipher, LLC], Seth Brown [Head Engineer, Legend of the Cipher, LLC]"
Worth A Thousand Words,03/23/2013,7:30 pm,03/23/2013,8:30 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"How many excellent games are rendered unplayable by terrible interface design? As our computers and consoles have become more capable, interface design has sometimes struggled to keep up, making for unsatisfying or opaque experiences.  At the same time, games such as Dwarf Fortress present blisteringly complex worlds through nothing more than ASCII, while modern Euro-style board games often bake the rules of the game right into the physical design.Making extensive use of visual examples across everygenre of game, on consoles and PCs, join the gang from the popular Three Moves Ahead strategy podcast (Rob Zacny, Troy Goodfellow and Julian Murdoch) as they examine what makes for great UI, who’s getting it right, and who should be inducted into the bad-UI hall of fame.Panelists include designers Nels Anderson (Mark of the Ninja, Deathspank), Eric Lee Smith (Battle of the Bulge), Jon Shafer (Civilization IV) and Rob Daviau (Risk:Legacy, Heroscape).Julian Murdoch [Freelance Writer, Freelance], Rob Zacny [Channel Editor, PCGamesN], Troy Goodfellow [Account Manager, Evolve], Nels Anderson [Klei Entertainment, Designer], Rob Daviau [IronWall Games, CEO], Jon Shafer [Stardock, Lead Designer], Eric Lee Smith [Shenandoah Studio, CEO]"
Extra Credits Panel,03/23/2013,8:00 pm,03/23/2013,9:00 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"An interpretive dance extravaganza!!! ... or maybe this will be the Extra Credits crew talking game design, development, and what more we can do with games. I guess you’ll just have to show up to find out.James Portnow [CEO, Rainmaker Games]"
Omegathon Round 3: Jenga,03/23/2013,8:00 pm,03/23/2013,8:30 PM,false,Main Theatre,"You’ve all played Jenga before, but have you done so in front of 5,000 people, while your arm feels like a wet noodle? The winner of this round goes to THE FINAL ROUND OF THE OMEGATHON."
Tetris Attack Tournament,03/23/2013,8:00 pm,03/23/2013,10:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1, 32 Player Cap"
Narrative Design - telling stories without words,03/23/2013,8:00 pm,03/23/2013,9:00 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Where do we find the most powerful storytelling in video games? It’s not just in Hollywood-style dialogue and cinematics: it’s in art direction, level design, game mechanics, music cues, and in the strategies and choices and stories players invent for themselves.Austin Grossman moderates a panel of story and design experts from Harmonix, MIT, Valve, and Arkane to talk about Narrative Design. We’ll analyze past and present games, successes and failures, and talk about our own and the audience’s greatest play experiences, to better understand how the most meaningful game stories happen - through interactive, emergent moments only games can create.Austin Grossman [Writer, Designer], Clara Fernandez [Postdoctoral Researcher, MIT], Matthew Weise [Narrative Designer, Harmonix], Ricardo Bare [Arkane Studios], Chris Dahlen, Chris Avellone [Obsidian Entertainment]"
Parsely: Six-Gun Showdown,03/23/2013,8:30 pm,03/23/2013,9:30 PM,false,Sphinx,"Gather round for a tale of Wild West action and adventure, revenge and redemption. A bullet in your back brought an end to your career as a lawman. Now, your only title is “town drunk.” But you never threw away your old badge. Is there still hope for you?A new massively multiplayer text adventure from the creator of Action Castle and silent Z-Ward!Jared Sorensen [Game Designer, Memento-Mori Theatriks]"
Retrogame Roadshow: Are Your Old Games Buried Treasure?!,03/23/2013,8:30 pm,03/23/2013,9:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"Television shows like “Pawn Stars” and “Antiques Roadshow” have captured the imagination of Americans who would love to find a priceless collectible at a yard sale. There’s just one thing missing - classic videogames. No longer. Bring the rarities from your collection, and you’ll have a chance to come up on stage and have your games appraised and evaluated by our handpicked panel of experts. Along the way, the whole audience will learn some fascinating tidbits about gaming history!Since its debut at PAX East 2010, Retrogame Roadshow has played host to incredibly rare collectibles like an Earthbound NES prototype cartridge. The stakes have been raised! What will show up this year? You’ve got to attend to find out.Chris Kohler [Editor, Wired], Regina Wu [Engineer, Intel], Steve Lin [General Manager, Gree]"
Saturday Night Concerts,03/23/2013,8:30 pm,03/23/2013,2:00 AM,false,Main Theatre,"The music keeps rolling on Saturday as Sam Hart, MC Frontalot, Jonathan Coulton, and Paul and Storm head up the PAX EAST 2013 CONCERT LINEUP!!PAX East Musical Guests"
PAX After Hours with Scott and Kris,03/23/2013,9:00 pm,03/23/2013,10:30 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"Send the kids to bed and ready yourself for a PAX tradition like none other. The late-night programming block once again yields control to hosts Kris Straub and Scott Kurtz (Blamimations, The Scott and Kris Show) for their much-talked-about talk show after hours. Will there be stories from the biz? Celebrity interviews? A musical guest? Someone help us out here, we honestly don’t know and we’re scared.Kris Straub, Scott Kurtz"
Saturday Night Showdown,03/23/2013,9:00 pm,03/23/2013,2:00 AM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Successful Kickstarters Tell You How They Did It,03/23/2013,9:00 pm,03/23/2013,10:00 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Crowdfunding a project with Kickstarter is the solution for game design teams that can’t get traditional funding.  Running a successful Kickstarter campaign requires more than just posting a good idea and hoping people notice.  This panel will talk about the aspects of successful Kickstarter projects including video production, crafting the message, leveraging social networks, and using tools like Google and Facebook to maximize the funding raised. Learn about how to model the budget of your Kickstarter to ensure that you can deliver the rewards you promise and still hit your funding objectives.  You’ll also learn important things NOT to do - mistakes that could seriously harm your project and your reputation.Ryan S. Dancey [CEO, Goblinworks], Luke Peterschmidt [Fun to 11]"
The Escapist Movie Night,03/23/2013,9:00 pm,03/23/2013,11:00 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Meet the stars of The Escapist’s LoadingReadyRun, Movie Bob, Editors and more at The Escapist’s Movie Night. You’ll see never-before-seen videos from The Escapist’s most popular web series and meet the talent that creates them. Join us for a live Q&A with the members of LoadingReadyRun, No Right Answer, the creator of Critical Miss, and more! Plus watch favorite episodes from Reel Physics, Feed Dump, Escape to the Movies, Miracle of Sound, Jimquisition and more. Hosted by The Escapist Staff!LoadingReadyRun [Feed Dump, Unskippable, LRR], Bob Chipman [MovieBob, Escape to the Movies, The Game Overthinker], Shamus Young [Experience Points, The Escapist], Susan Arendt [Editor-in-Chief, The Escapist], Greg Tito [Senior Editor, The Escapist], Janelle Bonanno [Content Partnerships, The Escapist]"
Warsow Tournament,03/23/2013,9:00 pm,03/23/2013,12:00 AM,false,PC Tourney,"FFA, 160 Player Cap"
Cards Against Humanity,03/23/2013,9:30 pm,03/23/2013,10:30 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Pitch your card ideas to the creators of Cards Against Humanity and special guests. The best suggestions will go in the game, the worst suggestions will be mercilessly ridiculed."
How to Build an Arcade Stick 201: Qs, As, and Advanced Stuff,03/23/2013,9:30 pm,03/23/2013,10:30 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Last year Disorganization XIII gave you a beginner’s run-down on how to build an arcade stick. This year, we answer all every questions we didn’t have time to get to. Join Shoryuken.com editor Angelo D’Argenio (MyLifeIsAnRPG) and his team of stick making misfits as they talk about soldering, part swapping, dual-modding, multi-meters, stickless joysticks, and anything else you want to know about the glamorous world of making your own video game controllers. Come with questions and show off your own joystick projects! (A brief recap of the basics from last year will be given before the Q and A session.)Angelo D’Argenio [President/Editor/Editor, DisorganizationXIII/Shoryuken.com/Cheat Code Central], Joel Whit Davis [Senior Member/CEO, DisorganizationXIII/Ember Games], Daniel Skippy Cheifer [Senior Member/Doctoral Candidate, DisorganizationXIII/Syracuse University], Michael Keiderling [Senior Member/Doctoral Candidate, DisorganizationXIII/Rutgers University], Adam Koshi Shang [Junior Member/OEM Parts Specialist, DisorganizationXIII], Skip Smith [Independant Stick Creator], Brian Hsu [Junior Member/Independent Stick Maker, DisorganizationXIII]"
Minecraft: The Story of Mojang,03/23/2013,10:00 pm,03/23/2013,11:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"The Story of Mojang is a feature-length documentary that follows the young company over the course of its first year as their profile expanded across the world stage and into the homes of millions of gamers. Featuring insights from industry icons (Peter Molyneux, Tim Schafer), journalists (Geoff Keighley, Stephen Totilo), tastemakers (Gabe & Tycho of Penny Arcade), and players profoundly impacted by the game (Yogscast, The Shaft, Minecraft Teacher), the film serves as a time capsule for one of this generation’s most unorthodox success stories."
So You Want To Make Chiptunes?,03/23/2013,10:30 pm,03/23/2013,11:30 PM,false,Sphinx,"Have an 8-bit melody in your head? Listen to stories from the ones who get paid to do it, find out what gear to grab, what programs work best, and see if it’s still for you. Featuring chip artists Mega Ran, Danimal Cannon and many more.Raheem Jarbo [Musician/Producer, RandomBeats, LLC], Dan Behrens [Musician/Producer, Danimal Cannon], James Therrien [Musician/Producer, Bright Primate], Lydia Marsala Esrig [Musician, Bright Primate]"
Beat the Pros Live!,03/23/2013,11:00 pm,03/23/2013,12:00 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Ever wonder how to get your start in eSports? Do you think you have what it takes to compete with the best in the world? COME FIND OUT! GameSpot is teaming up with TSM Snapdragon, Tom ‘Tsquared’ Taylor, Kelly “MrsViolence” Kelley, Michael “StrongSide” Cavanaugh, Ryan “The Filipino Champ” Ramirez, Bryan “Legit” Rizzo, Faisal “Goofy” Khan, and more! Attendees will not only get a chance to hear from some of the best in eSports, but you may even get a chance to test your skills against them. Featuring competitions in League of Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Halo 4, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Prizes and eternal glory are yours for the taking, so be sure to join us Saturday Night at 11pm!"
An Inside Look at Indie RPGs,03/24/2013,10:00 am,03/24/2013,11:00 AM,false,Sphinx,"Curious what’s been going on in the coffeehouses and dark alleys of tabletop roleplaying? Wondering what’s got those stodgy old dudes’ and self-appointed moral watchdogs’ knickers all bunched up? Just looking for something beyond “roll to hit, roll damage”? Join some enthusiastic long-timers for an off-the-record tour. We’ll show you what’s out there, why it’s cool, and how you can be part of it. Tell ‘em lumpley sent you.Vincent Baker [owner/creator, lumpley games], Meguey Baker [owner/creator, Night Sky Games], Emily Care Boss [owner/creator, Black & Green Games], Epidiah Ravachol [owner/creator, Dig a Thousand Holes Publishing], Robert Bohl [owner/creator, Robert Bohl Games]"
Borders and Bullets: Global Game Controversies,03/24/2013,10:00 am,03/24/2013,11:00 AM,false,Naga Theatre,"As videogames become an international hobby, games increasingly run into problems of representation and localization.  Military shooters often use international conflicts or real locations as their backdrop, igniting controversy in the countries they portray as well as raising questions about the portrayal of foreign people and the impact of violence in digital space.  This panel will explore the more worrisome aspects of this trend and discuss possible solutions the industry can use going forward.What’s the favorite game of Hezbollah militants?  What are the ethical questions we need to consider when designing violent media? How’d Castro feel about getting shot in Black Ops?  This sequel to PAX East’s “Borders, Bigotry, and Body Dumps” will take on Oliver North, The Red Cross, and whether Spec Ops: The Line represents a new breed of ethically-centered shooter.Robert Rath [Freelance Writer], Steve Watts [Freelance Writer], James Portnow [CEO, Rainmaker Games], Elisa Melendez [Sociologist and Rockstar, FIU]"
Fighting your Inner-Demons: Gamers Dealing with Depression,03/24/2013,10:00 am,03/24/2013,11:00 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Depression and anxiety rears its ugly head in many a gamer’s life. Join us, a panel of game designers and freelancers well acquainted with the subject. We’ll trade life stories and share advice on how to take back control of your lives. You aren’t alone, you have a whole gaming tribe that wants you to get better.Philippe-Antoine Menard [Game Designer and Blogger, Critical-Hits LLC]"
Geek Parenting,03/24/2013,10:00 am,03/24/2013,12:00 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Should you let your six-year-old play Assassin’s Creed? What’s the best way to introduce your child to RPGs? How do you handle it when your kid doesn’t want to play a game because he thinks he’ll lose? What do you say if your son prefers J.K. Rowling to J.R.R. Tolkien, or if your daughter prefers “Enterprise” to “Deep Space Nine?” These questions and many more will be discussed by writers for GeekDad.com, GeekMom.com, and geek parents in the audience. Come share your stories and advice for how to ensure our kids grow up to be geeks like us! Don’t have kids? Show up and find out what may be in store for you if you ever do!Matt Blum [Managing Editor, GeekDad.com], Corrina Lawson [Senior Editor, GeekMom.com], Jonathan Liu [Senior Editor, GeekDad.com], Curtis Silver [Core Contributor, GeekDad.com], Nicole Wakelin [Core Contributor, GeekMom.com], Doug Cornelius [Contributor, GeekDad.com], Ryan Carlson [Contributor, GeekDad.com]"
Robo Rally Cannonball Run,03/24/2013,10:00 am,03/24/2013,1:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Warmachine/Hordes Iron Arena Sunday Tournament,03/24/2013,10:00 am,03/24/2013,6:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Warhammer 40k Combat Patrol Sunday Tournament,03/24/2013,10:00 am,03/24/2013,6:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Carcassonne Tournament,03/24/2013,10:30 am,03/24/2013,3:30 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Foreplay: Romance in Games,03/24/2013,10:30 am,03/24/2013,11:30 AM,false,Corgi Theatre,"Whatever happened to foreplay? People tend to talk (and program) a lot about sex in games and forget all about the delicious build up. But with growing female and non-traditional male consumer bases, game developers are starting to reach beyond the adolescent male fantasy. You can get hitched in Skyrim, have a steamy bath with your lady in Witcher 2, and woo a whole lot of different people in Mass Effect… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.Moderated by Fire Hose Games and When I Grow Up’s Sean Baptiste, writers Miellyn Fitzwater Barrows and Lacy Wilson from Tin Man Games’ romance gamebook series Strange Loves join the hosts of the Press2Reset Transmission Podcast Melissa Kay and Aenne Schumann and BioWare Event Consultant and Rated NA Podcast host Hilary Shapiro to draw back the covers on the sensual side of games and game culture.Miellyn Fitzwater Barrows [Freelance Writer/Producer, Tin Man Games], Sean Baptiste [PR, Fire Hose Games], Melissa Kay [Host, Press 2 Reset], Lacy Wilson [Freelance Writer, Tin Man Games], Aenne Schumann [Host, Press 2 Reset], Hilary Shapiro [Event Consultant/Host, BioWare and Nerd Appropriate]"
Gabe and Tycho Signing,03/24/2013,10:30 am,03/24/2013,1:00 PM,false,Queue Room,"Bring your things!  They will bring the signings!Gabe and Tycho!"
D&D Board Game Open Play,03/24/2013,11:00 am,03/24/2013,5:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Want to play a D&D game without a DM? Do you like cooperative games? How about head-to-head Euro-style games? Or casual dungeon delves? Come with your friends to play any of our D&D themed board games all weekend long! Stop in anytime to select from Dungeon, Castle Ravenloft, Wrath of Ashardalon, The Legend of Drizzt, or Lords of Waterdeep!"
Dungeon Command Constructed Tournament,03/24/2013,11:00 am,03/24/2013,2:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Bring your best Dungeon Command warband to compete in a four-round tournament, with the winner crowned PAX East champion! Build your warband containing exactly 12 Creatures with appropriate cards and miniatures, at least 30 Order cards (no more than 4 of any one Order card allowed), a Commander, and 4 battlefield tiles. The tournament is 4-5 hours long, free to enter, and prizes abound!"
Education Gamification,03/24/2013,11:00 am,03/24/2013,12:00 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Do you take classes? Do you teach classes? Wouldn’t those classes be more exciting and engaging and memorable if they had some of the same alluring qualities of your favorite games? Concepts that have been mainstays of the gaming world for years, like leveling, achievements and non-linear progression, are just the beginning of exciting change in the world of education.The gamification of education is going on right now and can be very effective, yet it is one of the most nascent and underdeveloped fronts in the world of gaming. Come to Education Gamification to see how these ideas are changing the way we learn, and to exchange best practices, ideas, and dreams on how gaming can make education more accessible to today’s students and teachers.Seth Wolfman [English Teacher, Natick Public Schools], Mike Lipson [Game Design Teacher, Natick Public Schools], Jamie Doiron [, Engineering and Technology Teacher, South Windsor Public Schools]"
Magic: The Gathering 4 Booster Sealed Deck,03/24/2013,11:00 am,03/24/2013,1:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Each player recieves 4 Gatecrash boosters, plays a 30 card deck$20 Entry FeeSwiss format1st Place Avacyn Restored Foil Set2nd Place: Gatecrash Uncut Foil Sheet3rd/4th Place: 9 Gatecrash boosters"
Magic: The Gathering Sealed Deck from Standard Boosters,03/24/2013,11:00 am,03/24/2013,1:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Each player receives 1 booster each of Innistrad, Dark Ascension, Avacyn Restored,Magic 2013, Return to Ravinca and Gatecrash$30 Entrance feeSwiss format / top 41st Place: Laptop computer2nd place: 1 From Vault Legends3rd/4th: 18 Gatecrash boosters5th to 8th: 9 Gatecrash boosters"
Race for the Galaxy Finals,03/24/2013,11:00 am,03/24/2013,1:30 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Who Wants To Be A Nintendoaire?,03/24/2013,11:00 am,03/24/2013,12:00 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Do you think you know everything there is to know about Nintendo video games? Do you think you could totally become a Nintendoaire, if given the chance? Then get ready for Nintendo World Report’s “Who Wants To A Nintendoaire?” We’ll take as many contestants as we possibly can in an hour, and even let the audience participate, making everyone in the audience able to win a prize. If you enjoy Nintendo games, intense moments of human triumph or strife, and guerrilla reinterpretations of TV game shows, then you’ll want to see if you or one of your fellow PAX-goers becomes a Nintendoaire.Neal Ronaghan [Director, Nintendo World Report], Scott Thompson [Podcast Editor, Nintendo World Report], Lauren Ronaghan [Contributing Writer, Nintendo World Report], Billy Brown [Contributor, Nintendo World Report], Patrick Barnett [News Editor, Nintendo World Report]"
Dungeons & Dragons Danger at Dark Shelf Quarry,03/24/2013,11:00 am,03/24/2013,5:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,"Play the D&D Next adaptation of a new adventure that serves as a prequel to the classic Slave Lords series! Whispered rumors abound that Darkshelf Quarry’s dwarf overseer isn’t really a dwarf at all, and that he makes most of his money selling slaves, not stone. Investigation is the only way to learn the truth, but the quarry is well defended, and danger lurks within! Play this adventure multiple times for a different experience each time. This D&D Next adventure is 2 hours long and designed for 2nd-level characters. Characters are provided and rules will be taught as you play."
Let’s Make Video Game Music!,03/24/2013,11:30 am,03/24/2013,12:30 PM,false,Sphinx,"In this panel presented by Game Music Composer Matthew Pablo; attendees will be asked to participate by thinking of video game scenarios or concepts and as a group we will create the music for these ideas. We will see and experience process of composing music for games! Come and share your creativity! Musicians: Feel encouraged to participate in some of the recording/composition. This is also great panel for game producers and developers to attend as they will see the value in having someone create original music for your game.Britany Hayes [Artist, Console Alliance], John M. O’Meara"
Pitch Your Game Idea,03/24/2013,11:30 am,03/24/2013,12:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"You’ve got 45 seconds to deliver your idea to our panel of experts. The top three pitches will be picked for prizes and swag.PLEASE NOTE: This is an open forum - there’s nothing keeping anyone, judges and attendees alike, from stealing your ideas! If you’re not comfortable with this, please don’t pitch your idea!"
The Double Fine Adventure Adventure!,03/24/2013,11:30 am,03/24/2013,12:30 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"The Double Fine Adventure made headlines early this year with a $3.3 million dollar Kickstarter.  Since then, the team at Double Fine has been hard at work on a brand new adventure game and 2 Player Productions has been right beside them to document the whole thing.  Backers of the project have been given incredible insight into the game’s development, but little of this information has been shown to the general public.  Join us for a screening of new highlights from the Double Fine Adventure documentary, immediately followed by a Q & A with Double Fine and 2 Player Productions.Tim Schafer [President and CEO, Double Fine Productions], Greg Rice [Producer, Double Fine Adventure, Double Fine Productions], Paul Levering [Producer, 2 Player Productions], Chris Remo [Community Manager, Double Fine Productions]"
Ticket to Ride Finals,03/24/2013,11:30 am,03/24/2013,2:30 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Mario Kart DS Tournament,03/24/2013,11:30 am,03/24/2013,12:30 AM,false,Handheld Tourney,""
Beautiful Katamari Tournament,03/24/2013,12:00 pm,03/24/2013,2:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1, 32 Player Cap"
Settlers of Catan Finals,03/24/2013,12:00 pm,03/24/2013,4:30 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Improv Initiative 2,03/24/2013,12:00 pm,03/24/2013,1:00 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"Comedic superheroes unite! The Improv Initiative makes a return from PAX Prime to create improvised scenes and characters based off of audience suggestions. We’ll run through a variety of games and scenes in this one of a kind show, never to be performed the same way again!Marc Watson [Customer Support Manager, Mojang AB], Tara Theoharis [Blogger - Geeky Hostess, Producer/Actor - Job Hunters], Graham Stark [Producer, Actor, LoadingReadyRun], Michael Robles [Community Manager, Wizards of the Coast]"
The Future of Playing a Role in Videogame RPGs,03/24/2013,12:00 pm,03/24/2013,1:00 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"At the dawn of the computer age, roleplaying games used text as the only way for a player to inhabit fantastic worlds. Players could fill in the gaps with their imagination, and this allowed early CRPGs to create a greater illusion of player choice by acting in the world. As computer graphics technology increased, developers could show more visuals to the player, and achievements in voice acting allowed for characters to truly come to life. But somehow, all the technical doodads restricted the player’s input because there are only so many permutations a game designer can cover. Now that technology has progressed even further, characters in games like Skyrim or the many MMOs out there should feel open to all kinds of player interactions, but NPC responses still come out bland and repetitive. Why can’t present games allow us to feel like we are playing in a vibrant, living world where our input has real impact on the story? When will games let us choose more than two or three options when talking to an NPC? This discussion between developers of today’s RPGs and MMOs will reveal what the next generation of computer role-playing games has in store.Greg Tito [Senior Editor, The Escapist], Dave Georgeson [Sony Online Entertainment], Mike Laidlaw [BioWare], Ryan Dancey [Pathfinder Online]"
A Random History of Dice,03/24/2013,12:30 pm,03/24/2013,1:30 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Who invented dice? All we know for certain is he or she lived at least 5,000 years ago and was likely bored of throwing animal bones for fun. (Like Pass the Pigs except with real pig.) For some reason, Mr. or Ms. Paleo Gamer then started using cubes with dots on them. From there it was a short step to the modern 20 sided-dice. Wait, did I say modern? Because those were actually invented by the ancient Egyptians, as was the D12 - meaning they likely also invented D&D. Find out more about everyone’s favorite gaming essential, including the development (for reasons unknown) of the three, five and seven-sided die. If you’d like to find out how to make crooked dice, if you’re curious if it’s possible for someone to talk for an hour about dice or if you’re only other choice is a Dora The Explorer marathon, then this is the panel for you!Constantine von Hoffman [Writer, CBSNews]"
Gamers With Jobs—Why We Game,03/24/2013,12:30 pm,03/24/2013,1:30 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Hobbies can come and go, but for many of us gaming goes beyond “Hobby.” Whether it’s moments in games you still recall decades later, the friends from your old Counter-Strike clan, or that convention D&D game that devolved into chaos, there is a reason we wear the name “Gamer” as a badge of honor. Join the Gamers With Jobs Conference Call crew along with guests Jeff Green (GFW Radio, Popcap) and Justin McElroy (Polygon, My Brother My Brother & Me) as they discuss what keeps the gaming fire alive even after years or decades. But it’s not all about the past, it’s about the hope of what to come, and the best of what gaming is right now. This is Why We Game.Shawn Andrich [Co-Founder, Gamers With Jobs], Sean Sands [Co-Founder, Gamers With Jobs], Julian Murdoch [Podcaster, Gamers With Jobs], Cory Banks [Podcaster, Gamers With Jobs], Justin McElroy [Managing Editor, Polygon], Jeff Green [Director of Editorial and Social Media, PopCap Games]"
IGN Presents: GameScoop! The Top 25 Games of the Generation,03/24/2013,12:30 pm,03/24/2013,1:30 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Argue, debate and help us decide what the Top 25 games of this generation were, and win prizes along the way!Casey Lynch [Editor-in-Chief, IGN], Greg Miller [Executive Editor, IGN], Daemon Hatfield [Senior Video Host and Editor, IGN], Mitch Dyer [Editor, IGN]"
Inside Gearbox Software,03/24/2013,12:30 pm,03/24/2013,1:30 PM,false,Main Theatre,"Gearbox Software is back at PAX East in Boston!  If you’ve made it to our panels before, you know you will not want to miss this one!  This is your opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at Gearbox Software and all your favorite Gearbox games including Borderlands 2, and other amazing Gearbox franchises.  And we can’t forget about all the never before seen reveals, huge exclusives and massive surprises!  We are now in the Main Theater this year so more space for more fans!  Come out and join us!Randy Pitchford (CEO of Gearbox Software), Mikey Neumann (Chief Creative Champion at Gearbox Software), Anthony Burch (Lead Writer for Borderlands 2 at Gearbox Software), Paul Hellquist (Creative Director for Borderlands 2 at Gearbox Software)"
ACAM—Preserving Video Game History Panel,03/24/2013,1:00 pm,03/24/2013,2:00 PM,false,Sphinx,"Whatever happens to the source code, development equipment and historical information from all of those videogames from the 1970’s & 1980’s?  The American Classic Arcade Museum and our guests panelist will answer those questions, and describe the importance & value of preserving video game history.Mike Stulir [American Classic Arcade Museum], Gary Vincent [American Classic Arcade Museum], John Anderson [Freelance Author]"
Everything You’ve Heard About Patent Law is Wrong,03/24/2013,1:00 pm,03/24/2013,2:00 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Major news aggregators and discussion sites agree - US patent law, and software-related patents in particular, are out of control: a major computer company patented rounded corners; a retailer patented clicking once; and it’s not worth developing a product because you’ll get immediately get sued into oblivion by some troll. Find out why all these are wrong, as we talk about the popular myths and fallacies, why patents do spur innovation, and how you can use patent law to increase the value of your gaming company. Of course, patent law is not perfect, and we’ll also discuss why the current arguments for reform don’t work and what arguments might.Daniel Rose [Patent Attorney, Foley & Lardner, LLP], John Lanza [Patent Attorney, Foley & Lardner, LLP], Adam Losey [Attorney and Educator, Foley & Lardner, LLP], Dave Walls [CEO and Developer, Funkitron, Inc.], Seth Goldstein [Engineering Manager, Harmonix Music], Additional panelists to be named"
Pac Man CE DX Tournament,03/24/2013,1:00 pm,03/24/2013,3:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1 Score Attack, 32 Player Cap"
Shootmania Tournament,03/24/2013,1:00 pm,03/24/2013,5:00 PM,false,PC Tourney,"3v3, 192 Player Cap"
You Game Like A Girl: Tales of Trolls & White Knights,03/24/2013,1:00 pm,03/24/2013,2:00 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"Women in gaming and “fake nerd girls” have become a topic of much debate recently. For every voice raised in favor of critically addressing the climate for women in gaming, a dozen more cry out in defensive, silencing backlash. This panel offers a discussion of these issues, not from the outside, but from the inside, bringing together five women from across the nerd community who have faced trolls and white knights and lived to tell their tales. The panel includes game designer Shoshana Kessock, The Mary Sue managing editor Susana Polo, cosplay model Stella Chuu, and sex educator/nerdlesque performer Iris Explosion. This panel will also discuss positive strategies to create a safer, more supportive community for women at cons and in the gaming community at large.  Moderated by the founder of D20 Burlesque, Anja Keister.Anja Keister [Co-producer & performer, D20 Burlesque], Shoshana Kessock [CEO, game designer, blogger, Phoenix Outlaw Productions], Iris Explosion [Sex Educator, freelance performer], Stella Chuu [Cosplay model, freelance performer & model], Susana Polo [Managing Editor, The Mary Sue]"
How to Run a Tournament: Bringing Together Your Local Community,03/24/2013,1:30 pm,03/24/2013,2:30 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"DisorganizationXIII’s band of pro gamers and tournament organizers are here to talk about how to run a successful gaming tournament. They will cover organization, equipment, and even how to stream your tournament live over the internet. Learn how to bring together your local gaming community without losing your head in the inevitable chaos that is the tournament scene. Weeklies, majors, or just simple meetups, this panel will teach you how to prepare and run any size tournament effectively and smoothly. As a special bonus, we will be telling some of our own favorite tournament horror stories. Bring your own! (Panel will focus on fighting game tournaments but the concepts therein can apply to any game genre.)Angelo D’Argenio [President/Editor/Editor, DisorganizationXIII/Shoryuken.com/Cheat Code Central], JP Porcaro [President, American Library Association’s Games and Gaming Round Table], Leah Davis [Senior Member, Disorganization XIII], Robert Bauer [Senior Member/Lead Educator, DisorganizationXIII/Mathnasium], Maximillian Krchmar [Tournament Organizer], Andrew Greenberg [Tournament Organizer, Team St1ckbug] Brandon Nance [Tournament Organizer]"
Dominion Finals,03/24/2013,2:00 pm,03/24/2013,5:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Gaming in Support of National Security,03/24/2013,2:00 pm,03/24/2013,3:00 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Gaming is not just a form of entertainment. Games are being used by top researchers for everything from disaster preparedness to cyber defense.  So called “Serious Games” offer researchers the ability to explore complex decision processes, evaluate novel technologies, and assess player performance.  Join MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers for a conversation on serious games and their application to national security problems.Andrew Weinert [Technical Staff, Disaster Preparedness, MIT Lincoln Laboratory], Adam Norige [Technical Staff, Homeland Protection, MIT Lincoln Laboratory], Erik Schlicht [Technical Staff, Cognitive Science, MIT Lincoln Laboratory], Andy Wang [Technical Staff, Decision Support, MIT Lincoln Laboratory], Nancy Crabtree [Technical Staff, Cyber Defense, MIT Lincoln Laboratory], Tim Dasey [Group Leader, Decision Support Technologies, MIT Lincoln Laboratory]"
OC ReMix: Punching You in the FACE with VIDEO GAME MUSIC!!!,03/24/2013,2:00 pm,03/24/2013,3:00 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"You love video game music in all sorts of styles? So do we!! Join the staff of VGM superfan community OC ReMix for MASSIVE LIVE PERFORMANCES, highlights of community projects (including the successfully Kickstarted album, Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin - over $153,000 raised!!!), gaming competitions, trivia, prizes (limited edition physical albums!!!), and ALL THE VGM THINGS!PLUS, get a load of the NEW version of the ocremix.org website! It’s HERE, and creator & designer David “djpretzel” Lloyd is gonna show off the goods! OC ReMix’s heavy hitters are also here in full force! Ask djpretzel, community manager Larry “Liontamer” Oji & the top artists of OCR your burning questions! DON’T MISS OUT! GET SWAGGED OUT!David ‘djpretzel’ Lloyd [Founder & President, OverClocked ReMix, LLC], Larry ‘Liontamer’ Oji [Community Manager & Judge, OC ReMix], Andrew ‘OA’ Luers [Head Submissions Evaluator & ReMixer, OC ReMix], Shariq ‘DarkeSword’ Ansari [Judge & ReMixer, OC ReMix], Vinnie ‘Palpable’ Prabhu [Judge & ReMixer, OC ReMix], Deia ‘DragonAvenger’ Vengen [Judge & ReMixer, OC ReMix], Stevo ‘Level 99’ Bortz [Staff Coordinator & ReMixer, OC ReMix], Jose ‘Bronx Rican’ Felix [Media Editor & ReMixer, OC ReMix], Amy ‘diotrans’ Hsieh [ReMixer,, OC ReMix], Valerie ‘Vilecat’ Legendre [Stevo’s Much Better Half, OC ReMix]"
Penny Arcade Q&A #2,03/24/2013,2:00 pm,03/24/2013,3:00 PM,false,Main Theatre,"Wait, they do even more panels!?  These guys are the best!  Come meet the hardest working duo in the online jpeg racket.  Gabe and Tycho field your questions and entertain you because hey, you deserve it.Gabe and Tycho!"
Sex and (Non)Violence,03/24/2013,2:00 pm,03/24/2013,3:00 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Negotiation, leverage, seduction, persuasion, cooperation, vows and promises. Social conflicts don’t play out like sword fights, but here in tabletop roleplaying we often use similar systems for both. Join independent RPG designers Emily Care Boss, Epidiah Ravachol, Meguey Baker, and Vincent Baker for a crash course in designing systems for non-violent conflict and confrontation.Vincent Baker [Owner/Creator, Lumpley Games], Meguey Baker [Owner/Creator, Night Sky Games], Emily Care Boss [Owner/Creator, Black & Green Games], Epidiah Ravachol [Owner/Creator, Dig a Thousand Holes Publishing]"
Virtual-On OT Tournament,03/24/2013,2:00 pm,03/24/2013,4:00 PM,false,Console Tourney,"1v1, 32 Player Cap"
How To Play Pinball,03/24/2013,2:30 pm,03/24/2013,3:30 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"Playing pinball—isn’t that just slamming the buttons and hoping the ball goes in the right direction?  NO!  Two-time PAPA World Champion Bowen Kerins will teach you how to aim, how to nudge, how to control the ball, and how to strategically plan your way through a game.  Bowen will play his way through live games of pinball while the action is captured and displayed via a camera mounted above the game.Bowen Kerins [Pinball Player, Pro-Am Pinball Association], Mark Steinman [Coordinator, Pro-Am Pinball Association]"
Tabletop Gaming Terrain 101: Learn to make terrain for your tabletop adventures,03/24/2013,2:30 pm,03/24/2013,3:30 PM,false,Sphinx,"Tired of using pringles cans and cut felt for your tabletop gaming? In this panel the crew that made the Corvis Warmachine table for Penny Arcade and the CEO of Tectonic Craft Studios will teach attendees the basics of tabletop terrain fabrication. Topics will include materials, methods, and sizes as well as tips and tricks. We will also present where the future of tabletop terrain is going with new maker technologies like personal laser cutters, CnCs, and rapid prototyping machines.Mark Sivak [Co-Founder, At-Large Gamers], Richard Ranky [CEO, 3-Spark], Seth Sivak [CEO, Proletariat Inc.], Dan Cotrupe [Lead Designer and CEO, Tectonic Craft Studios]"
Turning Your Gaming Passion Into Profits,03/24/2013,2:30 pm,03/24/2013,3:30 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Do you have to be a programmer to have a career in the gaming industry? Join James Lopez as he discusses alternative careers in the gaming industry with gamers who have taken their gaming passion and have created businesses around them. Learn what it takes to succeed in gaming, from some of the best creative minds in the industry. Bring your notepad and questions, leave with executable advice on how to take it to the next level.James Lopez [Founder, ThePhatStartup.com], Anthony Frasier [Founder, TheKoalition.com], CJ Peters [Founder/CEO, KonsoleKingz.com], Gerard Williams [Founder, HipHopGamerShow.com], Alexis Hebert-Ruiz [Community Manager, Microsoft]"
7 Wonders Finals,03/24/2013,3:00 pm,03/24/2013,5:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Clip War! Gaming’s Funniest Video Moments and Mishaps,03/24/2013,3:00 pm,03/24/2013,4:00 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"Would you like to play a game? The goal: be the funniest gamer in the room. Gather around the projector as some of the most twisted minds in the gaming industry, armed with hilarious video clips, partake in a King of the Hill battle for funniest moment in gaming. From unfortunate glitches to ugly nerd rages, it’s clip after clip of the things we find hilarious… and humanity is truly ashamed of. Who will take home this year’s “No Life. Whatsoever.” award in this classic game of “my video is funnier than yours”? The audience decides.Seven DeBord [Creator, RaidWarning, GuildWarsInsider], Patrick Mulhern [Editor in Chief, Lorehound], Landon Robinson [Writer, Machinima]"
Press XY Presents: Help, I think my Wizard is a Transsexual!,03/24/2013,3:00 pm,03/24/2013,4:00 PM,false,Corgi Theatre,"What’s the “Right” way to create a transgender character for a video game, and how do you make games more welcoming for transgender gamers?  Our panel of transgender game designers and journalists will discuss and debate how Trans characters should be presented in games, and how the gaming industry and community can better address issues of inclusiveness.Charles Battersby [Writer, www.DoEE.us], Jennell Jaquays [Owner, Dragongirl Studios], Rebecca Heineman [CEO, Olde Skuul], Eric L. Patterson [News Editor, EGM Media]"
Going Back To The Future - Calling All Mechwarriors, Tribes and Star Citizens,03/24/2013,3:30 pm,03/24/2013,4:30 PM,false,Arachnid Theatre,"Free to Play games have cropped up in almost every genre of gaming these days, and that’s good news for newbies and old-timers who want to relive the glory of their youth with revived franchises like MechWarrior, Tribes (Todd Harris is now onboard as of this edit!) and Star Citizen! Go back to the future with the developers of these free to play titles, join the discussion and win sweet prizes!Russ Bullock [CEO, Lead Dev, MechWarrior Online, Piranha Games], Chris Roberts [President, Lead Dev, Star Citizen, Cloud Imperium Games], Todd Harris [President, Hi Rez (Tribes Ascend), Hi Rez Studios]"
Sports Gaming in the Next Generation,03/24/2013,3:30 pm,03/24/2013,4:30 PM,false,Wyvern Theatre,"Featuring the sports gaming writers from Polygon, Joystiq, GamesRadar, and Operation Sports, along with two developers with a long history of success in the sports game genre, the panel discusses the threats and opportunities sports fans face with the upcoming generation of consoles and tablets.Richard Grisham [Panel Host, Operation Sports, GamesRadar], Mike Suszek [Weekend Editor, Joystiq], Samit Sarkar [News Reporter, Polygon], Kraig Kujawa [Creative Director, Iron Galaxy Studios], Greg Sewart [Associate Producer, Frontier Developments]"
eSports in 2013: The Past, Present, and Future,03/24/2013,4:00 pm,03/24/2013,5:00 PM,false,Naga Theatre,"eSports, Competitive Gaming, Professional Gaming. All terms for a worldwide community and movement spanning multiple games and genres since the mid-90’s. 2012 was the biggest year yet, but it’s been a long and bumpy road along the way. Join veterans Marcus “djWHEAT” Graham from TwitchTV alongside GameSpot’s Rod “Slasher” Breslau to learn the origins of esports, the current state of the industry, and what the future will bring.Rod [Lead eSports Editor, Host, GameSpot, Live On Three], Marcus [eSports & Viz Dev Manager, Host, TwitchTV, Live On Three]"
Parenting and Video Games: The Psychiatric Perspective,03/24/2013,4:00 pm,03/24/2013,5:00 PM,false,Merman Theatre,"Kids playing video games?  We’re at a point of saturation - a 2010 (that’s 2 years ago, for those counting) Pew Internet & American Life poll showed that 99% of boys and 94% of girls play video games.  Psychiatrically speaking, is this a bad thing?  Can gaming be addicting?  Are games safe for kids?  How much is too much?  How can we keep kids safe?  Join Dr. Tyler Black, a frequent PAX presenter and a child psychiatrist from BC Children’s Hospital, to explore these issues.  The panel will be a 40 minute presentation followed by interactive discussion.Dr. Tyler R. Black [Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, BC Children’s Hospital]"
The Art of the Dungeon Master,03/24/2013,4:00 pm,03/24/2013,5:00 PM,false,Sphinx,"Dungeon Mastering, like wine tasting and equestrianism, is a fine art. It takes a variety of skills- story-weaver, actor, lawyer, arbitrator- to sit behind the screen with confidence, style and aplomb. But fear not. These skills can all be learned and our expert Dungeon Masters plucked straight from the D&D R&D department will be on hand to answer your questions. Need tips for DM’ing with D&D Next rules? Have some rules that need adjudication? Want help building encounters and campaigns? A Q&A session will follow the panel discussion. All levels of Dungeon Masters welcome.Chris Perkins [Senior Producer, Wizards of the Coast], Mike Mearls [Senior Manager, Wizards of the Coast]"
Tsuro Tournament,03/24/2013,4:00 pm,03/24/2013,5:00 PM,false,Tabletop Tourney,""
Will Win/Should Win: The NAVGTR Awards Debate,03/24/2013,4:30 pm,03/24/2013,5:30 PM,false,Phoenix Theatre,"Developers and journalists discuss and handicap the NAVGTR Awards races with last-minute predictions just hours before the winners are announced in each category, in one of the weekend’s final panels.Moderated by Ken Gagne of PC World, guest panelists include Susan Arendt, editor-in-chief of The Escapist, Jesse Cox, co-host of the Gamestation podcast, Charles Battersby of Explosion.com, and Will Brierly of Snowrunner Productions and Soda Drinker Pro, downloaded by 10 million popheads.Susan Arendt [The Escapist], Jesse Cox [Gamestation Podcast], Will Brierly [Snowrunner]"
Tetris DS Tournament,03/24/2013,4:30 pm,03/24/2013,5:30 PM,false,Handheld Tourney,""
Most Educational Games are Crap (but they don’t have to be),03/24/2013,5:00 pm,03/24/2013,6:00 PM,false,Tabletop Workshop,"Name your favorite games. Now name your favorite educational games. It’s hard, right? I mean, what kind of a nerd asks what your favorite educational games are? It’s not like any of them are, y’know, fun. Or educational. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s a lot of misunderstanding from teachers and developers alike on how to optimally use the potent force of gaming towards the betterment of society and the enrichment of the souls of the students. As a former middle school teacher and current developer of the Marxist macroeconomic game “Neocolonialism” (subalterngames.com), I want to change that. Let’s talk about it.Seth Alter [Captain of Industry, Subaltern Games]"
Omegathon Final Round: ???,03/24/2013,5:30 pm,03/24/2013,6:30 PM,false,Main Theatre,"Last year we brought to you the national pastime of Canada, but in 2013… we can assure you the experience will be far more harrowing. ENJOY."