The Penny Arcade Expo 2011 (PAX East '11) Experience
If you've never been to a game-related convention before, you owe it to yourself to go to one like the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX). The show is spin-off of the famed webcomic of the same name. Come check out what's happening on the opening day of the show!
The 3DS
Here's a rep showing off the 3DS. Some would argue that Nintendo is actually behind the times, especially considering how fast smartphones are progressing. Is 3D enough to keep Nintendo alive in the mobile gaming space?
Gears Of War 3
By late afternoon, the Gears of Wars 3 booth had people piled up on the floor area just waiting to play the game.
Fire Fall
Child Of Eden
Child of Eden was the most interesting Kinect game at PAX. It is a rhythm-based action shooter title that is extremely eye-catching. The game can be considered psychedelic when played on a big screen. The gigantic screen featured at Ubisoft's Eden booth was a huge crowd-stopper during all hours of the day. We can only imagine the crowd's reaction tomorrow, when people come to PAX.
The game works best on the Xbox 360 Kinect, but plans for the PlayStation Move system are in the works. Child of Eden is scheduled to be released this June.
More Child Of Eden
The music and visual effects displayed in Child of Eden will keep things interesting for endless hours. No two game runs will ever be the same.
Child Of Eden Explosion
It's really hard to describe this game through a few pictures. You'll have to search online for a couple of actual game-play videos to get a sense of what the action is about. But then again, nothing beats playing it on the big screen yourself.
The Ultimate Racing Chair
Think your steering wheel and pedals are awesome? Think again!
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Controlled by hydraulics, this system has the screen mounted right onto the cage. Not only do you feel the bumps, shakes, and twists of your vehicle, but the entire display moves with you, increasing the sensation of realism.
What's even more impressive is that we've seen home-made systems just as cool.
Rockstar At PAX
Kinect For Xbox 360
The Kinect area is always popular, with people lining up to make themselves look ridiculous. It's always fun to watch players twisting and turning their bodies in awkward positions and swinging their limbs in the air.
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