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Penny Arcade Expo Kickoff

Posted by Zonk on from the watch-out-for-rhinos dept.

The Second Annual Penny Arcade Expo kicks off today, with a weekend full of goodness planned. A GameCloud interview with organizer Mike Fehlauer goes into detail. From the article: "...the show was created as a party for fans, and everyone was cool with each other and had a good time despite a few first-show bugs. We expected about 1,500 people so when over 4,000 showed up we were a bit overwhelmed." Gamespot has a look at some of the vendors this year, the second Omegathon contest is set to run, and The Frag Dolls will be recruiting from the female convention attendees. Additionally CmdrTaco will be there getting his nerd on, so make sure to give him a hard time if you see him.

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  1. Still no answer to my suggestion by BlackCobra43 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    for cardboard tube duels..possibly even a tournament. It's genius I tell you.

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    1. Re:Still no answer to my suggestion by Yocto+Yotta · · Score: 2, Funny

      Please keep in mind, half the people there are likely allergic to cardboard, among many other things. No easy-to-come-by amount of calamine lotion could sooth that many rashes.

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  2. Nothing but admiration by theantipop · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The more times goes by, the more the PA guys prove they are all about the fans. Even in their new era of internet super-stardom, they find a way to convey their gaming experiences and passion to their readership on a personal level. Every year I expect their comic to get a little less humourous, to see big banner ads for the next big EA game on their site. But every year they are back with the same earnest love for games that they had back in '99.

    1. Re:Nothing but admiration by AcheronHades · · Score: 2, Interesting

      Seconded. I have been reading Penny Arcade three times a week for the past four years and their comics are better than ever.