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[Hostile Paradox]

Ah PAX, can't wait. Only 4 days away
Going to hit up the Sam Adams Brewery on Saturday morning. Free beer, here I come.

There's going to be a PAX East, Monday Night Combat, PC tournament on Sunday, if someone wants to help me fill out the rest of my team roster, PM me.

Need a Gunner/Assasin/Sniper

 

[denomes]

This will be my first PAX ever. Getting hyped!

 

[DJ Lushious]

I will be there with BuddyC in the large 2K Ganes booth showing off Duke Nukem Forever!

This. I still have my PCGamer from 1997 with DNF on the cover. Let a new era of Duke reign!

Anyone else staying at the Nine Zero hotel?

 

[Alcander]

Everyone should get the Conventionist app on their smartphones. I just tried it and its pretty cool. Just do it. PAX East is on there.

Hey thanks. A couple of friends and I made the app, and we have been working really hard with the PAX team to make this con's guide awesome. Anything you guys think is missing? On the roadmap we have multiple (alternate) schedules, custom schedule items, session commenting, and interactive maps (icons on the maps will show where exhibitors are, etc).

Appreciate the feedback!

For those who don't know what we're talking about: http://conventionist.com

 

[Chairhome]

Hey thanks. A couple of friends and I made the app, and we have been working really hard with the PAX team to make this con's guide awesome. Anything you guys think is missing? On the roadmap we have multiple (alternate) schedules, custom schedule items, session commenting, and interactive maps (icons on the maps will show where exhibitors are, etc).

Appreciate the feedback!

For those who don't know what we're talking about: http://conventionist.com

Awesome! Great job! A friend of mine said that it would be cool to add some kind of GPS tracking so you could be alerted when something close to you is going on (for instance, if a company had a special drawing for prizes when you happen to be close by), but I imagine the accuracy of GPS when you're in a closed building would be an issue.

I think the app is fine so far! Is there a way for show organizers to push alerts to the app, or is that just handled (hopefully) with the twitter integration?

 

[ncsuDuncan]

A couple of friends and I made the app, and we have been working really hard with the PAX team to make this con's guide awesome.

Indeed it is awesome, thanks for the great work!

Does the "My Schedule" feature do a ringtone alert when an event is about to start? If not, that would be a handy feature. Maybe make the alert able to go off 15 minutes before any favorited event starts.

 

[creid]

Indeed it is awesome, thanks for the great work!

Does the "My Schedule" feature do a ringtone alert when an event is about to start? If not, that would be a handy feature. Maybe make the alert able to go off 15 minutes before any favorited event starts.

For most events, if you aren't already in line more than 15 minutes before it starts, you probably aren't getting in.

 

[Alcander]

Awesome! Great job! A friend of mine said that it would be cool to add some kind of GPS tracking so you could be alerted when something close to you is going on (for instance, if a company had a special drawing for prizes when you happen to be close by), but I imagine the accuracy of GPS when you're in a closed building would be an issue.

I think the app is fine so far! Is there a way for show organizers to push alerts to the app, or is that just handled (hopefully) with the twitter integration?

GPS is ATM too poor to really do much accurately within a building, but yes, we would love to add that kind of functionality once its possible.

As for pushing alerts, no, we don't want attendees to be inundated with alerts from con managers, so thats not possible. They can send out tweets, and we will probably include a news module in the near future - but it will always be unobtrusive.

In regards to the My Schedule question - yes, when you choose to add an event to you schedule your are prompted to set an alert if desired for a certain amount of time prior to the event. The alert is basically like getting a text message (uses the same sound, etc).

 

[ncsuDuncan]

In regards to the My Schedule question - yes, when you choose to add an event to you schedule your are prompted to set an alert if desired for a certain amount of time prior to the event. The alert is basically like getting a text message (uses the same sound, etc).

Ah, okay cool. Although as creid pointed out I'd probably have to set it for much more than 15 minutes!

What about a way for the Schedule to reflect how many people are planning to attend each event? Maybe put in something where your planned schedule is transmitted to the servers, so for example the Schedule could say "3,117 Conventionist users are planning to attend the Omegathon Final Round."

 

[Alcander]

Ah, okay cool. Although as creid pointed out I'd probably have to set it for much more than 15 minutes!

What about a way for the Schedule to reflect how many people are planning to attend each event? Maybe put in something where your planned schedule is transmitted to the servers, so for example the Schedule could say "3,117 Conventionist users are planning to attend the Omegathon Final Round."

That idea is something that has been kicked around our office for a bit now. Basically a way to gauge relative popularity of events. Right now we have "likes", but we want to make it a more social experience. I think we will add # of attendees as a stat somewhere in the app around the same time that we add live commenting. The problem, as always, is balancing these features against the issue of connectivity within convention halls - many of these features will struggle without a connection. But thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Revengeance]

For most events, if you aren't already in line more than 15 minutes before it starts, you probably aren't getting in.

I'm really hoping it's better at the new venue, because you seriously had to be in line like an hour early for the popular panels. I set all of my Conventionist notifications for an hour, and will revise them up or down based on hall size and crowds later.

Also, Conventionist Rocks!!

 

[Unison]

PAX Hype Get!

Heading up too, as well. First PAX. Are there any GAF functions going on?

 

[element]

I wish Conventionist was on Windows Phone 7. sigh.

 

[rasberryjam]

Can't wait for this! This will be my first PAX, really looking forward to checking out all the booths. Admittedly, I'm mostly drawn by the Protomen, they haven't been is Massachusetts in a long while.

 

[Alcander]

I wish Conventionist was on Windows Phone 7. sigh.

It's on our roadmap! I wish it was too, though

 

[AlphaTwo00]

Hey thanks. A couple of friends and I made the app, and we have been working really hard with the PAX team to make this con's guide awesome. Anything you guys think is missing? On the roadmap we have multiple (alternate) schedules, custom schedule items, session commenting, and interactive maps (icons on the maps will show where exhibitors are, etc).

Appreciate the feedback!

For those who don't know what we're talking about: http://conventionist.com

Putting it on the OP now. You guys were awesome last year!

 

[Khalid-S]

I'll be there too! cant wait

 

[TurtleSnatcher]

Are there any GAF Functions going on? Like Unison said..

Would be cool for a meetup.

 

[red shoe paul]

Are there any GAF Functions going on? Like Unison said..

Would be cool for a meetup.

Usually Jamspace..

 

[KHarvey16]

Also, it's Restaurant Week in Boston. Eat at some of the best restaurants in the city for relatively cheap: $15 2 course lunches and $30 3 course dinners with lots of places participating.

 

[Chairhome]

Also, it's Restaurant Week in Boston. Eat at some of the best restaurants in the city for relatively cheap: $15 2 course lunches and $30 3 course dinners with lots of places participating.

Awesome! This should be in the OP!

 

[coldvein]

Is there a train nearby you can take? Check this out, there are a few organized train trips (with discounts):
PAX East Train Alliance thread on PAX forums

hi line thru montana is the most badass train line.

 

[OnPoint]

Nintendo 3DS confirmed for the showfloor

First party
Steel Diver™
Kid Icarus™: Uprising
Pilotwings Resort™
nintendogs™ + cats
The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D

Third party
LEGO® Star Wars® III: The Clone Wars™
DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions
CAPCOM’s Super Street Fighter® IV 3D Edition
Resident Evil®: The Mercenaries 3D

March 8, 2011

Nintendo News

Consumers to Get an Early Look at Nintendo 3DS at PAX East

Visitors to this year’s PAX East event will get more than just a glimpse into Nintendo’s all-star lineup of console and hand-held video games. Running March 11-13 in Boston, the festival also marks an opportunity for U.S. consumers to experience the new Nintendo 3DS™ portable system in advance of its March 27 launch. Featuring 3D visuals that don’t require special glasses, built-in applications and software, and distinctive wireless features like StreetPass™ and SpotPass™, Nintendo 3DS offers veteran and first-time gamers a remarkable new way to play.

In addition to the fun of included Nintendo 3DS software such as Mii Maker™ and AR Games™, PAX East attendees can get a firsthand look at upcoming first- and third-party games for the system. Interactive demo stations will give players a chance to try Nintendo’s Steel Diver™, Kid Icarus™: Uprising, Pilotwings Resort™, nintendogs™ + cats and The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D. They can also check out LucasArts’ LEGO® Star Wars® III: The Clone Wars™, TECMO KOEI’s DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions, and CAPCOM’s Super Street Fighter® IV 3D Edition and Resident Evil®: The Mercenaries 3D.

Nintendo’s PAX East booth (#412) will also give fans a chance to experience the latest installments in two of the world’s favorite game franchises. The new Pokémon™ Black Version and Pokémon White Version games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems offer new battle modes, a new region to explore and more than 150 new Pokémon to catch, battle and trade. Meanwhile, Mario™ Sports Mix for the Wii™ system injects four different sports – volleyball, basketball, dodgeball and hockey – with a dose of Mushroom Kingdom fun, adding wild power-ups and letting players put their customized Mii characters at the center of the action.

Remember that Wii and Nintendo 3DS feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about Nintendo, visit http://www.nintendo.com.

 

[Chairhome]

^^^ YES!!!! Will thoroughly try out all games to know what launch games I want. Thanks!

 

[Phloxy]

Gears 3 playable! Can't WAIT!!!!!

 

[ncsuDuncan]

Nintendo 3DS confirmed for the showfloor

First party
Steel Diver™
Kid Icarus™: Uprising
Pilotwings Resort™
nintendogs™ + cats
The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D

Third party
LEGO® Star Wars® III: The Clone Wars™
DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions
CAPCOM’s Super Street Fighter® IV 3D Edition
Resident Evil®: The Mercenaries 3D

YESSSSS. Can't wait to see how OoT looks in 3D!

 

[creid]

I think the lines will probably be legendary.

 

[AlphaTwo00]

Nintendo 3DS confirmed for the showfloor

First party
Steel Diver™
Kid Icarus™: Uprising
Pilotwings Resort™
nintendogs™ + cats
The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D

Third party
LEGO® Star Wars® III: The Clone Wars™
DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions
CAPCOM’s Super Street Fighter® IV 3D Edition
Resident Evil®: The Mercenaries 3D

From that description, sounds like they've lifted their GDC booth wholesale.

IIRC: 4 Steel Diver, 4 Kid Icarus, 4 OOT, 2 Nintendogs, 2 Pilotwings, 2 Lego Starwars, 2 DOA, 4 SSF4, 2 RE, and a few more straggler 3DSs for the movie playback and the AR games.

 

[sonitii]

Sweet. Kid Icarus playable.

 

[OnPoint]

From that description, sounds like they've lifted their GDC booth wholesale.

IIRC: 4 Steel Diver, 4 Kid Icarus, 4 OOT, 2 Nintendogs, 2 Pilotwings, 2 Lego Starwars, 2 DOA, 4 SSF4, 2 RE, and a few more straggler 3DSs for the movie playback and the AR games.

Oh yeah the AR games. I'm almost most excited about those.

 

[ncsuDuncan]

Oh yeah the AR games. I'm almost most excited about those.

Same here. Nintendo's booth could very well convince me to buy a 3DS, despite me skipping the DS generation entirely.

 

[Chorazin]

Same here. Nintendo's booth could very well convince me to buy a 3DS, despite me skipping the DS generation entirely.

How the hell did you do that? So many great games.

Also, if you're one of those weird PSP only people expect sadness at PAX, I didn't see a single person with one the whole weekend, but DS' were in almost everyone's hands.

 

[creid]

How the hell did you do that? So many great games.

Also, if you're one of those weird PSP only people expect sadness at PAX, I didn't see a single person with one the whole weekend, but DS' were in almost everyone's hands.

I had my PSP last year running Dissidia, and I tagged a couple of people. DS was definitely more popular though. Still kind of surprised there doesn't seem to be any Monster Hunter meetup.

 

[ncsuDuncan]

How the hell did you do that? So many great games.

Also, if you're one of those weird PSP only people expect sadness at PAX, I didn't see a single person with one the whole weekend, but DS' were in almost everyone's hands.

I had a ton of GBA games, but when the DS came out I was just graduating high school and becoming a poor college student. I was more into console games (Halo) and couldn't afford both.

I've never really gotten back into handhelds since then, aside from the rare game of Angry Birds when I'm stranded somewhere with my phone.

But the 3DS? If it's as impressive at PAX as I'm hoping, I'll probably have to get one. Now that I have a big boy job and can afford it.

I do wish that I had a DS to play with everyone in the PAX lines though...

 

[Beer Monkey]

Any Indie Rock GAF interested in catching a train to Great Scott Thursday night and catching this band?


http://www.myspace.com/emeenz

If interested in a meet let me know.

 

[Revengeance]

Hey thanks. A couple of friends and I made the app, and we have been working really hard with the PAX team to make this con's guide awesome. Anything you guys think is missing? On the roadmap we have multiple (alternate) schedules, custom schedule items, session commenting, and interactive maps (icons on the maps will show where exhibitors are, etc).

Appreciate the feedback!

For those who don't know what we're talking about: http://conventionist.com

You've probably already heard this, but I'd love to be able to edit to-do entries, maybe with a long touch. If there is already a way to do this, let me know, I could just be stupid

 

[Alcander]

You've probably already heard this, but I'd love to be able to edit to-do entries, maybe with a long touch. If there is already a way to do this, let me know, I could just be stupid

Nope, currently not possible - but yes, we've heard it!

We're working on implementing that.

 

[Zepp]

None of you know who I am but I'll be at PAX. I'm working a booth for MapHook for my internship. Stop by and say "Hey". I'm blonde and of the fairer sex. Also, I'm riding solo for this convention, so if anyone want's to do anything at night, let me know. Though I'm under 21. Kinda nervous about going alone and stuff.

 

[red shoe paul]

Probably taking advantage of the early in by media people on Saturday to play the 3DS if lines aren't terrible when I get there Friday. 3DS and Duke are top priorities.

 

[AlphaTwo00]

I had my PSP last year running Dissidia, and I tagged a couple of people. DS was definitely more popular though. Still kind of surprised there doesn't seem to be any Monster Hunter meetup.

I'm surprised at that too, but I think people who are looking for that may organize their own meetup on the PAX forum.

 

[creid]

I'm surprised at that too, but I think people who are looking for that may organize their own meetup on the PAX forum.

I've had my eye on the forum and haven't seen anything, either year.

 

[ncsuDuncan]

None of you know who I am but I'll be at PAX. I'm working a booth for MapHook for my internship. Stop by and say "Hey". I'm blonde and of the fairer sex. Also, I'm riding solo for this convention, so if anyone want's to do anything at night, let me know. Though I'm under 21. Kinda nervous about going alone and stuff.

I'm sure there will be plenty of nice people around for you to make friends with. No worries.

 

[Sanjuro]

None of you know who I am but I'll be at PAX. I'm working a booth for MapHook for my internship. Stop by and say "Hey". I'm blonde and of the fairer sex. Also, I'm riding solo for this convention, so if anyone want's to do anything at night, let me know. Though I'm under 21. Kinda nervous about going alone and stuff.

I'll probably be looking for something to do later. Last year I wandered around kind of aimlessly and played a game or two. The friends I go with can be quite the mundane type.

If by any chance your are "Zep" then please leave your broken glass bottles at home.

 

[Luckydude23]

I heard there was supposed to be a Deus Ex Human Revolution live demonstration event at PAX EAST. Any word if that's true or not?

 

[AlphaTwo00]

I've had my eye on the forum and haven't seen anything, either year.

Make a new post for it. Sometimes it is far easier to make a room to get people to show up.

 

[daegan]

I heard there was supposed to be a Deus Ex Human Revolution live demonstration event at PAX EAST. Any word if that's true or not?

it's main theatre but I can't recall what day... but it's on my conventionist list of crap to do

so glad I got healthy. it only took four kinds of medication and a steroid shot. was incredibly ill just on sunday, and am leaving today (wednesday)...

 

[OnPoint]

I'll probably be looking for something to do later. Last year I wandered around kind of aimlessly and played a game or two. The friends I go with can be quite the mundane type.

If by any chance your are "Zep" then please leave your broken glass bottles at home.

We'll have to actually meet up this year. Are you going to the Bruins/Sabres game?

 

[Kafel]

From MajorNelson :

The official Xbox PAX East Schedule


Many of us are getting ready to head out to Boston for PAX East this weekend, and I wanted to share with you the full schedule of Xbox activities so you can budget your time accordingly.



Before the show kicks off join me, e, Stepto, Laura ‘lollip0p’ Massey and Eric ‘DMZilla’ for the Xbox Tweet-up Friday morning. Then head over to the convention center to get your PAX started. The schedule of Xbox activities include:



Xbox booth #836

* Gears of War 3 – First public hands-on with content from the upcoming multiplayer beta, featuring 20 stations of Versus Multiplayer
* Fable III – PC version highlighting newly announced features like Hardcore mode and 3-D functionality

Xbox Kinect booth #736

* Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do – First public hands-on with 20 new family-friendly, full-body games, only on Kinect for Xbox 360
* Michael Jackson: The Experience – First public hands-on experience on Kinect for Xbox 360
* Kinect Sports
* Dance Central

Xbox LIVE Arcade and Homefront booth #850

* Homefront – Get an early hands-on with the gripping action before it hits stores on March 15
* Fire Pro Wrestling – Bring your Avatar into the ring like a real wrestler! Perform special moves and team up with your friends
* Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet – Blending exploration, intense shooter action, and puzzle-solving with gorgeous visuals, rich storytelling and Hollywood quality presentation, “Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet” draws you into an epic journey full of surprises, danger and wonder
* Section 8: Prejudice – A sci-fi first person shooter with dynamic combat, where every decision drastically impacts the battlefield
* The Gunstringer –Take control of an undead marionette in an epic Wild West stage production that requires your puppeteering and quick draw shooting skills to exact revenge on the Gunstringer's enemies – all controller-free on Kinect
* Toy Soldiers: Cold War – The Cold War is decided when ‘80s era action toys come alive and wage war! “Toy Soldiers: Cold War” blends intense first person combat with addictive action strategy, whether you’re scrapping solo or jumping into the fray with friends
* Trenched – Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace in this Tower Defense Shooter from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions

Booth events:


Cliff Bleszinski signing Saturday, March 12, 2 – 3 PM ET, Xbox core booth #836

Meet the “Gears of War” design director during this exclusive signing appearance



Carnival Games cotton candy giveaway and Barker photo opportunities, Friday and Saturday from 1 – 3 PM ET, Xbox Kinect booth #736



Panels:


Xbox LIVE Enforcement hosted by Stephen "Stepto" Toulouse

Friday, March 11, 6:30 – 7:30 PM ET

Manticore Theatre

Xbox LIVE Community Panel: Some Assembly Required and Batteries Definitely Not Included
hosted by Eric “DMZilla” Doty, Saturday, March 12, 2 – 3 PM ET, Naga Theatre



Major Nelson Live Podcast
Join the entire cast for an unforgettable hour of dysfunction. Plus, Cliff Bleszinski will stop by and update us on the Gears news.

Saturday, March 12, 5 – 6 PM ET

Manticore Theatre



Plus, don’t miss the Halo: Reach Tournament featuring the Defiant Map Pack, Sunday, March 13, 1 – 5 PM ET

Boston Convention Center – Console Tourney, Level 1, Room 102

Sign up at the tournament desk (same location) starting Friday, March 11 at 10 AM ET



One more things: Daylight savings kicks in Sunday morning. Adjust accordingly.


See you at the show

 

[creid]

Make a new post for it. Sometimes it is far easier to make a room to get people to show up.

I don't really play MH, though - never quite got the hang of it. I figured I could learn from some regulars if they got together, but I'm not gonna call them all together just to teach me

 

[Cromulent_Word]

I'll be at the Ubi booth demo'ing Clash of Heroes HD. Come by and say hi.