PAX Prime 2014

Now that I've had a day to just do nothing, I am back from PAX everybody!  I saw many things, I said many things, tried to keep a Twitter feed going but reception is AWFUL when you have that much wi-fi going at an event so there you are.  So here is a short recap:

Video Games:

There were the big name games that we all know are coming out soon: Assassin's Creed Unity and Rogue, Borderlands Pre-Sequel, Evolve, etc.  BUT I know I am purchasing these games so I tried to stick to the Indie games sections in which I found the following:

Assault Android Cactus:

Played a quick demo and it has nothing to do with cactus from what I could tell.  It was, however, the first time me and my SO played a co-op game without trying to harm each other (tried playing Portal *shudder*).  Graphics were 3D cartoonish and very clean.  Overall style was awesome.  Check them out on Steam:

Assault Android Cactus

Mega Coin Squad:

This multi-player game created by Adult Swim was extremely entertaining, I'd rate it pretty close to Super Smash or Mario Kart level.  You have coins to collect and you have to battle your friends to get them.  There is also a giant piggy bank squished in a bit and then oinked when you filled it with coins - oddly satisfying.  Check it out on Steam as well:

Mega Coin Squad


Costume Quest 2: I have not played the first installment, but that did not stop me from checking out the second installment.  Basically you are kids fighting to save Halloween from a very creepy dentist - seriously check out this guys mouth:

I was actually surprised by the overall gameplay.  There story is more fleshed out then simple save Halloween, the battle style is turn-based but with a slight flair to the animation, it's pretty solid.  Check it out here:

Costume Quest 2

Products:

Discovered a new product called a GlomTom.  What is it you ask?  It is an ergonomic pillow for playing video games from wherever really.  I tried it, it was awesome, I ordered one.  Will post about it later when I get it :-)  Until then, check them out:

GlomTom Twitter
GlomTom Facebook

(Sorry but their main site does not seem to be working at the moment . . .)

Cosplay:

Akali went off without a hitch, but my secret cosplay, Impa from Hyrule Warriors, had a malfunction :-(  It was sad, but I could not present her in such a fashion, so instead you can overload on Akali for a bit.  The following are the only photos I can find at the moment.  I will upload them to my FB page (at www.facebook.com/TheECGeekette)

All props to Lifted Geek for snapping this photo!

 Riot had what they called a Cospitality Lounge.  Cosplayers could come take a break, get some water, and take a break from cameras (if needs be).  Of course, their own cameras were present, lol.

And another of the whole group :-)

And that was PAX!  It was awesome fun times and can't wait for next year!  Now what else can I get into . . .