5:30PM
Footy Bash is an arcade-style Aussie rules game and the debut title from three-person Melbourne dev team Broken Thumbs.
It strips the sport down to its simplest elements – marking, kicking, handballing – in a manner reminiscent of NBA Jam or NFL Blitz.
Oh, did I forget to mention you can also beat your opponents to a pulp? There’s certainly no concussion rule for this game.
It’s currently planned for release next year and for a deeper dive, keep an eye on Quest Daily for an extended preview later this weekend.
4:58PM
There’s still a heap of interesting panels on today.
Check out the schedule:
2:44PM
PAX isn’t just about the new releases. The Classic Gaming section is full of retro games from decades ago.
Depending on your age, this might be your first time laying eyes on a Commodore 64 or Atari 2600 in the flesh.
It’s also filled with pinball bangers like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or AC/DC, so if you have a craving to set some high scores, make sure to stop by.
READ MORE: Broken Roads Preview: This Is (Post-Apocalyptic) Australia
2:25PM
1:39PM
The Republic of Gamers booth is showcasing the latest tech from ASUS, including ROG gaming laptops and the new ROG Ally handheld console.
Those keen on Final Fantasy XIV, the huge mmorpg, can check out the game and learn the ropes, with a selection of laptops running the game with experts at hand.
12:30PM
The Magic the Gathering play area is PACKED! There are plenty of MtG experts on site to help beginners with the game and some absolute pros to inspire them. The team at Wizards of the Coast are here promoting the new Wilds of Eldraine set.
10:50AM
Crash Course Builder is a fast-paced rhythm platformer from Australian developer Wombat Brawler.
Rivers, our resident Super Mario Maker devotee, is frothing over this upcoming release and it’s emphasis on user-generated levels.
It’s coming out next year on basically every platform, including mobile, and we’ll have a full preview up later this weekend.
9:51AM
Gates are about to open… It’s a full house!
9:15AM
Day two starts now! We’ve got plenty on the agenda, more games to play, more people to see and a couple of things we can’t go into detail about just yet.
In case you missed it, you can find all of our Day 1 highlights in the October 6 blog.
