Live Magazine Christmas 2016 ISSUE Live Magazine December 2016 Issue | Page 177

STRALIA benefits of attending PAX. The long waiting lines didn’t daunt players that were keen to have their turn. Yes the newest titles were there to play – Final Fantasy XV, The Last Guardian, South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Watchdogs 2, Dishonored 2 – the list goes on but the competitions like time trials on Forza, highest score on classic arcade games to win a PS4 pro added some extra fun for the competitive gamers. Many gamers love sharing their fandom through t-shirts, collectibles and the ever popular pop vinyls. There is plenty on offer when someone visits PAX to bolster their collection. Shopping for tech is one of the great things you can do as there are great specials for your gaming set up – many attendees walking away with bags of purchases and mad smiles as they excitedly recount- ed their haul to friends. PAX 2016 brought again what every gamer wants – no matter how you play – but sharing and experiencing gaming culture is what this event is all about. From the people attending you can see that this PAX community is at the centre of the Australian gaming scene. No wonder the welcoming iconic yellow banner reading “Welcome Home” resonates with everyone who walks in those doors. The real question is, will you join them next year for PAX 2017? Everyone who came would tell you “DO IT!” written by IMOGEN hubber