NEWS - Thursday, August 26, 2004

Penny Arcade Gaming Convention
Penny Arcade, the popular games-oriented Web comic, will be holding a gaming convention and exposition August 28 and 29 in Bellevue, Washington. The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) will feature panel discussions on the game industry and console, PC, and tabletop gaming tournaments, including an exhibition and free play of Halo 2. One of the tournaments, called the "Omegathon," will see pre-chosen attendees compete in a multistage and multi-game tournament for the "Omega Collection," a collection of games and consoles valued at over $15,000. Registration for the event has already ended, but $15 one-day and $25 two-day passes can be bought at the door. For more information, see the official PAX Web site. PAX WebsiteSource: http://www.gamespot.com