PA and PAX

The strange role that PA has come to occupy in the game industry. They're the most visible, funny, and written/drawn commentators on the state of the game industry. On a related note... MTV has put them on the ballot for the 10 most influential gamers of all time. The fact that PA is probably one of the most visited web-sites by game developers makes them a force in the industry, whether they want to be or not.

GameDaily BIZ: PAX Sells Out of Space, Names Keynote

Penny Arcade Inc. today announced that its upcoming Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) has sold out of exhibit space. This includes companies such as Microsoft, Nintendo, and Ubisoft. Alex St. John, current manager of WildTangent, will deliver a keynote entitled "The Prehistory of Xbox," detailing the nascent period for the console.