PAX East Hands-On Wrap-up

PAX East was a big show. Long lines, packed booths, and standing-room only panels were a regular occurrence. In my attempts to see as much as possible, some games and gadgets didn’t quite get the same attention as the big previews you’ve been reading here at CG. Others didn’t have much to offer thanks to a brief or limited demo. But in the interest of completeness, enjoy this collection of brief previews.

Skate 3 – PAX East Preview

It feels like only yesterday that we were talking about a new EA game that would go up against the aging dinosaur that was Tony Hawk. And yet, only three and a half years later, it’s common knowledge that Skate is the better series. I know it, you know it, and a suspicious, black-hooded man at PAX knew it.

Raskulls – PAX East Hands-On

Raskulls is Mr. Driller meets Mario Kart, with four players digging their way through a colorful environment in an attempt to cross the finish line first.

Devil’s Tuning Fork – PAX East Interview with Jason Pecho

Devil’s Tuning Fork is getting a ton of buzz, and deservedly so – it’s awesome! At PAX East, we had a chance to speak with Mr. Pecho, project lead on the game, about the inspiration, challenges, and future goals for this clever first-person puzzle game.

Two Worlds II – PAX East Behind-Closed-Doors Demonstration

Two Worlds II isn’t the next Uncharted, but it’s certainly giving Oblivion and Fallout 3 a run for their money.

Mafia II – PAX East Hands-On

The walls of 2K Game’s PAX East booth were adorned with a powerful scene – the mobsters of Mafia II casually digging a grave, lit cigarettes and pistols in hand. If it wasn’t clear from the title, this sequel is an Italian mob story brimming with this kind of dark bravado. It’s exactly what will set this game apart from its many open-world contemporaries, and we got a chance to check it out.