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Making the Most of PAX East 2025

By Ali Cannon

May 2, 2025 · insights

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  • Water bottle: Hydrate or diedrate! Water bottles are so trendy right now, I feel like I’m always seeing people on TikTok battling over which water bottle is the best (spoiler: it’s the Owala Freesip). So bring one of those, preferably one that won’t leak all over the expo hall floor if you drop it, and stay hydrated.
  • Snacks: Outside food is allowed, which means you can stockpile snacks in your hotel room and bring them to refuel throughout the day. Not only will it save you a ton of money, but it’ll also keep you from losing friends because you’re hangry.
  • A Reliable Bag: I once had a drawstring bag break the second I got through security. It wasn’t fun; don’t be me. Bring a bag with straps that won’t dig into your shoulders and seams that can handle a full day romping around the expo hall.
  • Entertainment: This sounds a little silly because you’ll be at a convention and surrounded by games and entertainment. Why would you want to lug a console around in your bag? Well, a lot of PAX is waiting in lines, and that can get boring, so having a Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or even a Tamagotchi will help to keep the boredom at bay. Plus, there are dedicated calmer areas of the convention center where you can take a break, get away from the crowds, and play your handheld consoles.

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I love communities. Sometimes I’ll drive to random towns and attend their community days just because I love seeing how everyone in this town I’ve never heard of before has such a passion and love for their home and the people who live there. I don’t need caffeine when I’m attending events like PAX because the sheer excitement radiating off of everyone is more than enough to keep me going. 

Enjoy the multiplayer experience that is an event of this magnitude. Bored in line? Remember that you’re attending an event where you’re surrounded by nerds with the same interests as you! Strike up conversations, play board games with strangers in the freeplay area, and chat with indie developers about their games. After the expo hall closes for the day, there are still concerts, panels, and events outside of PAX that you can attend. Being a part of the community is the most rewarding and fun part of the entire event, so enjoy it!

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Yup, we’ll be there! Come hang out at booth 18109 for a chance to play Among Us 3D on PC and VR. If you love the demo, then you can buy the game, get our exclusive pin, and talk with our devs. See you on the expo hall floor!

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