Team behind Duskers reimagines centuries-old tabletop game as a bold retro roguelike

SAN MATEO, Calif. – Nov. 10, 2025 – Below the Crown, a love letter to chess, roguelikes, and dungeon crawlers from developer Misfits Attic (responsible for the 20+ award-winning strategy game Duskers), dives into a retro-inspired realm (hiding something beneath the surface) on PC via Steam Early Access today. 

Challenge the glitchy roguelite dungeons below the crown as a badass Wizard armed with spells and strategies to outwit enemies. Recruit a party of classic and fresh game pieces, including Knights, Bishops, Mimics, and Mad Queens. Survive the run, earn riches, and appease the Emperor with piles of gold. Oh, and between rounds, undergo fun psychological questioning that may or may not impact runs. Don’t worry about that, everything is fine.

Master a new take on the classic game board. Maneuver into prime positions to defeat the dungeon’s inhabitants, or rely on superior spells and flashy explosions to reach the next chamber. Earn new skills and spell cards to unlock different strategies, then collect and assign challenge-modifying runes to up the stakes. More pain, more gain. Suffer towards success.

Compete with other Wizards in the community with global daily challenges. Show off well-earned victories and learn new strategies by viewing others’ runs. Don’t forget to answer those routine psychological evaluations – it’s in your best interest.

Discover an engaging experience for chess masters or rookies alike, as Below the Crown honors the beloved traditional elements of the tabletop monolith, now with a magical twist. The accomplished industry veterans behind Below the Crown hail from the studios that produced the Diablo and Call of Duty series, as well as some of DreamWorks’ most iconic films, including How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek 2, and Bee Movie.

“Below the Crown wouldn’t be what it is today without the incredible minds on the Misfits Attic team,” said Tim Keenan, Founder, Misfits Attic. “Our diverse experiences on films and games have enabled us to give Below the Crown its own distinct, mysterious identity. We hope chess enthusiasts and beginners alike enjoy digging into this dynamic world of strategy, magic, and retro vibes in Early Access!”

Below the Crown is now available on Windows PC via Steam Early Access. For more information, make your next moves to Bluesky, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to follow the development team, join fellow wizards on Discord and Reddit, and search #BelowTheCrown on social media.

About Misfits Attic

Misfits Attic is an independent game studio based in San Mateo, CA. It strives to create big, small games with attitude and immersive experiences infused with the team’s dark sense of humor. Its founding members have over 50 years of experience in the film, game, and design industries. The studio is best known for the award-winning RTS Duskers, as well as the critically acclaimed action-puzzler A Virus Named TOM. The team is currently developing a love letter to chess, roguelikes, and dungeon crawlers, Below the Crown, planned to release on PC via Steam early access in Q4 2025. 

For more information, visit the official website.

A new look at the nostalgic, rule-breaking coming-of-age adventure from Refugium Games.

[November 10, 2025] – Refugium Games has unveiled a brand-new story trailer for Agefield High: Rock the School, offering a deeper dive into the game’s coming-of-age narrative and rebellious teenage spirit that is inspired by the raunchy teen comedies of the era. Featuring updated character models and improved facial animations, the trailer brings the story’s core trio — Sam, Kale, and Axel — to life. Check out the latest trailer below!

Set in the year 2002, Agefield High: Rock the School follows Sam Tatum, the new kid in town, and his two friends as they refuse to graduate as nobodies. With graduation on the horizon and the weight of expectations closing in, they decide to flip the script — throwing caution (and every school rule) to the wind in a final bid to leave their mark. Between overbearing parents, pervy teachers, and a smug school rival dead set on ruining their plans, these teens are ready to push back, break rules, and rock their last months of high school on their own terms.

With its punchy humor, saturated colors, and early 2000s pop-punk energy, the trailer captures the game’s defiant tone — a nostalgic, heartfelt ode to teenage mischief, rebellion, and friendship.

Key Features:

• Cinematic Gameplay: Follow a branching narrative through a series of missions with different endings.
• A Fully Simulated School System: Attend (or skip) five different class types, including English, Math, Geography, Music, and German.
• Explore a Small-Town Sandbox: From bike shops to tattoo parlors, the world of Agefield is filled with places to discover and decisions to make.
• Side Hustles and Mini-Games: Complete a variety of side missions and activities like prank calling and lawn mowing to earn cash and unlock items.
• Customize Your Look: Buy clothes, accessories, bikes, hairstyles, and more to express your style and stand out in the halls.
• Authentic Early 2000s Vibes: A pop-punk soundtrack, springtime setting, and vibrant color palette create an atmosphere that’s as loud and rebellious as your teen years.

Currently in development, Agefield High: Rock the School is scheduled to release for PC via Steam, with console versions planned for a later date. Players can wishlist the game on Steam now to stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates.

About Refugium Games

Refugium Games’ mission is to create games on topics that no one has dared to tackle yet. Their journey started as a solo developer just with the vision of creating a game about classic grey aliens, an invasion, and UFOs.

Greyhill Incident launched on June 9, 2023 on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox. Criticism and negative reviews rained down on release day because of a lack of beta testing, the newbie developer took it as a lesson and moved forward. After the successful launch of their second game Vacant’s Mine, more developers joined. And Refugium Games decided on starting to work on their dream game, Agefield High: Rock the School, the open-world game where you play as a teenager in high school.

The acquisition brings together an emerging game studio with a trusted real-money marketplace to continue paving the way for players to safely buy and sell in-game items for real value.

Finnish Game Studio Social First, the developers behind Nexus Station have announced the acquisition of the GamerPay.gg platform; a real-money marketplace for in-game assets. GamerPay currently operates as a marketplace for Counter-Strike 2 skins, a global billion dollar business. The move unites the marketplace’s proven technology and community trust with the studio’s growth, setting the stage for a new era of secure, player-driven economies.

The global trade of in-game items on grey markets is a multi-billion dollar industry, underscoring players’ appetite for real-world value in gaming. Yet these unregulated channels often expose users to fraud and unfair practices. Gamerpay offers a secure, transparent alternative – providing verified transactions and clear pricing. By introducing trust and regulation to this thriving market, GamerPay empowers players and unlocks new revenue opportunities for developers and publishers. 

“We’re proud to welcome GamerPay under the Social First umbrella and continue its mission of providing secure, trusted trading for players”, said Kim Soares, CEO of Social First. 

“We’re excited about the opportunities this unlocks for our Nexus Station players but also of course the opportunities for secure, real-world value in gaming in general. The GamerPay platform can be expanded into comprehensive Direct-to-Consumer payment services, and we aim to build it into a service any game company can use for providing in-app purchases to their customers outside traditional storefronts.”

“Since day one, GamerPay has been about creating trust and transparency – making it safe and simple to trade digital items of real value,” said Morten Byskov, Co-Founder of GamerPay. 

“Joining Social First marks an exciting new chapter. They share our belief in building a marketplace that extends beyond just CS2 and aligns with our vision of a fair, player-first economy. Most importantly, they share our values when it comes to caring for players and our community. Together, we can bring that philosophy to even more games and players worldwide. I’m incredibly proud of what our small team has built, and even more excited to see GamerPay grow into something bigger under the Social First umbrella.”

The marketplace will continue to operate as usual, with all user accounts, balances, and listings remaining intact. Existing customers can expect the same secure transactions and responsive support they’ve always enjoyed. With additional resources and long-term investment, Social First aims to refine processes and create a better experience for existing and new customers going forward.

About Social First 

Social First is a multinational team of accomplished game developers who have formed an independent studio based in Finland. CEO Kim Soares and President Mikko Kähärä founded Social First in 2021 with the mission to create games that are social experiences, span decades and extend beyond gaming; giving players platforms to create meaningful relationships with people all across the world. The team is backed by Play Ventures, Crowberry Capital and a syndicate led by Joakim Achrén.

About GamerPay

GamerPay was founded to make skin trading safe again — a marketplace built on trust, transparency, and respect for players. From a small idea that started in a Facebook group, it grew into one of Europe’s most trusted platforms for Counter-Strike 2 trading. In just four years, more than 500,000 players have joined the community, completing over half a million trades worth $50 million in total value.

Aniplex-Joycity Set to Release Game in 151 Countries and Regions!

(Tokyo, Japan) – November 10, 2025 – Aniplex Inc. today announced the upcoming global release of Resident Evil Survival Unit, a new mobile strategy game co-developed with JOYCITY Corporation.The game will officially launch on November 18, 2025, in 151 countries and regions worldwide. Additional territories are scheduled to follow.

Based on Capcom’s iconic Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Survival Unit offers a fresh strategic experience tailored for mobile devices. The game blends the accessibility of mobile gaming with the depth of real-time strategy, allowing players worldwide to connect and compete in a new survival-themed adventure set in the Resident Evil universe.

Pre-orders are now available on the App Store, and pre-registration is open via Google Play and the official website.

The game has already surpassed 2 million pre-registrations across multiple regions, reflecting strong global anticipation ahead of launch. Players who pre-order or pre-register will receive a special bonus pack containing useful items to support early gameplay and character development.

Players who have not yet registered are encouraged to sign up and join the survival unit.

About Aniplex Inc.

Aniplex Inc. is a diversified entertainment company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Known for its leadership in anime production and distribution, Aniplex also develops and publishes games, films, stage productions, and live events for audiences worldwide. Aniplex is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.

https://www.aniplex.co.jp

About JOYCITY Corporation

JOYCITY Corporation is a leading game developer and publisher based in South Korea, specializing in online and mobile games. The company is known for global hits such as Gunship Battle: Total Warfare, Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War and 3on3 Freestyle.

https://www.joycity.com

Fans can already catch up with Seasons 1 and 2 and celebrate upcoming season in a special sneak peek on the big screen with theatrical preview in ‘JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution’

Brace yourself as JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 officially premieres January 9, 2026, only on Crunchyroll. Kicking off with the highly anticipated ‘Culling Game Arc’, the new season continues the saga of curses, chaos, and character-defining battles that have made the series a global anime phenomenon.

Fans can already catch up with Seasons 1 and 2 streaming on Crunchyroll.

For an early taste of what’s to come, JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution hits select theatres starting 4 December, giving a sneak peek at the first two episodes of the Culling Game Arc in a cinematic format. This special presentation bridges the explosive conclusion of the Shibuya Incident with the next chapter, and offers fans a chance to celebrate the upcoming season together on the big screen.

Crafted for the big screen, this special presentation amplifies the stakes, the spectacle, and the sorcery, inviting fans to come together, relive the chaos, and get hyped for Season 3.

About JUJUTSU KAISEN:

Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, taking the curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses… and thus begins the heroic tale of a boy who became a curse to exorcise a curse, a life from which he could never turn back.

About JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution:

A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are curse users and spirits scheming to seal him away.

Yuji Itadori, accompanied by his classmates and other top-tier jujutsu sorcerers, enters the fray in an unprecedented clash of curses — the Shibuya Incident.

In the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses in a plan orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo, the most wicked sorcerer in history. As the deadly Culling Game starts, Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu is assigned to carry out Yuji’s execution for his perceived crimes.

The desperate confrontation between Satoru Gojo’s two beloved students comes to the big screen with an early preview. Be the first to experience Yuji and Yuta’s fateful battle with the hotly anticipated kickoff to Season 3 in theatres nationwide.

About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

The acclaimed strategy RPG expands its legacy—now on PlayStation and Xbox for the first time.

[San Francisco] November 7, 2025-  Dark Deity 2, the acclaimed tactical RPG sequel to the indie hit Dark Deity, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Developed by Sword & Axe LLC and published by indie.io, this marks the first time the series has appeared on PlayStation and Xbox, introducing its deep strategy, emotional storytelling, and stunning pixel art to a whole new audience of tactical RPG fans.

Set 25 years after the events of Dark Deity, the sequel returns players to the war-torn realm of Verroa, where the Eternal Order once restored peace—but a new empire now seeks to claim it. While longtime fans will recognize familiar echoes of the world and its legacy, Dark Deity 2 is built as a fully standalone adventure, allowing newcomers to dive in and experience a rich, self-contained story. Players will lead Gwyn and Riordian, descendants of the original heroes, as they unite twenty unique warriors to resist a vast and holy invasion. Commanding the Eternal Delegation, players will forge alliances, decide the fate of kingdoms, and outmaneuver powerful foes across 30 story-driven chapters of fully voice-acted tactical combat.

At the heart of Dark Deity 2 is its turn-based tactical combat, where every decision shapes the battlefield and the fate of Verroa. Under their leadership, players command 20 legendary heroes across 45 branching classes, each with unique abilities, passives, and tactical roles. From cosmic sorcerers to crocodile-summoning wardens, blood-soaked cultists to noble knights, every unit offers new possibilities for experimentation and synergy. A reworked ability and enhancement system—featuring runes, rings, and flexible skill combinations—lets players craft hybrid builds and push the limits of traditional tactics.

Beyond combat, Dark Deity 2 delivers deep campaign customization inspired by community-made randomizers. Players can fine-tune difficulty, adjust recruitment order, and modify progression stats like XP, gold, and aptitude growth to create a challenge perfectly matched to their playstyle. Each run unfolds differently—not only in strategy but in story—thanks to dynamic recruitment paths and player-driven decisions that reshape Verroa’s destiny.

Dark Deity 2’s fully voice-acted main campaign features performances from an acclaimed cast led by Allegra Clark (Apex Legends, Jujutsu Kaisen) as Queen Rashida, alongside other notable voice actors who bring Verroa’s heroes and villains vividly to life.

Dark Deity 2 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.For the latest updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and epic lore, visit the official website.

ABOUT SWORD AND ACE LLC

Sword & Axe LLC is an indie game studio founded by childhood friends who set out to create the kinds of games they would have loved growing up, taking on the name of their middle school gaming club. Dedicated to keeping expansive and unique class trees alive in modern RPGs, the team made its first foray into game development with Dark Deity, bringing classic turn-based strategy into the modern era. Now, with Dark Deity 2, they are expanding that vision—refining their craft, deepening tactical gameplay, and delivering an even richer RPG experience.

With a focus on player-driven storytelling, strategic depth, and high replayability, Sword & Axe LLC is committed to crafting compelling RPGs that blend nostalgia with fresh innovations.

ABOUT INDIE.IO

indie.io is home to over 100 of the world’s best independent video games and developers. Our platform was built to provide independent developers with the resources, services, and management tools needed for success. Through collaboration and passion, we strive to cultivate a diverse and vibrant gaming landscape that resonates with players and creators alike!

Gather chefs, servers, and managers from among your friends to be the best rat-staurant around in this chaotic co-op adventure!

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Nov. 7, 2025 – Polden Publishing and developer toR Studio’s new game Restaurats,the medieval fantasy tavern simulator where a team of rats do the work, is out now on Steam! Play solo or with up to four players in co-op while managing your tavern – serve tables, cook food, improve your restaurant, and become the best rat-ed chef around. Play in either Career mode or “Friendslop” mode for faster-paced, wackier runs with friends!

Lead a medieval restaurant with a team of rats! Cook the food, throw it at guests, and bus the tables for the fantastical creatures who’ll come to feast. Learn to cook the best recipes, improve your tavern (and your rat), and be ready to serve VIP customers for bonus rewards. Become a legendary rat chef with up to four players, and make your tavern the most visited in the realm!

The fun doesn’t stop with launch however – the team has already revealed a post-launch content roadmap including more customization, events, locations and more!

KEY FEATURES

• CULINARY CONNOISSEUR -Learn recipes to cook for the tavern’s fantastical patrons. The more complex the dish, the better the reward.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE -Be attentive to the tavern’s guests, like skeletons, vampires, orcs and more. Each has unique preferences and requirements, so be sure to look after their needs.
• RAT UPGRADES – Level up your character, improve your skills, and customize your rat to be the most stylish of your friends.
• ROGUELIKE PROGRESSION -At the end of each run, you’ll unlock new recipe cards, upgrades and more to improve your tavern.
• ULTIMATE RESTAURAT – Build up the tavern with new blueprints to improve its capacity, functionality and attractiveness.
• HAVE FUN TOGETHER IN CO-OP – Not only can you cook, you can also gamble, play mini-games, and simply have a blast with friends together. This is not just a cooking game, it’s a lively sandbox experience with tons of humor!

Ready to scurry into the kitchen? Restaurats is available now on Steam for $19.90, but players who jump in during the first two weeks of launch can grab the game at 25% off for $14.92! You can also check out the game’s free demo on Steam!

To learn more about Polden and the games in its publishing line-up, visit polden.gg and join the Discord community.

About toR Studio

toR Studio is a small independent game development team, focused on creating unique and experimental gaming experiences. toR Studio explores niche genres and unusual settings, often blending simulation mechanics with narrative and satire. The studio continues to experiment with new ideas and gameplay concepts, delivering fresh and unconventional projects to the indie game scene.

About Polden

Polden Publishing is an indie game publisher dedicated to helping talented creators connect with their audience. We provide transparent, honest, and data-driven support, empowering developers to bring their unique visions to life. To find out more, visit polden.gg.

Compete in feather-raising minigames with friends on PC and Android

7 Nov., 2025 – KIBORG developer Sobaka Studio today reveals and launches the debut demo for Chicken Chicken, available now PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Versions for mobile and console are also in development.

In online matches supporting up to eight players, compete across a variety of minigames, some of which will require teamwork, while others make it every chicken, hen, and other party animals for themselves. Three minigames are available in today’s demo, with additional ones planned for launch in 2026. 

Race against others in Cars, moving on the forward, reverse, and steering buttons as necessary, collecting seed bags. Drive your vehicle on top of the mountain, and deliver those bags to the giant chicken on his throne before time runs out. 

Attempt to climb a makeshift mountain of decrepit buildings in Climbing Up. Their tiny arms don’t do much for stamina, and the cannons shooting around the map, plus the rocket launchers your opponents can pick up won’t help in your ascent.

Teamwork makes the dream work in Swamp, where two teams, tethered to a giant, just-hatched chicken, must catch as many flies as possible. Avoid snapping the tether by straying too far or falling into the murky sludge, for you can’t eat flies when one chicken is untethered!

Today’s demo supports up to eight player online matches with three minigames, with additional minigames planned for launch in 2026. Some will require smart thinking with your team while others will involve one chicken vs. the flock, but feathers will fly in chaotic mayhem in all the games.

“We come from a background of dark, violent action games like KIBORG, so Chicken Chicken might seem a bit unusual,” said Dmitry Kachkov, Head of Sobaka Studio. “But when you feel the pain of reaching the top of the mountain in Climbing Up…and someone hits you with a rocket launcher and sends you all the way to the bottom, you will understand.”

The debut demo for Chicken Chicken breaks out of its shell on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store today. For more information, follow Sobaka Studio on Twitter/X, YouTube, join the Discord server, and visit the official website for more updates.

About Sobaka Studio

Sobaka Studio is an indie game developer known for games like KIBORG, the rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat, the intense brawler Redeemer, and the beat ‘em up inspired by the 16-bit era, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin. Sobaka is currently working on multiple developed and published titles.

SAVE YOUR GROSCHEN, FOR NOW…

7^th November 2025: Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver announce that starting today, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is FREE to play on both Steam & XBOX (November 7th – 10th). For those who have yet to live a life medieval, now is the perfect time to indulge in a tale of revenge, betrayal, and discovery in this epic RPG adventure.

Timed alongside the FREE Play weekends, the game will be on discount with up to 40% savings across Steam (November 7th – 14th) and XBOX (November 7th – 19th), with game saves from the FREE play trial carrying over to full purchase.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is approaching 4 million Henry’s living a life medieval in a gripping tale of revenge, betrayal and discovery. Praised for its immersive storyline, improved combat and beautiful open world, the title garnered thousands of positive reviews from around the globe from players and critics alike, with a Metacritic score of 88%, an Opencritic score of 95% and rated ‘very positive’ on Steam with 94% of all users giving it a positive review.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is out now on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S. 

Unlock the full experience with Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Gold Edition, which includes the base game, Gallant Huntsman’s Kit, and Expansion Pass (containing access to all three paid story DLCs and Shields of Season passing pack). Visit https://kingdomcomerpg.com/ for more details.

About Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a true sequel to its predecessor but developed and written in such a way that it is perfect for newcomers and longtime fans alike.

Diving back into the heart-pounding world of 15th Century Bohemia (Central Europe), Kingdom Come: Deliverance II picks up where its predecessor left off, thrusting players into the shoes of Henry, the steadfast son of a blacksmith, embroiled in a tumultuous tale of vengeance, betrayal, and self-discovery.

In this gripping sequel, players will traverse a meticulously crafted medieval landscape, from the humble confines of a blacksmith’s forge to the grandeur of royal courts, all while navigating the treacherous currents of a kingdom torn apart by civil war. 

About Warhorse Studio  

Warhorse Studios is a video game development studio established in 2011 by a team of seasoned industry veterans. Known for blending historical authenticity with immersive storytelling, Warhorse is the creative force behind the critically acclaimed Kingdom Come: Deliverance saga—an open-world, single-player RPG set in the medieval Kingdom of Bohemia. As part of leading publisher PLAION, Warhorse Studios has achieved global success, with over 13 million copies sold worldwide.

https://warhorsestudios.cz/en

About PLAION  

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company. 

About Deep Silver  

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com 

The East Coast’s most-attended gaming event to return to Boston March 2026

BOSTON, MA – Nov. 6, 2025 – Badges go on sale today at 3:00PM ET for PAX East 2026, the East Coast’s most-attended gaming event, reveals . Co-show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade return to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center from Thursday, March 26, through Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Lock in for a weekend filled with the biggest names across AAA and indie gaming, many who bring demos of their most anticipated releases. Trendsetters in tabletop gaming and hardware will also fill the show floor, with exhibitors, special guests, and new interactive experiences to be revealed over the coming months.

New and returning attendees can expect to dive into a lineup of entertaining and insightful panels, featuring popular internet personalities and game developers from across the industry. The full panel schedule will be unveiled ahead of the expo, with livestreams available on the official PAX Twitch and YouTube channels. 

Additional activities spread throughout the four-day show include tournaments with cash prizes, the return of PAX Arena’s Stream Stars, console freeplay areas with thousands of titles, video game music concerts, community meetups, and much more.

“PAX Unplugged is fast approaching, but we’re already deep into building the next PAX East,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of PAX, Penny Arcade, and Child’s Play Charity. “Also, if you need Apricots in ARC Raiders, I got you.”

PAX East 2026 badges go on sale today at 3:00PM ET, Early Bird Prices start at $250 for 4-Day Badges, Saturday Badges at $77, and Thursday, Friday, and Sunday badges at $70. BYOC add-on badges are available for $50. New this year, Kids (ages 7-12) 4-day Badge is $30. Early Bird prices end on February 20, 2026.

For more information, follow PAX on Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Twitter.

About PAX

PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of tickets in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010, and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade established PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop-focused show, held in Philadelphia.

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organizers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), MagicCon, and more. In addition to organizing and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop’s major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.

About Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade has been the world’s most popular webcomic for over 20 years, with over 3.5 million readers. Started in 1998 in the living room of Mike Krahulik & Jerry Holkins, it has grown into a media empire encompassing multiple beloved properties such as Lookouts, Automata, and beloved D&D live-play series Acquisitions Incorporated. Penny Arcade was responsible for the creation of Child’s Play, a gaming charity that has raised over $45 million dollars for children across the world. They are also the founders of PAX, the number one consumer gaming festival in North America, with hundreds of thousands of loyal visitors every year.