So here my top 5 "things" from PAX so far. Also, an honorable mention goes to the meet up. You guys are awesome and I'm glad I got to meet you. Good thing we could find each other with the Dota plushies, lol.
5. The amount of community based around 3DS's. Nearly EVERYONE there has one. I was overwhelmed with StreetPasses, and even played some impromptu games with people while waiting in line. I played Smash Bros. with a guy from Monterrey, Mexico while waiting in line for Elite Dangerous. That Elite Dangerous bit is a bit of foreshadowing...
4. The swag. I haven't really been to a convention quite like this, so it was really cool to see the stuff they give out, and some booths, like Nintendo, even had interactive stuff for it "Show us you have Smash Bros 3DS for an SSB lanyard"
3. Indie games. There were a lot of them, and it was cool to see the little guys get time here. There are still some I want to try out tomorrow too.
2. Majora's Mask 3DS: A really well done remake based on what I got to play.
1. Elite Dangerous... WITH THE OCULUS RIFT! You have probably all heard the press say how the Rift is the second coming of Jesus, and you know what? They are right! Take it from an average Joe: this thing really is the future. When I first put it on, I looked down at my hands, and saw the character's hands on the controls. I adjusted the headphones I was wearing, and actually subconsciously expected the player character's hands to move with mine. I was already that immersed. Playing was slightly dizzying at first, but I got the hang of it. The whole thing just felt so real.
I can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store. I know of a few things I am looking forward to.
1. Dreadnought. I just need to suck it up and get in line.
2. For BYOC, they are raffling off 12 copies of GreyGoo, and then those 12 winners will be playing an impromptu tournament with prizes from GreyBox, who will be present at said tournament. I hope I win the raffle.
3. Brawlhalla. One of the smaller games I wanted to play. I did play Hotline Miami 2 as well as Social Justice Warriors, and a few other Indies.