The best gaming convention/festival in the world.
In 2004 Gabe and Tycho of Penny-Arcade.com wanted to attend a con that had equal parts tabletop gaming, computer gaming, and video gaming--and that wasn't just a big marketing event for some lame corporation. They didn't find any, so they decided to make their own.
Thus was the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) born. The first show drew over 4,000 gamers from all over the world to bear witness to 48 hours of nonstop gaming, four nerdcore concerts by the likes of Optimus Rhyme and MC Frontalot, the world public playable premier of Halo 2, and the 2-day multigenre $25,000 Omegathon tournament (which culminated in a final match of: Pong).
In 2004 Gabe and Tycho of Penny-Arcade.com wanted to attend a con that had equal parts tabletop gaming, computer gaming, and video gaming--and that wasn't just a big marketing event for some lame corporation. They didn't find any, so they decided to make their own.
Thus was the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) born. The first show drew over 4,000 gamers from all over the world to bear witness to 48 hours of nonstop gaming, four nerdcore concerts by the likes of Optimus Rhyme and MC Frontalot, the world public playable premier of Halo 2, and the 2-day multigenre $25,000 Omegathon tournament (which culminated in a final match of: Pong).
"Essentially, Tycho and I wanted to throw a big-ass two day party for gamers, and everyone’s invited."--Gabe
“I did have to take 3 days off work and spend more money then I usually do, so I have like, 6 bucks in my checking account at the moment… and my next paycheck will be small and mostly go to car insurance... But goddamn it was worth it.”--Forum post
"Did anyone else notice that everyone you passed at PAX looked vaguely familiar? Like we all have a sort
of “geek” look to us and therefore recognize our own kind? It was strange and comforting at the same
time.”--Forum post
“I did have to take 3 days off work and spend more money then I usually do, so I have like, 6 bucks in my checking account at the moment… and my next paycheck will be small and mostly go to car insurance... But goddamn it was worth it.”--Forum post
"Did anyone else notice that everyone you passed at PAX looked vaguely familiar? Like we all have a sort
of “geek” look to us and therefore recognize our own kind? It was strange and comforting at the same
time.”--Forum post
by PAXer March 31, 2005
"We've seen about ten pax --fighting-age males-- moving from Karingal to Loy Kalay and back" (Sebastian Junger, "War", Twelve-Hachette, 2010, p. 206)
by paxirioni October 6, 2010
What posh English kids (especially at boarding schools) say to each other when they want to stop fighting.
The Latin equivalent to present term mercy.
Often referenced in "The Famous Five" by Enid Blyton.
The Latin equivalent to present term mercy.
Often referenced in "The Famous Five" by Enid Blyton.
Julian: "What say you Dick we have a little tussle to see who get's the last cucumber sandwich?"
Dick: "Come on then old chap!"
(They tussle)
Dick: "Pax! Oh I say you win Julian"
Julian: "Oh terrific. I'll race you back to Aunt Fanny's!"
Dick: "Come on then old chap!"
(They tussle)
Dick: "Pax! Oh I say you win Julian"
Julian: "Oh terrific. I'll race you back to Aunt Fanny's!"
by Sabbotage Goldberg May 20, 2006
by Kayko January 5, 2015
A website,where ugly girls are overated.A site,where men cant seem to keep their shirt on.Finally,a website for fat people and,social rejects.
Dblock_Chyc is a average looking girl.But, she’s rated top ten, then making her seem overated.Fat_Back, a "big boned girl, that socialized on the internet, seeing has she would be socially rejected by her horrendous looks.Poetik, every overweight virgin girl’s dream, althought most of the forums made in paxed are usually responded by other males, this guy seems to always make people question his sexuality by posting half naked pictures in a mostly male replied thread.
by BlameUrParents April 8, 2005
The act or artform of violating another co-worker(s') anal cavity, (ie. screwing) due to laziness, insufficient brain capacity, lack of a soul, or generally not giving a shit for the sole benefit of ones own selfish gain.
I got Paxed by Walmart when I went to pick up my lay-a-way boom box only to find out they had sold it to another customer.
by mulchman February 11, 2011
by captain canuck August 21, 2003