By: Mithrandiel & Archmage
The time is upon us. PAX West 2017 has arrived, and Mithical Entertainment is thrilled to be covering it for the 2nd year in a row! With two bodies on the show floor this year, we’ve got a jam-packed itinerary. We’ve got over 25 different appointments & interviews lined up for the weekend, with additional titles sure to catch our attention during our free time wandering the floor.
Here’s a brief overview of what to expect from Mithical Entertainment over the weekend:
Friday
Demos:
Brawlhalla – Free fighter title from Behemoth Games
HumbleBundle (Games showcased: A Hat In Time, No Truce With The Furies, Aegis Defenders, Keyboard Sports: Saving QWERTY)
Antihero – Single or Multiplayer turn-based strategy game
Dual Universe – Sandbox MMO that takes place in the vastness of space
Archangel – Command a mech to destroy your enemies in this VR title
Interviews/Panels:
“Real Feels” – A conversation around evoking emotion in video games
Koji Igarashi – Speaking on the upcoming Kickstarter title, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Mithical Entertainment is honored at the opportunity to chat with the creator of Castlevania!
“PAX 10: Part 1” – A spotlight on 5 of the PAX 10 titles, including how the titles are selected.
Saturday
Demos:
Necrobarista – A 3D visual novel
Sinner – Dark Souls styled action game with terrific production value
Muse Games featuring Guns of Icarus Alliance and Hamsterdam
The Gardens Between – Puzzle game that features a coming-of-age friendship amidst a mystical garden.
Earthnight – A runner game featuring an Earth devastated by Dragons.
Just Shapes and Beats – A fast and furious 4 player co-op that focuses on, well, shapes and beats.
Panels:
“Middle Earth: Shadow of War” – An in-depth look at the highly-anticipated sequel to Shadow of Mordor.
“PAX 10: Part 2” – The remaining titles of the PAX 10 will be spotlighted and discussed.
Exclusive Event:
En Masse VIP Visit: Get a first look at TERA on consoles, as well as the latest titles from En Masse!
Sunday
Demos:
Merge Games – Featuring RIOT – Civil Unrest, Crimson Keep and The Long Reach
Vidar – Dynamic Puzzle RPG title that changes with every playthrough!
Ark Survival Evolved – The classic FPS has returned!
God’s Trigger – Top-down coop title featuring frantic and seriously bloody combat!
Arrow Heads – Isometric competitive shooter featuring dynamic aiming mechanics!
Way of the Passive Fist – Unique brawler featuring a one-armed protagonist!
Exclusive Event:
Doublefine Party
Monday
Demos:
TinyBuild – Featuring 2 unannounced “Secret” titles, Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, Streets of Rogue, Phantom Trigger, Party Hard 2 and Speedrunners
Team 17 – Featuring Genesis: Alpha One, Yoku’s Island Express, Sword Legacy: Omen, The Escapists 2
Phew!
As you can see, we’ll be very busy over the weekend. We will be interviewing indie devs as we visit and try out their games, so we look forward to giving you a peek behind some of these amazing titles. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter as the weekend progresses: we’ll be sharing pictures and video from the show floor all weekend long.
Onward to the weekend! Watch this space!
