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Edited By Ryan  Staff

 We hope you guys like apples!
 We hope you guys like apples!
The Giant Bomb team will finally be shattering its pants-optional-weather policy and making its full-fledged East Coast debut later this week at the Penny Arcade Expo East 2011, which is being hosted at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in beautiful, freezing-ass Boston. We'll be scouring the show floor all three days of the Exposition, checking out games and interviewing all of the most luminous of industry luminaries. 

More than anything, though, we're coming to PAX East to interact with you, the glorious and kind Giant Bomb users who keep our egos fed, our bar stocked, and our lights on. So if you see us in the wild during PAX East, and we don't appear to be in the middle of Official Serious Video Games Business, please, feel free to walk right up to us and say hi! We'll be more than happy to shake hands, bump fists, take pictures, sign stuff, kiss babies, receive deep-tissue back massages, whatever! 

If you'd rather not just leave it to random chance, though, we've got some scheduled activities as well. Mere hours after we touch down at Boston Logan International Airport this Thursday night, we'll be fairly-yet-harshly-and-also-probably-drunkenly judging the mock-rock performances at Harmonix's Rock Band Night at the Brattle Theater. I feel a bit like a jerk mentioning this at all, as this event is already totally sold out, but hey, if anyone asks, that's where we'll be.

 Actual manticores will NOT BE ALLOWED ADMISSION.
 Actual manticores will NOT BE ALLOWED ADMISSION.
To be fair, PAX East itself is also fully sold out, though if you're one of the seventy-odd-thousand lucky ticket-holders, we encourage you to come bear witness to the Giant Bombcast Live! which will be popping off at 9:30PM on Friday night in the Manticore Theater. This probably sounds more than a little cocky, but if our past PAX Prime panel experience is any indication, there's a decent chance we'll fill the room, so it's probably a good idea to line up early for choice seating. 

And as if watching us fill time for an hour-plus in an oversized auditorium weren't incentive enough to come experience the Giant Bombcast Live!, we'll also be announcing the details of our Saturday Night Giant Bomb Meet-Up that night. We're taking over a to-be-revealed Boston bar for the evening, where, in addition to the regular Giant Bomb on-camera knuckleheads, you'll also have a chance to sip suds alongside Giant Bomb favorites like Dave "EnemyKite" Snider, Phil "Wafflestomp" Reno, Kat "TurboToaster" Smith, and Matthew "Make Yourself Useful And Go Get Me A Sandwich, Bodega" Kessler. (EDIT: Please note that this will be a 21+ function. Sorry youngsters!)

So! In summary:

  • Thursday Night - Rock Band Night at the Brattle Theater (SOLD OUT!) 
  • Friday Night - Giant Bombcast Live! in the Manticore Theater at PAX East (also TOTALLY SOLD OUT!) 
  • Saturday Night - Giant Bomb Meet-Up (LOCATION TO BE REVEALED!) 

Even if you won't be attending PAX East, we'll be documenting as much of our Bostonian shenanigans as possible for later consumption. Seriously, you guys, we could not be more excited for PAX East. PAX is one of our absolute favorite events of the year, and we cannot wait to see how the East Coast does it. We hope to see you there!    
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#1  Edited By Ryan  Staff

 We hope you guys like apples!
 We hope you guys like apples!
The Giant Bomb team will finally be shattering its pants-optional-weather policy and making its full-fledged East Coast debut later this week at the Penny Arcade Expo East 2011, which is being hosted at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in beautiful, freezing-ass Boston. We'll be scouring the show floor all three days of the Exposition, checking out games and interviewing all of the most luminous of industry luminaries. 

More than anything, though, we're coming to PAX East to interact with you, the glorious and kind Giant Bomb users who keep our egos fed, our bar stocked, and our lights on. So if you see us in the wild during PAX East, and we don't appear to be in the middle of Official Serious Video Games Business, please, feel free to walk right up to us and say hi! We'll be more than happy to shake hands, bump fists, take pictures, sign stuff, kiss babies, receive deep-tissue back massages, whatever! 

If you'd rather not just leave it to random chance, though, we've got some scheduled activities as well. Mere hours after we touch down at Boston Logan International Airport this Thursday night, we'll be fairly-yet-harshly-and-also-probably-drunkenly judging the mock-rock performances at Harmonix's Rock Band Night at the Brattle Theater. I feel a bit like a jerk mentioning this at all, as this event is already totally sold out, but hey, if anyone asks, that's where we'll be.

 Actual manticores will NOT BE ALLOWED ADMISSION.
 Actual manticores will NOT BE ALLOWED ADMISSION.
To be fair, PAX East itself is also fully sold out, though if you're one of the seventy-odd-thousand lucky ticket-holders, we encourage you to come bear witness to the Giant Bombcast Live! which will be popping off at 9:30PM on Friday night in the Manticore Theater. This probably sounds more than a little cocky, but if our past PAX Prime panel experience is any indication, there's a decent chance we'll fill the room, so it's probably a good idea to line up early for choice seating. 

And as if watching us fill time for an hour-plus in an oversized auditorium weren't incentive enough to come experience the Giant Bombcast Live!, we'll also be announcing the details of our Saturday Night Giant Bomb Meet-Up that night. We're taking over a to-be-revealed Boston bar for the evening, where, in addition to the regular Giant Bomb on-camera knuckleheads, you'll also have a chance to sip suds alongside Giant Bomb favorites like Dave "EnemyKite" Snider, Phil "Wafflestomp" Reno, Kat "TurboToaster" Smith, and Matthew "Make Yourself Useful And Go Get Me A Sandwich, Bodega" Kessler. (EDIT: Please note that this will be a 21+ function. Sorry youngsters!)

So! In summary:

  • Thursday Night - Rock Band Night at the Brattle Theater (SOLD OUT!) 
  • Friday Night - Giant Bombcast Live! in the Manticore Theater at PAX East (also TOTALLY SOLD OUT!) 
  • Saturday Night - Giant Bomb Meet-Up (LOCATION TO BE REVEALED!) 

Even if you won't be attending PAX East, we'll be documenting as much of our Bostonian shenanigans as possible for later consumption. Seriously, you guys, we could not be more excited for PAX East. PAX is one of our absolute favorite events of the year, and we cannot wait to see how the East Coast does it. We hope to see you there!    
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#2  Edited By soliddragon24

PAX EAST! That's a thing!

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#3  Edited By OllyOxenFree

WHOOP! WHOOP!

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#4  Edited By Yummylee

Pretty hectic few weeks lately. Straight from GDC right to Pax East!

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#5  Edited By Dany

Have fun and I hope to see Ice-T!

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#6  Edited By MisterMouse

how do you like dem apples?

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#7  Edited By FlyingRat

Yay for Good Will Hunting references?

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#8  Edited By cooljammer00

Please make sure you guys go again in 2012.  I sort of figured you'd be skipping out on it this year as you have in years past.  Also, had no moneys.

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#9  Edited By mattbodega

I'm the guy who gets the sandwiches.

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#10  Edited By Cluter

I'm seriously pissed that I cant make it this year... stupid financial issues... Have fun guys!

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#11  Edited By Marmaladebrat

Looking forward to all the action, especially the Saturday night meet up.

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#12  Edited By fortis

Too far away and expensive for me. Can you guys come to my house instead?

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#13  Edited By bucky

calling boston beautiful may be a bit of a stretch.

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#14  Edited By damswedon

Bodega? Well I guess it can't be all fun and games. (That is a joke)  

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#15  Edited By GiantBatman

Fuck it... We'll do it LIVE

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#16  Edited By sweep  Moderator

Good luck, have batman!

 
Also, if MattBodega isn't drunk by the end of the night then I shall be sorely disappointed in you, Ryan.
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#17  Edited By MooseyMcMan

As someone who lives in Massachusetts, I can tell you that it is not cold here this time of year. At least not if you're a MAN!

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#18  Edited By JohnDudebro

I fully expect Bodega to fetch me a sandwich at the meetup on Saturday.

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#19  Edited By Sambambo
@damswedon said:
" Bodega? Well I guess it can't be all fun and games. (That is a joke)   "
We both know it isnt.
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#20  Edited By buft

im thousands of miles away but i cant wait for the shenanigans to hit the site

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#21  Edited By damswedon
@SuperSambo said:
" @damswedon said:
" Bodega? Well I guess it can't be all fun and games. (That is a joke)   "
We both know it isnt. "
Shush you'll break my cover.
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#22  Edited By Hampe

Will the Giant Bombcast Live! be recorded in video or in audio?

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#23  Edited By agentmoo

So psyched for PAX East to hang out with gamer & industry folks. I'll be checking out Rock Band Night and the Live Bombcast - I've gotten my tickets in advance

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#24  Edited By sweep  Moderator
@SuperSambo said:
" @damswedon said:
" Bodega? Well I guess it can't be all fun and games. (That is a joke)   "
We both know it isnt. "
Don't be mean to Bodega, it's not his fault he doesn't know how to drink alcohol or talk to girls!! 
 
Don't worry Bodega, I got your back ;)
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#25  Edited By LOSERSTRIKER1001

I will be at the panel, and I can't wait to see you guys.

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#26  Edited By Ryan  Staff
@Hampe said:
" Will the Giant Bombcast Live! be recorded in video or in audio? "
YES!
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#27  Edited By Lelcar

Will be live streaming as well? For paying members or something? :(

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#28  Edited By CaptainTryHard

get an interview with the Guild Wars 2 team and you guys get my thumbs up, get a release date and you get many thumbs up

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#29  Edited By mythus

I would have SOOOOO been there.  I'm in jersey and a grad student in the mist of midterm week.   Sadly, i cannot have fun this week.  Hope I will catch you guys the next time around.  

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#30  Edited By Ryan  Staff
@Lelcar said:
" Will be live streaming as well? For paying members or something? :( "
As the panels are intended for paying PAX East attendees, it would be poor form for us to live-stream the the Bombcast Live. HOWEVER! We will be recording both video and audio of the panel to post on the site after the fact.
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#31  Edited By legionvsninja

I call dibs on front row, center seating for the bombcast. Remember that, I CALLED DIBS.

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#32  Edited By m0nk3y80y

Packed and ready, see you guys there!

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#33  Edited By Kingpk

Actually, this weekend is going to be beautiful, rainy-ass Boston. Bring your kayak.

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#34  Edited By andyboy

I hope to make it to the Giant Bombcast Live! on Friday but if I can't I hope to find out what bar you will take over on Saturday so that I may buy you guys a drink and get pictures :)

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#35  Edited By Djnardu

Is an hour before a good amount of time to line up for the panel?
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#36  Edited By agentmoo
@Kingpk: In Boston we just call it fackin rainy
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#37  Edited By selbie

All aboard the PAX Express! WOOP WOOP!!

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#39  Edited By Example1013

I'm 18 and this Saturday night meet-up had better be 18+ (and body search free). 
 
Also, I need to figure out a ride.

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#40  Edited By ryno9881

Man, Giantbomb is the best. I friggin love it.

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#41  Edited By therealnelsk

Stoked to come out, I'll be missing the panel, but there in full-force at the meetup!

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#42  Edited By xpgamer7

I won't be able to meet you at east, but I'll see you again at Prime!

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#43  Edited By Nomin

happy to see that the dickwolves didn't deter them. 

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#44  Edited By dvorak
@example1013 said:
" I'm 18 and this Saturday night meet-up had better be 18+ (and body search free).  Also, I need to figure out a ride. "
Nope. 21+ only.
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#45  Edited By Example1013
@dvorak said:
" @example1013 said:
" I'm 18 and this Saturday night meet-up had better be 18+ (and body search free).  Also, I need to figure out a ride. "
Nope. 21+ only. "
Next question: will you be carding?
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#46  Edited By Agent47
@example1013: Yeah these things are most often times always 21+.
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#47  Edited By dvorak
@example1013: I'm not from Whiskey Media, but I can bet they won't be carding. But since it's in a BAR that serves ALCOHOL, the proprietors are going to card you at the door. In my experience this is how Boston bars do it.
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#48  Edited By Example1013
@dvorak said:
" @example1013: I'm not from Whiskey Media, but I can bet they won't be carding. But since it's in a BAR that serves ALCOHOL, they are going to card you at the door. "
Ah, but do I have to have a gov't-issued ID is the question. I have an ID from my school, but there's no date on it, and if that'll work I should be good. But if it won't, I'm screwed, since I don't actually have a real picture ID at all.
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#49  Edited By Example1013
@Ryan: Confirm or deny that it will be 21+ and strictly enforced? I'm not suggesting you guys break the law, but...well...shit happens sometimes, you know? ;)
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#50  Edited By ThePickle

Can't go to Pax :( Hope all of this shit hits the site