PAX East 2026: The PAX East Experience

Beyond the demos, PAX East 2026 was a celebration of community. From TennoVIP and the Red Bull Tavern to President Loki cosplay and tabletop freeplay, here is our look at the PAX East Experience.

Beyond the demos, PAX East 2026 was a celebration of community. From TennoVIP and the Red Bull Tavern to President Loki cosplay and tabletop freeplay, here is our look at the PAX East Experience.

From Napoleonic "Souls-like" terror in Valor Mortis to the cinematic survival of Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game, we go hands-on with two of the most ambitious titles from the PAX East 2026 show floor.

We go hands-on with REPLACED at the Atari booth and explore the deep roguelike combat of Poly Fighter. Get the latest release dates and gameplay details from PAX East 2026.

Friday at PAX East 2026 shifted the energy from "quiet discovery" to full-throttle excitement. Between roaming the halls in Cyberpunk 2077 cosplay and dodging bullets in a high-tech Time Crisis revival, the day was defined by immersive experiences. From the meticulously themed Red Bull Tabletop Tavern to the surprisingly fluid "snack 'n' slash" combat of Disgaea Mayhem, here are the standout moments from day two on the Expo floor.

While the massive Nintendo booth drew the crowds with Pokémon Pokopia and Super Mario Wonder, the true magic of PAX East 2026 was found in the unexpected. From a cooperative Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles twist on the Magic: The Gathering formula to the tactical skating rebellion of Canvas City, this year proved that the best convention experiences often happen away from the main stage. Dive into our hands-on impressions of the titles that made Day 1 unforgettable.
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