Community demand will see the show move to the larger Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher announced the return of PAX Australia to Melbourne and said it was a boost for Victoria’s flourishing games industry. “PAX is the world’s leading games festival and the return of PAX Australia to Melbourne for the second consecutive year highlights Victoria’s reputation as a key hub for games development in the Asia Pacific region,” Ms Asher said.
“This year’s event in Melbourne represented the first time that PAX had been held outside of the United States – not only was it a great coup for Melbourne but the event was a runaway success.”
Ms Asher said the Victorian Coalition Government is a major sponsor of the event and played an important role in securing PAX Australia 2013 and 2014 for Victoria. “PAX Australia is a fantastic opportunity to show off the breadth and diversity of Victoria’s games development community,” Ms Asher said.
Robert Khoo, President of Penny Arcade, said Melbourne has been an incredible home for PAX, and the Victorian Government has been as accommodating as the fans. “Not only have they helped us secure a much-needed larger venue for the show, but they’ve paved the way for talented local creators to be showcased on the global stage. The games community here is incredible, and PAX Australia is here to stay,” Mr Khoo said.
PAX Australia will be held at the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre from October 31 to November 2, 2014, and will be run by ReedPOP in conjunction with Penny Arcade.
Read our review of PAX Australia 2013 here.
