Lana Bachinsky, a guide to PAX Prime, and Daanish Syed, a seasoned convention goer, dive into the vibrant atmosphere of PAX West. They reflect on their first in-person experiences post-pandemic and the joy of reconnecting with the gaming community. Highlights include immersive new games like Path of Exile 2 and Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D, showcasing innovative gameplay and stunning visuals. A nostalgic nod to classic tabletop games like Crokinole adds to the fun, underscoring the importance of connection in gaming culture.

Daanish Syed, Art Director at Bitreactor and friend of the show, discusses Sony's State of Play featuring Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, Nintendo's Direct featuring Princess Peach Showtime and Paper Mario, Unity's changes to pricing, Mortal Kombat 1, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Starfield updates, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 hands-on.