PAX Australia 2023 returned to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 6–8, 2023, and brought with it the full force of gaming culture that the Southern Hemisphere has been hungry for. The show floor was alive with previews, indie darlings, esports tournaments, and the kind of community energy that only PAX can generate.
This year’s PAX Aus featured major publishers and indie studios side-by-side, with notable playable demos from upcoming 2024 titles generating serious buzz on the floor. The tabletop gaming hall remained a highlight for attendees who value face-to-face play, while the Diversity Lounge and BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) areas reinforced PAX’s reputation as a genuinely inclusive community space.
Panels covered everything from game development in Australia to the rise of AI-generated assets and their implications for the industry — a topic that drew packed rooms and animated Q&A sessions. Several Australian studios showcased upcoming projects, underscoring the growing strength of the local development scene.
PAX Aus continues to grow in significance beyond just a consumer event — it’s a genuine networking hub for Australasia’s games industry, and 2023 was another strong chapter in that story. aus.paxsite.com