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Holly Longdale named PAX Aus 2026 Storytime speaker

Holly Longdale named PAX Aus 2026 Storytime speaker

Melbourne's gaming festival will feature a World of Warcraft veteran as its headline speaker when it returns in October 2026.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • 6 days ago

Quest Payment Systems wins major NSW Government contract

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Quest Payment Systems wins major NSW Government contract

Quest Payment Systems has secured a pivotal contract to supply payment technology to the NSW Government, positioning itself alongside global heavyweights PAX and Apple.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

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PAX chooses Sektor to distribute Android payment terminals in ANZ

PAX chooses Sektor to distribute Android payment terminals in ANZ

The range includes the traditional desktop, mobile and kiosk form factors but also now full Point of Sale terminals with integrated PCI Payment capability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021

PAX Technology prepares for AU rollout of Android payment terminals

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PAX Technology prepares for AU rollout of Android payment terminals

PAX Technology is set to enter the Australian market with its Android payment terminals next year, aiming to modernise the country's EFTPOS landscape.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019

Gaming fandom descends on PAX Australia 2019

Gaming fandom descends on PAX Australia 2019

PAX Australia 2019, the country's biggest gaming show, brought gamers from all walks of life to Melbourne for a weekend of gaming extravaganza.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019

PAX AUS reveals this year's Indie Showcase winners

PAX AUS reveals this year's Indie Showcase winners

PAX Australia announces winners of its AUS Indie Showcase, featuring games like Wayward Strand and Ring of Pain.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019

PAX Aus 2017 offers gamers a glimpse of what's to come

PAX Aus 2017 offers gamers a glimpse of what's to come

FutureFive's Darren Price took some time out to fly down to Melbourne to spend a day at Australasia's largest festival of gaming culture.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017

PAX Australia 2015: the greatest gaming show in Australasia?

PAX Australia 2015: the greatest gaming show in Australasia?

PAX Australia 2015: A whirlwind of gaming splendour, from indie gems to AAA titans, celebrating the diversity of play.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Nov 2015

Never Alone: developer interview

Never Alone: developer interview

Never Alone shares Alaska's indigenous stories through gaming. Interview reveals collaboration with Iñupiats to preserve culture.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sun, 9th Nov 2014

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Last chance for tickets to PAX Australia 2015

Last chance for tickets to PAX Australia 2015

Gaming enthusiasts, nab your final PAX Aus tickets! Melbourne preps for a captivating weekend of panels, shows and gaming galore.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2015

Tanks for the memories: Wargaming.net at PAXAUS 2014

Tanks for the memories: Wargaming.net at PAXAUS 2014

At PAX Australia 2014 Game Console's Darren Price sat down for a chat with Wargaming.net's Max Chuvalov to talk about World of Tanks.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

Looking back at PAX Australia 2014

Looking back at PAX Australia 2014

PAX Australia 2014 lights up Melbourne with a varied gaming expo, showcasing everything from indie gems to major titles.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Nov 2014