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ReedPop and Penny Arcade's unveiling of their exhibitor list has confirmed over 200 companies attending PAX West 2025, including Nintendo, Capcom, Gearbox, and more.
Whether it's digital or analog, there is no shortage of things to see and do when the show returns to the Seattle Convention Center this Labor Day weekend from Friday, August 29 to September 1.

PAX West 2025 co-show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade today reveal the 200-plus exhibitor list for the West Coast’s most-attended gaming event, with a show floor including Nintendo, Bandai Namco, Capcom, and more. Badges are still available for the show this Labor Day Weekend from Friday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.
Check out the latest and greatest from gaming’s movers and shakers, with Gearbox, Escape From Tarkov, and Arc System Works joining the aforementioned Nintendo, Square Enix, and Capcom as part of the 200-plus companies exhibiting at the show. These freshly revealed names join previously announced studios Wizards of the Coast, Pearl Abyss (Crimson Desert), Larian Studios, and The Behemoth.

Familiar faces and fan favorites Ysbryd Games, Limited Run Games, and System Era return to show off their next great titles. Analog and tabletop gaming enjoyers can peruse the offerings from Dice Throne, Chooseco (Choose Your Own Adventure), and Cephalofair (Gloomhaven).
Play the next indie smash hit in the PAX Rising Showcase, go hands-on at the dozens of hardware exhibitors, and pick up merch and retro titles from countless vendors. PAX Arena features four days across the spectrum of competitive action, from the show-opening hijinks of Stream Stars to cash prizes on the line at Almost Pro.

PAX West will feature an exciting schedule of events, with a full list of guests, panels, and concerts to be revealed in the coming weeks.
“With a roster this stacked, it calls to mind an ancient name - a name of power,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of PAX, Penny Arcade, and Child’s Play. “PAX Prime has returned.”
PAX West badges are currently available for $255 for a 4-day badge, $70 for a single-day Saturday badge, $68.50 for single-day badges for Friday or Sunday, and $66 for a single-day Monday badge. BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) badges are $50.

Media and creators interested in attending can apply here before next week’s deadline of Thursday, July 31 at 11:59 PM PDT.
For travel info, event schedules, FAQs, and more, check out the PAX West website, and follow PAX on Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Twitter.
GamingTrend will be attending PAX West 2025, so stay tuned for future coverage.
See also: PAX West 2025 | ReedPop | Penny Arcade | Event | Nintendo | Capcom | Bandai Namco | Square Enix | Gearbox Software | Nintendo Switch 2 | PS5 | Xbox Series X | PC
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