It’s been about two weeks since my return from PAX East 2025, and with all the articles, interviews, diaries, and exclusives, I reflect on how much fun and how hard the team worked! I am proud to call each and every one a friend, and it means a lot. Now, I know the title of this banter may seem odd, but let me explain.
While at PAX East, I saw a lot of open space on the floor and couldn’t figure out why. I found out that some developers from around the world pulled out at the last minute due to the things that are going on in the U.S. I won’t focus on specifics, but I felt sadness.
This may sound selfish of me, but I would love to play more games and see new ideas introduced with a lot of developers from around the world. Furthermore, I would love to speak to them and have a genuine and exciting discussion about their game, influences, go-to snack, and overall give support to them and their team.
I felt I was robbed of that opportunity, but I respect the decision and understand why it was made. I believe it’s better for them not to risk anything and avoid any negative experiences. After all was said and done, I just felt some undeserved sadness, a feeling I don’t have often. I think it stems from thinking of what could have been.
What brings me happiness is seeing a developer share their culture, influence, and passions with readers, listeners, viewers, or gamers. I love this because you can share a special moment of playing or talking with those developers at conventions like PAX East. You realize it’s not just a job but an eye opener to what video games can explore, issues they can tackle, music you can find new to you, and what passion means from person to person.
I hope to make it to PAX West 2025 this year and see more developers at the show to meet, interview, and play their games. I want them to be recognized, supported, and have that moment to shine, whether it’s a debut game, a follow-up, or a new IP. I just don’t want to be sad because of the political nature of this country. Nobody wants an underserved sadness.
Have you ever had a undeserved sadness? Let us know in the comments or on out Discord.
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