PGX 2023 | GUESTS
John Riggs will be joining us this year! John has run the gamut of content creation- between his ranking of games by publisher and 'Open Cart Surgery' a retro gaming repair series, to writing a book on nostalgic breakfast cereals from the 80's and 90's, to developing retro-inspired video games of his own.
Tim Kitzrow, the legendary voice behind your beloved sports franchises like NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, NHL Hitz, and MLB Slugfest, will be gracing our event with his electrifying presence! Kitzrow's iconic catchphrases like "BOOMSHAKALAKA" rocked the gaming world and made basketball history!
Don't miss this golden opportunity to meet the man behind the legendary phrases and immerse yourself in the world of unforgettable gaming memories!
Baron de Ropp, the mastermind behind Dungeon Masterpiece on YouTube, brings nearly 30 years of experience as a Dungeon Master and Gaming Design to PGX!. With a background in Geopolitical Risk Management, Baron de Ropp brings an actionable perspective to fictional world building, as well as gaming social commentary. Don't miss his insights into Tabletop RPG adventure design and world-building, during his 3 panel sessions! Also, make sure to check out Dungeon Masterpiece for his content on YouTube.
Paul E. Niemeyer returns. Paul is a renowned artist known for his incredible contributions to gaming, including Mortal Kombat, TRON, Tapper, Spy Hunter, and more. His advertising experience includes movie licenses like Jurassic Park 2 and iconic franchises such as Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean. Don't miss this opportunity to meet an industry legend and celebrate his extraordinary talent.
Mr. Wright Way is back in the Burgh! A retired United States Navy veteran, Mr. Wright Way has always had a passion for video games, collectibles and photography. He has photographed for All the Major Pro wrestling companies like WWE, AEW, NJPW and more. You can catch his bi-weekly videos as he shows you his tips and tricks on how to Game Hunt, Video Game Collection videos and how to get ‘The Wright Deals, The Wright Way.’ Don’t miss his new podcast on Spotify The Wright Way Podcast!
Alexander Thomas joins PGX again to run games host panels & hang out with fans. Alex is an author, game designer, dog lover, karaoke enthusiast, aspiring Kryptonian, and all-around nerd. You may know him from his work as the assistant line developer for Mutants & Masterminds for Green Ronin Publishing, as the author of the Titan City Chronicles fantasy noir novel series, and as the Executive Producer of the Untold Stories Project on Twitch and YouTube.
Tod Allen Smith is joining us for the first time! As an officially licensed Lucasfilm artist with Topps Trading Cards and a master of tabletop and RPG illustrations, Tod's work with companies like Monkey House Games, Micro Art Studios, and Catalyst Game Labs will leave you spellbound. Don't miss this chance to meet Tod & experience his artistic genius firsthand!
Introducing Bob World Builder and Grace World Destroyer, TTRPG power couple! Bob's YouTube channel offers GM advice, game reviews, and exciting TTRPG mechanics. Grace is a master of lore, monster design, and world-building. Together, they publish epic 5e one-shot adventures and co-host the "It's What Our Characters Would Do" podcast. Join their fantasy realm of gaming greatness!
Alonna Lee, an avid gamer, nostalgia fiend, and horror enthusiast known as "The Retro Nook" on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, will be joining us at the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo! With a passion for 80s, 90s, and 2000s nostalgia, Alonna brings her unique perspective and love for the drive-in era. Don't miss out on experiencing the totally rad nostalgia journey as she explores the PGX show floor.
Welcome back, Sarah Spectre! A professional cosplayer and content creator, Sarah Spectre has been making comic book, video game, and anime costumes for over a decade. She's best known for her work as one of the hosts of Pittsburgh's Steel City Con, where she interviews celebrity guests and creates video content with fans, artists, and vendors. Sarah's cosplay work has been featured on Disney+ (Marvel's 616) and in publications such as Yaya Han's World of Cosplay.
Munzlat will once again be returning to the PGX Cosplay Contest officiating trenches to make the difficult decisions and we couldn't be more happy to have him! A designer, fabricator, 3D modeler, cosplayer and Twitch streamer who is known for suiting up as various Spartans from the Halo game series, Soldier-76 from Overwatch and Vile from the Mega Man X series.
We're delighted to have Stephen Heywood from The Tech Buzz Gaming joining us. Stephen will be conducting his "Gamer on the Street" style interviews all weekend long so keep an eye out for him! Stephen's passionate quest to collect the full North American NES set has brought him to PGX, what key piece will he find?! Don't forget to subscribe for his live shows!
Dustin Furman & Ben Smith of Last Stand Media are excited to be returning to meet & greet with the LSM community during PGX. If you are a part of the CLS Sacred Symbols: Podcast Fan Group you don't want to miss this event!
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The Level Up Board Game Podcast returns to PGX! Join hosts Patrick and Scott as they bring their passion and expertise to the show. With their informative full reviews and concise game critiques, they will help you navigate the world of tabletop gaming. Don't miss the chance to play some games with these fantastic hosts in person and embark on an unforgettable gaming adventure at the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo.
For the first time at PGX, Arcade Pit, hosted by Smight, will be happening Sunday, October 1st on the main stage! Arcade Pit is a video game-themed show that faces players against each other in a variety of retro content, including gaming challenges, trivia, music, and art identification. Volunteers from the audience will be called up to participate! The online show has been running every Sunday on Twitch for 8 years, and has been at featured shows such as Giant Bomb and MAGFest. The game is open to anyone who wants to sign up!
Smight is the host of Arcade Pit! Check Smight out on Twitch for nightly streams and much more!
TieTuesday is a regular collaborator with Smight on Arcade Pit and more! Check out TieTuesday’s own Twitch channel!
Emily Aster is a regular collaborator with Smight on Arcade Pit and more! Check out Emily’s own Twitch channel!
Two good friends of the show, Me and Steve Talk RPGs Podcast, will be returning this year! They will be on hand all weekend, hanging out, running table top games & participating in panel discussions! If you are a fan of the Me & Steve podcast don't miss this opportunity to hangout, play some games, and talk shop with this fantastic duo!
2022 GUESTS
Paul E. Niemeyer
Me and Steve Talk RPGs
Alexander Thomas
ZapCristal
Mr. Wright Way
RyaStream
Natalie Vaia
Sarah Spectre
Munzlat
The Cream Team
Dustin Furman & Ben Smith (Last Stand Media)
The Level Up Board Game Podcast
8-Bit Steve
Nathan Harrington (Slackanater)
The Retro Runner