With a pop-up event to be held in Melbourne’s Federation Square this weekend, September 1-2. Free and open to the public, attendees will get a sampling and a taste of PAX Australia 2017 - which is happening October 27 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

So what can people expect to find this weekend? Well, a few high-score tournaments on that massive Fed Square screen. Plus, access to games, a Friday night concert, cosplay, and prizes including multiple PAX Australia three-day badges to be given away.

“Before the PAX mothership descends upon Melbourne this October, we’re very excited to offer a snack-sized PAX at Fed Square on 1-2 September,” said Luke Lancaster, PAX Aus Content Manager at ReedPOP. “Come hang out, play games, win prizes, enjoy the concerts and surround yourself with the amazing PAX community.”

Tickets for PAX are on sale now.