And if you're heading to this year's event, you'll probably want to head over there now. This year looks to follow in the footsteps of PAX events of the past with a great and diverse line-up of panels and events covering just about all sides of gaming and geek culture. PAX Australia kicks off in Melbourne on November 4.

Attendees will go hands-on with games and hardware from PlayStation, Microsoft, Nintendo and more. In addition to the Big Three, publishers including Ubisoft and Bandai Namco will exhibit alongside Wizards of the Coast, creators of Magic: The Gathering, and more than 100 independent game developers, including those selected for the Australian Indie Showcase.

PAX attendees can also hear the creators of their favorite games discuss their ground-breaking work. Panels will include a conversation about the world of Dishonored 2 and the creation of new champions in League of Legends, along with Xbox Live director Major Nelson's Opening Storytime Keynote on Friday morning.

Tournaments including the Omegathon, a competition where select PAX attendees clash across a variety of games and ultimately culminates in a live championship match during closing ceremonies, will also keep gamers busy along with the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with Penny Arcade and PAX founders Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins.

"This year's PAX Aus is set to be the biggest yet, with a weekend that gives players hands-on access to this holiday's slate of anticipated titles," Holkins said. "Gaming is a global culture, and for the weekend of PAX Aus, its capital is Melbourne, Australia."