It’s actually hard to believe how fast this year has flown but with PAX Aus 2025 less than 100 days out, we’re starting to hear a lot more about what’s on offer this year! Following up a bumper 2024 is no easy task and yet the guest list is already looking incredible strong! There’s also a slew of announcements hyping up the beloved Tabletop offerings this year for the trading card and board game lovers alike so strap in.
From the iconic narrator from Baldur’s Gate 3 to the voice of Hans Capon from Kingdom Come: Deliverance series, it’s definitely another strong line up for PAX Aus 2025. Um, Actually host from Dropout and game writer, Ify Nwadiwe is also set to attend with opportunities to see the guests on various panels and even Meet & Greet them during PAX this year.
PAX AUS 2025 Guest Details:
- Amelia Tyler – The ethereal Narrator of Baldur’s Gate 3 and BAFTA-nominated performer
- Luke Dale – Lord Hans Capon from Kingdom Come: Deliverance I & II
- Ify Nwadiwe – Comedian, host of Um, Actually, writer on Apex Legends and Borderlands 4
- John Robertson – The anarchic mind behind cult improv gameshow The Dark Room
- Mike Mason – Creative director of Call of Cthulhu celebrating 50 years of Chaosium
- Diana Fay – TTRPG creator, Twitch Partner and inclusivity champion
This is just the first batch of guests, so no doubt there’s still plenty of surprises instore! You can learn even more about the PAX Aus 2025 guest line-up, including the talented cosplay judges here.
Here’s What We Know About The eBay Sponsored Tabletop Hall
From everything Dungeons & Dragons, minature painting and of course Trading Cards galore, the PAX Aus Tabletop Hall prepartation is well underway. This year eBay is sponsoring the Hall which will include the biggest gaming franchises and a whole range of collectables and activities on offer.
The tabletop hall will include the following:
Paint and Take Mini Painting, a fan-favourite will of course be returning. Whether you’re new to painting or a pro, theres something for all skill levels!
Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel’s Spider-Man set will also be avalible with special free Spider-Man themed welcome deck’s avalible with beginner demonstrations. There will also be MTG Tourneys and other special events for players.
Anime lovers will also get their fill with One Piece, Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World, Digimon Card Game and the brand new, highly-anticipated Gundam Card Game all coming to PAX Aus 2025.
Disney Lorcana will also be returning! They’ll be hosting beginner events, challenges and other promotions.
TAK games will be hosting the Ravensburger store area with puzzles, board games and special evening events for players.
Star Wars: Unlimited will also be returning. In previous years they’ve held events including beginners tutorials for onbarding new players.
VR Distribution will have an exciting range of licensed board games to try including games based on The Witcher, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Lilo & Stitch, CATAN, and even LEGO!
Catan fans can also check out the all-new 6th Edition of the game, celebrating 30 years of Catan.
Warhammer will be making it’s PAX Aus debut with the iconic Warhammer Fantasy and 40k universes joinning the Tabletop Hall this year. Featuring learn-to-play sessions, painting and retailing for new and veteran players.
Tabletop publishers like Dungeons
and Dragons, Stonemaier Games, Good Games Publishing, Keymaster Games, and Chaosium will all be showing new releases, including convention promos for those eager to find the latest stuff for their campaigns.
There’s also the Games Quest for those eager to win prizes!
MetaZoo TCG is also making it’s PAX Aus debut. The grassroots TCG has been slowly picking up steam. There will be tutorial opportunities for interested players.
PAX Aus 2025 is on October 10-12 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Badges can still be purchased here!
