Red Bull Challenge Mode at PAX

Red Bull invites pop culture lovers and those with a competitive spirit to Red Bull Challenge Mode, a two-day event during PAX West 2018 that will spotlight popular independent games – StudioMDHR’s Cuphead, Boneloaf and Double Fine Productions’ Gang Beasts, as well as the upcoming Due Process from local Seattle developer Giant Enemy Crab and Annapurna Interactive.

Taking place in downtown Seattle on August 31st and September 1st, Red Bull Challenge Mode will feature team-based competitions, speed-runs, a pop-up shop curated by iam8bit, DJ sets, as well as intimate conversations with Double Fine President and CEO Tim Schafer and StudioMDHR’s co-founders Chad and Jared Moldenhauer who will share insight on the inspirations and challenged behind their creations.

Each game will be brought to life with experiential world build-outs, from a Cuphead-inspired 1930s-style animator’s hangout, to the wrestling ring from Gang Beasts, to the convenience store level from Due Process, creating a fully immersive environment. The event will feature a deep dive into the inspirational stories of these groundbreaking indie games and feature artifacts that inspired the creators of each game. Additionally, the event will feature an orchestral performance of the Cuphead soundtrack (streamed live from Toronto, exclusively for the event) and DJ sessions with Gang Beasts composer, Doseone.

Schedule:

Friday, August 31st

5:00pm Doors open
5:30pm Cuphead Concert (Live Streamed from Toronto)
6:15pm Cuphead Chat w/ Co-Directors Chad & Jared Moldenhauer
7:00pm Cuphead Speed Run
8:00pm DoseOne DJ set (feat. the music of Gang Beasts)

Saturday, September 1st

5:00pm Doors Open
5:30pm Due Process 5v5 Exhibition Match
7:30pm Gang Beasts Chat w/ Tim Schafer & Developer Boneloaf
8:00pm Gang Beasts Tournament Finale
9:00pm DoseOne DJ set (feat. the music of Gang Beasts)