Recently, Penny-Arcade and Flash-Fire Communications announced the upcoming PAX 10 games to be shown at this years convention.  And once again, there looks to be a lot of gems.

SEATTLE – July 16, 2009 - After sifting through over 150 submissions from a gaggle of gameplay types and a plethora of platforms, a panel of game industry experts have selected the ten best submissions to be recognized as The PAX 10.

Penny Arcade was pleased to announce today that The PAX 10 for 2009 are (in alphabetical order):

• CarneyVale: Showtime by the Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Games Lab (Xbox 360)

• Closure by Tyler Glaiel and Jon Schubbe (PC)

• Fieldrunners by Subatomic Studios (iPhone/iPod touch)

• Liight by Studio Walljump (Wii)

• Machinarium by Amanita Design (PC)

• Osmos by Hemisphere Games (PC)

• Puzzle Bloom by Team Shotgun (PC)

• Tag: The Power of Paint by Tag Team (PC)

• Trino by Trinoteam (Xbox 360)

• What is Bothering Carl? by Story Fort (PC)

Now in its second year, The PAX 10 is a games showcase open to independent developers worldwide. Winners of The PAX 10 are invited to display their efforts at the sixth annual PAX gaming festival to be held Sept. 4 – 6 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. PAX’s Exhibit Hall will feature The PAX 10 booth alongside over 70 other exhibitors – including top publishers like Microsoft, Nintendo and Ubisoft – allowing those publishers, attendees and media to view their breakout potential.

“The judges were absolutely blown away by the polished and robust experiences offered by the 2009 submissions,” said Robert Khoo of Penny Arcade. “We’re impressed yet again by the amazing games that indie developers are creating and know that, when you stop by The PAX 10 booth at the show, you will be, too.”