Well, it was a tossup between PingPongNerd and BirdwatchingNerd* , but ultimately, we thought better of both. Instead, we're excited to announce the debut of GameNerd Sam Machkovech , this weekend.

Check in all weekend for Sam's comprehensive, on-the-ground coverage of the Penny Arcade Expo, the biggest gaming festival in the nation, followed by an exclusive feature on the state of Seattle's gaming industry.

Welcome aboard, GameNerd!

* Kidding. Totally kidding.