Taking shots at video games: The Seattle Times spotlights Penny Arcade creators Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins, and previews this weekend's Penny Arcade Expo:

"About 1,400 people have registered, a testament to Penny Arcade's rabid fan following. Even some companies the comic has shredded will be there, a testament to Penny Arcade's influence. The site gets about 175,000 viewers a day.

"'Penny Arcade is very well-respected in the gaming industry,' said Larry Hyrb, director of programming for Microsoft's Xbox Live service. 'They poke a lot of fun at us, which is OK because we poke a lot of fun at us as well.'"