Now That Washington Has Legalized Pot, People Are Really Excited For PAX

Screw Obama: the most exciting news from last night is that marijuana is now legal in the states of Colorado and Washington. Of course, PAX Prime, annual gaming convention and mecca for nerds across the world, is also held in Washington.

Don't get too excited just yet: marijuana is still illegal on the federal level. But there will be some interesting legislative battles over the next few months as the two states fight for their right to eat Cheetos and watch Arrested Development.

And of course, the gaming community is now super pumped for PAX. Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter over the past few hours:

And the best exchange of the night: