Melbourne International Games Week
Melbourne, Victoria is home to over 50% of the digital games industry in Australia. Each year we celebrate this industry and its creators through Melbourne International Games Week. Now in its 6th year, MIGW continues in 2020 as a livestreamed 9-day program of international guests, panel discussions, conferences and dynamic events for game enthusiasts, developers, industry and educators.
Attracting speakers and participants from around the globe, MIGW is renowned for its inspiring discussions and inclusivity as well as being the place to focus on the business of games in Australia.
Visit our booth to meet the rising stars of Melbourne’s games world and play their latest releases at PAX Rising; take a sneak peek at MIGW 2020 and register for signature events; attend talks hosted by ACMI – Australia’s only museum dedicated to the moving image; and learn why Melbourne is Australia’s games capital.
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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) 2020
Games Connect Asia Pacific is Australia’s premier professional development and networking event for the game development industry.
The Arcade
The Arcade is Australia's first, not-for-profit, collaborative workspace created specifically for game developers and creative companies.
ACMI
Games Talks 2020, produced by ACMI & RMIT Games, features some of Australia’s top gamemakers as they explore their creative processes.
Film Victoria
Film Victoria has invested in original and engaging games for over 25 years, supporting Victoria as a vibrant and world-renowned hub for developers and companies.
High Score
High Score delves into the world of composing music and creating sound art for games. Presented by APRA AMCOS, VMDO, Creative Victoria.
PAX Rising
Returns as part of PAX Online, including the best games proudly made in Melbourne, supported by the Government through Creative Victoria.
64 Ways of Being - Troy Innocent
Playopolis is a podcast by @64waysofbeing about the places people play. Immerse yourself in stories about remaking the city through play.
Invest Victoria
Game developers like Sledgehammer and Cocodrilo Dog are choosing Melbourne. If you’re ready to level up, contact Invest Victoria.
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Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is Australia's most awarded 3D animation, game design and visual FX educator. Created as a non-profit organisation to grow the creative digital sector, AIE pioneered the development of specialist game qualifications and continues to innovate through industry partnerships and dynamic teaching.
Discover the range of game art, game design, game programming, animation and visual effects courses at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment. Listen and learn from AIE Teachers and Alumni who will be showcasing their awesome work and talking about their journey into the game development industry.
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Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia
Here at Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia we’re all about the adventure into design and creative technology. In partnership with our affiliated school in New Zealand, Media Design School, we’ll bring you a raft of sessions on all things game design, game development, 3D design, animation, VR, and hopefully winning you Game Jam glory!
Over the next nine days join us as we introduce you to the team at Riot Games, The Cherno, Fork Knights, our incredibly talented alumni and many more industry guests to share everything game-career-changing! While we’re not streaming, roam our booth to learn about Creative Technology courses and how you can turn your passion in gaming into a seriously good career! If you’re just finishing school, you may want to share this with your folks so they know you’re as serious about a game career as we are for you.
Child's Play
Since 2003, we’ve set up and organized Child’s Play, a game industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with toys and games in our network of over 185 hospitals worldwide. 100% of the proceeds help support our mission to help kids, Play Games, Feel Better.
Future Publishing
Future Publishing is the home of gaming for millions across the globe. Join us with these amazing subscription offers, completely exclusive to PAX X EGX.
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