Showcases and panels by industry experts are open to those searching for something new or looking for inspiration, as well as thousands of Independent local game creators raring to show off their stuff.Īnd while the major gaming companies didn’t have the most significant presence at the event, there was still plenty to enjoy.ĭay One saw thousands of people flood the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with colourful videogame-themed costumes and props.ĩ went along to check it all out. PlayStation’s Shuhei Yoshida headlined the panelists for day one, with a storytime discussion on indie game development.
Yoshida says this was his first time back in Australia in over 30 years and shared his passion for Indie games, including Melbourne’s own Cult of the Lamb, which drew a stellar crowd at their booth near PAX Rising.
