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If you can quote The Last of Us line by line, have seen every episode of Critical Role and The Adventure Zone or you’re addicted to Twitch and can’t choose between Fortnite and Overwatch, then this is the festival for you.
Melbourne International Games Week is the biggest gaming event in the Asia-Pacific region, and it returns in 2025 with an expanded line-up of more than 70 events. It's set to showcase the city as a leading global games hub from October 4-12, with both emerging local creators and global talent stepping into the spotlight.
Highlights from the program include ACMI's groundbreaking new playable exhibition, Game Worlds; Big Games Night Out (October 4) at Fed Square, which will feature cosplay parades, dance-offs, prizes and more; satellite events at Bunjil Place and Hobsons Bay Altona Library; crossover shows with Melbourne Fringe Festival; workshops on creating your own 3D game character or developing your rapid prototyping skills using Unreal Engine; and so much more.
For those in the biz, the roll call of international big-name guests in attendance reads like a who's who of the gaming industry: Lis Moberly, creative lead at 20th Century Games and Walt Disney Company; Donald Barrett, senior designer on Marvel’s Spider-Man; Jenny Windom, organiser for Wholesome Games; and Josh Sawyer, studio design director at Obsidian.
So break out your headsets, your handsets, your keyboards and your D20s, and come indulge your gaming needs. Visit the Melbourne International Games Week website for the full line-up of events.