Returning in 2026, ALT: GAMES brings together the Australian games community and industry. Featuring games showcases, sessions and talks with industry leaders. This annual 2-day celebration of games is presented by Powerhouse and supported by City of Parramatta, Screen Australia, Screen NSW and SAE University College.
To register for an event, visit:
https://powerhouse.com.au/program/alt-games
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PROGRAM:
ALT: PLAY is a showcase of independent game makers across Australia and New Zealand. Discover and playtest 35 new and in-development video and tabletop games hosted by their makers. All ages welcome.
DATE: 18 –19 April, 10am – 3pm
TICKETS: Free, registrations required
LOCATION: Parramatta Town Hall
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ALT: EX is a showcase of experimental games developed by Western Sydney emerging creatives. Play selected works from ACE’s program Beyond the Script co-curated with NSW games collective Serenade and Made in the West Creative. Presented in collaboration with Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE) Parramatta.
DATE: 18–19 April 2026, 10am – 3pm
TICKETS: Free, registrations required
LOCATION: Parramatta Town Hall
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ALT: Sessions is a series of talks and workshops for game enthusiasts and emerging developers to gain industry knowledge from leaders in the games industry. Each workshop engages audiences in game making and adjacent practices.
DATE: 18 –19 April 2026, 10am–3:30pm
TICKETS: $10
LOCATION: PHIVE, Parramatta
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ALT: Features connects Australian game makers with international leaders:
ALANAH PEARCE (US)
DATE: Saturday 18 April, 1pm
TICKETS: $20
LOCATION: Riverside Live at PHIVE, Parramatta
Join Alanah Pearce, a renowned US-based Australian writer, producer, actor, content creator and games thought leader, as she delves into her extensive and multifaceted career working with critically acclaimed games and studios. Recommended for ages 16+
SHUHEI YOSHIDA (JAPAN)
DATE: Saturday 18 April, 5:30-7pm
TICKETS: $20
LOCATION: Riverside Live at PHIVE, Parramatta
Tokyo-based games industry legend Shuhei Yoshida will discuss his career at PlayStation with games thought leader and media personality Alanah Pearce. Yoshida will share his experiences working on groundbreaking games at Sony and insights on how to get a game published. Recommended for ages 16+
BILLY BASSO (US)
DATE: Sunday 19 April, 1pm
TICKETS: $20
LOCATION: Riverside Live at PHIVE, Parramatta
For the first time in Australia, join US-based solo developer Billy Basso, founder of Shared Memory Games, as he looks back at the making of the critically and commercially acclaimed Animal Well. Recommended for ages 16+
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