Back again in 2023, Powerhouse Late: Gaming returns to Sydney Powerhouse Museum celebrating the artistry and development of videogames!
This year, the event is specifically themed around the Art Behind the Game – diving in to animation, musical composition, narrative creation, concept art and First Nations gaming history. So head to Powerhouse Ultimo on 6th April from 5 – 9pm for the latest Powerhouse Late: Gaming event.
So what is Powerhouse Late: Gaming?
In partnership with the NSW Government through Create NSW, visitors will get a unique opportunity to engage with new and unreleased games designed by local Sydney developers at the Australian Game Developers Showcase. This year at Powerhouse Late: Gaming, the Australian Game Developers Showcase includes unreleased games designed and made by Australian developers and students, including Hojo Studio, Studio Folly, Beethoven & Dinosaur, 2pt Interactive, The Little Guys, Turtle Flip Studio and Lemonades.
There’s also more than videogames, with Tabletop Gaming on offer through a series of boardgames provided by Wizards of the Coast, Board Games BBQ and Good Games Publishing. Get involved in the art of gaming and miniatures through the “Miniatures Paint and Take” with Aetherworks – grab a brush and learn to paint a miniature of your choosing!
There’s plenty more to explore, with a live podcast from The Board Game BBQ, performances from DJ Jadeabella, and role-play games. Join Powerhouse Late: Gaming for an evening of animation, illustration, composition and narrative creation!
Inspiring Industry Guests & Talks
Aspiring game developers can “level up” through a series of exciting talks that cover diverse industry experiences and invaluable knowledge for those itching to break into the industry. Speakers and their topics include:
- 5.15pm: Hayley Gordon and Vee Hendro from Storybrewers on creating narrative in roleplay gaming
- 5.45pm: Ben Loomes from Syrinscape on designing soundscapes for gaming
- 6.15pm: Johnny Galvatron from Beethoven & Dinosaur on the composition of The Artful Escape
- 6.45pm: Anthony Freeman from Bush to Bowl on the history of gaming for First Nations People
- 7.15pm: Teja Godson from Summerfall Studios on environmental art design
- 7.45pm: Ian MacLarty from Shape Shop on creating Mars First Logistics
- 8.15pm: Screen Australia on the Games: Expansion Pack funding initiative
Tune in to each of these talks to discover how games have developed into both an artform and technological feat. Hear from some of Australia’s leading creators in the game industry and expand your knowledge and insights into game development.
What’s on at Powerhouse Late: Gaming 2023?
Art
5–9pm – The Courtyard, Level 2
Miniatures Paint and Take with Aetherworks. Grab a brush and learn to paint a miniature of your choosing
Podcast Recording
7–8pm – Theatrette, Level 2
The Board Game BBQ live podcast recording
Tabletop Gaming
5–9pm – Transport Hall, Level 1
A series of boardgames provided by Wizards of the Coast, Board Games BBQ and Good Games Publishing
Video Gaming
5–9pm – 100 Climate Conversations, Level 1
Screen Australia Showcase
5–9pm – Balcony, Level 2
It’s the era of space travel and it’s your turn to design the next interplanetary rover with Mars First Logistics from Melbourne-based studio Shape Shop
5–9pm – Balcony, Level 2
Australian Game Developers Showcase
A range of new and unreleased games designed and made by Australian developers and students, including Hojo Studio, Studio Folly, Beethoven & Dinosaur, 2pt Interactive, The Little Guys, Turtle Flip Studio and Lemonades
5–9pm – King Cinema, Level 2
Play 2022 Australian Game Developer Awards Game of the Year Cult of the Lamb by Melbourne-based developer Massive Monster
Roleplay Gaming
5–9pm – The Lab, Level 2
Roleplay games with Exiles Gaming Club and Storybrewers. Mix your ambient game music using Syrinscape and build your pixel art characters
DJ
5–9pm – Level 2
DJ Jadeabella
Bar
5–9pm – Transport Hall, Level 1
Bar by Grifter
How do I sign up to Powerhouse Late: Gaming?
Entry is free and no bookings are required for individuals wanting to attend the event. Eager to attend? Find out the full details and schedule via the official event page and book your tickets here.
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