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Game Connect Asia Pacific is Australia's premiere game development conference, held as part of Melbourne International Games Week.

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · Mar 6

Mark your calendars for 6-8 October 2025 because GCAP is here again as part of the prestigious MIGW!

In a rapidly evolving global games industry, sustainable practices are more crucial than ever. Let's navigate the challenges of 2025 together and come out stronger! 💪

gcap.com.au/gcap-2025-an...

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 5d

Day 2 Ticked Off! There are still tickets available for today and The AGDA's tonight, so don't miss out on #GCAP25

registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas...

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 6d

That's a wrap on day 1! We're here bright and early for day 2 of #GCAP25 - if you don't have a ticket for day 2 and 3, there's still time - we'd love to welcome you!

registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas...

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Scott (mod.io & ModDB) @scottreismanis.bsky.social · 6d

A fantastic first day at @gcapconf.bsky.social in Melbourne. For those attending the Wednesday session, Joshua Astbury and I will be having a fireside chat on modding, with particular focus on the evolving landscape, and the challenges and opportunities which await.

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 8d

Can you believe that #GCAP25 kicks off TOMORROW?

Before we start though, we wanted to give you a roundup of some of the incredible keynotes of this year(Bluesky won't let us post all 6 but you can find them on our other socials!)

There's still time to get tickets!
https://ow.ly/57s350X6AGX

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 8d

2 More sleeps til #GCAP25 - we can't wait!

If you're managing anything, project big or small, you won't want to miss this talk on the Scaled Agile Framework from Darryl Wright and Joshua Birse!

https://registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas2025

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 9d

🌟 A huge thank you to our returning industry partner, Screen Australia! Be sure to visit the Local Lounge during #GCAP25 to play demos of funded games and to connect with their developers 🎮

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 9d

🌟 A huge thank you to our returning industry partner, Creative Victoria! We're so thankful for your continued support, and we're thrilled to be running #GCAP25 as part of #MIGW25

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 9d

🌟 A huge thank you to our returning sponsor, Xsolla! We’re excited for Xsolla Connect Melbourne on Tuesday 7th October, which is open to all GCAP ticket holders (including 1 day tickets)

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 9d

Have you grabbed your ticket for #GCAP25? There's still time!

We'll hear from speakers like Penelope Murphy, with her talk Triple-A Recipes for Success for Indie-Sized Teams. 🧑‍🍳

https://registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas2025

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 10d

4 sleeps til #GCAP25 - We assume you've packed your bags and started building a schedule!

Donald is gonna be on a lot of your schedules as he joins us all the way from Insomniac Games, sharing some of the design on Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

https://registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas2025

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 11d

Have you grabbed your ticket for #GCAP25? There's still time!

Next week at this time we'll have just heard from Lisa Blakie about crafting cosy stories - one of the fastest growing game genres of the past few years!

https://registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas2025

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 12d

🌟 A huge thank you to our returning sponsor, EA Firemonkeys! 🔥🐒We can't wait to swing out a lanyard to you at #GCAP25 thanks to their support 🌴

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 12d

This time next week, we'll be halfway through #GCAP25 and almost ready to see this next speaker at 3pm.

Callum Underwood joins us to talk about the point we all want to reach - what to do what you start making money?

https://registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas2025

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 13d

🌟 A huge thank you to our returning sponsor, Big Ant Studios! We go marching one by one with our coffee cup and tote bag down to #GCAP25 thanks to their support 🐜🐜🐜

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 13d

🌟 A huge thank you to our returning industry partner, Creative Victoria! Thank you for your ongoing support of #GCAP25 as part of #MIGW25 🎮

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 13d

We are ONE WEEK OUT from #GCAP25! We wanted to bring you highlights across this week cause we're just so excited about the speakers.

Kicking off with Nik Pantis - coming all the way from LA Riot Games to talk Cross-Continental Collaboration!

https://registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas2025

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 17d

🌟 A huge thank you to our returning industry partner, Screen Australia! Be sure to take time out at #GCAP25 and visit the Local Lounge for a game break 🎮

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 18d

🌟 A huge thank you to our returning sponsor, City of Melbourne! Be sure to catch the City of Melbourne Networking Breakfast that opens day 1 of #GCAP25 🥐🤝

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 18d

🌟 A huge thank you to our returning sponsor, Screen NSW! If you're NSW based, be sure to catch the Screen NSW Breakfast on day 3 of #GCAP25 🥐

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 20d

🌟 A huge thank you to our returning sponsor, @ldbgroupadvisers! Be sure to catch Luke Henry's talk All Funding Go - Case studies in funding a Studio on day 2 of #GCAP25 🎮📈

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 20d

🌟 A huge thank you to our returning sponsor, Gameloft! sure to catch Daniel Fisher's talk 40 years of progress: Carmen Sandiego in 2025 on day 1 of #GCAP25 🌏

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 20d

Opening day 2 of GCAP will be Lis Moberly, Creative Lead of 20th Century Games at The Walt Disney Company. She’ll take us through a reflection on the current state of the games industry, and what we can do moving forward.

Register for your ticket here: registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas...

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 25d

🎀 Get ready for your AGDAs red carpet moment thanks to the support of Screen Australia #AGDAs25

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 25d

🎀 Get ready for your AGDAs red carpet moment thanks to @vicscreen.bsky.social, presenting the Excellence In Accessibility award! #AGDAs25

Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 27d

Applications close this Thursday for GCAP Pitch!!

Hosted by Lisy Kane once more, thanks to VicScreen!

Spots are limited - GCAP Pitch is the chance to pitch directly to a panel of experienced games investors and publishers as part of GCAP 2025.

Apply Now:
gcap.com.au/gcap-pitch-2...

GCAP Pitch presented by VicScreen will return to GCAP 2025! - GCAP25

Applications are now open to showcase your game at GCAP Pitch. GCAP Pitch is the chance to pitch directly to...

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