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Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney

@peakr.bsky.social

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Born to be a court jester | forced to live as a disgraced wizard | he/him 🎨 Artist (@peaksketchy on IG) 👾Games Program Producer for SXSW Sydney

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Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · Feb 3

Games submissions for SXSW Sydney 2025 are now open! Apply for your chance to showcase your game at our physical event in October.

Learn more & apply here: www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...

#gamedev #indiedev

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Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · 6d

I’m #1 candle-at-both-ends burner

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Luke @strangecall.bsky.social · Sep 3

We've been cooking up something very cool... I'm beyond excited to be able to share the news about the Endless Dunegon live tour, and announce Brennan Lee Mulligan as the Games Keynote at @sxswsydney.com.

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SXSW Sydney @sxswsydney.com · Sep 3

The mind behind Dimension 20, Critical Role’s next Dungeon Master, and now… your SXSW Sydney® 2025 Games Keynote Speaker 🎲
Hear from one of the most imaginative storytellers in games and a master of collaborative play, @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social

Secure your pass here bit.ly/4lTXvw4

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SXSW Sydney @sxswsydney.com · Aug 4

🐍🐍🐍SXSW Sydney's Annual Game Jam is here!!! This year's theme is SNAKE. Make a game between now and September 4th for your chance to win 2x Games Pro Passes to attend the festival and showcase your creation.

Join the jam here! itch.io/jam/snakejam

#indiedev #gamedev

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Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · Jul 29

how things have been lately

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shivverz @siobhan.creature.love · Jul 18

I think curiousity is the single most important trait you can have to become a cool and good person

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Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · Jul 16

trying out a new signature

Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · Jul 4

Now you need big joy con

Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · Jun 20

I would like to work in BR

Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · Jun 18

Hey I said you were a *professional* hater! Way more impressive

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SXSW Sydney @sxswsydney.com · Jun 2

🎮 SXSW Sydney revealing the first 40 titles for the Indie Games Showcase!

From 26 countries, these hand-picked games show off the global talent you’ll playtest at ICC Sydney.

🚨 Showcase spots still open—apply by 30 June 2025.

Apply here: form.fillout.com/t/j7tNfmrZSxus

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SXSW Sydney @sxswsydney.com · May 27

SXSW Sydney Games Mentorship Program EOI now open! 🚨

Connect 1-on-1 with industry experts to grow your skills, refine goals & boost your career.

Apply now + grab your Pro Pass (Games) before prices rise!
👉 form.fillout.com/t/9Pc3LbiKHBus

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SXSW Sydney @sxswsydney.com · May 22

Best Student Game at SXSW Sydney wins 12-hour mentorship with @devolverdigital.com. 💡

Bold games, big lessons, real insight. Check out more here:

www.sxswsydney.com/news/devolver-x-sxsw-sydney

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Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · May 22

WOAH BIG

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Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · Feb 3

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Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · May 16

Just vacuumed up a USB and dropped it in the bin while fishing it out how’s everyone’s day going

Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · May 14

Get a little peek behind the Peak in this lovely piece by @legenette.bsky.social !!! Thanks for the chat and your tireless work!

Leah Jade @legenette.bsky.social · May 14

really lovely to talk to one of sydney's game champs @peakr.bsky.social about the process of curating sxsw sydney's games festival, and his career to date!! peak rules!

How SXSW Sydney's Games Festival comes to life – Interview

At SXSW Sydney, game developers, publishers and enthusiasts gather together to share wisdom and fun. Here's how it all comes together.

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Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · May 14

You’re too kind!!! And the first person to refer to me as Distapan since high school!

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SXSW Sydney @sxswsydney.com · May 13

From signing a publisher to meeting her game's new composer, we met with Game Director Jane Fiona from @girlypop.net and asked her about her experience at SXSW Sydney last year.

Wishlist Don't Stop Girlypop on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2610650/...

#gamedev #indiedev

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Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · May 12

Thank you for this I was getting whiplash from the YouTube comment section and now I feel seen

Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · May 11

For the price of two beers I will show up, ask everyone how they want to die and then leave

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SXSW Sydney @sxswsydney.com · May 6

🚨 New Speaker Alert!

We’re welcoming Skill Up and a dynamic roster of voices shaping the future of gaming.

From Riot to Noclip to Psychgeist—get ready to level up. 🎮

More here: www.sxswsydney.com/news/sxsw-sy...

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Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · May 3

Get her jade

Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · May 3

Sydney friends! Come to my wizard rave next week ! DJs, Live bands, Drag and Art! tinyurl.com/slayquest2

Peak | 🔜 SXSW Sydney @peakr.bsky.social · Apr 22

Honouring the spirit of Oblivion by trying to sell you horse armour AGAIN