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4 – 12 Oct

Melbourne International Games Week

  • Free
  • Family and kids

During Melbourne International Games Week, discover a showcase of Australia’s best new games, and enjoy late-night events, talks and conferences.

Join in Big Games Night Out, see the playable Microgrames display, and attend The AGDAs Audience Awards and Games 4 Change.

For fans, don't miss Celeste: In Conversation for an exclusive talk with the creators of hit Indie videogame Celeste.

Plus, don't miss the blockbuster videogames exhibition Game Worlds featuring over 30 iconic titles and four new Australian microgames.

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Date Times
Sat 4 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 5 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 6 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 7 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 8 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 9 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 10 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 11 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 12 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location

ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image)
Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8663 2200
  • email address: info@acmi.net.au
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