SXSW Sydney will return for its second edition from October 14 to 20, 2024, after a successful inaugural event in 2023. This festival is part of the renowned South by Southwest (SXSW) series, which celebrates creativity and innovation across various industries, including technology, film, music, and gaming. 

The Sydney iteration aims to foster connections among industry professionals and showcase emerging talent from the Asia-Pacific region.

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What to Look Forward to in the 2024 Lineup

The programme for SXSW Sydney 2024 has already been announced, featuring various speakers, artists, and games. Here are some highlights:

  • Keynote Speakers: The lineup includes notable figures like Johann Hari, a best-selling author, and Jennifer Robinson, a prominent human rights lawyer. Other speakers include influential industry leaders from various sectors, such as Sofia Hernandez, TikTok's global head of business marketing, and Simon McQuoid, director of Mortal Kombat films.
  • Music Festival: The music segment has expanded significantly, with over 60 new artists added. This includes acts from Australia and beyond, such as Jorja Smith, who will perform as part of her Australian tour. Other notable artists include Phoebe Rings (NZ), The Grogans (AUS), and Voice of Baceprot (ID), among many others.
  • Screen Festival: The screen festival will showcase various films and TV premieres and include interactive sessions with filmmakers and industry experts.
  • Games Festival: The gaming component is fascinating, featuring over 120 independent games. Attendees can look forward to engaging with game developers and experiencing new titles firsthand.

You can check out the full schedule here! 

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What will Chaos Theory be a part of this year?

We're thrilled to attend SXSW Sydney 2024, a melting pot of creativity, innovation, and culture. We will be part of the official games showcase and taking Crab God to an exciting new venue: the AWS for Games showcase at NSW House. Here's a sneak peek into what we’re gearing up for:

The Game: Crab God Takes Center Stage

We’re once again showcasing Crab God at the festival's Games Showcase. We’ve just launched many new features and game modes and can’t wait to show them off. Coming from our recent win at The AGDA’s, we’re excited for more people to fall in love with our adorable crablings.

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Crab God wins at the AGDA's 2024

NSW House: Tech Meets Creativity

We’re also honoured to be part of the NSW House Activation this year. As a studio, we’re always looking for ways to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the gaming space, and being a part of these industries and beyond showcases helps us with that. Being in the client service industry, we relish these opportunities to showcase our work beyond the typical games industry crowd.  

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Crab God showcase at the NSW House by the NSW Government

A Seat at the Table: Panel Talk

We’re proud to announce that our Creative Director, Nico King, will participate in a panel during the festival. The panel will explore iconic games that have entertained and made the world better. Each speaker will discuss games they created or admire, explaining how they broke barriers, raised awareness, or sparked change. Hosted by Games for Change Asia-Pacific, this discussion will cover the design philosophies, challenges, and the impact of popular games and hidden gems.

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Chaos Theory's Nico King gives a talk on impact games

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See You at SXSW Sydney 2024!

SXSW is known for bringing together creative minds from diverse industries, and we can’t wait to see what fresh perspectives we’ll walk away with.

We hope to meet all of you over the week and can’t wait to see the opportunities we walk away with!

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