SAGE, the South Australian Game Exhibition, will return to Adelaide in February this year. In an effort to grow the show’s profile over last year’s inaugural event, organisers have put out a call for South Australian developers of every size to bring their games for show-and-tell.
Last year’s SAGE event, a close-knit gathering of local devs at Adelaide Studios in Glenside, did exactly what it was supposed to do — be the starting pistol for the SA government’s plan to turn Adelaide into a game dev hub to rival Melbourne. I flew myself over for the inaugural SAGE showcase and came away very impressed indeed. You can re-read that piece here.
That show only ran for an afternoon, however. This year’s showcase is a whopping great two-day affair, held across Friday, February 16 and Saturday, February 17. When you’ve got that much time to fill, you need games. That’s why the SAGE team has put out a call to arms.
If you’re a South Australian game developer or studio working on a game of any size, for any platform, get in touch with the SAGE team. If it’s already out and published, you can still get involved! You can apply for a spot on the floor at the show for both days, and you won’t be charged to apply or exhibit. All selected developers will be supplied with a booth, a TV for demos, printed signage, Wi-Fi, and power throughout the show at no cost.
You’re not gonna find a squarer deal than that. Get around it: applications close on Sunday, January 7 (that’s this coming weekend). You can apply via the SAGE website.
For punters interested in attending the show, I also have good news: it’s flippin’ free to attend. You can also secure your tickets (again, for free) via the SAGE website.
I will be covering the show again this year, and I look forward to seeing everyone there. Adelaide is cool. Don’t let anyone tell you different.
Image: South Australian Film Corporation
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