"But metres away at the International Convention Centre, inside the halls dedicated to gaming, the corporate influence was more muted. With the global gaming industry downturn continuing with no end in sight, big studios are continuing to keep a wary distance from Australia, with its high cost of living meaning that even at a conference that screams synergistic brand-o-rama from every pore, indie developers took centre stage."
"SXSW's game of the year, Mixtape, from veteran developers Beethoven and Dinosaur (who put out the enjoyable psychedelic journey The Artful Escape in 2021) and mid-tier US publisher Annapurna Interactive, is a gleeful 90s coming-of-age tale that feels like an Edgar Wright-esque comedy mixed with the animation style of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Set for release later this year, the game is a nostalgic ride through all the best parts of a well-spent youth:"
SXSW Sydney showed heavy public brand presence while gaming halls felt more muted. A global gaming industry downturn has led big studios to avoid Australia, with high living costs cited as a factor. Indie developers dominated the gaming showcase, with most projects produced by solo developers or small teams. Many indie projects performed strongly despite limited resources. The two Australian games with the most backing still felt relatively scrappy. Mixtape, from Beethoven and Dinosaur and Annapurna Interactive, presents a gleeful 90s coming-of-age tale and delivers strong nostalgic, humorous gameplay moments.
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