Announcing Parallels – Freeplay’s 2020 Showcase

Announcing Parallels – Freeplay’s 2020 Showcase

Join us at 7PM on Thursday, October 8th 2020, during Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) as our speakers play and talk about their creations while sharing their origin stories, creative inspirations and intimate journeys.

Showtime Night Market

Showtime Night Market

We’re super excited to announce that Freeplay is a program partner for the delightful event Showtime Night Market – a collaboration between Testing Grounds and The Rose Street Artists’ Market, who’ll bring you two night markets in summer 2019!

Oh Hey It’s Parallels: The Freeplay 2018 Showcase!

Oh Hey It’s Parallels: The Freeplay 2018 Showcase!

The wait is over! After a sell-out event last year, we’re super proud to announce the return of the Parallels showcase on October 25th, during Melbourne International Games Week! From the artsy, to the weird, to the provocative and punk. For over ten years,...
Announcing 2018 Freeplay Awards & Festival Dates

Announcing 2018 Freeplay Awards & Festival Dates

A huge hello and welcome to 2018 from the Freeplay family! We have lots of exciting things to share with you this year. First on our list is the 2018 festival dates. We’re happy to announce that we have a six-day festival planned for this year, from May 22nd to May 27th. We’re also happy to announce that submissions for the 2018 Freeplay Awards are now open!

Announcing Parallels: Freeplay’s 2017 Showcase!

Announcing Parallels: Freeplay’s 2017 Showcase!

Parallels highlights some of the most unique, experimental, personal, and alternative games being made at the fringes of Melbourne and Australia’s independent games scene today. Come and watch as local designers demonstrate and play their creations live on stage, and discuss their influences and creative passions.

Ticketing F.A.Q.

Ticketing F.A.Q.

Freeplay has had a huge overhaul this year in terms of what we’re offering, so in the last few weeks before the festival we thought we’d let you all know about how ticketing and access to each event works. Frequently Asked Questions Q: A lot of Freeplay is...