The Frosty Games team has announced a special ‘Frosty Mini’ games showcase, set to take place on 10 December. As announced, this will be a shorter event than its predecessor (around 30 minutes), with time given to spotlighting around 20 games made in Australia and New Zealand.
It’ll be accompanied by a Steam event featuring 75 games from both regions, likely with demos and sale prices attached. It should be a very welcome celebration of locally-made games, to end out the year on a positive note.
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As previously noted by organiser Amy Potter-Jarman, who works alongside a team of journalists, developers, and curators on the show, the Frosty Games mission is to spotlight and celebrate the talented game developers of Australia and New Zealand, as they can be overlooked.
‘I think it’s true that average gamers don’t necessarily care where a game is made, but we also know it’s true that there are just too many games for people to wade through when browsing a platform like Steam, for example,’ Potter-Jarman said.
‘I think showcases play an incredibly important role in curating shortlists that are more digestible, even in the landscape we’re in now, where there are a growing number of showcase events. They continue to prove to be an effective vehicle to funnel consumer interest.’
The first annual Frosty Games showcase, which aired in June this year, was a significant success for developers and organisers, with many of the games showcased earning attention and wishlists.
As we covered at ScreenHub, the show featured a lovely, eclectic array of new and upcoming games, including the mysterious Parasensor, the delightful Letters to Arralla, and horror game Malys.
After reaching out to gather interest for the next event, the Frosty Games team is now ready for a brand new showcase, with a fresh batch of upcoming and newly-released games to celebrate.
We’ll have all the latest news and announcements on ScreenHub, so stay tuned for more.
Also on ScreenHub: Frosty Games Fest: 13 major highlights from the showcase
The first annual Frosty Games Fest was a very welcome showcase of all the excellent games currently in development across Australia and New Zealand. It’s no secret that the ANZ region produces some absolute gems, but Frosty Games Fest shouted this part out loud, showing off a range of projects, of all sizes and flavours.
From gothic visual novels to gorgeous bug exploration games, burger-creation sims, and more, there was pizzazz in every part of the show. It was a novel reminder that video games are very good, and that Australia and New Zealand developers are doing them so well.
If you missed Frosty Games Fest, or you’re keen to catch up on all the latest projects in development, read on for our list of major highlights. It’s by no means comprehensive – there was a lot shown off – but it should give a clear idea of the talent at work across ANZ.
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