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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 2h

We’re thrilled to welcome back Unreal as a Gold Sponsor of GCAP 2026 🎉 Their support helps bring developers together to share knowledge, build connections, and contribute to a stronger industry for everyone. #GCAP26

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Akupara Games @akuparagames.bsky.social · 7h

Are you ready for some industry knowledge? Akupara's Head of Finance, Vicky Wei, will be speaking at: NZGDC on 10/2 @ 1:40pm - We Are Publishers: Ask Us Anything GCAP on 10/5 @ 11:00am - How Money Flows at a Publisher If you'd like to schedule time to meet, look her up on MeetToMatch!

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 3h

We're looking forward to seeing you all bright and early on Monday next week - What are you most looking forward to this GCAP 2026? Got a highly anticipated talk? A friend you only get to see in October? Tell us below! registration.crowdcomms.com/gcap2026/schedule

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 21h

What's a Melbourne International Games Week without a without a few new pins? This year, GCAP has a commemorative GCAP pin for our 20th anniversary. Pins are only available to GCAP attendees - swing by the rego desk to collect. Thank you EA Firemonkeys for the lanyards! ow.ly/feSK50ZSX4L

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Manda Farough 🔜 GCAP | Causeway Studios @amandafarough.ca · 29/09/2026

Reminder that I’m going to be at @gcapconf.bsky.social this coming week! If you’re at the conference, come through for my keynote (on Multiclassing!) on the 6th at 5:00pm. If you’re in town for MIGW, lmk! I’d love to meet up for a chat. 💜 registration.crowdcomms.com/gcap2026/sch...

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This time next week we'll be heading into the final GCAP 2026 sessions for the year, wondering what will be for lunch, and getting excited for the AGDAs at 3pm. There's still time to get your tickets if you want that to be your reality next week! ow.ly/FZ5h50ZSW5N

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TravellingGameDeveloper @brendanvotano.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Next week. #GCAP. Wednesday, 1:00 pm. Come see my talk: "Your players are lying to you!" See you there! Synopsis: "I'll open with a brief framing of the core problem: player feedback is subjective, emotionally driven, and often unreliable - but data without context can be just as misleading."

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We’re delighted to welcome back Screen NSW as a Silver Sponsor of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 By supporting opportunities for developers to connect across state borders, Screen NSW is helping foster a stronger, more connected Australian games industry. #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We're one week out from GCAP and we're SO excited. 20 years of history have come together for GCAP 2026 - and we don't think you want to miss out on it. Here's a reminder of all our keynotes to help get you as excited as we are! Buy tickets now: ow.ly/ZMjE50ZS1IE

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Last up in our itinerary posting, but certainly not least, is something for our marketers! Discoverability is the name of the game and building your brand is crucial for success. That's all the itineraries for now, covering all GCAP tracks! What else should we cover? ow.ly/vqxg50ZQQao

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A warm welcome and thanks to Riot Games, who are returning as a Gold Sponsor of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 Their support helps bring developers together to share knowledge, build connections, and contribute to a stronger industry for everyone. #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s our pleasure to welcome back City of Melbourne as a Gold Sponsor of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 Thank you City of Melbourne for helping bring the Australian games industry together in Melbourne for another year. #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hear that? It's the beautiful sounds of the sound designers getting ready for GCAP 2026. Follow our easy guide to join them! In the lead up to GCAP, we're bringing you a new itinerary each day highlighting the talks that will help you build your professional skills. ow.ly/54Ma50ZQo1M

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thank you to Sledgehammer Games for supporting us once again as a Gold Sponsor of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 Their support helps bring developers together to share knowledge, build connections, and contribute to a stronger industry for everyone. #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This one is for our business developers - you know who you are! Ready and waiting to help us land the deals, get the grant, and build your business, we've prepared an easy highlight of the best talks to help you make the most of GCAP. Buy tickets now: ow.ly/B0b550ZPzST

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

GCAP 2008 - GCAP travelled back to QLD, taking over the Hilton Brisbane. What people remember the most was the final keynote, from Ben Yahtzee Croshaw. This was his first longform presentation, you can still watch it here, thanks to tsumea. ow.ly/GirE50ZPvmx ow.ly/P4Qb50ZPvmy

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For the 20th anniversary of GCAP, a key consideration was ensuring our community was ready for anything coming next, with our Future Ready track. The leadership and culture track is packed full of content to help with the years to come. ow.ly/FX0q50ZPuTY

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Writers and Narrative designers - kick off GCAP by meeting your fellow writers at the writers room networking hour, and forge some friendships to lead you through the rest of the conference! In the lead up to GCAP, we're bringing you a new itinerary each day. ow.ly/M35S50ZPrcN

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Designers - we've carefully designed your optimal itinerary for GCAP 2026! In the lead up to GCAP, we're bringing you a new itinerary each day highlighting the talks that will help you build your professional skills in your specialty. registration.crowdcomms.com/gcap202…

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

GCAP Itinerary: Producers! This feels superfluous as we know you've probably already meticulously planned yours and half of your studios. Or maybe we've ticked another task off your to-do list? Tick your ticket off the to-do list now: ow.ly/Uj8W50ZOXcI

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We're excited to welcome the South Australian Film Corporation as a Platinum Partner of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 By supporting opportunities for developers to connect across state borders, the SAFC is helping foster a stronger, more connected Australian games industry. #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Day 2 of our itinerary spotlight - this one is for the engineers! Ya'll are going to busy, with something on you for you nearly every hour. Don't worry - coffee's free. In the lead up to GCAP, we're bringing you a new itinerary each day for your disciplinary. Register: ow.ly/4jBM50ZO6uo

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Friendships always have to start somewhere. Over the past 20 years, GCAP has hosted those first conversations for more developers than we can count. Those conversations have turned into friendships, job opportunities, new studios, game ideas. Start your conversations: ow.ly/7bn750ZO6Ce

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Tony Albrecht @tonyalbrecht.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I am looking forward to GCAP (again) this year. It's my favourite conference.

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Dr Paris Buttfield-Addison 🔜 MIGW26 @hey.paris · 15/09/2026

If you're at @gcapconf.bsky.social and want to talk to us, the @yarnspinner.dev team, you can now BOOK A TIME TO CHAT TO US! We won't even try and sell you anything (other than to try and convince you to have a beer/coffee with us..) yarnspinner.dev/events/gcap-... #GCAP #GCAP2026 #GCAP26 #MIGW26

yarnspinner.dev

GCAP 2026 | Yarn Spinner

Games Connect Asia Pacific, part of Melbourne International Games Week.

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In the lead up to GCAP, we're bringing you a new itinerary each day highlighting the talks that will help you build your professional skills in your specialty. Artists - this ones for you! Ready to get your tickets? What will you do - one, two or all three days? ow.ly/uW1E50ZO6sU

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We're excited to welcome back VicScreen as a Gold Partner of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 Thank you VicScreen for your continued support of GCAP, and bringing the Australian games industry together for another year. #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Real devs, real stories. We asked previous attendees to tell us what GCAP means to them - and from devs to vollies, art to programing, everyone came back with a unified story. GCAP is community - the relationships you build, the people you meet, the stories you tell. ow.ly/wnH850ZN73A

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Final Keynote for GCAP 2026! Video Game Writer, YouTuber, Film Producer, Actress, and Narrative Director Alanah Pearce joins us to talk about the challenges (and successes!) of broadening your career, and how doing so can directly benefit independent game development. ow.ly/hNoB50ZMnX0

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We're delighted to welcome ACMI as a Diamond sponsor of GCAP and the AGDAs 2026 🎮 As the hosts of Melbourne International Games Week 2026, ACMI provide essential support for all the events under its umbrella, enabling us to meet and celebrate our industry together. #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The year was 2007 and GCAP was hosting debates on the next generation of consoles, discussing the mobile market, and sharing tips on pitching. We can't go back to the simpler times, but we can look back thanks to tsumea who uploaded it. Check it out here: ow.ly/vkpn50ZL6tM

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We're proud to once again welcome Screen Australia as a Diamond industry partner of GCAP 2026 🎮 Their crucial support for this event helps enable developers from across Australia to meet and learn together, building a stronger industry for the whole country. #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

As part of the 20th anniversary, we're sharing clips, highlights and stories from the past 20 years. In what may contain the only photos still online from 2006, we found this article by Bennett Ring (IGN) who attended the inaugural GCAP in Brisbane. ow.ly/SJ7O50ZJYEI

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We're excited to welcome back Screen Queensland as a Gold sponsor of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 By supporting opportunities for developers to connect across state borders, Screen Queensland is helping foster a stronger, more connected Australian games industry. #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We're pleased to once again welcome PlaySide as a Silver Sponsor of GCAP & the AGDAs 🎉 Their support helps bring developers together to share knowledge, build connections, and contribute to a stronger industry for everyone. #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We're happy to welcome back Hipster Whale as a Silver Sponsor of GCAP and the AGDAs 2026 🎮 Their support helps bring developers together to share knowledge, build connections, and contribute to a stronger industry for everyone. #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We're thrilled to welcome back EA Firemonkeys as a Platinum Sponsor of GCAP 🎉 A stalwart supporter of our events, EA Firemonkeys helps bring the Australian games industry together with their ongoing contributions to our community. We're delighted to have their support for another year! #GCAP26

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Vollie applications for GCAP 2026 are still open - but not for long! If you're keen to help out with talks, set-up, ticketing and assisting attendees to have the best GCAP possible - put in an application! Applications will close this friday! gcap.com.au/2026-vollie

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

If you have been affected by industry layoffs, or are part of an under-represented identity in game dev, this is your chance to attend GCAP! Successful applicants will receive a full pass to attend all 3 days and the AGDAs. Applications close 28 August - don't miss out! ow.ly/EPnB50ZC7LZ

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

GCAP 2026 Vollie applications are open now! This initiative is perfectly suited for graduates and new game devs keen to attend GCAP 2026, while also interacting with a team of highly dedicated and friendly volunteers. Get in quick because we will close NEXT FRIDAY. ow.ly/zvMs50ZBGXA

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We're thrilled to welcome back Big Ant Studios as a Gold Sponsor of GCAP & AGDAs A valued supporter of our events, Big Ant Studios continues to bring the Australian games industry together through their ongoing commitment to our community. Excited to have them back for another fantastic year

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We're excited to welcome back Cam Rogers Legal as a Bronze Sponsor of GCAP 2026 🎮 As a long-time supporter of GCAP, their continued involvement helps foster the connections, conversations, and opportunities that strengthen our industry. #GCAP26

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Ben Kosmina @kosmologyb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

maybe you’d like to see me at @gcapconf.bsky.social? who can say I will tell you things about console store pages to help you so you don’t get caught out with your launch yeah, the big three it will be fun, possibly might even chuck in a couple of steam tips as a bonus if i have time

GCAP schedule:

What They Don't Tell You About
Console Store Pages

3:00 - 3:50pm on day 2

look at me, in the witching hour

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sam | リノ 🥊 MIGW @rinoaskyes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Can't believe I'm typing this but I'll be delivering a keynote at GCAP 2026 🇦🇺 I spent 1/3 of my life in Australia before moving to Japan so this is a huge coming home moment for me. I can't wait to drink a soy cap, play extremely weird games and talk shop 💕

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Robbie Reid the Rigger @chowgood.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

@mariskahara.bsky.social and I are giving a talk at GCAP in October this year! Join us as we go through the process of building all the NPCs for Mixtape in "The Mixtape Townie Talk (feat. Characters & Rigs)". We're on at 12pm Tuesday on Day 2, don't miss it!

Two photographs of Mariska and Robbie side by side, with a blue boundary and text overlaid indicating they are speaking at GCAP (Games Connect Asia Pacific) in October 2026 in Melbourne Australia

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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) @gcapconf.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We're excited to welcome back Xsolla as a Gold Sponsor of GCAP 2026 🎮 A long-time supporter of game developers worldwide, Xsolla continues to champion industry growth through products and services that help studios launch, scale, and succeed. We're delighted to have them back at GCAP. #GCAP26

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Ed Lago @edlago.dev · 11/08/2026

I'm really excited to be a speaker this year! 😊

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Amy PJ 🌺 @hellomisspotter.com · 11/08/2026

GCAP Pitch is a really fun opportunity to hone your pitch! As a bonus, it gives both you AND the audience in the room the chance to learn from the live publisher feedback. Throw your hat in the ring to pitch! I’m also very happy to give any GCAP Pitch-ing teams help to refine their pitch.

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IGDA Sydney @igdasydney.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

If you are thinking of going down to Melbourne for GCAP, we highly recommend you check this out!

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Louis 🔜 MIGW @louis-van-dyke.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

gcap pitch last year was awesome!! hmu if you're applying, would be more than happy to give some pitch pointers ☺️

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