State of Play NSW End of Year Hootenanny

State of Play NSW and Xsolla invite you to the inaugural State of Play End-of-year Hootenanny! Let’s all celebrate surviving a tumultuous year of uncertainty for NSW game developers with a relaxed evening of networking and socialising with colleagues and friends in the heart of the Sydney CBD! Raise a glass to the creative, diverse indie studios that make NSW’s games scene so unique and inspiring. All registered attendees recieve a drink token on arrival. Come, hang out and be celebrated! The State of Play Awards This year State of Play NSW presents three awards to acknowledge outstanding talent in NSW and the impactful leaders of our community. • Developer's Choice Award Awarded by event attendees to recognise a singular contribution made the to the local industry. • Community Leader Award An award to recognise an individual who has been instrumental in raising the profile and opportunities of the NSW development scene in 2026 • Nailing the Stats Award Awarded to the game that has achieved the most reach, cut-through and sucess this year. These awards are designed to bring recognition to the people, games and groups in our network that are supporting our industry through times of uncertainty. Steam Key Party To encourage connection and discovery, please donate a Steam Key in the registration process of a NSW game either made by your studio or a friend's studio (with their permission). When you arrive, grab a key at the door and add it to your library to play later! We welcome developers to play each others games, leave reviews and share their experiences on Steam, Let's promote each others' games!