Best Gaming Events In Australia

Having spent years being ignored by many of the biggest gaming events, Australia now plays host to a string of major festivals that attract huge numbers of people each year. The year of 2016 will be no different, with plenty of fascinating gaming events being lined up Down Under and covering a long list of different sectors in the gaming industry, from computer games to poker tournaments. Here are just a few that you should definitely consider when putting together your events schedule for next year.

Aussie Millions

Kicking off the year will be the 2016 Aussie Millions Poker Championship. Held at the Crown Poker Room, the event will get under way on January 13 in what will be the 18th consecutive year the tournament has been held at Crown Casino in Melbourne. Featuring some of the best players in the world competing in a variety of different events held over 20 days – including the official gold bracelet tournaments, satellites, cash games and daily tournaments – this is one of the biggest poker events in the calendar. As well as the iconic names in the game who will be competing across the three weeks of action, the 2016 Aussie Millions will also attract plenty of those players who will be appearing at the event for the first time.

With almost 100 tables set to be used during the event, there is plenty of chance for spectators to witness the best players in the world up close and personal, or even join in on the action. Because this is one of the world’s biggest poker events, players will be preparing in many ways beforehand by reading the best strategy books on the market (some written by their opponents, which will offer insight into their thinking) and watching all the strategy videos they can get their hands on. Trust us: you’ll want to also brush up on your skills if you are aiming to compete among this field. The competition may be tough but it offers a great time and a chance at winning one of poker’s most elite trophies. And with countless amazing things to do in Melbourne, this is the perfect way to start your holiday in what is a fascinating city.

RTX Australia

Rooster Teeth Productions have gained a huge fanbase over the past five years. Having created popular series such as Red vs. Blue, RWBY, Lazer Team, Achievement Hunter and a host of others, the company are now preparing to take their brand Down Under with an event held at Sydney’s Australian Technology Park on January 24-25. Set to showcase their new games and give fans a chance to interact with the minds behind Rooster Teeth’s success, this event will be a must-attend for those who have been following the brand over the past five years. Starting right after the end of the popular Sydney Festival, the carnival atmosphere will continue with the arrival of RTX in Australia.

As well as question and answer sessions, themed parties, live streams and demonstrations of new games and upcoming releases, this is as jam-packed a weekend as there is for those RTX fans who have waited five years for the event to make its way to Australia. With so many hardcore followers set to attend this event, you’ll need to make sure you’re not going to get caught short over the course of the weekend. Catching up on some of the recent episodes of Red vs. Blue or spending the journey to Sydney listening to Funhaus’ Dude Soup podcasts should ensure you are able to geek it up with the best of them during what will surely be a sensational year.

Interactive Entertainment 2016

The longest running games and digital entertainment conference in the Australasia region is preparing for its 12th year, with some of the country’s most exciting and creative minds descending onto the Australian National University in Canberra between the 2-5 February. Part of the Australian Computer Science Week, IE 2016 will see creatives from across the industry come together to exchange ideas and enjoy all the various aspects of the event. Whether it’s computer science, design, engineering, music and especially gaming, this is the event for you, and also a fantastic chance to meet like-minded people and discuss and share ideas.

The Australian Computer Science Week has been one of the biggest events for Computer Science researches in the southern hemisphere for over a decade. Organised by the Computing Research and Education Association of Australasia, the week includes a number of conferences covering various aspects of the industry. The conference week has been running in some form continuously for almost 40 years, making it one of the longest running conferences in Computer Science. And while the city of Canberra sometimes gets overlooked in favour of the bright lights of Sydney, Melbourne and even Adelaide, Australia’s capital has plenty to offer for those looking to make a holiday out of their trip to IE2016.

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