The highly anticipated annual indie game festival, BitSummit Let’s Go!!, is fast approaching and is set to take place from July 14th to 16th at Miyako Messe in the beautiful city of Kyoto. This event promises to showcase an array of captivating indie games, with hundreds of developers from around the world coming together to showcase their unique creations.
Exciting Lineup and Engaging Content
In addition to the games, attendees can look forward to engaging with industry leaders through insightful panels and discussions, as well as some exceptional musical performances to top off the experience. It’s an event not to be missed for gaming enthusiasts and industry professionals alike! The full stage schedule can be found at the BitSummit Let’s Go!! site.
BitSummit Let’s Go! Awards Nominees Revealed
The festival organizers have released the list of nominees for the BitSummit Let’s Go! Awards. These nominees were chosen from a group of more than 300 games and showcase the best of creativity, innovation, and pure fun in indie gaming.
Vermilion Gate Award Nominees – Best in Show
- Death the Guitar – Toroya My Battery Is Fried
- AMPHIS GAME – ㊥Maruchu
- KALEIDOLA – HAYATOSKIE
- Diorama Knight – PICKLE’s
- Viewfinder – SOS
International Award Nominees
- A Space for the Unbound – Mojiken Studio
- Dungeon Drafters – Manalith Studios
- Isle of Arrows – Gridpop
- DREDGE – Black Salt Games
- Freaked Fleapit – Finch Bird Studio
Visual Excellence Award Nominees
- CALME – DOUKUTSU PENGUIN CLUB
- A Space for the Unbound – Mojiken Studio
- SUMMER ROAD – REBUILD GAMES
- SCHiM – Extra Nice
- WitchSpring R – KIWIWALKS
Excellence in Game Design Award Nominees
- Alina of the Arena – PINIX
- Algolemeth – Medium-Rare Games
- AMPHIS GAME – ㊥Maruchu
- Viewfinder – SOS
- TOKYO UNDERGROUND KILLER – Phoenix Game Productions
Excellence in Sound Design Award Nominees
- Astral Ascent – Hibernian Workshop
- THE GOOD OLD DAYS – Yokogo Systems
- Freaked Fleapit – Finch Bird Studio
- Felicity’s Door – AREA 35, Inc.
- Blue Wednesday – BUFF STUDIO
Innovative Outlaw Award Nominees
- UNBELIEVABOOM! – PoisonGames
- SCHiM – Extra Nice
- Viewfinder – SOS
- SKY THE SCRAPER – Ryo Kobuchi
- ANTHEM#9 – koeda
Awards Ceremony
The winning entries will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, July 16, from 4:00 p.m. on the stage. Attendees can look forward to witnessing the celebration of creativity and innovation in the indie gaming community.
BitSummit Let’s Go!! promises to be a thrilling event, bringing together game developers, industry professionals, and gaming enthusiasts under one roof. With its diverse lineup of games and engaging content, it is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about indie gaming. Stay tuned for the award winners and make sure to mark your calendars for the festival this July!
