BitSummit Drift 2024: Indie Games, Music, and Industry Insights

Gaming Staff • July 5, 2024

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BitSummit, the longest-running indie games festival in Japan, has announced the lineup for this year's stage events at BitSummit Drift, taking place from July 19 to 21, 2024, in Kyoto. The three-day event will feature talk panels, live interviews, and music performances from industry veterans and renowned artists.

The stage events will include a panel discussion with Ryoya Usuhane, the 2023 Grand Prize winner of the "Kami Game Creator Evolution" contest, Shuhei Yoshida, head of the Indie Initiative at Sony, and Takashi Tokita, producer at Square Enix and professor at Tokyo University of the Arts. They will explore the appeal of award-winning indie games.

BitSummit Drift will also feature musical performances by Professor Sakamoto, known for his electronic renditions of classic retro game music, and Family Continue, a dynamic duo celebrated for their retro game-themed music and energetic rap. Their unique "Chip-Hop" style blends 8-bit sounds with Famicom-inspired rap.

MCs Aoi Yokomachi and J-mon will host the stage events, ensuring an enthusiastic and entertaining showcase. For those unable to attend in person, all stage events will be streamed live on YouTube and Twitch.

BitSummit, organized by the Japan Independent Games Aggregate (JIGA), has been a significant event for indie game developers in Japan since 2012, fostering a community that celebrates creativity and innovation. The festival has gained international recognition and continues to grow, drawing thousands of visitors and extensive media coverage. BitSummit Drift promises to be an unforgettable celebration of indie gaming, both in-person and online.

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