Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Fantastic Fest is teaming up with gaming nonprofit Day of the Devs to add a horror video game showcase to this year’s edition of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s genre film festival.
Dubbed Fantastic Games, the inaugural showcase will run Sept. 20-22 during Fantastic Fest 2024 in Austin and feature “12 incredible horror games that all festival attendees can play – some of which will be playable for the first time ever,” per the event organizers.
The launch of Fantastic Games marks the return of gaming to Fantastic Fest, which featured a “Fantastic Arcade” indie gaming component from 2010-2016, for the festival’s 19th event.
The application is now open for game developers to submit titles for consideration to be part of Fantastic Games’ selection. “Developers from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however only games/projects in the horror, fantasy, sci-fi and action genres will be considered,” per the festival, which.
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