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27 SPECIAL EVENTS 6:30PM SXSW Gaming Pitch Competition The SXSW Gaming Pitch Competition Finals, featuring guest judges David Eddings, Elizabeth Howard, Jared Epicpower, and OMGitsfirefoxx, will spotlight some of the most innovative and intriguing new ideas in gaming during a competition to determine which deserves the title of "Best Pitch at SXSW Gaming 2018." SATURDAY, MARCH 17 12:30PM Nerdcore: Let's Make Some Music If you've ever wanted to see what can happen when you mix music with games and geek culture, then you won't want to miss out on this completely new experience! Amanda Lee (AmaLee), Raheem Jarbo (Mega Ran), Russell McKamey (Rockit Gaming), Vincent Newsom (Rockit Gaming) 2:00PM Legendary Koji Igarashi Chats Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Join legendary game designer, producer and writer Koji Igarashi to discuss Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and his experiences developing and creating one of the most buzzed-about fan-funded games of all time. Koji Igarashi (ArtPlay), Evan Narcisse (io9.com) 3:30PM Counter Programming: How Opposites Attract New Audiences Alternative, but still relative. Different, but very familiar. Learn how to effectively apply the principle of "being different, but not too different" when introducing new content to your broadcast or social channels. Jon Carnage (Twitch) 5:00PM SXSW Gaming Cosplay Contest The SXSW Gaming Cosplay Contest is back for another wild year in Austin, Texas! With some of the top cosplayers around showing off their creations, be sure to be there for this must-see event for SXSW 2018. Merrick Ales