About ScreenBurn
SXSW ScreenBurn brings the excitement of the video game industry to the mix of Music, Film and Interactive during SXSW at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, TX.
FREE and open to the public:
- SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade and The Arcade Stage
- Workshops, Happy Hours and limited free wristbands for the Power Up! Party
SXSW Interactive, Gold and Platinum badges and Developer Day Passes:
Must-see highlights that are FREE and open to the public:
- Professional Gaming Tournaments: International, fan-favorite pro gamers are flown to Austin to compete in StarCraft II and League of Legends showmatches, featuring the largest prize pools ever. Presented by IGN Pro League.
- AAA Panel presentations and signings by Bioware (Star Wars: The Old Republic), Activision (Call of Duty Elite), Marvel, Sony/Lightbox Interactive (Starhawk) and more.
- Cosplay competition featuring cosplayers dressed as iconic video game characters.
Location and Directions by Car
The Palmer Events Center is located at 900 Barton Springs Rd. close to downtown Austin. The entrance is on the south side of the building facing Barton Springs Road. Ample parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to the Palmer Events Center. Find the Palmer Events Center on Google Maps.
Directions by SXSW Shuttles
SXSW Interactive Campus Shuttles will run frequently between The Palmer Events Center and the Austin Convention Center and is free for SXSW Interactive, Gold and Platinum registrants.
Hours of the ScreenBurn Arcade
Friday, March 9 | 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 10 | 12:00 - 9:00 PM
Sunday, March 11 | 12:00 - 7:00 PM
SXSW ScreenBurn is sponsored by Alienware
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Large top photo of ScreenBurn gamer by Jojo Marion, middle photo courtesy Merrick Ales
