IndieCade, considered the Sundance Film Festival of the gaming industry, is coming to downtown Culver City.

The  three-day International Festival of Independent Games, the country’s only stand-alone international festival of independent games open to the public, begins Oct. 8. Just like last year, the event will take over galleries, cafes and theatres downtown in celebration of independent games from around the world. It will feature a number of activities, including talks, panel discussions, informal conversations, interactive gallery displays and a game walk with hands-on, playable exhibits. Conferences with industry professionals will be hosted at the Ivy Substation. For more information, visit indiecade.com/index.php/2010/tickets.