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Itch.io games aren’t ‘unspeakable’; they’re groundbreaking
Chantelle McColl reflects on the role that itch.io plays in supporting experimental game development, and why that benefits the whole industry -- despite Apple’s protestations.
Best Friend Forever and the emotional cost of release day
In this excerpt from her longer article, studio and creative director Lucy Morris details the emotional cost of launching Starcolt's debut game, Best Friend Forever.
Australia’s video game tax offset is not a silver bullet
Foreign companies provide massive job boosts and up-skilling, but they have no interest in telling local stories, and they almost inevitably leave again.
Australian games industry: one step closer to rebates and sustainability
A sustainable Australian video game industry? Production rebates are a small, important step.
Getting into the videogame industry requires flexibility and resilience – Freeplay 2021
A career in the videogame industry is rarely a linear progression, so it’s important to be flexible and resilient.
Interactivity in film, theatre, and games needs emotional connection to work – Freeplay 2021
What can filmmakers and playwrights looking to add interactive elements into their work learn from videogame designers? Quite a lot.
Ask the Mentor: how can I be creative when I’m so burnt out?
It's been a crappy year. Take that broken heart and make some art, says Esther Coleman-Hawkins in this ongoing series of no-nonsense advice for screen professionals.
Cyberpunk 2077 back on PlayStation Store after six-month suspension, with warnings
The controversial 'Cyberpunk 2077' has reappeared on the PlayStation Store, six months after Sony removed it from sale due to major performance issues.
Gaming addiction isn’t about time; it’s about attitude
China's news laws only let under 18s play videogames for 3 hours a week. That won't curb gaming addiction, writes Joanne Orlando.
Ask the Mentor: Going back to the office feels too hard!
Qualms about returning to the office are a nice problem to have for some of us. But change is hard, says Media Mentor Esther Coleman-Hawkins. Focusing on the positives will help you sparkle again.