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Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) returning in 2021, dates announced
After 2020's conference offered 'pathways to connect' online, GCAP and the AGDAs are back in person, with dates announced for 2021.

Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between is as meditative as a long drive
Fellow Traveller will publish Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between in 2022. It's an expanded, philosophical reimagining of Silverstring's 2014 cult hit.

Australian-made Kardboard Kings signs with Akupara Games, drops a demo
Kardboard Kings, the debut game from Melbourne-Perth studio Henry's House, was announced as part of the Indie Houses Direct.

6 questions with ACMI prize-winning game developer Dan Ferguson
We talk to Melbourne game developer Daniel Ferguson about his cartoonish, kinetic games, winning the ACMI + RMIT prize, and what comes next.

PAX Aus Indie Showcase opens for submissions
PAX Aus is now taking submissions for its 2021 Indie Showcase. It is accepting tabletop submissions for the first time.

The Australia Council for the Arts wants to fund videogames
The Australia Council's 2021-4 digital culture strategy makes funding videogames a priority, including non-commercial art games.

New Broken Roads trailer stars Uncle Jack Charles, as game signs with Team17
Broken Roads has just signed with Team 17, and dropped a new trailer narrated by legendary Indigenous actor, Uncle Jack Charles

Film Victoria funds 16 games as part of $4.3 million investment
The funding will support production and release support for game projects, as well funding the ongoing work of several established Victorian studios.

Australian horror indie ‘Dap’ wins big at Bitsummit
Winning the Grand Prize and Best Sound Design at Bitsummit, Dap might be the most celebrated upcoming Australian game you've never heard of.

You should play… Bugsnax, by Young Horses
Monster Hunter x Frog Detective x body horror? It's Bugsnax! Don't think about it too hard!