Jini Maxwell
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Indigenous games express culture through play
These games showcase the incredible diversity of culturally-informed, Indigenous-made games from around the world.
Frog Detective’s Grace Bruxner is moving on
Frog Detective's Creative Director Grace Bruxner talks about how it feels to say goodbye to the trilogy that defined the first four years of her career.
Film Victoria invests over half a million in local videogames
Film Victoria have announced $550k in funding across ten Victorian games through their Assigned Production Investment - Games program.
Game devs can apply for up to $50k through Creators Fund
Creators Fund offers up to $50k for Victorian-based creatives who want to undertake creative research or professional development. Applications are now open and game developers and studios are eligible.
Code-free game making tools to get you started
Don't let a lack of programming know-how hold you back from developing videogames.
Unreal Engine, short films, and virtual post-production
Writer/Director Josh Tanner sat down with the CEO of Dreamscreen Australia and the head of Epic Games’ LA Lab on a Screen Forever panel about the future of virtual post-production.
Politicians warn against ignoring videogame sector
MP Tim Watts' motion to recognise the social and economic contributions of videogames didn't shy away from the industry's flaws. It's the latest in a growing show of parliamentary support for the local industry.
IGEA has message for NSW: stop excluding game developers
'Not one dollar of any NSW Government screen funding supports video game development,' says IGEA.
Tasmania Game Makers vie for national recognition
After Tasmanian game developers stayed silent on IGEA's national industry survey, an advocacy group is hoping to fill the gaps.
Screen Tasmania supports a new videogame in latest funding round
Five projects have gained a share of $60,000 funding through Screen Tasmania as part of the state’s Cultural and Creative Industries Recovery Strategy.