Game Development

VicScreen Originate Games applications are now open
Originate Games is a new program designed to support emerging game developers and fresh, original ideas.

Google Doodle celebrates Jerry Lawson, game cartridge inventor
Hop into the Google Doodle for 1 December to learn an essential lesson about video game history.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns: Firaxis talks ditching XCOM and adding swimsuits
Creative Director Jake Solomon and Producer Garth DeAngelis share some delightful insights into the development of Marvel’s Midnight Suns.

What are games worth? Australian mobile game developers talk monetisation
What are games worth? We ask three current mobile game designers about their attitudes and practical approaches to in-game monetistation

New Zealand investing over $2 million a year in game development
New Zealand games will get a major boost with new government funding on the way.

Pentiment's Art Director talks about creating a striking style, and delicious food
Hannah Kennedy talks about the tight-knit creation of Pentiment, and how they arrived at such a unique visual identity.

Netflix hiring for AAA PC shooter game with former Overwatch dev
A series of new job postings point to significant activity at a new Netflix Games studio led by former Overwatch…

Environmental efforts of video game companies assessed in new report
The Game Industry Net Zero Snapshot sees major companies like Square Enix and Roblox neglecting efforts towards net zero carbon…

Australia's Digital Games Tax Offset has been introduced
The Digital Games Tax Offset will provide a 30% tax rebate for game development projects that reach a threshold of…

darkwebSTREAMER is a disturbing emergent narrative experience
darkwebSTREAMER is a curious game that wants to replicate the stress of livestreaming, with a bit of the occult mixed…