Game Development
IGEA confirms 36 Australian developers exhibiting at Gamescom 2022
IGEA has officially confirmed the local Australian game developers that will represent the country at Gamescom 2022.
Game dev creates custom Pokemon game to share his lunch order
A developer from Australia's 5 Lives Studios has gone above and beyond in office hijinks, building a custom Pokemon game…
The Looker, The Witness, and the art of affectionate parody
More than just a piss-take, The Looker, created by Bradley Lovell, is a tongue-in-cheek love letter to Jonathon Blow's opus,…
Victoria’s games industry continues to thrive, and other states must take note
Victoria’s strong game development scene is a testament to the incredible value of dedicated government funding for independent video games.
Melbourne's The Arcade will not re-open as a physical space
Melbourne's iconic co-working space will not re-open, according to current organisers, IGEA.
Screenwest announces $2 million boost for WA digital games industry
The McGowan government has pledged another $2 million to support Western Australia's digital games and interactive industry.
GameStop NFT minter allegedly sold indie games without consent
The NiFTy Arcade collection contained several games that the creator did not have permission to sell.
Bandai Namco reports 55% rise in game sales, despite economic downturn
Bandai Namco has reported major year-on-year growth for the first quarter of its Q1 2023 financials.
Square Enix reportedly looking to improve its 'capital efficiency'
Square Enix is reportedly looking to sell major stakes in its studios to focus on diversifying its capital.
The voice of Junker Queen on life before and after Overwatch 2
Australian-Sri Lankan actress Leah de Niese plays Junker Queen in Overwatch 2, but surprisingly, their two personalities are very different.