Game Development
Necrobarista, money, and the miserable business of artistic games
The lead artist on the award-winning Melbourne game alleges missing and inconsistent payments, and poor workplace culture. These issues are…
Award-winning game dev reveals ambitious new title, Mars First Logistics
One of Australia's most awarded solo game developers, Ian MacLarty has announced a new major commercial project.
Game devs get a path to permanent residency with visa win
Multimedia specialist and software engineer are among 22 new roles included on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List, which offers…
Australian Games Industry Grows Significantly In Jobs and Revenue, Thanks To COVID-19
Industry body IGEA released the results of a survey that takes a second look at the impact of COVID-19 on…
Flashback: The rise and fall of Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player was once installed on 99% of internet-connected desktop PCs, but as of January 2021, it's totally defunct.…
GCAP 2021 speaker submissions open, open to game developers and professionals
Game developers and related professionals are being sought to submit talks for the upcoming 2021 Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP)…
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.
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.
IGEA calls on NSW government to stop neglecting videogame sector, again, ahead of budget
Australia peak videogame industry body has warned NSW could be ‘left behind’ if the Berejiklian Government fails to invest in…