australian games

Northern Territory government announces funding for video games
The Northern Territory government has announced a major expansion of its creative funding program.

Jumplight Odyssey sets early access launch for 2023
Space adventure-simulator Jumplight Odyssey is set to hit early access via Steam in 2023.

Game Jams, Speedrunning, and AVCon: The story of Rooftop Renegade
Designer Patrick Webb from Melonhead Games talks about speedrunning, the South Australian game dev community, and how Rooftop Renegade was…

'Serenade' brings experimental Sydney games to Melbourne
The Serenade collective is highlighting the work of the Sydney and NSW experimental art game scene, bringing them to Melbourne.

Boba Master is a cosy slice-of-life card game packed with tricks
In Boba Master, you must mix your own bubble tea – but there's a clever catch in this Australian-made game.

Wood & Weather trailer reveals a giant hand, cutesy chaos
The first trailer for god game Wood & Weather shows off an adorable, chaotic, Playmobil-like world.

Sports Story developer room gets 'positive' makeover
The hidden developer room in Sports Story no longer contains references to a poorly managed game studio.

Australian Government to re-establish Interactive Games Fund
Australia's new National Cultural Policy will re-establish video game funding for local developers.

Unpacking's developers discuss homes as reflective and human places
Tim and Wren from Witch Beam talk about their game Unpacking, and discuss how we relate to homes as reflective…

Probing darkwebSTREAMER's take on streaming culture
darkwebSTREAMER explores the lengths live streamers will go to for attention. Its creator, Chantal Ryan, spoke to us under the…