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Games career development program SMART returns in 2024
SMART teaches early-career games industry professionals essential skills for the future.
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Should you still pursue a career in the games industry?
The games industry is currently facing an uncertain future, but there is hope beyond the storm.
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10 Key Games Industry Jobs, and Advice from Experts Who Work Them
Thinking about a job in the games industry? Read some expert advice from people working in specific roles.
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New Australian games industry report tracks major job trends
Games Jobs Live, a recruitment insights program, has revealed major trends in the Australian games industry job market.
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Australian game development jobs have grown 59% in FY21-22
IGEA has released its Australian game development industry snapshot for the financial year.
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$117 billion worth of games industry acquisitions took place in 2021
A new global report has detailed how 2021 became the biggest year for video game industry deals.
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Keywords Studios acquires Tantalus, will create 130 more gamedev jobs
Tantalus founder Tom Crago will oversee the new studio, which will become Keywords Australia.
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Australia's video game tax offset is not a silver bullet
Foreign companies provide massive job boosts and up-skilling, but they have no interest in telling local stories, and they almost…
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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.…
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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.