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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.

Three months after playing AO Tennis 2 at the Parliamentary Friends of Video Games, parliamentarians are recognising the importance of Federal support for game development.
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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.…

IGEA survey shows gender gap
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IGEA survey shows games industry growth, but gender gap remains

COVID has barely touched the growing local game development industry, but IGEA's survey also reveals some stark truths about gender…

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What 2020 taught us about games (and life)

Screenhub catches up with some of the leading lights of the local games industry, to hear about the lessons they…

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IGEA overhauls talent visas, proposes labour agreement for Australian game dev

Following our report on hiring complications in the Australian games sector, we look in depth at changes to visa codes…

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Where do all Australia's senior game developers go?

Despite Australia's vibrant creative games culture, studios are struggling to hire expert talent.

Hollow Knight, one of the best games from SA
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SA announces groundbreaking rebate for games industry

In a nation-first, the South Australian state government has extended the state's post-production, digital and visual effects (PDV) rebate to…

GCAP chooses a new path forward
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GCAP conference chooses a new theme and a new path forward

The annual games conference held during Melbourne International Games Week has changed its theme to reflect this year of pandemic.

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GDAA and IGEA merge to support Australian game development

Two of Australian games' peak advocacy bodies will merge in a cross-state partnership.

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