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Freeplay: Parallels 2023 – Everything we learned

Freeplay Parallels 2023 was a showcase of weird, wonderful, and insufferable (their words not ours) Australian games.

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Tenchu Director Takuma Endo Is Trying Something New – Interview 

The Acquire president talks about the studio's mix of AAA and indie projects, and the significant cultural differences in Japanese…

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Freeplay’s mission to build a sustainable games festival – Interview

Freeplay co-directors Louie Roots and Mads Mackenzie tell us about their plans for the future of the beloved organisation.

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'Copycat' is much more than just a cat game

The debut title from Spoonful of Wonder is a deeply personal exploration of the human experience of belonging, shown through…

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Australian Music and Games 2023 Benchmark calls for industry change

A new study has revealed how Australian musicians contribute to the games sector – and how their work is being…

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Mind Games: crafting better conversations around mental health, gaming and tech

Immersive artist Darren Vukasinovic wants to see more nuanced conversations around mental health and video games.

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Screen Australia announces new games funding initiatives

Three new funding programs will allow game developers to expand their ambitions, and push burgeoning projects forward.

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Meet the cohort of the Wordplay 2023 Games Writing Mentorship Program

The 2023 program sees a fresh new cohort join returning alumni to provide a range of perspectives on the Victorian…

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Australian game writers encouraged to enter the 2023 AWGIE Awards

The Skyrim mod edition of The Forgotten City won the prize in 2016.

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Big Games Night Out is a free, all-ages gaming celebration in Fed Square for MIGW 23

MIGW 2023 will feature a free, all-ages gaming celebration for everyone featuring performances and games.

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