video games

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…

Cyberpunk 2077 back on PlayStation Store after six-month suspension, with warnings
The controversial 'Cyberpunk 2077' has reappeared on the PlayStation Store, six months after Sony removed it from sale due to…

Videogame peak body IGEA slams News Corp coverage of technology and loot boxes
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association has responded strongly to a series of articles across News Corp publications about children…

9 Australian Games you can play for free during Steam Next Fest
Hundreds of videogame demos are currently available to try during the week-long Steam Next Fest, including plenty of titles from…

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)…

E3 2021: All The Big Game Announcements From Nintendo, Xbox, Square Enix, and more
June is the most significant month for the videogame industry. With announcements from publishers large and small, here are the…

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.

‘HoloVista’ among 2021 Apple Design Award winners
Produced by Australian Meredith Hall, 'Holovista' has won the 2021 Apple Design Award for Inclusivity by providing a ‘great experience…

Elden Ring, the upcoming game by George R. R. Martin and Dark Souls studio, announces release date
The long-awaited project from George R.R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki's FromSoftware announces release date and details.