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…
Itch.io: An Itch for democratic distribution
Itch.io is a digital marketplace that is designed with ease of access and community in mind. Let's look at why…
Where do all Australia's senior game developers go?
Despite Australia's vibrant creative games culture, studios are struggling to hire expert talent.
Indie games that let you experience Melbourne despite lockdown
These beautiful, relatable games create experiences that feel like home, in a time when we can't experience the city that…
Parliamentary Inquiry recommends federal tax offset for games development
The Inquiry Report pinpointed videogame development as a ‘new and emerging industry,' recommending federal support to increase co-investment opportunities, tax…
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…
PAX Aus and PAX West come together for a 9-day PAX Online in 2020
Gaming culture fest PAX will run online from 12-20 September. The 9 day expo will host familiar events in a…
'I'm serious about the games industry': Two Labor MPs livestream games and talk business
Federal Labor MPs Tim Watts and Clare O'Neil took to Twitch to play a chaotic co-operative game and discuss the…
What can Freeplay, the world's oldest games festival, teach the arts about survival?
Freeplay independent games festival has survived for over sixteen years. The past and present directors share the lessons they have…
Ask the mentor: should I worry about lack of formal training?
Media Mentor Esther Coleman-Hawkins answers your career questions with brisk no-nonsense advice for screen professionals.