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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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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…

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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.

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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…

A tax offset for video games was recommended
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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…

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…

PAX Online will not look like this
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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…

Two Labor MPs talk the game industry
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'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…

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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…

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Ask the mentor: should I worry about lack of formal training?

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