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Wayward Strand announces dazzling Australian and international cast
Wayward Strand boasts a stunning cast of actors, including several iconic Australian stars.

Victorian Creative Projects Fund applications now open to game devs
The Creative Projects Fund provides grants from $5000 to $20,000 to help kick-start or support local projects that represent Victoria.

Video Game Music Conference ‘High Score’ Announced for October 2022
The High Score conference will feature game music and audio design workshops, words from prominent speakers and more.

Announcing the mentors for the WordPlay 2022 Games Writing Mentorship Program
GamesHub and Melbourne International Games Week announce the mentors for the 2022 WordPlay Games Writing Mentorship Program

Tekken: Bloodline anime launches on Netflix in August
Tekken: Bloodline will tell the story of Jin Kazama, the heir to a demonic inheritance.

Mortal Kombat film sequel moving ahead with the same Australian director
The 2021 Mortal Kombat film adaptation exceeded expectations, and a sequel is in production with Simon McQuoid returning to direct.

Minecraft NFTs are banned, says developer Mojang
Mojang has claimed NFTs are not something it will support or allow in the current gaming environment.

How Toys 'R' Us raised an entire generation of young gamers
For an entire generation of kids, visiting Toys 'R' Us was a transformative experience.

Final Fantasy X is getting a Kabuki play adaptation
The Kabuki show will feature a glimmering set that reflects the water world of Final Fantasy X.

DreamHack Melbourne is hosting a Students Day for keen esports players
Students Day will provide an opportunity to teach the next generation of esports players about the industry.