Game Development

Mighty Kingdom halts share trading ahead of proposed capital raise
The Adelaide-based game development studio is seemingly preparing for further expansion, suspending public trading in the meantime.

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.

Steam store introduces new image rules for game listings
Valve will introduce new rules regarding images for games on the Steam store, in an effort to improve the usability…

GTA 6 will reportedly have Hispanic female and male protagonists
A report about changing working conditions at Rockstar Games has also revealed several new details about the characters and world…

PlayStation to provide free PS5 dev kits for game creators worldwide
PlayStation will now provide developers with a complimentary PS5 dev and testing kit for loan, mirroring the Xbox process.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake on hold amid studio turmoil
The remake of the beloved RPG has reportedly been delayed indefinitely after a staff shakeup and poor in-progress showing.

Wylde Flowers gets Steam and Switch release date
The Apple Design Award-winning game Wylde Flowers is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch on September 20.

Screen Australia announces $4 million support for 31 games
The Games: Expansion Pack fund has been extended by AU $1 million due to the quality of applicants.

Unity CEO apologises for calling devs 'f***ing idiots' over monetisation
CEO John Riccitiello has backtracked on harsh comments made during a recent interview.

Nintendo acquires visual production firm, renames it 'Nintendo Pictures'
Nintendo has acquired a Tokyo-based CG firm. It's unknown whether it will play a role in the company's film or…