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.
How has COVID affected the Australian games industry?
Let's unpack IGEA's stats on the local impact of COVID-19, and what the future looks like for the Australian games…
How 'Moving Out' entertains us while the world stays in
A new game from Australian developers SMG Studio embodies the sentiment that the show must go on – even in…
GCAP conference chooses a new theme and a new path forward
The annual games conference held during Melbourne International Games Week has changed its theme to reflect this year of pandemic.
GDAA and IGEA merge to support Australian game development
Two of Australian games' peak advocacy bodies will merge in a cross-state partnership.
Putting the 'social' in 'social distancing' with multiplayer apps and games
If you're more into Settlers of Catan than Call of Duty, this is a list of silly online boardgames and…
Game devs step up as potential COVID lockdown looms
To help support and encourage people who are self isolating, some game devs are giving away their games for free.
The quest to make a truly Australian game
Let's move past Australian gothic and true blue and take a look at how these game devs are approaching stories…
The real life lessons we can learn from virtual reality
With the launch of a new documentary, we look at the way virtual reality technology can be used to teach…