Netflix to develop games, will be offered on the service within the year
Netflix has hired a new VP of game development, signalling a new major push for the streaming service.
Keywords Studios acquires Tantalus, will create 130 more gamedev jobs
Tantalus founder Tom Crago will oversee the new studio, which will become Keywords Australia.
New Nintendo Switch OLED model announced, to launch in October for $540
A bigger OLED screen is the flagship feature of the new Nintendo Switch, but its full hardware specifications are unknown.
Creative Victoria announces $30,000 in PAX Rising grants for game developers
The grants will be made available for independent Victorian game developers who already plan to exhibit at PAX Australia 2021.
Mario Golf takes over Australia, while Kiwis completely ignore it - ANZ Game Sales Analysis
The top games of Australia and New Zealand were completely different last week, with Kiwis preferring the gritty anime sci-fi…
Award-winning game dev reveals ambitious new title, Mars First Logistics
One of Australia's most awarded solo game developers, Ian MacLarty has announced a new major commercial project.
2021 Freeplay Award winners announced, Umurangi Generation wins top prize
The 2021 Freeplay Independent Games Festival concluded over the weekend, but the Freeplay Awards are still to come. Here are…
Game devs get a path to permanent residency with visa win
Multimedia specialist and software engineer are among 22 new roles included on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List, which offers…
Karaoke Game Booms As Aussies Crave Social Entertainment
Impending school holidays, good deals, and a longing for the way things were are likely candidates for the country's most…
Australian Games Industry Grows Significantly In Jobs and Revenue, Thanks To COVID-19
Industry body IGEA released the results of a survey that takes a second look at the impact of COVID-19 on…