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Indie games overshadow blockbusters at the 2021 GDC Awards
Independent games made a big impact at the GDC Awards 2021. Here are all the winners and nominees.
Ubisoft Sydney recruitment points to a new major game development studio in Australia (Updated)
A world-class AAA blockbuster game studio appears to be forming in Sydney.
Steam Deck, a handheld gaming PC, revealed by Valve; Australian details forthcoming
The portable device, which takes major cues from the Nintendo Switch, will reportedly run the countless games available on the…
Wayward Strand, a Melbourne-made indie game, announces PlayStation collaboration
The narrative adventure game Wayward Strand has announced a PlayStation collaboration, made possible in part by Film Victoria.
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.