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Embracing Unreality in Stray Gods

During an evening with the directors of Stray Gods, we learned how Summerfall Studios conceptually approached the mythos of the…

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Freeplay: Parallels 2023 – Everything we learned

Freeplay Parallels 2023 was a showcase of weird, wonderful, and insufferable (their words not ours) Australian games.

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Tenchu Director Takuma Endo Is Trying Something New – Interview 

The Acquire president talks about the studio's mix of AAA and indie projects, and the significant cultural differences in Japanese…

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Freeplay’s mission to build a sustainable games festival – Interview

Freeplay co-directors Louie Roots and Mads Mackenzie tell us about their plans for the future of the beloved organisation.

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'Copycat' is much more than just a cat game

The debut title from Spoonful of Wonder is a deeply personal exploration of the human experience of belonging, shown through…

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Stray Gods wins Game of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards

The roleplaying musical by Summerfall Studios takes out the top prize at the 2023 AGDAs.

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Australian Music and Games 2023 Benchmark calls for industry change

A new study has revealed how Australian musicians contribute to the games sector – and how their work is being…

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Mind Games: crafting better conversations around mental health, gaming and tech

Immersive artist Darren Vukasinovic wants to see more nuanced conversations around mental health and video games.

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Screen Australia announces new games funding initiatives

Three new funding programs will allow game developers to expand their ambitions, and push burgeoning projects forward.

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PAX AUS 2023: How to make the most of your time

PAX Aus 2023 is right around the corner. Ahead of the show, check out our handy guide for maximising your…

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