Film
30% Federal tax offset for videogame development announced
Australia's first-ever nationwide tax offset for game development will be included in the next Budget, supercharging the local videogame industry.
VICSCREEN to boost Victoria's screen industry with new $191 million strategy
Victoria’s screen industry, encompassing film, television and videogames, today received a large investment commitment as part of a four-year strategy…
Australian games label leads IGF award nominations with ‘Genesis Noir’, ‘Paradise Killer’
Fellow Traveller, an Australian game publishing house, has earned a number of nominations at the Independent Game Festival awards.
Tribeca Festival introduces first ever videogame award on its 20th anniversary
For the first time in the famous film festival’s history, Tribeca will bestow a videogame with the inaugural Tribeca Games…
Box Office: June Again shines through with domestic stars
Yet again, the audience is telling the sector that local is best when it comes to marquee names. Pity the…
News in Brief: Major film festival updates, La Brea films in Vic, and Epic lawsuit continues
It's a big week for film festivals with a new director for BIFF, MIFF opening apps for 37 South Market…
Nintendo has most profitable year on record, Switch becomes fourth-best selling Nintendo console
Nintendo has posted its highest financial year profits ever, thanks to strong sales of Animal Crossing and the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo’s Game Builder Garage lets everyone be a game developer
Nintendo’s foray into experimental creativity and education continues, announcing Game Builder Garage for Nintendo Switch.
Disney+ dives into WA for 'Shipwreck Hunters Australia' series
The streamer's first dip into local documentary is a 6-part series exploring the wrecks that litter WA's famous treasure coast.
Sometimes videogames are bad, and we should say it
Despite the report's limitations, Four Corners' recent inquiry into predatory monetisation in games is insightful. The videogame industry is going…