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Game Review: Essays on Empathy reminded me of the importance of creative community
This stunning collection of scrappy narrative microgames showcase Deconstructeam’s forensic interest in human intimacy. More importantly, they show the way…
Itch.io’s games aren’t ‘unspeakable’; they’re groundbreaking
Chantelle McColl reflects on the role that itch.io plays in supporting experimental game development, and why that benefits the whole…
2021 Apple Design Award nominations feature Australia's SMG Studio with ‘Sp!ng’
Apple has announced the finalists for the 2021 Apple Design Awards ahead of this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, and Australian…
Australian Ads are still made by white people, for white people
The industry needs to get comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations around race, says young Chinese-Australian producer Annie Thiele, offering suggestions…
Courage, Confidence & Strategy: Sue Maslin's advice for women pursuing leadership
Inspired by Natalie Miller, Sue Maslin says we need more women taking the leap into positions of financial and creative…
Indie game developers rally behind Palestine with a fundraising bundle
Submissions are open for the Indie Bundle for Palestinian Aid on itch.io. This fundraising effort is the indie games community’s…
With Far Cry 6, Ubisoft admits to politics in its videogames. Why is that notable?
Ubisoft has had a history of saying that its politically-informed game worlds are not political. What's changed?
The Most Anticipated Australian Games of 2021
Let's take a look at the most exciting games releasing this year, from Hollow Knight: Silksong to Dead Static Drive
Freeplay 2021: Full program and speakers announced for the independent games festival
Freeplay, the world’s longest-running independent games festival, has revealed the full conference program and speakers who will appear at the…
News in Brief: What Melbourne's lockdown means for screens
Plus a round-up of all the week's news and reviews from the world of Australian film, television and games.