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Latest figures show number of game developers is less than half that of 2007
Read More »Australian Govt gives $6m to boost local indies
Arts Minister pledges to support 'new generation of creative entrepreneurs'
Read More »Ex-Team Bondi devs form new studio
Intuitive Games headed up by LA Noire design lead Alex Carlyle
Read More »20% of Australian video games sold online
NPD Group is stating that during all-important December last year, one in five customers was going online for their purchase. This is up from one in ten (10%) for the same period in 2012. The majority of such online purchases were for items under AUD$50, with a significant drop-off occuring …
Read More »Australian dev criticises restrictive ratings system
Developer calls for a switch to a no-fee ratings system
Read More »Visceral and Criterion vets form triple-A studio
New Australia developer working on $1 million project
Read More »Intent partners with iGEA for MCV Pacific Awards 2013
Develop's publisher and Australian trade body debut nation's first ever games industry awards
Read More »Australian games fund guidelines finalised
Trade body adjusts requirements to suit team sizes and solo developers
Read More »Screen Australia outlines $20 million games fund
Consultation for draft guidelines ends on March 1st
Read More »Average price of video games tumbles Down Under
Average prices in Australia have been falling significantly in 2012, now representing an all-time highest drop for the industry. NPD Group first started tracking market data in 2000, and this year’s average price is the lowest on its records. The average price in 2012 for the total market (not just …
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