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Fellow Traveller's Founder Discusses the Challenges of Sustaining an Indie Publisher
The games industry event LudoNarraCon is set to return in 2024, with applications to exhibit or speak now open. According to Fellow Traveller founder Chris Wright, the event has become a staple in the industry, with a significant increase in traffic and support from Steam. Wright attributes the event's success to its curatorial approach, featuring a small number of developers and providing a spot…
Nov. 16, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
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Unity Advances in AI Development Tools with a Focus on Responsible Sourcing
Unity continues to expand its presence in AI development tools, announcing the early access release of Muse at the Unite event. Despite controversy surrounding AI use in game development, Unity remains a strong proponent of integrating AI-powered features into the development process. The company unveiled Muse earlier this year, a suite of features that utilize artificial intelligence to generate…
Nov. 16, 2023, 2:58 p.m.
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Prideful Sloth: Pioneers in Crafting Games with Heart
The wholesome games movement, popularized by titles like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, has its roots in the work of studios like Prideful Sloth. Founded in 2015, this Brisbane-based developer has been creating explorative, cosy games, including Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles and Grow: Song of the Evertree, well before the genre's recent surge in popularity. With a focus …
Nov. 15, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
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Why Witch Beam Opted to Remain Small Despite Unpacking's Overwhelming Success
Following the massive success of Unpacking in 2021, Witch Beam's co-founder and designer Sanatana Mishra reflects on how the experience has impacted the studio. While their studio structure and work process have remained unchanged, the success has enabled them to improve their lifestyles significantly. Mishra notes that with their previous game, Assault Android Cactus, he and co-founder Tim Dawso…
Nov. 15, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
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Fighting Crunch Time: Progress at Risk in the Gaming Industry
Osama Dorias, a lead gameplay designer at Brass Lion Entertainment, shared his personal experience with burnout in the gaming industry and its impact on his mental health during a panel discussion at the Game Developers' Conference in March. Now, he is set to speak at the International Games Summit on Mental Health, where he will discuss the industry's progress in dealing with burnout. In an inte…
Nov. 15, 2023, 3:20 p.m.
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League of Geeks: Navigating the Challenges of the Triple-I Space
As a pioneer in the Australian indie scene, League of Geeks has carved out a unique niche with its signature aesthetic and cross-cultural subject matters. With a successful track record of developing strategy games, the studio aims to make these genres more accessible to a broader audience. The studio's co-founder and director, Trent Kusters, emphasizes the importance of taking risks and learning…
Nov. 14, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
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Empowering Storytellers: A New Era in Game Development
Jordan Weisman, a veteran entrepreneur in the gaming industry, has founded Endless Adventures, a company that seeks to revolutionize game development with its flagship project, Adventure Forge. This innovative platform allows users to create narrative-driven games without requiring coding skills, democratizing the game development process. Weisman's vision is to empower designers and storytellers…
Nov. 14, 2023, 2:24 p.m.
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Life After Stray Gods: Summerfall Studios on Their Journey
The Australian gaming scene has seen a surge in outstanding indie games, with Stray Gods being the latest addition. Developed by Summerfall Studios, the game has garnered critical acclaim and won several awards, including Game of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards. The studio's co-founders, Liam Esler, David Gaider, and Elie Young, share their experiences and insights on creating a …
Nov. 13, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
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PlaySide Expands Dumb Ways to Die Franchise: Surpassing Pokémon on TikTok
Following its win as Studio of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards, PlaySide Studios is poised for continued growth, with a focus on developing its own intellectual properties. The Melbourne-based studio, founded in 2011, has established itself as a pioneer in the free-to-play mobile space and has since become the largest independent game developer in Australia, with over 300 staff m…
Nov. 13, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
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Australia's Booming Video Game Industry: A Look at the Numbers
The Australian video game industry has experienced significant growth over the past six years, with the market more than doubling in size and achieving substantial revenue growth in 2022. As part of our Australia Games Week coverage, we analyzed reports from the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) to gain insights into the local market's performance. Key statistics include a to…
Nov. 12, 2023, 11:59 p.m.