Games
News In Brief - Mental health first aid training and behind the new Gillard doco
Plus, a first look at New Gold Mountain and a sharp take on All My Friends Are Racist.
Game Review: The Artful Escape is a sight and sound to behold
A Melbourne-made, sensory journey of transformation, The Artful Escape revels in galaxy-spanning, mind-altering, maximalist sensation.
Game Review: The Forgotten City epitomizes the storytelling power of games
From Melbourne studio Modern Storyteller, The Forgotten City empowers you with a sense of complete agency, telling a thought-provoking story…
Game Review: Webbed finds effortless joy in its movement and playfulness
From Queensland-based studio Sbug Games, Webbed is delightfully playful in both its design ethos and core mechanics.
AGDA finalists announced for 2021
The Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDA) nominees list has been announced. The digital ceremony will take place on 6 October.
Gaming addiction isn’t about time; it’s about attitude
China's news laws only let under 18s play videogames for 3 hours a week. That won't curb gaming addiction, writes…
Introducing the Mentors for Wordplay: A Games Writing Mentorship Program
The mentors for the Wordplay mentorship program bring with them decades of excellence in the fields of game writing and…
News In Brief - Serious award winners and the wonders of no-budget VFX
Plus, the local game industry gears up and we unravel the implosion of the famous Sheffield DocFest.
Western Australia's game dev community bolsters itself with 48-hour challenge
The small but enthusiastic game development community in Western Australia are taking steps to nurture the region's future talent.
The Activision Blizzard lawsuit, explained
The Activision Blizzard gender discrimination lawsuit is a landmark case. Here's why.