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National Cultural Policy review 2026: submission tips, with AI set to find 'common themes'
With AI parsing 'common themes and issues' in submissions to the National Cultural Policy review, Freeplay has offered some useful…
Gold Coast named a finalist in annual City of Film award at Cannes
The Gold Coast has been celebrated as a key filming location at the 2026 Global Production Awards.
Screen NSW announces recipients of Short to Feature Fast Track funding
Films about hostile media personalities and a meat raffle gone wrong are set to receive Screen NSW Short to Feature…
Screen Australia, SBS and NITV open new round of Digital Originals funding
Five teams from the sixth Screen Australia Digital Originals program have been awarded further development funding.
Screen NSW is supporting local game developers to exhibit at PAX Aus 2026
Screen NSW has now opened applications for its PAX Market Support Program, to help local developers exhibit at the annual…
Dragon Quest creator hopes players treat in-game AI companions as 'friends'
Dragon Quest X will soon get an AI side companion called Chatty Slimey, but many players are not impressed.
Xbox ends development of AI Copilot for console
The new Xbox CEO continues to make surprising moves.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 nears completion
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is taking shape and further news is likely to arrive later in 2026.
Gearbox CEO says studio won't use GenAI for 'any work that could ever be seen'
Backlash against possible use of AI at Gearbox was sparked by an AI-generated image posted by the studio's CEO.
Last Flag game halts production after just two weeks
Last Flag is the latest casualty in a highly competitive multiplayer game market.