Screen Queensland will deliver a $1.3 million boost to the state's game sector, funding nine independent games studios through the Games Grants initiative and supporting three projects through the Digital Games Incentive.
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The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) has appointed developer and academic James O’Connor as game development executive.
As Gameloft Brisbane expands into PC and console game development, it has appointed Manea Castet as its new studio manager.
Up to two First Nations game studios will receive $150,000 per year for two years under a new initiative from Screen Australia.
Parramatta is home to the newest addition to the Australian games calendar, with Powerhouse Games announcing a new two-day festival to be held in the city next month.
Screen Queensland has announced more support for games developers, upping the funding available through its Games Grants program to $200,000 per round.
Clara Reeves, CEO of digital games studio Hipster Whale, has joined the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) board for a three-year term.
Screen NSW will support a selection of games practitioners to travel to represent the state at this year's Gamescom trade conference in Cologne, Germany.