Screen Australia has highlighted the strength of the country's burgeoning digital games sector during a truncated session at the recent Senate hearings into the government's Revive national cultural policy.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Australian games sector has built some solid momentum over the past couple of years, but developers should be wary of increased economic challenges before stepping up their operations in 2024, according to IGEA CEO Ron Curry.
Screen Queensland has announced more support for games developers, upping the funding available through its Games Grants program to $200,000 per round.
The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) has announced two new games-related staff appointments while confirming video game expo event SAGE: SA Game Exhibition will again be held in 2024.
Clara Reeves, CEO of digital games studio Hipster Whale, has joined the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) board for a three-year term.
Experienced games producer Lisy Kane has joined the VicScreen board.
Screen Australia has updated its games funding, replacing the Games: Expansion Pack with three new opportunities.
Screen Queensland is aiming to take the state's games industry to the next level with a $5 million boost to its suite of programs and incentives.