As Screen Australia announces one of its biggest rounds of online funding, head of online Lee Naimo tells IF that more creators were favouring the self-release model because they recognised "there’s just an audience right there".
The Interactive Games and Electronics Association is aiming to keep gaming on the agenda in the lead up to the Federal Election, publishing a policy platform outlining objectives for the sector.
Screen Australia has revealed the next round of titles to be supported through its Games: Expansion Pack fund, with 11 games to share in more than $1.5 million.
Screen Australia has revealed the first round games to be supported via the Games: Expansion Pack fund, with 31 titles to share $4 million.
Up to two First Nations game studios will receive $150,000 per year for two years under a new initiative from Screen Australia.
Screen Australia has unveiled the two studios that will share $600,000 through its First Nations Games Studio Fund, while also announcing $2.4 million for 21 games as part of the Games: Expansion Pack.
Screen Australia will commit $6 million over two years to support small to medium independent game studios with projects with budgets below $500,000.
Screen Australia has updated its games funding, replacing the Games: Expansion Pack with three new opportunities.