Supporting the game development community of Western Australia
Did you know that people have been making games in Western Australia since the early days of the industry? Star Fighter: D’Yammen’s Reign by GeoSync Media is one such locally-made game, first released around 1998 on the Amiga CD. Since not everyone has the opportunity to break out an almost 20…
Quick, simple and to the point, the Perth Games Festival is now seeking sponsorship! Coordinated by Let’s Make Games (yep, that’s us) the festival saw over 2600 people walk through the doors of the Perth Town Hall last year to play locally made games, and learn how they can make…
Perth-based studio Black Lab Games have just announced that their turn-based space strategy game Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy will be making its way to Xbox One on August 26th! The title hit Steam and then iPad last year, and now it has been customised for all your controller-based gaming needs. Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a…
The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA) and the Game Developers Association of Australia are currently conducting a survey on the local games industry, to get an updated picture of its size and scope. Data from this survey will assist in future advocacy and lobbying on behalf of the industry, so if you’re involved in making games,…
Are you a game-maker based in Western Australia? Whether you are a student or studio, indie developer or hobbyist, the Perth Games Festival is all about showcasing locally-made games! This means games for computers and consoles, mobiles and tablets, tabletop and card games, VR experiences, pervasive games and even arcade machines. Applications…
Pax Australia is back in Melbourne this November, and it has just been announced that WA-made game Paradigm will be featured in the Pax Australian Indie Showcase. This specialised showcase is designed to highlight the best indie games from across Australian and New Zealand, with the titles on show selected by games industry veterans. The work…
Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Playup Perth is back again, this time with a range new locally-made tabletop games for you to try out. What: Playup Perth Saturday #11 When: Saturday, 30th July, 1-4pm Where: Carpe Coffee, 526 Murray Street Perth Tickets: $10 (regular) / $7 (FTI…
Leaping out onto mobile is the latest release by Bear-Tooth Studios, the speedy and stylish Super Salmon Migration. After testing the waters at the Perth Games Festival and Playup Perth, both the game and it’s featured fast little fish are ready to adventure out into the world. Super Salmon Migration is a endless swimmer. Play as a salmon,…
It’s a great time to be a part of the Western Australian games community, and we’re very happy to be able to share news of the success of local game-makers with you. In the last month the 25th WA Information Technology & Telecommunications Alliance (WAITTA) Incite Awards took place, as did…
Say hello to Hexasmash 2, the latest puzzling piece of fun from Mandurah team Apex Creative (also known as errorsevendev). Adding a new twist to their shape-smashing title, this time your shooting skills and sharp mind are simultaneously put to the test! Aim and shoot the balls at the hexagonal targets,…
