Supporting the game development community of Western Australia
There is a great deal of work that goes on behind the scenes to develop a game, but one important aspect that just doesn’t get enough love from indie devs is the business side of things. To assist local developers in getting the best start for their game, FTI have teamed up with eGroup to…
Western Australia may be a far away and expansive state, but still our game development community is thriving. We have honed our skills at working independently and remotely, but we also appreciate the importance of catching up with fellow creators to brainstorm, problem-solve, debrief, and most importantly stay inspired. And it is for…
We’ve all heard the saying, “The family that plays together, stays together”, but what if your family is a major player in the criminal underworld? Well, then playtime can get a little… intense. Introducing Grand City, a live-action social game in which 20 players become a part of the sinister 1940’s…
Header Image source: Jmccann Do you know (or are you) a young dev who has attended CoderDojo WA this year? If so, there is still time to be a part of the first ever Digital Projects Awards! Coordinated by CoderDojo WA, those wonderful folk who run free workshops for kids about…
The Perth Games Festival is officially over, and what a huge success it was! The day was marked by 22 exhibitors (with far more games than that on display) sharing their work and knowledge, 3 top notch panels packed with people, a pile of achievement badges retrieved and prizes won, and…
People of Perth, the day of gaming is upon us! This here is one final reminder of the good times waiting for you at the first ever Perth Games Festival, plus we have a quick sneak peak at the prizes available for those who take part in the day’s achievement…
This week Perth will once again be visited by the world’s foremost transmedia producer Jeff Gomez, CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment, as part of the “Transmedia Storytelling” Masterclass – Australia Tour 2014. Jeff has shaped the stories of many a well-known series, having worked with the likes of Microsoft, The Walt Disney Company, Sony Pictures Entertainment,…
The Perth Games Festival is fast approaching, but still we have more exciting news about what you can expect from this day of celebrating the games and game-makers of our fair city. Following the fun times spent playing Perth-made games, checking out game-centric talks, and chatting with game developers, we would…
Always keen to support the gaming types of Perth, the good folk at FTI have organised another informative event to help us get the best out of our games. Presented by Christy Dena, a writer-designer-director and lecturer with many an award/game/digital project to her name, event will explore the depths…
While we love being a part of the thriving indie games market, there is no denying that this boom also means that our games are constantly competing against hundreds of thousands of others. So while we are all determined to create quality gaming experiences, it is just as important that…
