Supporting the game development community of Western Australia
The killer cubes of Gnomic Studios are back as their latest game Square Heroes makes its way onto Steam Greenlight. Much like its entertaining predecessor Square Off, this game is a fast-paced comic arena shooter for squares with sharp reflexes and even sharper corners. In it up to 4 players will…
While the Interactive Games Fund was cancelled earlier this year, there were a lucky few who managed to apply before the news hit. One such studio was Black Lab Games, and we would now like to take this opportunity to congratulate them on their successful application! The funding is set…
If you work or teach in the Games and Interactive Industry (or are studying your way towards doing so) then the Film and Television Institute wants to hear from you. FTI have launched a series of surveys to help build a clearer picture of the local industry, from which they can…
Win a space in the Indie Showcase At this year’s PAX Aus, the indie developers of Australia will have plenty of opportunities to connect with the ever eager gaming public. In addition to the dedicated space of the Indie Pavilion, the folks at PAX are also holding a competition to show…
You may have heard last week that Amazon has decided to branch out into gaming, with the Amazon Fire TV set to feature a variety of games in addition to a host of shows and movies. What you might not know is that Perth’s very own Freedom Fall by Stirfire…
There is something quite satisfying about completing a good puzzle, and the newly released BROWN by Stoogebag studio seeks to tap into that wonderful feeling of success. The brainchild of Mathematician (and ex-Perthian) Brian Corr, BROWN seems simple in concept – get the brown block to the green goal –…
In 2013 the first ever PAX Aus gave indie developers from across Australia and New Zealand the chance to show off their wares to over 30,000 gaming enthusiasts. If you are eager to get in on this game show action, applications are now open for the Indie Pavilion at this year’s PAX Australia.…
The Film and Television Institute of Western Australia, the organisation behind the WA Screen Awards, have recently appointed Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie to the role of Director of Interactive Programs. This position is the first of its kind for a non-government, Australian screen resource association, and with Kate at the helm…
2013 was a big year for Lisa Rye and Stirfire Studios‘, as their anti-princess platformer ‘Freedom Fall’ glided onto the scene scoring not only nominations but a big award. Well it looks like they’re starting the new year with a bang, as Freedom Fall hit the Steam store this weekend. This…
Come on down tomorrow (1-3pm Saturday 24 August 2013) for the last public open day of the VR Jam Perth Playtest Hub. It’s a great opportunity to try out the Oculus Rift, and experience the cutting edge of Virtual Reality technology. Thanks again to our sponsors and supporters (Oculus/IndieCade, Gresley…
