Announcing the SMART Program 2023! A tailored mentorship program designed to support the growth of diverse & emerging game dev talent The program includes: 🎓 Coaching Sessions 👩‍🏫 Upskilling Events 🎟 GCAP Tickets 💻 Shared Game Dev Office Residency igea.net/2023/05/SMART-…

This program was made possible by the generous support of the City of Port Phillip and their innovative Games Action Plan as well as the legends at Samurai Punk for giving this program a home.

This is two days! Don't forget to grab your ticket! ✨

Australians subscribe to video game growth with consumer sales data showing the industry was valued at $4.21 billion in 2022 igea.net/2023/06/austra…

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Please join us for a webinar to prepare for the DGTO & associated opportunities along with EOFY & budgeting considerations. Our expert member panel includes Fulcrum Media Finance, Nagle Accounting & Ebury, with plenty of time for Q&A. Registration is FREE eventbrite.com.au/e/igea-webinar…

My personal and deep gratitude goes to Ben Au who has championed this result unwaveringly. He has been uncompromising in his approach and has pulled every stop needed. Thank you Ben for what is a definite game changer for Australia's video game development sector.

Yes - it's happened! The DGTO bill has passed through parliament and the Australian games industry is celebrating. Thanks to everyone involved: igea.net/2023/06/dgto-p…

Announcing the SMART Program cohort of 2023! Learn more about the program & get to know our recipients via our official announcement: igea.net/2023/06/smart-… Thank you City of Port Phillip & Samurai Punk for helping us support diverse & emerging talent in the game dev community.

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Become a volunteer judge for the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge, see the amazing talent of Australia’s future problem solvers, and help develop the pipeline into the sector you love. Find out more. Melbourne International Games Week Grease Monkey Games Foxie Ventures IGEA  stemgames.org.au

Join IGEA as we launch Australia Plays, the latest in the Digital Australia research series. The author Dr Jeff Brand from Bond University will present the findings. We will be coming to a state near you - capacity is limited so RSVP now: eventbrite.com/cc/australia-p…

We just launched a new insta account so if you'd like to follow us across some different platforms, check it out below!👇 instagram.com/igea_anz/

GCAP Schedule and ticketing is now open so please go check out what the amazing line of up this years speakers have on offer.

A little star struck today at the launch of #AustPlays in Perth having Haughty Chicken ❤️ Be Kind, Be You attend. So great to finally meet in person.

Game Theory by Tim Watts MP kotaku.com.au/2023/10/game-t…

Today we released the Australian Game Development Industry snapshot for FY23 & the industry has continued its steady growth. Given the challenging times facing industry globally, funding and support is necessary to ensure sustainable growth. Learn more: igea.net/2023/12/2023-a…

We welcome the news from the Roger Cook Labor government that an additional $2million will be invested to extend the pilot of the Digital Games and Interactive Fund delivered by Screenwest. Read more: wa.gov.au/government/med…