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Electronic Arts have announced Mass Effect Infiltrator for mobile iOS devices, describing it as a companion to their upcoming and highly anticipated game, Mass Effect 3. From EA's the press release...

"Take the all-out galactic war in Mass Effect 3 on-the-go with Infiltrator, a fully-featured iOS third-person shooter showcasing stunning graphics and authentic weapons and powers from the Mass Effect series."

VENUE
Museum of Sydney, Phillip and Bridge Street
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (GMT+1000)

Speakers
Leni Mayo, Founding Investor, 99designs
Shainiel Deo, CEO, Halfbrick
Simon Goodrich, Co-Founder Portable

When: Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 7pm until 10pm
Where:
Bank Hotel - Newtown
324 King St, Newtown, nsw 2040

(from the IGDA Sydney event page)

Dan Graf is leaving us for a season to follow his dream at Halfbrick...

The glow of Game Jam is fading...

A summer of game design flings draws to a close...

But there are far too many games to be made to waste time mourning the prototype that got away!

Join us for a drink, meet other local devs and wish a fond farewell to the man who made IGDA Sydney a thing.

Want to work on world class productions in a creative, friendly environment?

The People’s Republic of Animation (PRA) is a studio passionately committed to creating animated entertainment for the betterment of all. The PRA prides itself on being a champion for the creation of inspired and engaging animation across video games and film.

Whether you're analytical or creative, tech savvy or insightful, there’s a place to share your talents while you learn, develop, and inspire. With so many interesting and passionate people around you, the Apple Retail Store is the perfect place to launch your career and put your education to work.

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Creatives share their passion for the digital arts by conducting workshops and one-to-one customer training sessions. This is a great place for aspiring digital artists of all kinds, including photographers, filmmakers, musicians, editors, and web designers.

Putting Australia and New Zealand are on the global serious games map

Simulation Australia and the Serious Games Consultancy, in association with the International Serious Games Showcase & Challenge present the inaugural SimTecT Serious Games Showcase & Challenge – Australia & New Zealand at SimTecT 2012

When: Tuesday 21 February from 6pm
Where: The Order of Melbourne

Melbourne's Gobal Game Jam this year was a phenomenal success. Over 100 developers participated for the Global Game Jam in Melbourne, making it one of the largest sites taking part in the annual world wide event. Melbourne's GGJ received great support by some fantastic folks from the Melbourne games development scene and managed to garner some media attention and publicity to boot.

C++/C# guru? Physics programmer? Graphics programmer? Game programming experience? Simulation expert? - talk to us

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Immersive Technologies is a Perth based high technology company which is looking for both experienced and senior software developers as well as high achieving graduates who have studied in areas such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Games Technology, Mathematics and Physics.

Halfbrick Studios, the highly successful Brisbane based studio behind such titles as Fruit Ninja, Jetpack Joyride, Monster Dash, Raskulls and Age of Zombies is seeking a full time Server Programmer to help us develop next generation games.

About Halfbrick Studios

Halfbrick was founded in 2001 and since then has expanded to over 50 of the best staff in the industry. We have successfully released over 16 titles across multiple platforms ranging from the Nintendo DS/DSi right through to Xbox Live Arcade and mobile platforms such as iOS and Android.

Halfbrick Studios, the highly successful Brisbane based studio behind such titles as Fruit Ninja, Jetpack Joyride, Monster Dash, Raskulls and Age of Zombies is seeking C++ Programming Interns to help us develop next generation games.

About Halfbrick Studios

Halfbrick was founded in 2001 and since then has expanded to over 50 of the best staff in the industry. We have successfully released over 16 titles across multiple platforms ranging from the Nintendo DS/DSi right through to Xbox Live Arcade and mobile platforms such as iOS and Android.