If you're in Melbourne and free during mid November, then be sure to check out the inaugural International Digital Entertainment Festival (iDEF)! Taking part will be a slew of presentations from international guests such as Pixar, Google, Lucas Arts and more, as well as local game developers such as Infinite Interactive and Tantalus.
There's also a presentation from the CEO of Hybrid TV who'll be doing two sessions for game developers and enthusiasts on making games for the TiVo platform. You'…
I made this animation earlier this year, in my 3d design class...a six-legged bug. I had to design it, then model, texture, rig, skin and animate it using 3ds Max 8.
I have included a still frame of it, incase the video doesn't work yet...
also a link...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohjS6z5ENxw
Kotaku AU have a great set of interviews with the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) which is based in Sydney. AFTRS are launching some new games courses next year, with applications closing on the November 7th, just a week away!
Also worth mentioning is that the Game Jam 08 games pitch and demo event is on this weekend at AFTRS! Click here to find out more!
The two people interviewed by Kotaku are Gary Hayes, the Founding Head of LAMP and the main man behind the Virtual Worlds…
AustralianGamer has an interview with Jonathan Baginski...
I'll write a bit more, but for some reason, I can't seem to connect to the AustralianGamer website!, although Yug has assured me the site is up and fine.
So for the meantime I'll be just putting this bit of news out there for you to check it out and I'll be updating this news item once I get a gander on the interview myself!
The prestigious International Mobile Games Awards nominees have just been selected and announced, and Melbourne's own Firemint has been included in two categories! They are:
Excellence in Connectivity - Real Racing by Firemint (Australia)
Excellence in 3D - Real Racing by Firemint (Australia)
Real Racing has got to be a shoe in for the Excellence in Connectivity category! Also worth a mention is:
Aikon Ghost Hunter by Jon Hayward (Australia), which has been nominated in the "Best Real World…
Well I've done what I can with this one like I said earlier I'd like to have my time again with this one done a better unwrap and whatnot but oh well.
Hes 534 Tris including props.
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Film Victoria is producing a full colour booklet promoting Victorian-based games businesses & services for use at the 2009 Games Development Conference and other key international markets where Victoria's games sector can benefit.
Inclusion is free however to ensure you are represented Film Victoria requires the following information before 20 November 2008.
Company Name
Contact Details Credits Brief company overview. Include experiences, strengths, history etc.
Should only be about 50-75…
Screenplay has reported that South Australian Attorney-General, Michael Atkinson, has withdrawn his support for a discussion paper on the R18+ rating for games in Australia, dashing any hopes for the rating.
The muchly awaited drafted discussion paper on the R rating was sent out to the ministers last month with a discussion and consultation planned for groups and the public to voice their views to follow, but the withdrawal of Michael Atkinson's support means that any progress on the R rating…
