Of course, the sensible thing would be to use an existing game engine, but after a certain point, there is some curiosity if learning and fighting yet another game engine is really quicker that just writing something from scratch.
Submitted by Erin Marcon
Gameplayer (www.gameplayer.com.au) has published an article identifying the most creative and successful talents in the Australian games industry. Developers highlighted include Krome’s Steve Stamatiadis, Pandemic’s John Passfield and many more.
Vooks.net has conducted a great interview with Red Tribe's CEO Chris Mosely on the recently released Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal. The interview, which is part post-mortem, covers the freedom they had with Looney Tunes, the decisions behind the gameplay design and look of the game, as well as the challenges of developing for all three console platforms, particularly with the motion sensing controls for the Nintendo Wii. We also find out what Red Tribe are up to next...
We have a game coming out…
Information Days at AIE Melbourne about Getting into Professional Game Development
Wednesday 28 November for current and recent Year 12 students
Thursday 29 November for Art, Media and IT tertiary students and graduates (includes refreshments)
Two sessions each day:
Morning session 10am to 12 Noon: Games++ (programming/software development for games)
Afternoon session 1.30 to 4.30pm: Games+Screen (3D animation/art for games and TV/film)
Each session will cover:
* entry requirements
* course…
Submitted by Peter Barlow
The eGames & Entertainment Expo (eGames) is a dynamic event which has a strong focus on electronic games and interactive entertainment and as such, will appeal to a wide age group.
Key features of eGames 2007 will include:
•All the big brands, including PSP3, Wii and Xbox and major exhibitors including Auran Games, Electronic Arts (EA), Ubisoft, Activision, Atari, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia, Nintendo and Microsoft.
•New product launches from leading…
Price conscious families this Christmas will have a tough decision on their hands when deciding between adding Wii and the 360 to their living room.
Microsoft Australia has announced that from the 15th of November Australian gamers will now be able to pick up an Xbox 360 and 5 live arcade games for $400, the same price as a Wii.
[q][The] Xbox 360 Arcade Console includes five family fun arcade games including "Pac-Man Championship Edition" and "UNO". With a wireless controller and 256MB memory…
(press release)
Videogame Upcoming Release Program is made live to the Australian public
BRISBANE, Australia - October 21, 2007
The team behind the influential Australian gaming website AustralianGamer.com have finally unveiled their new website project, VURP.com. VURP is the Videogame Upcoming Release Program, and features the most accurate and up-to-date listing of upcoming games in Australia, as local distributors are able to modify the information directly.
Special features include the…
(press release)
Melbourne, October 22nd - PALGN (PAL Gaming Network) and DVDFeed are pleased to announce a new alliance to exchange mutually beneficial content. Under the partnership PALGN will provide video games news and reviews into the DVDFeed network, which will be offered to clients as additional branded or non branded editorial channel options. DVDFeed will provide PALGN with a comprehensive product data feed which will be used to extend their range of product details.
Darren Vukasinovic…
Submitted by Logan
Good on to those who wrote to the Minister regarding the issue, and I sincerely hope you get a productive reply. Alas, judging from the letter Oz Kotakuite Martin received in response to his plea, my hopes have been dashed across the stones of uselessness and ignorance like a pair of old trousers.
Need more proof of the Government's distain? From the letter (which was written by one of Minister Coonan's advisors)...
Although hit with a setback in the push for the same 40% rebate for the local games industry, The Game Developers Association of Australia (GDAA) will be forging ahead and meeting with Senator Stephen Conroy, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, next Monday, to discuss the need and benefits of a 40% rebate incentive. Greg Bondar, the CEO of the GDAA, said in a statement...
"We are extremely pleased to see that Senator Conroy is prepared to take the time to listen to us, to find…
With the acquisition of IR Gurus by Red Mile recently finalised, PALGN took the time to interview IR Gurus CEO Mike Fegan about the acquisition and what impact that is having on the studio. As well as some insight into IR Gurus plans for the future, Mike's thoughts on how Australia is perceived on a world stage and the ever-present 40% tax rebate issue.
I am 110% in support of the GDAA on this matter as I know from spending literally years of my life knocking on the doors of overseas game…
