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Modding and Game School
two great speakers share their work and experience
In this forum Damian Scott will discuss video game modification or 'modding' focusing on his work as a prominent Mod developer over the last 7 years. Cheryl Kiraly will talk you through her experience studying and graduating from the Academy of Interactive Entertainment in Canberra in 2004 working as Lead Programmer for the game Roach Rage, which won an award at AGDC for Best Unsigned Game (Indie)…
Team Bondi have been quietly working on their next generation game for quite some time now, and Gameindustry.biz have some news that they have finally announced the title of the game they're working on...
The Sydney-based development studio set up by The Getaway creator Brendan McNamara and some of his former team from SCEE's Soho studio has revealed its first title - a PS3 exclusive detective thriller called L.A Noire.
It's interesting to note that Team Bondi were one of the first Sony studios…
Australia, July 14th, 2005 - OnGameNet Pty Ltd today announced the commercialisation of Shot Online (Online RPG Golf Game)
OnGameNet are glad to announce the launch of Shot Online in Oceania and connecting it with the International Shot Online Service. Shot Online is an Online RPG golf game with innovative systems, capturing the swings and motions of professional golfers and applying them directly into the game itself. Shot Online also offers real ball movements that are greatly influenced by…
THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced that it has engaged United Talent Agency (UTA), a leading Hollywood talent and literary agency, to expand the brand of THQ's recently-released, top-selling Destroy All Humans!TM video game title. UTA aims to guide the Destroy All Humans! property through its development into major motion picture and television projects, overseeing activities related to development, financing, production and distribution. This is the first time THQ has secured agency…
Free Play is happening tomorrow, and the Sydney Morning Herald has an article on the event!!
"Marcus Westbury, Next Wave artistic director, says Free Play was established to encourage more independent game development.
"Compared to cinema, music and other contemporary art forms where there is a strong tradition of independent productions and distribution mechanisms, games still need to fight hard to build that space," Mr Westbury says.
"Gaming is an incredibly centralised industry controlled by…
Worthplaying.com has a list of new features in the Rugby 2 game that is in development at Sidhe Interactive. It looks like this game is coming along very nicely if the screenshots are of any indication!! :)
* Multiplayer online play for all platforms, allowing competitive and friendly play over the Internet, player rankings, and statistics.
* All major teams and competitions including the NRL, SuperLeague, State of Origin, City versus Country, and a range of International Teams.
* Brand new…
Due of the latest game controversy in America, with their games ratings board (ESRB) investigating Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas because a certain sex game can be unlocked with a small modification, the Australian Office of Film & Literature Classification (OFLC) have followed suit by taking steps to see if the San Andreas's classification needs to be re-adjusted and most likely banned. The Sydney Morning Herald has the details..
The Australian body that rates video games says it is…
For those coming along, just a quick reminder that registration is from 9am on Friday morning - ready for the first session to start at 10:30.
Also, the Screen Pit and Games Lab have limited capacities, so if you?ve already sussed out what workshops you?re going to, make sure you turn up early to get a seat.
GETTING SOCIAL AT FREE PLAY
Just when you thought Free Play was all about talking tech, we?re rolling out the social stuff...
Stick around on Friday night from 7:30pm for the Meet and Greet…
Some sad news from New Zealand where the NZGDA website has posted that Simon Castles, from Castle Music Productions, has passed away...
It is with deep sadness that we report that NZ based music and sound engineer Simon Castles has passed away over the weekend after losing a year long battle with cancer.
In addition to being a great friend and talented musician, Simon has contributed to numerous game projects throughout the years, and has been instrumental in helping build the NZ industry to…
