Post the closure of THQ’s local studios, the Australian Games Industry is reeling, but there are those who staunchly believe it can recover. We spoke to GDAA CEO Tony Reed, and the heads of Firemint and SEGA Studios Australia to discuss the impact of the closures, and the ways in which our local games industry can evolve in the future.
Could you create a working video games in 48 hours? Could anyone? The incredibly creative participants in this year’s Game Jam say “yes”. But Game Jam is more than just a competition – it’s an event designed to help foster a new generation of Australian developers, an event designed to help them adjust to the rapidly changing Australian games industry. In this extensive feature, we go behind the scenes and speak to the people responsible for Game Jam, and watch this incredible event in action.
According to Business Information Analysts IBISWorld the Video Games industry is set to grow by 11.9% ($433.85m) throughout 2011, making it one of the sectors to watch this year.
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