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Plugging The Gaps: The Government’s Role In Reviving The Australian Games Industry

Kotaku AU

Canada, with its multiple tax breaks and incentives, is often painted as a mecca for game development, a space where the money always flows and the growth is always facilitated by government investment. But what is our local government doing to stimulate growth in an Australian industry decimated by a series of crushing closures? The answer is simple — a lot more than you think.


January 18, 2012
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Surprise Attack Out Of Beta: Hold Onto Your Butts, Video Games!

Kotaku AU

After the closure of some of Australia’s biggest game development studios last year, a lot of developers decided to go indie. Among those marching towards independence was the marketing director of THQ and Blue Tongue Studios, Chris Wright. We wrote about his new project back in October, and now we’re pleased to announce that Surprise Attack is operating commercially.