As of July 9th, 2020 it’s been announced that the online edition of the ‘Game Accessibility Conference’ will be taking place between the 28th and 29th of September! The conference, hosted by the IGDA’s accessibility SIG, aims to spark conversations […]
Body positivity isn’t typically the first thing we think of when it comes to gaming. When browsing the App Store however, it doesn’t take long to find content that encourages users to alter their image through distortion, retouching and even […]
If there’s one thing we all need right now, it’s some semblance of peace and quiet. In a time like this when we’re needing to process information so rapidly, having access to mindful tools and resources is vital. For that […]
Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead! I’ll be honest, I wasn’t looking forward to playing through this. I tend to stay away from horror games due to an extremely weak stomach and fear of the supernatural, but I was pleasantly surprised by […]
I first played Damsel at PAX Australia back in 2018 and remember feeling hopeful that it would be playable on the Nintendo Switch. I, myself, don’t own a high powered gaming PC and wanted to give the game the love […]
JMC Academy was home to hundreds of game industry folk over an exciting weekend as Melbourne’s 10th Annual Global Game Jam commenced! Over the years these Jams have brought so many talented creators to the mainstream and it’s always a […]
PAX Australia has given a platform to many under represented voices in the gaming industry throughout the years. The annual accessibility and mental health panels have had increasingly higher turnouts from both disabled and able bodied folk alike, and it’s […]
One of my favourite parts of PAX Australia over the years has become the NEXT Exhibit. As a huge fan of the Australian indie game scene, it’s always a treat getting to discover new titles from more underrepresented creators and […]
Mental health non-profit organisation Checkpoint have recently released their new fundraising initiative that goes by the, admittedly lovely, name of The Coping Companion. For those who aren’t familiar with Checkpoint, it is an organisation based in Australia and New Zealand […]
BEWARE! VERY LATE SPOILERS FOR BROTHERS: A TALE OF TWO SONS AHEAD! There’s a moment in Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons that stands out as one of the most beautiful interactions I’ve had with a video game to date. […]
The Working Lunch is back in full effect and is officially opening applications for 2019! The program aims to help underrepresented Australians and New Zealanders break into the games industry by connecting them with mentors that are experienced in their […]
PAX Australia last year showcased tons of new indie games to the public, some of which brought to light issues surrounding accessibility and inclusivity to the forefront. The PAX Rising area was even brought to the entrance of the show […]
During my time at PAX Australia I got to speak to a lot of interesting people in the gaming industry across all different fields and they’re conversations I’m incredibly grateful to have had. One person I sat down with that […]
PAX Australia has sadly come to a close after three jam packed days but don’t fret, there are still plenty of great indie games to check out from the show floor! I spoke to so many interesting people over the […]
The second day of PAX Australia has come and gone and with that brought heaps of new indie games that I got the chance to demo in the PAX Rising area. I’m always impressed with the enthusiasm that comes with […]
This year marked my third year in a row attending PAX AUS and I was lucky enough to reach a personal milestone of attending the convention as media! It was a lot of fun getting to scope out the show […]
The New Zealand based independent games studio Aurora44, which was founded in 2013, will be showcasing their debut title Ashen at PAX Australia this year! Ashen is a third-person, open world action RPG that takes place in a world where […]
A survey conducted by Game Workers Unite Australia, which was released just ahead of Melbourne International Games Week has shown some disturbing results concerning Australian game developers. So far, 155 developers have taken part in the survey and, from what […]
Dead or Alive 6, the newest instalment to the franchise has just recently announced it’s “Strongest” Edition, which has raised a few eyebrows due to the contents of the bundle. The “Strongest” Edition will include the base game and its […]
Developer Unknown Worlds, the studio behind the critically acclaimed underwater survival adventure game Subnautica, has recently announced its new standalone expansion, Subnautica: Below Zero. Below Zero will be set in an ice-bound region of planet 4546B, the same world that […]
