Game Wise – The IGEA Educates Podcast: Episode Six: Australia Plays

We released yet another episode of our Game Wise: IGEA Educates podcast.  

Game Wise is the podcast that brings together the best minds in and around the Australian games industry. Hosted by IGEA, this series is about unlocking industry knowledge to help you navigate the business of making games and building sustainable businesses.

We’re wrapping up Season 1 on a high note. Jens is joined by Dr Jeff Brand and our CEO, Ron, to unpack the latest Australia Plays report, now marking 20 years of tracking how the nation plays. Together, they explore what the data reveals about modern Australia: games as an intergenerational pastime, the rise of female players to 51%, and the powerful role games play in connection, wellbeing, and digital literacy. 

From cosy games to family bonding to the uniquely Australian flavour of our homegrown titles, the conversation reflects on how games have become a cultural staple, as familiar and universal as sport, music, or film. It’s a lively look at where gaming has been, where it’s heading, and why Australia remains one of the most exciting places in the world to play and make games. 

You can listen to the episode via the below:

The podcast is also available on all major podcast platforms. Episodes will be released monthly.

For an overview of all released episodes, go here: Game Wise – The IGEA Educates Podcast.

If you have any suggestions for future conversations, please let us know!