Game Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) is Australia’s premier game development conference, it focuses on skills development, industry trends, and international business matching. GCAP ivers thought-proving, creative, and innovative sessions from leaders in the local and international game development industry, covering programming, art, design, management, and . Every year game developers, publishers, investors, educational institutions, media,... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs)?
The Australian Game Developer Awards ceremony is a national event celebrating outstanding games and individual achievements by Australian game developers. The Awards are managed by IGEA and are an integral part of GCAP.... Read More
What is the Arcade?
The Arcade is Australia’s first not-for-profit, collaborative workspace created specifically for game developers and creative companies using game methodologies and technologies. For information, please visit the Arcade website.... Read More
How Do I Get Into the Games Industry?
The games development industry comprises a broad range of roles that encompass a variety of skill sets. Some of these roles include programmer, designer, producer, artist, animator, sound designer, community manager, and quality assurance tester, just to name a few. To get an idea of what these roles involve, check out this guide at Screenskills.... Read More
Getting Involved in Your Local Game Development Community
It’s not just what you know but who you know! The Australian games industry is a welcoming group and it’s definitely worth getting to know other developers. On Join your local IGDA chapter’s and other local support groups: Brisbane Gold Coast Newcastle Sydney Canberra Melbourne Tasmania Aaide Western Australia Join Discord servers: Game Developers of... Read More
Do You Offer Work Experience or Internships?
As the IGEA is an advocacy group, not a development company, we don’t offer work experience directly. Some of our members do, so try to contact them directly through their websites.... Read More
