Media Releases

10
Jun
2026 New Zealand Video Games Industry Policy Platformer

The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA) and the New Zealand Game Developers Association (NZGDA) proudly present the 2026 New…

04
Jun
Review of Australia’s Online Safety Unlawful Material Codes Launches

4 June 2026 | JOINT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s peak communications, digital, and video game industry associations, responsible for…

18
Mar
Australia’s video game industry shows revenue of AU$608.5 million

Video games continue to make a significant contribution to Australia’s economy 18 March 2026, Sydney – The Interactive Games &…

09
Oct
Global Report: Video Games Transcend Entertainment, Affect Positive Change in Players’ Lives

Video games affirmed as a source of connection, stress relief and mental stimulation in one of the largest consumer surveys…

08
Oct
IGEA announces the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards Winners

Powerhoof’s The Drifter Wins Game of the Year 8 October 2025 – Melbourne-based studio Powerhoof has won Game of the…

25
Sep
New Zealand children and parents love playing video games together

NZ Plays 2025 report reveals parents see video games as a positive force in learning, connection and creativity   New…

10
Sep
Finalists announced for the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs)

Wednesday 10 September, IGEA celebrates the finalists for the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs). In a year of record…

08
Sep
Australian parents embrace the power of play

2025 Australia Plays study finds parents believe video games help children create opportunities for learning, connection and creativity    …

23
Jul
Australia Showcases Game Development Excellence on the Global Stage with Launch of ‘Game On Australia’

Sydney, Australia – 23 July 2025 – As Australian game developers prepare to present their work at Japan’s BitSummit and…

05
May
IGEA congratulates the re-election of the Albanese Labor Government

IGEA congratulates the re-election of the Albanese Labor Government and los forward to continuing to work closely together to support…

03
Mar
New online safety codes to protect children from harmful content submitted to eSafety Commissioner

Monday 3 March, 2025 – Australia’s peak communications, digital and video game industry associations have today submitted the next phase…

11
Feb
Safer Internet Day 2025

By Ron Curry It’s Safer Internet Day, and here at IGEA, we are well aware that kids (and their parents…

19
Dec
Australian video game development industry stays steady, generating $339.1 million for the economy

19 December 2024 – Results released today show that reported revenue in the Australian video game industry remained steady in…

22
Oct
New legal requirements for online safety to protect children released for consultation today

22 October 2024 | JOINT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s peak communications, digital and video game industry associations will today…

09
Oct
IGEA announces the 2024 Australian Game Developer Awards Winners

Solo-developed ‘CONSCRIPT’ wins Game of the Year Wednesday, 9 October 2024 – Tonight, solo developer Jordan Mochi won the Game…

28
Aug
IGEA celebrates the 2024 Australian Game Development Awards Finalists

Solo-developed CONSCRIPT leads top-class field of finalists with six nominations. Wednesday, 28 August 2024 – The Interactive Games and Entertainment…

01
Aug
GCAP 2024 Schedule and Tickets Now Live

1 August 2024 – IGEA is excited to announce that the GCAP 2024 schedule and ticket sales are now live….

03
Jun
2023 Australian Video Game Consumer Sales continue stable growth

Note: This data has been updated due to changes in third party sales reporting.  Please visit this post for further details. Sales…