IGEA News

30
Jan
IGEA submission to Research & Development Tax Incentive – eligibility exclusions exposure draft

IGEA has lodged a submission to the Research and Development Tax Incentive – eligibility exclusions exposure draft, led by The Treasury….

30
Jan
IGEA 2026-27 Federal Pre-Budget submission

IGEA has lodged a submission to The Treasury’s call for 2026–27 Pre-Budget submissions. More information about the consultation can be found here.

14
Jan
IGEA submission to ACT 2026-27 Budget consultation

IGEA has lodged a submission to the ACT 2026-27 Budget consultation. You can read about the consultation here.

09
Dec
Guest Post: When to get an HR consultant

IGEA member Sam Marsh is a Games Talent Consultant at recruitment agency Supaglu.  He help’s games studios find the right…

08
Dec
IGEA submission to 2025 Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) Consultation

IGEA has lodged a submission to the 2025 Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) Consultation led by Jobs and Skills Australia….

05
Dec
eSafety’s and IGEA’s webinar – Understanding Australian Age-Restricted Material Codes obligations for online games services

eSafety has published regulatory guidance ahead of the commencement of new industry codes designed to protect children from exposure to…

04
Dec
GDC 2026 Scholarship to Assist Marginalised Developers

IGEA, in collaboration with the GDC Scholarship program, is proud to offer a limited number of passes to the GDC…

31
Oct
Game Wise – The IGEA Educates Podcast: Episode Five: From Mods to Mainstream: How UGC Is Reshaping Games

We released a new episode of our Game Wise: IGEA Educates podcast. Game Wise is the podcast that brings together…

23
Oct
Calling All Australian Game Developers: Help Shape the Future of Our Industry!

The Australian game development industry continues to evolve and grow and we need to shine a light on our sector….

23
Oct
IGEA submission to inquiry into National Cultural Policy

IGEA lodged a submission to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee’s inquiry into the National Cultural Policy. More information…

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…

03
Oct
Game Wise – The IGEA Educates Podcast: Episode Four: What are Publishers and VCs Looking for in Game Studios?

We released a new episode of our Game Wise: IGEA Educates podcast. Game Wise is the podcast that brings together…

30
Sep
IGEA submission to Strategic Examination of Research and Development Issues Papers

IGEA has lodged a submission on the Strategic Examination of Research and Development Issues Papers, to the independent panel via 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…

15
Sep
IGEA submission to Productivity Commission’s Interim Report on Harnessing Data and Digital Technology

IGEA lodged a submission on the Interim Report for the inquiry into harnessing data and digital technology, led by the…

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    …