The video games industry is not immune to the COVID-19 crisis. While the sector may be resilient than other screen industries, it also faces uncertainty around the future and concerns about cashflow and access to investors. To ensure Australian studios have the best opportunity to succeed in this environment, IGEA has... Read More
Industry Resources
IGEA Webinar: Maintaining Mental Health During COVID-19
It’s hard to escape the mental burden of COVID-19. In our survey on the impact of the virus on the Australian games industry, almost two-thirds of the respondents highlighted the need for resources to support mental health. To provide help, we organised a webinar with Dr Jo Mitchell, Director of the Mind Room.... Read More
IGEA Webinar: JobKeeper For the Games Industry
One thing that became clear in our recent survey on the impact of COVID-19 on the Australian games industry is that there is still significant uncertainty around the various government stimulus packages, in particular JobKeeper. To ensure that you know what you need to do, we organised another webinar with the LDB... Read More
IGEA Presents: COVID-19 Stimulus Package Q&A Webinar With LDB Accountants
Losing track of all those COVID-19 stimulus packages? We’re here to help! Luke Henry from LDB Accountants made himself available for a Q&A webinar to answer your questions: What support are you eligible for and how can you access it? You can watch the recording of the webinar below: ... Read More
Please tell us how COVID-19 is affecting your games business
The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented change in the way businesses operate, including those in the games industry. It is crucial that we understand the impacts the situation is having on our industry, how you believe it may affect you in the mid to long-term and what support measures... Read More
IGEA INDUSTRY RESOURCE – Screen Queensland on Funding Opportunities for Game Developers
Following the release of a spreadsheet that lists all the support available to game developers on a federal and state level, we organised a webinar on funding opportunities for all QLD-based developers. Caitlin Boucher from Screen QLD talked about what her agency does to support studios, what applicants need to know and... Read More