The IGEA Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility (IDEA) working group is ighted to present our IDEA Annual Calendar. Packed full of important dates for LGBTQIA+, disabled, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and gender diverse people, this calendar aims to help the industry plan out their year while supporting diversity on their team.... Read More
Industry Resources
The IDEA Accessibility Pack
The IGEA Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility (IDEA) working group is ighted to present our IDEA Accessibility Pack. Accessibility in game development can be a daunting task to start. While there are many articles, videos, and bos available on the subject, it can be difficult to know where to begin, what kind... Read More
TechLever’s Ben Thompson on R&D Tax Incentives
It’s commonly thought that there is no federal support for the games industry. Except that there is. The R&D Tax Incentive can be used to leverage game studio costs associated with work that pushes technical boundaries. It is a tech-focussed programme that can be tricky with its abstract and unusual focus compared... Read More
International Women’s and Gender Diverse Day: Rashina Hoda and Jini Maxwell in Conversation
Taking place across Australia in celebration of International Women’s Day and Gender Diversity, IGEA is proud to present Rashina Hoda and Jini Maxwell in conversation. The International Women’s Day theme this year is Choose to Challenge. With all of the challenges faced in our industry regarding diversity, pipe issues and people vs... Read More
IGEA’s Funding Resource
Accessing funding continues to be one of the biggest obstacles for game developers in Australia: Difficulties in attracting early-stage funding as well as funding for studio expansions are regularly quoted in our developer surveys as some of the main challenges facing the industry. This continually growing resource aims to provide information to... Read More
Benefits of Rewarded Ads and How to Implement Them Successfully
This is a guest post by Julien Muret, Google’s AUNZ App lead. Julien helps Gaming studios in the AUNZ region to develop their business with advanced digital ad monetisation and measurement solutions. Throughout 2020, people worldwide download games, spend time and money playing, and consumed in-home entertainment than ever... Read More
