The rise, fall, and resurgence of Australian game development
The Australian game development industry has experienced a significant resurgence, transitioning from major studio closures after the 2008 financial crisis to a thriving indie scene supported by government tax incentives and funding. Despite challenges like a smaller talent pool, government initiatives like the Digital Games Tax Offset have made Australia an attractive investment destination, fostering growth for both indie and larger studios.
- Entities
- Company: Interactive Games & Entertainment Association
- Company: SEGA
- Company: Blizzard Entertainment
- Company: Krome Studios
- Company: Gameloft Brisbane
- Game: Hollow Knight
- Company: Sledgehammer Games
- Company: EA
- Game: Cult of the Lamb
- Company: Team Cherry
- Company: Massive Monster
- Game: Untitled Goose Game
- Topic: Tax Incentives
- Game: The Drifter
- Topic: Government Funding
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