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Mixtape wins three awards at Australian Game Developer Awards 2026, including GOTY
Beethoven & Dinosaur's Mixtape won Game of the Year, Excellence in Art, and Excellence in Sound Design at the Australian Game Developer Awards 2026. Judges lauded the title as a "triumph in virtual storytelling." Other notable wins included Tempo Lab Games' Bits & Bops for Excellence in Gameplay and Accessibility, and Uppercut Games taking home Studio of the Year.
Sega won't "entrust the creative aspect of games to AI," but is using tech to "improve efficiency" in other departments
Sega will not entrust the creative aspects of game development to AI, but is using the technology to improve efficiency in other departments like publishing and business idea generation. The company has established a Generative AI Committee and Task Force to develop in-house tools. Separately, the South Australian Film Corporation has doubled its Digital Games Fund to $1 million to support local game development across various stages.
South Australian government makes largest investment in game development by doubling its Digital Games Fund to $1m
The South Australian government, through the South Australian Film Corporation, has doubled its Digital Games Fund to $1 million, marking its largest investment in game development. The fund offers three streams for pre-production, production, and post-release activities, alongside a new Game Studio Placement Program to support emerging talent. This initiative aims to boost local game development and increase the global presence of South Australian games.
Pro Jank Footy secures Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer
Pro Jank Footy, an arcade comedy-sports game developed by Umbrella Gaming, Powerbomb Games, and Tinker Town, will launch on August 12, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game reimagines Australian Rules Football with chaotic power-ups that alter gameplay with each goal scored, offering over 150 unique abilities. It features couch co-op, online multiplayer, and a single-player Season Mode, with commentary from Australian comedian Broden Kelly.
