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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The 2026 Census is happening in ONE WEEK! On 11 August we encourage Aussie game devs to be counted. When asked for your occupation title, write Digital Games Developer and then provide further details. Thanks to the Design Institute of Australia for this campaign. ow.ly/yUV650ZvZuW

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It's hard to believe this year has already hit July. It's important to reflect on the year that was, and the year that is to come. Please enjoy our bi annual publication highlighting our major activities and accomplishments this year. Download your copy here: igea.net/2026/07/2026-eofy

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Tomorrow morning we kick off this years IGEA Educates summit! There's still time to join us - register and join our discord before 10am! Igea-Educates-2026.eventbrite.com.au

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

IGEA has released the 2025 Australia and New Zealand Consumer Sales data results. View the full stats here: Australia: igea.net/2026/06/2025-australian-vi… New Zealand: igea.net/2026/06/2025-new-zealand-v…

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The IGEA Educates Summit returns on 7 July 2026 with this year’s theme: Stepping Stones. The Summit is designed to help students and emerging developers better understand the expectations, pathways, and realities of working in games. Grab your FREE ticket here: ow.ly/wAqp50Z3RSv

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

In this special episode of Game Wise, Jens sits down with Peter Xi, Partner at RSM specialising in R&D Tax and Government Incentives, and Roisin Arkwright, National Tax Technical Director at RSM, to unpack what the latest Federal Budget means for Australian game studios. ow.ly/XI5b50Z3HY5

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Thank you everyone who joined us for the APRA AMCOS and IGEA Melbourne Games Mixer! It was a great night of connecting developers with musicians, with lots of good food and great networking. Can’t wait for the next one!

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Jens is seeing some familiar faces at the SCREEN FOREVER 40 conference - thanks to Screen Australia for putting together this panel on adapting screen IP into games (and vice versa). Learn more about SCREEN FOREVER 40: www.screenforever.org.au/40/9951244

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Raelene and Sav are having a blast down at Level Up Tas! Yesterday the Hon Madeleine Ogilvie MP joined for the opening of the show and to check out the incredible tassie talent that the games industry has to offer. If you want to see it for yourself, registration is FREE! ow.ly/TS4f50YLr0K

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the Games Production Fund, Emerging Gamemakers Fund and the Future leader delegation (which includes 2 previous Rising Star AGDA winners!). This round marks $1.4 million of funding across 26 games projects, Thanks to Screen Australia. ow.ly/Sg6U50YxTpQ

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

IGEA releases the FY25 Australian Game Development Industry Survey, with supplementary insights from Sensor Tower. Results show a growing sector supported by strong government incentives. Aussie devs continue to shine globally with world‑class creativity and innovation. ow.ly/bKMV50Yv4ot

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Dungeons and Dining Tables is a cosy adventure RPG that blends the comfort of home decoration and beautifully crafted furniture with fast-paced 3rd person combat across procedurally generated dungeons. It's just launched a kickstarter to help get it off the ground: ow.ly/3bhv50Ys9A6

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

A reminder that Screenworks has launched the Digital Games Pathway Program – a new professional development initiative designed to support emerging and early-career games practitioners, supported by Screen NSW and IGEA. Find out more and apply here ow.ly/wBue50YpX5j

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We are thrilled to be supporting such an important program for early games practitioners. Applications close on the 30th of March - don't miss out! Follow the link below. screenworks.com.au/opportunitie...

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Join Screenworks for an online panel where Australia's leading games professionals share practical advice, insights and real-world experiences that will help identify opportunities for those ambitious to build a career in the games industry. ow.ly/WHIz50Y4EBh

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Member Update! 🐈 Hungry Sky is adding Daily Puzzles to Nekograms+, the Apple Arcade version of their popular cat-themed puzzle game. Learn more: nekograms.com

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

The Creative Workplaces Survey has opened to the sector this week. This is your chance to share your experiences and help create the first national picture of what it’s really like to work in Australia’s creative industries. creativeworkplaces.gov.au/survey

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

We extended the applications for the IGEA x GDC Scholarship 2026! We’re offering 10 passes to help marginalised Australian devs attend GDC. Open to women, queer folks, First Nations, gender diverse, disabled, neurodiverse people & POC. Apply by 15 January: lnkd.in/dmRHW36E

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Applications close this Sunday for the IGEA x GDC Scholarship 2026! We’re offering 10 passes to help marginalised Australian devs attend GDC. Open to women, queer folks, First Nations, gender diverse, disabled, neurodiverse people & POC. forms.office.com/r/jPVxMTUgd8 #GDCScholarImpact

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Reminder: eSafety has published regulatory guidance ahead of the commencement of new industry codes designed to protect children. IGEA & eSafety are co-hosting a webinar on how Australian Age-Restricted Material Codes obligations will apply. ow.ly/Yw8T50XClwl

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

eSafety has published regulatory guidance ahead of the commencement of new industry codes designed to protect children from exposure to inappropriate content. IGEA & eSafety are co-hosting a webinar on how Australian Age-Restricted Material Codes obligations will apply. ow.ly/Yw8T50XClwl

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Applications are open for the IGEA x GDC Scholarship 2026! We’re offering 10 passes to help marginalised Australian devs attend GDC. Open to women, queer folks, First Nations, gender diverse, disabled, neurodiverse people & POC. Apply: forms.office.com/r/jPVxMTUgd8 #GDCScholarImpact

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Are you looking to promote Australia to a global market? IGEA has you covered with our Game On Australia website! Game on Australia is a digital showcase designed to shine a light on our world-class game development industry. ow.ly/yCg550XwAYi

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The Screen Currency 2025 – Screen and Games Industry Survey is now open! The survey is a key input into Screen Currency 2025, a landmark study on the economic, social and cultural value of Australian screen and games sector. ow.ly/4m2H50XsucY

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

The 2025 Australian Game Development Survey will close soon - help us accurately represent key data needed to advocate for better funding, policy, and recognition for our industry. If you didn’t receive the email invite, you can still participate via this link: ow.ly/szlO50Xsur6

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Are you looking to get into game development? Or know someone who is? Check out IGEA's comprehensive collection of resources for aspiring game developers! 🎉 igea.net/aspiring-game-developers

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Did you know about the New Zealand Classification Office's Gaming Hub? You can find it at www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/re… for excellent gaming resources for parents, caregivers and the public.

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

27% of Australians have made a friend through playing video games #AustraliaPlays25

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Australians play video games for personal growth and mental wellbeing #AustraliaPlays25

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

And in news that doesn't surprise us, the main reason Australians play video games to have fun #AustraliaPlays25

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Australia parents let their children play video games for a variety of reasons, primarily because they believe it's a fun way for the kids to learn #AustraliaPlays25

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Australian parents love to play video games with their children, primarily because it's fun #AustraliaPlays25

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

The top games genres people like to play in Australia are Action/Adventure, Puzzle and Shooter and Sport #AustraliaPlays25

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Adults play video games. In fact 81% of players are aged 18+ and the average age is 35 years old #AustraliaPlays25

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

74% of Australians have 2 or more devices for playing video games #AustraliaPlays25

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Parents let their children play video games as the kids enjoy it and there are learning opportunities #NZPlays25

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Parents play games with children for many reasons, overwhelmingly to connect #NZPlays25

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

According to #NZPlays25 the top game genres enjoyed by Kiwis are action/adventure, puzzle and board/card

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Thanks to the @nzgda.bsky.social for having us at #NZGDC and presenting #NZPlays25. You can download the report here: igea.net/2025/09/new-...

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

A huge congratulations to @teamcherry.bsky.social for a very, very successful launch of Hollow Knight Silksong. Another hugely popular win for Adelaide as Silksong breaks the internet! We hope all of you can get your hands on the game ASAP.

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Attention NSW game developers. Screen NSW is creating a NSW Digital Games Strategy and wants your input. Every voice counts. Please take the 7–10 min survey that will help shape funding, support, and opportunities for the next three years.: createresearch.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

We started our own podcast! Game Wise: IGEA Educates is the podcast that brings together the best minds in and around the Australian games industry. Our first episode, 'The Importance of Marketing' is available on all major podcast platforms. igea.net/2025/07/game...

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Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) @igea.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

We’re delighted to be featured in this year’s Annual Impact Report from Playing for the Planet, which showcases the work of the Alliance and progress on member commitments in 2024, while identifying new areas of growth for 2025. www.playing4theplanet.org/post/annual-...

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