Brisbane
Coming soon ....
News / updates
Somewhere to hold our next social: the Mana Bar - Australia’s first dedicated video game bar
Australia’s first dedicated video game bar opening February 2010
Monday, 11th January 2010 – The ‘Mana Bar’ is the first licensed venue in Brisbane, Australia opening in February 2010 that will allow people to enjoy a drink while playing the latest video game systems.
Coming Soon: IGDA / gameON 2010 talks and workshops
Watch this space - we will probably start with a 48hr / GGJ retrospective social in February ... and then our program is completely geared to help you all get some actual games out by the end of the year!
January Events
And a happy new year to all ....
The Brisbane IGDA is still plotting and planning our upcoming series of public programs and events - this year is going to be an indie fest!
Meanwhile, some items from other states:
Sydney is hosting Global Game Jam - visit their site: http://www.gamejamsydney.com/
ANd for those of you thinking about moving to Melbourne, here is a fine reason to do the deed:
Public Consultation
http://www.ag.gov.au/gamesclassification
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Submissions are invited by close of business 28 February 2010. Submissions received after the due date may not be considered.
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An R18+ Classification for Computer Games - Public Consultation
http://www.ag.gov.au/gamesclassification
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Submissions are invited by close of business 28 February 2010. Submissions received after the due date may not be considered.
aussie developers in app store top charts
Apple have released a list of the iPhone / iTouch App Store's ten best sellers for 2009, and amongst the huge publishers (EA Games, Gameloft) and well known licenses (Need for Speed, Sims, Assassins Creed etc) listed in it is the recently GDAA Awards celebrated title, Flight Control, by Melbourne developer, Firemint. It takes out the number #7 best selling title position, just behind Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles.
Brisbane Beta World
over on the Brisbane forums: http://www.igda.org/forum/brisbane-beta-world
Retro Relay Derby & BBQ - Social
Coming soon - probably November 8th - watch this space for more details