Join us at the diner for our first foray into 2022, as we chat about techniques to stay motivated in 2022, the #AdelaideGlobalGameJam2022 and why you should join the jam this year, China's push into the 'metaverse', Steam smashing records with 28m concurrent users, a hacker bringing Google Maps to the NES, and so much more! CLICK HERE TO JOIN ADELAIDES GLOBAL GAME JAM 2022 DISCORD Susannah Emery - @susannahkemery John Oestmann - @john_oestmann Kosta Canatselis - @kostacana Alex Ferrabetta - @LowPolyPizza Emilia Chignola - @EmiliaChignola Adelaide Game Developer Discord: https://bit.ly/AGDdisco ..read more

Join us at the diner one last time in 2021, as we chat about the community's game jam stories, Japan opening it's first e-sports high school, video game industry statistics for 2021, developers remaking Kojima's PT for the Oculus Quest, IGDA's new guidelines for creating inclusive games, our predictions and hopes for 2022, and so much more! Susannah Emery - @susannahkemery John Oestmann - @john_oestmann Kosta Canatselis - @kostacana Alex Ferrabetta - @LowPolyPizza Dr. Damien Rompapas - @DrDamien Patrick Webb - @SuperSpry Articles: - Japan to Open Its First Esports High School in Shibuya in Apr ..read more

Join us at the diner, as we chat about video games and the empowering effects on equality, Ubisoft announcing its first foray into blockchain games, the play habits of more than 70% of mothers playing games daily, the Australian game development industry doubling revenue over the past five years, and Twitch co-founder launching an NFT gaming marketplace. Susannah Emery - @susannahkemery John Oestmann - @john_oestmann Kosta Canatselis - @kostacana Alex Ferrabetta - @LowPolyPizza Articles: - Half of Australia’s gamers are women, but we know very little about mothers who game - Twitch co-founder ..read more

Join us at the diner, as we chat about Xbox boss calling for industry wide ‘legal emulation’, the global chip shortage, how video games shape our behaviours, earning Bitcoins in an upcoming AR game, PlaySide opening a Gold Coast studio with 70 new jobs, and more! John Oestmann - @john_oestmann Kosta Canatselis - @kostacana Alex Ferrabetta - @LowPolyPizza Chantal - @thoughtrise Articles: Adventure Games Saved My Life (Well, My Afternoon) Fold partners with Niantic to create AR-based Bitcoin rewards app Xbox boss calls for industry wide ‘legal emulation’ of older video games Global Chip Shortag ..read more

Join SA video game developers John Oestmann, Susie Emery and Jackson Michael as they hang out at Cafe Booleans and chat about culturally innovative games they’ve discovered and the development stories behind them ☕? -- For our final episode of the year, Alex and Kosta have sent in a heartfelt reflection on the history of Booleans, and now pass on the torch to John, Susie and Jacko. We also use this episode to launch our new format, focusing on innovative and culturally interesting games as a springboard for conversation, rather than the current news cycle. [Content Warning: One of the games d ..read more

Cafe Booleans is back! ☕? Alex Ferrabetta and John Oestmann are joined by Jacko to re-open the Cafe doors. Old friends join in spirit ? We discuss Sega's steps towards AI-powered User Generated Content tools, and the current state of Video-Game-to-Film Adaptations. We also had planned to play through the Slam Jam 3 entries, however due to technical issues and the realization it really isn't that fun to listen to without visuals, we decided to give all entries a shout-out instead! --- Links from this episode: --- Slam Jam 3 Entries: https://itch.io/jam/slam-jam-3/entries Sega teams up with AI ..read more

Dive into Episode 3 of "The Business of Indie Game Development" series for a fresh take on indie gaming. ? We start with an exploration of King Arthur as the ultimate fanfiction, illuminating the power of shared storytelling. ? A quick history lesson on copyright and intellectual property paves the way for a deep dive into the world of mods and fan games. ? Did you know that many game ideas often evolve from pre-existing ones, like ARMA and Fortnite? ? The restrictions surrounding public domain works and the challenges of placing your own creations within this scope. ?️ We highlight examples o ..read more

Join us in this second episode of The Business of Indie Game Development series: ? The importance of marketing your indie game and how it's a mindset, not just a task ? We discuss the marketing funnel and its importance in understanding your audience's journey ? Explore how to build a strong marketing mindset, and why promoting your game early is vital ? Learn the benefits of community building, and how it can help hype your game, improve it through feedback, and establish a sense of legitimacy ? Understand how to identify your game's target audience and why it's crucial for your game's succes ..read more

Join us for the first episode of The Business of Indie Game Development series, where we delve into: ? Navigating legal structures for indie game devs ? Understanding budgeting, finance, and payment structure in the gaming industry ? Assembling a solid team and tip on working with contractors ? Protecting your intellectual property and dealing with challenges ? Sharing our and other game developers' experiences, tools, and insights in game development business Legal Structures, Budgeting & Finance - crucial elements for indie game developers to succeed in the gaming world. We'll help you u ..read more

In this last episode for 2022 we chat with Hannah Crosby, multi-disciplinary Artist currently a Senior 3D Artist at Gameloft Brisbane, about: ❇️ How 'The Sims' kicked off Hannah's journey as a professional artist ? Working in games and film for 16 years ? Designing in 3D while being limited by technology of a given time ? Process and working with technical artists at Gameloft ? Designing environments that capture certain feelings ?️ Bringing The Oregon Trail environments to life ? GCAP panel discussing metaphors in visual media ?‍? Advice for aspiring artists GUEST LINKS: Hannah Crosby: Websit ..read more