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Freeplay: Australian games industry deserves its ‘fair share of attention and funding’

A new report dives into the challenges currently facing the Australian games industry.

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How Australian tabletop games makers are surviving a chaotic manufacturing landscape

With manufacturing in turmoil, Australia's tabletop games creators are facing some complex challenges.

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Night Shift: 1999 explores migration through a world of Australian vampires

In Night Shift: 1999, artist Georgina Owassapian delves into the world of visual novels to create a unique story about…

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How VR and XR can transform education: ‘It was so surprising, and so full of feeling’

Two recent Australian projects show the huge but often misunderstood potential of VR games and experiences.

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How to get your start creating tabletop games

Advice from tabletop games makers about where and how to begin your journey of creation.

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National Cultural Policy review 2026: submission tips, with AI set to find ‘common themes’

With AI parsing 'common themes and issues' in submissions to the National Cultural Policy review, Freeplay has offered some useful…

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Assassin’s Creed is being adapted into a circus stage show

Assassin's Creed: Heredis will tell an original story brought to life with parkour, dancers, and acrobatic feats.

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Dungeons & Damper is a new Indigenous-led D&D experience set for Vivid 2026

Dungeons & Damper: Inside the D20 aims to inspire players to reach for a brighter future.

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Begone Satan! Dungeons & Dragons works wonders in education

Dungeons & Dragons can expand children's minds through play-based learning, as these educators and learning designers explain.

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