| OVERVIEW The digital content sector is the fastest growing industry
worldwide. In Australia it earns about $21 billion annually, and
employs nearly 300,000 people. Although the WA computer and video games
industry is small by world standards, it's very creative, highly
innovative - and definitely growing. There's world-wide interest in games and digital media
opportunities in Perth, due in no small part to the high calibre of our
ICT graduates. In 2007, US game developer Interzone established an
internal studio in WA and since then three more games groups have
followed. These are the UK's Subversive Games, Canada's Giant Dice and
Japan's Floor.
A definite plus of this industry is that it develops competencies
that can be used in other WA growth areas, like simulation for defence,
resources, architecture and health. They're also used in film and TV
production, e-learning, advertising, marketing and multimedia. WA is well-represented in Gaming, including areas such as web technology and design;
games, graphics and virtual environment design; digital photography;
concept art; 3D and 2D graphics; 2D and 3D animation; multimedia; music
composition; sound engineering; and multiplayer programming.
Games Capability Directory (DoIR)
Interzone Entertainment Unveils Secret MMO Project - Interzone Futebol Announced
The bulk of Interzone Games’ development is done by their staff of
over 50 developers in their studio in Perth, Western Australia, and
supported by their Live Team in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company has
recruited major game development talent from top studios including
Microsoft, Interplay, Parallax, Lionhead, Cyberlore, and others.
“Having so many talented people relocate their families to our
Perth, Western Australia studio shows their dedication to this project,
and their level of commitment to creating a futebol franchise with
global appeal,” said Interzone Entertainment executive vice president
Greg Chadwell.
Read More> Interzone site
Perth gets its own computer game
The digital world has set its
sights on Western Australia, with three new computer game development
companies choosing Perth as their new base. Industry
and Enterprise Minister Francis Logan was today the first person to
play the new locative game ‘Ghost Town’ at the week-long digital
content festival Byte Me! at the Perth Town Hall. ‘Ghost
Town’ is an innovative game that uses a player’s mobile phone to send
messages, pictures and calls to help them uncover clues and solve
puzzles as they explore the streets of Perth.
Read More> WA Government Media Statement
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