Jarrod Farquhar-Nicol (he/him)
@jarrodfn.bsky.social
๐ I'm Jarrod. I run events, help Aussie game devs and make games on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra
๐ฎ President @canberra.games
๐ป Games Admin screencanberra.com.au
๐ญ Creative Director anecdotegames.com
๐ฒ Designer paperkeygames.itch.io
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๐ฎ President @canberra.games
๐ป Games Admin screencanberra.com.au
๐ญ Creative Director anecdotegames.com
๐ฒ Designer paperkeygames.itch.io
linktr.ee/jarrodfn
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Big news: I've started as Screen Canberra's first Games Administrator! ๐
Two days a week I'll be administering the Games Program of the Canberra Screen and Games Fund, liaising with devs, working on initiatives to grow the business of games in the ACT and more!
www.linkedin.com/posts/jarrod...
Two days a week I'll be administering the Games Program of the Canberra Screen and Games Fund, liaising with devs, working on initiatives to grow the business of games in the ACT and more!
www.linkedin.com/posts/jarrod...
Big news: I've started as Screen Canberra's first Games Administrator! ๐
Two days a week I'll be administering the Games Program of the Canberra Screen and Games Fund, liaising with devs, working on initiatives to grow the business of games in the ACT and more!
www.linkedin.com/posts/jarrod...
Two days a week I'll be administering the Games Program of the Canberra Screen and Games Fund, liaising with devs, working on initiatives to grow the business of games in the ACT and more!
www.linkedin.com/posts/jarrod...
February 10, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Big news: I've started as Screen Canberra's first Games Administrator! ๐
Two days a week I'll be administering the Games Program of the Canberra Screen and Games Fund, liaising with devs, working on initiatives to grow the business of games in the ACT and more!
www.linkedin.com/posts/jarrod...
Two days a week I'll be administering the Games Program of the Canberra Screen and Games Fund, liaising with devs, working on initiatives to grow the business of games in the ACT and more!
www.linkedin.com/posts/jarrod...
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Itโs finally time toโฆ
Unleash the โฆโบโโฉGIRL POWERโฉโบโโฆ
Donโt Stop, Girlypop! is officially OUT NOW!!!!
You better be ready, because this shโคt is serious ๐
https://bit.ly/45CRvme
Unleash the โฆโบโโฉGIRL POWERโฉโบโโฆ
Donโt Stop, Girlypop! is officially OUT NOW!!!!
You better be ready, because this shโคt is serious ๐
https://bit.ly/45CRvme
January 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Itโs finally time toโฆ
Unleash the โฆโบโโฉGIRL POWERโฉโบโโฆ
Donโt Stop, Girlypop! is officially OUT NOW!!!!
You better be ready, because this shโคt is serious ๐
https://bit.ly/45CRvme
Unleash the โฆโบโโฉGIRL POWERโฉโบโโฆ
Donโt Stop, Girlypop! is officially OUT NOW!!!!
You better be ready, because this shโคt is serious ๐
https://bit.ly/45CRvme
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There's been a lot of Discourse around international events lately, & I'm curious as I'm hearing so many different takes from different people.
What events ARE you considering attending if you're an indie dev or indie publishers for the first half of 2026?
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What events ARE you considering attending if you're an indie dev or indie publishers for the first half of 2026?
vote.easypolls.net/6972e6d36e70...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:13 AM
There's been a lot of Discourse around international events lately, & I'm curious as I'm hearing so many different takes from different people.
What events ARE you considering attending if you're an indie dev or indie publishers for the first half of 2026?
vote.easypolls.net/6972e6d36e70...
What events ARE you considering attending if you're an indie dev or indie publishers for the first half of 2026?
vote.easypolls.net/6972e6d36e70...
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It's almost time for another Indie Dev Digest!
ICYMI, we streamlined our submissions process to be a single link - bookmark bit.ly/IDDsubmit and you can submit events, deadlines, news, job ads, studio spotlights, resources, outreach and more.
Please submit for February and March opportunities!
ICYMI, we streamlined our submissions process to be a single link - bookmark bit.ly/IDDsubmit and you can submit events, deadlines, news, job ads, studio spotlights, resources, outreach and more.
Please submit for February and March opportunities!
Indie Dev Digest Submissions
Welcome to the Indie Dev Digest Submissions hub!
Here you can submit anything you'd like for the newsletter. Submissions must be provided one at a time. Edits may be made for clarity/length where ab...
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January 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM
It's almost time for another Indie Dev Digest!
ICYMI, we streamlined our submissions process to be a single link - bookmark bit.ly/IDDsubmit and you can submit events, deadlines, news, job ads, studio spotlights, resources, outreach and more.
Please submit for February and March opportunities!
ICYMI, we streamlined our submissions process to be a single link - bookmark bit.ly/IDDsubmit and you can submit events, deadlines, news, job ads, studio spotlights, resources, outreach and more.
Please submit for February and March opportunities!
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It is so, so, SO hard to put on any arts or games event. I cannot stress enough that you should never take them for granted or think โwell theyโll just figure it outโ. Running any event is a job outside of your (sometimes more than 1) fulltime job. Find ways to help and support them, champion them.
January 20, 2026 at 5:38 AM
It is so, so, SO hard to put on any arts or games event. I cannot stress enough that you should never take them for granted or think โwell theyโll just figure it outโ. Running any event is a job outside of your (sometimes more than 1) fulltime job. Find ways to help and support them, champion them.
This is tragic! Freeplay is an industry pillar, doing amazing and important work
Parallels is my most anticipated event each year - a place where the weird and heartfelt side of games gets the spotlight
Please read, fill out the survey and show your support for Freeplay
Parallels is my most anticipated event each year - a place where the weird and heartfelt side of games gets the spotlight
Please read, fill out the survey and show your support for Freeplay
An update: Unfortunately Freeplay didnโt secure multi-year funding and is potentially looking at its last year of operation. Weโre exploring what comes next & want your input.
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Freeplay | 2026 Survey
An Update from Freeplay
www.freeplay.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 1:48 AM
This is tragic! Freeplay is an industry pillar, doing amazing and important work
Parallels is my most anticipated event each year - a place where the weird and heartfelt side of games gets the spotlight
Please read, fill out the survey and show your support for Freeplay
Parallels is my most anticipated event each year - a place where the weird and heartfelt side of games gets the spotlight
Please read, fill out the survey and show your support for Freeplay
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Let us tell you deeply cool and exciting things! I donโt want to miss anyone when weโre sending out info, so please do take a second to drop your details via the form. ๐
Want to hear news from WINGS?
If you're a games journalist, we'd love to hear from you!
Take two minutes to sign up to our PR list and let us know what you love to write about and we'll make sure you get updates to the right people, at the right place, at the right time. ๐ซ
๐ bit.ly/WINGSpr
If you're a games journalist, we'd love to hear from you!
Take two minutes to sign up to our PR list and let us know what you love to write about and we'll make sure you get updates to the right people, at the right place, at the right time. ๐ซ
๐ bit.ly/WINGSpr
January 15, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Let us tell you deeply cool and exciting things! I donโt want to miss anyone when weโre sending out info, so please do take a second to drop your details via the form. ๐
Congrats, Meredith! ๐ That's amazing and you're going to do so well โค๏ธ
January 12, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Congrats, Meredith! ๐ That's amazing and you're going to do so well โค๏ธ
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Dee. His contributions to the community reached far beyond his games. Steveโs family has set up a fundraiser to support Maggie's Rescue on his behalf. If youโre able, please consider donating or sharing www.facebook.com/donate/20568...
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January 8, 2026 at 6:09 AM
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Dee. His contributions to the community reached far beyond his games. Steveโs family has set up a fundraiser to support Maggie's Rescue on his behalf. If youโre able, please consider donating or sharing www.facebook.com/donate/20568...
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Today is the final day you can grab two months of a Rascal subscription at $1/month! Strap in for another year of tabletop journalism once the team returns tomorrow.
Help us continue growing and biting even more ankles in 2026!
www.rascal.news/yippee-ki-ya...
Help us continue growing and biting even more ankles in 2026!
www.rascal.news/yippee-ki-ya...
Rascal News
Rascal is a tabletop roleplaying game and culture outlet striving to sustainably publish voicey journalism that is compelling, deeply-reported, and fearlessly honest. Weโre also a little cheeky
www.rascal.news
January 5, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Today is the final day you can grab two months of a Rascal subscription at $1/month! Strap in for another year of tabletop journalism once the team returns tomorrow.
Help us continue growing and biting even more ankles in 2026!
www.rascal.news/yippee-ki-ya...
Help us continue growing and biting even more ankles in 2026!
www.rascal.news/yippee-ki-ya...
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As promised in our newsletter, we're organizing a giveaway of the Summer Eternal Anthology Deluxe Firestarter Bundle!
To enter:
1. Follow us
2. Repost this post
Winner receives one free pre-order for the Anthology Deluxe Bundle.
To enter:
1. Follow us
2. Repost this post
Winner receives one free pre-order for the Anthology Deluxe Bundle.
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
As promised in our newsletter, we're organizing a giveaway of the Summer Eternal Anthology Deluxe Firestarter Bundle!
To enter:
1. Follow us
2. Repost this post
Winner receives one free pre-order for the Anthology Deluxe Bundle.
To enter:
1. Follow us
2. Repost this post
Winner receives one free pre-order for the Anthology Deluxe Bundle.
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Important reminder that Screen Australia's Games Production Fund opened yesterday and will be accepting applications up until 5pm AEDT, Thursday 5 March 2026.
Apply here: www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Read below for more....
Apply here: www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Read below for more....
Online - Games - Games Production Fund - Funding and Support - Screen Australia
The Games Production Fund will provide grants of up to $100,000 to support the development of original, Australian independent games, with a budget of up to $500,000 at the time of applying, to take t...
www.screenaustralia.gov.au
December 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Important reminder that Screen Australia's Games Production Fund opened yesterday and will be accepting applications up until 5pm AEDT, Thursday 5 March 2026.
Apply here: www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Read below for more....
Apply here: www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Read below for more....
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๐ Canberra Screen and Games Fund is now open: screencanberra.com.au/funding/game...
Thanks to Holly Trueman and Cornelius Weber for fielding some questions last night at Pizza & Pixels - they're very open to hear more, so once you read up on the fund then feel free to reach out to Screen Canberra
Thanks to Holly Trueman and Cornelius Weber for fielding some questions last night at Pizza & Pixels - they're very open to hear more, so once you read up on the fund then feel free to reach out to Screen Canberra
December 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
๐ Canberra Screen and Games Fund is now open: screencanberra.com.au/funding/game...
Thanks to Holly Trueman and Cornelius Weber for fielding some questions last night at Pizza & Pixels - they're very open to hear more, so once you read up on the fund then feel free to reach out to Screen Canberra
Thanks to Holly Trueman and Cornelius Weber for fielding some questions last night at Pizza & Pixels - they're very open to hear more, so once you read up on the fund then feel free to reach out to Screen Canberra
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BITS & BOPS IS OUT NOW! ๐ถ
๐ฎ Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
๐ต Catchy music!
โก Snappy gameplay!
โจ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! ๐
๐ฎ Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
๐ต Catchy music!
โก Snappy gameplay!
โจ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! ๐
December 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
BITS & BOPS IS OUT NOW! ๐ถ
๐ฎ Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
๐ต Catchy music!
โก Snappy gameplay!
โจ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! ๐
๐ฎ Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
๐ต Catchy music!
โก Snappy gameplay!
โจ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! ๐
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That's all folks, thank you for tuning into the very first Frosty Mini showcase! โ๏ธ๐งก
Head to our website for a list of all the games we featured today, and to visit our official Steam event where you can wishlist your faves and find even MORE ANZ-made games!
โก๏ธ frostygamesfest.com/frostymini2025
Head to our website for a list of all the games we featured today, and to visit our official Steam event where you can wishlist your faves and find even MORE ANZ-made games!
โก๏ธ frostygamesfest.com/frostymini2025
December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
That's all folks, thank you for tuning into the very first Frosty Mini showcase! โ๏ธ๐งก
Head to our website for a list of all the games we featured today, and to visit our official Steam event where you can wishlist your faves and find even MORE ANZ-made games!
โก๏ธ frostygamesfest.com/frostymini2025
Head to our website for a list of all the games we featured today, and to visit our official Steam event where you can wishlist your faves and find even MORE ANZ-made games!
โก๏ธ frostygamesfest.com/frostymini2025
Great showcase! Might've been mini but it was packed with awesome games - aded a lot to my wishlist ๐
December 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Great showcase! Might've been mini but it was packed with awesome games - aded a lot to my wishlist ๐
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Soar as an albatross embarking on an epic journey to reunite with their family in this relaxing, story-driven flight game grounded in the Mฤori world.
Toroa: Skycall by @atawhaigames.bsky.social is out now!
Toroa: Skycall by @atawhaigames.bsky.social is out now!
Toroa: Skycall | Release Announcement Trailer | Frosty Mini 2025
Featured in Frosty Mini 2025! Watch the full showcase here:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2003490/Toroa_Skycall/
Find more games made in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand on our Steamโฆ
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Soar as an albatross embarking on an epic journey to reunite with their family in this relaxing, story-driven flight game grounded in the Mฤori world.
Toroa: Skycall by @atawhaigames.bsky.social is out now!
Toroa: Skycall by @atawhaigames.bsky.social is out now!
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๐ฅ WHO'S READY FOR ANZ-MADE GAMES?! ๐จ
Frosty Mini is LIVE and starting in 15min! Join us LIVE for surprise reveals and announcements from a selection of INCREDIBLE games!
๐ด YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
๐ฃ Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
Frosty Mini is LIVE and starting in 15min! Join us LIVE for surprise reveals and announcements from a selection of INCREDIBLE games!
๐ด YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
๐ฃ Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
December 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
๐ฅ WHO'S READY FOR ANZ-MADE GAMES?! ๐จ
Frosty Mini is LIVE and starting in 15min! Join us LIVE for surprise reveals and announcements from a selection of INCREDIBLE games!
๐ด YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
๐ฃ Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
Frosty Mini is LIVE and starting in 15min! Join us LIVE for surprise reveals and announcements from a selection of INCREDIBLE games!
๐ด YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
๐ฃ Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
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26 games, 30 minutes. Frosty Mini is TOMORROW! โ๏ธ๐ฆ
Catch the showcase live on our YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect surprise reveals, announcements, and updates!
๐ด YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
๐ฃ Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
Catch the showcase live on our YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect surprise reveals, announcements, and updates!
๐ด YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
๐ฃ Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
26 games, 30 minutes. Frosty Mini is TOMORROW! โ๏ธ๐ฆ
Catch the showcase live on our YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect surprise reveals, announcements, and updates!
๐ด YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
๐ฃ Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
Catch the showcase live on our YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect surprise reveals, announcements, and updates!
๐ด YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
๐ฃ Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
Janky old robots with cracked solar panels *still* roll out of that moss covered factory to restock long-smashed vending machines with whatever it is they used to make in there - the labels are all worn off, but it seems digestible maybe?
December 7, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Janky old robots with cracked solar panels *still* roll out of that moss covered factory to restock long-smashed vending machines with whatever it is they used to make in there - the labels are all worn off, but it seems digestible maybe?
Thanks so much, Luke! It's been a big group effort and a long time coming. So exciting to have it finally here!
December 4, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Thanks so much, Luke! It's been a big group effort and a long time coming. So exciting to have it finally here!
Thanks so much, Ryan! It's fantastic news and we're glad to have played our part in helping get this across the line
December 4, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Thanks so much, Ryan! It's fantastic news and we're glad to have played our part in helping get this across the line
Thanks Meredith! It's so exciting!
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Thanks Meredith! It's so exciting!
๐ฃ Exciting news, everyone! Screen Canberra has announced a new games fund!! ๐๐๐
I was pleased to hear all about it yesterday and provide a quote to be included in the announcement article
Join us for Pizza & Pixels on Wednesday to learn more!
I was pleased to hear all about it yesterday and provide a quote to be included in the announcement article
Join us for Pizza & Pixels on Wednesday to learn more!
IGEA is delighted to hear that Screen Canberra, in partnership with the ACT Government, has announced the Canberra Screen and Games Fund.
Devs in the ACT will be able to access targeted investment for both early stage dev work, and for full scale production.
https://ow.ly/iSY950XBEpu
Devs in the ACT will be able to access targeted investment for both early stage dev work, and for full scale production.
https://ow.ly/iSY950XBEpu
ย MEDIA RELEASE Launch of Canberra Screen and Games Fund to strengthen industriesย - Screen Canberra
The ACT Government in partnership with Screen Canberra, has launched the Canberra Screen and Games Fund, designed to strengthen Canberraโs screen and digital games industries, stimulate local economic activity, and showcase our city to national and international audiences. The Fund delivers targeted investment to unlock the potential of Canberraโs creative industries by growing an already โฆ Continued
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December 4, 2025 at 12:06 AM
๐ฃ Exciting news, everyone! Screen Canberra has announced a new games fund!! ๐๐๐
I was pleased to hear all about it yesterday and provide a quote to be included in the announcement article
Join us for Pizza & Pixels on Wednesday to learn more!
I was pleased to hear all about it yesterday and provide a quote to be included in the announcement article
Join us for Pizza & Pixels on Wednesday to learn more!
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The Frosty Mini showcase of games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ is happening NEXT WEEK! โ๏ธ๐ฆ Here's some handy timezone info to help you tune in:
๐ฆ๐บ 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
๐ณ๐ฟ 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
๐ฏ๐ต 6am JST (10 Dec)
๐บ๐ธ 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
๐ฌ๐ง 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
๐ฆ๐บ 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
๐ณ๐ฟ 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
๐ฏ๐ต 6am JST (10 Dec)
๐บ๐ธ 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
๐ฌ๐ง 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Frosty Mini showcase of games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ is happening NEXT WEEK! โ๏ธ๐ฆ Here's some handy timezone info to help you tune in:
๐ฆ๐บ 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
๐ณ๐ฟ 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
๐ฏ๐ต 6am JST (10 Dec)
๐บ๐ธ 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
๐ฌ๐ง 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
๐ฆ๐บ 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
๐ณ๐ฟ 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
๐ฏ๐ต 6am JST (10 Dec)
๐บ๐ธ 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
๐ฌ๐ง 9pm GMT (9 Dec)