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Josh Sawyer @jesawyer.bsky.social · 2d

I was walking around Melbourne at 6 am thinking, huh… Australia doesn’t seem that different from the US, and then I heard a weird bird and freaked tf out.

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Buru and The Old People @buruthegame.bsky.social · 1d

Greetings, fellow PAX Aus travelers!

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Ryan Penning ✨ @ryanpenning.com · Aug 8

I'm thrilled to introduce the round 2 recipients of the Digital Games Seed Development Program. Please take a read of the media release for the full list, along with some quotes from Kyas Hepworth and @barmearme.bsky.social

www.screen.nsw.gov.au/news/screen-...

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Buru and The Old People @buruthegame.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Buru and The Old People is a short narrative game about a retired thief, the whispers around town, and a growing concern in the darkness of the mountains...

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Buru and The Old People @buruthegame.bsky.social · Aug 8

We're so excited to quietly announce that our game has received funding from both Screen Australia and Screen NSW.

We're thrilled to have begun production on our short, narrative-driven adventure game rich in Indigenous storytelling, and we can't wait to share more about this story with you soon!

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LORESPINNER @lorespinner.bsky.social · Jul 21

Thrilled to say I’ll be composing the soundtrack for @buruthegame.bsky.social, working with a really talented team! Can’t wait for you to see (and hear) what we’re doing

BarmE 👉🏼 MIGW+SXSW 🤛🏼 @barmearme.bsky.social · Jul 21

It's super exciting to receive support from Screen Australia for @buruthegame.bsky.social. Huge thanks to the awesome games team at Screen Aus. 🫰🏼

A massive congratulations to all the recipients, what a line up! I am especially excited to see so many Indigenous names in there! 🫶🏼🔥

Chad Toprak @chadtoprak.bsky.social · Jul 21

The latest round of Screen Australia funded games has been announced, with over $1.4 million in direct project funding.

A massive congratulations to the 26 teams who have received support! 💖

www.screenaustralia.gov.au/sa/media-cen...

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BarmE 👉🏼 MIGW+SXSW 🤛🏼 @barmearme.bsky.social · Jul 21

It's super exciting to receive support from Screen Australia for @buruthegame.bsky.social. Huge thanks to the awesome games team at Screen Aus. 🫰🏼

A massive congratulations to all the recipients, what a line up! I am especially excited to see so many Indigenous names in there! 🫶🏼🔥

Chad Toprak @chadtoprak.bsky.social · Jul 21

The latest round of Screen Australia funded games has been announced, with over $1.4 million in direct project funding.

A massive congratulations to the 26 teams who have received support! 💖

www.screenaustralia.gov.au/sa/media-cen...

Australian gamemakers level-up with major funding from Screen Australia - Media centre - Screen Australia

Screen Australia has today announced the latest games and gaming events to be supported through the agency’s industry-leading funding programs – providing $1.4 million for gamemakers to upskill and de...

www.screenaustralia.gov.au

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BarmE 👉🏼 MIGW+SXSW 🤛🏼 @barmearme.bsky.social · Jul 10

The wizard hat carries a lot for me here amongst so many talented Mob!!!

www.screenaustralia.gov.au/sa/screen-ne...

The Next Generation: celebrating First Nations storytelling – Screen Australia

We’re shining the spotlight on 11 talented emerging creatives shaping the future of Australian screen and games.

www.screenaustralia.gov.au

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