Thursday, 11 September 2025

Australian video game industry

Aiv PUGLIELLI (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (09:49): Just recently the e-stores of all gaming platforms crashed worldwide due to demand following the release of Silksong, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Australian-made game Hollow Knight. This country has some of the best indie video game developers in the world. It is an export that does not get the fanfare that it deserves. Popular Australian-made indie games include Unpacking, Untitled Goose Game, Schedule 1, Frog Detective, Cult of the Lamb, and one people in this room may know – Fruit Ninja.

Members interjecting.

Aiv PUGLIELLI: Okay, some recognition. Here in this state we should be encouraging our budding game creators to grow our local industry. The grants that are currently available need to be more widely promoted and they need to be expanded. Video games get a bad rap, but I would encourage everyone here to get on board to support the amazing creatives that we have here in this country. I have been known to play an occasional video game in the little downtime I have as an MP – shock, horror. It helps me relax. I will be heading down to PAX next month and will be checking out the indie games showcase. See you there.