At the close of last night’s 5 day Freeplay festival, we held our awards ceremony to both celebrate and snapshot the brilliant and diverse year of local independent development.
Thanks to everyone who entered, congratulations to all of our finalists, and double congratulations to all of our winners. Continue reading | 4 Comments
Since Freeplay started all the way back in 2004, the opportunities for artistic and independent development have completely changed. As every year rolls around, we find ourselves thinking – and writing – about exactly how things were and what things might be in the future.
But as a snapshot, we know that more people are making more things, and that those things are increasingly personal, experimental, less designed… Continue reading
It took us a few days longer than we expected, but we’re very happy to announce the finalists of the 2011 Freeplay Awards.
Thanks to everyone who entered in all categories. We were overwhelmed with the quality and diversity of the submissions from here and around the world and we’re looking forward to revealing the winners during the Festival on August 21. Continue reading | 3 Comments
A gentle reminder, if one were needed, that the Freeplay 2011 Awards close today (Monday, Julsy 25) at 11:59. Finalists will be announced the week of August 8 and the winners in each category will be announced at the Freeplay Independent Games Festival on August 21. Continue reading
With submissions for our awards closing on just the other side of the weekend, we’re very happy to be able to reveal our judges for 2011. Continue reading
Today, we’re very excited to announce that the 2011 Freeplay awards are open for submissions.
Last year, we received over 50 entries from across Australia and the rest of the world – giving us a reason to split the best game into both local and international varieties – for categories including best technical innovation, best concept art, best design and best on paper design. You can check out all of last year’s winners on our web site here. Continue reading
With about 5 months to go until this year’s Freeplay, it’s time to get thinking about awards!
We’re not quite ready to talk details just yet, but we wanted to remind everyone in enough time to start making something in time – or to finish what you’re already working on. Continue reading
Everything is packed away. The directors are in their beds. The library has been returned to its books. And somewhere, hopefully, some people are thinking about the game idea they’ve had for a while – and how to make it a reality.
We want to write a proper wrap-up post (once we’ve recovered), but as something to tide everyone over, we’re very pleased to announce the winners for the… Continue reading | 8 Comments
The results are in, they’ve been counted, lists have been checked twice etc.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who submitted a game, design or piece of art – we had an astonishing number of entries, representing an enormous amount of work put in by indie developers, writers and artists from all over the world.
So… we are very pleased to announce the finalists for the Inaugural… Continue reading | 11 Comments
Submissions are closed and judging week is just about over. We had over 50 entries for these awards, from Australia and overseas, and it’s been a very tough job for the judges to pick a winner! (In fact, they’re still going…)
While we all wait for the finalists to be announced, please take some time out, hum “Girl from Ipanema”, and get to know the judges here