Over the weekend, we ran a bit of an experiment at the State of Design Festival’s Design:Made:Trade event based on Adam Saltsman’s Idea Bucket Game that he did at Gamecity (thanks to both of them for inspiration and permission). Continue reading
As Freeplay rolls ever closer, we’re looking forward to stretching out from our usual home at the State Library and doing some extracurricular events. Continue reading
We’re really excited about working with the Emerging Writers’ Festival this year. Their focus on the process and craft of writing over specific writers and books has been a huge influence on the way we think about programming Freeplay and we jumped at the opportunity to develop some playful storytelling projects with them. Continue reading
Freeplay isn’t the only festival in Melbourne. It’s a festival city and throughout the year there’s everything from food to dance, from writing to film, from comedy to design, and from theatre to games. This obviously means that there’s always something to do if you want to head out into the world, but it also means there’s a big gap between events if you’re waiting for a specific one – like we know you all are for Freeplay 
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In response to the sad closure of Transmission Games, local games developer and teacher, Mark Flanagan, is re-establishing the local chapter of the IGDA, with the aim of providing long-term support and opportunities.
The IGDA (http://www.igda.org/) is an organisation dedicated to improving developers’ careers and lives through: Community, Professional Development, and Advocacy. It is open to anyone, from students to professional developers, and the Melbourne chapter encourages everyone… Continue reading
One of our partners, the Student Youth Network, is holding a Media Learning Week from August 24 – 28 at the State Library of Victoria. Sessions are free, but bookings are essential.
In SYN’s own words:
SYN Media Learning Week is underway next week!!
We will be hosting a week-long series of Free Teacher Professional events at The State Library of Victoria.
One of… Continue reading
One of the supporters of this year’s Freeplay, especially in regards to sourcing equipment for our public expo area, has been iDef, and they’re returning later this year.
The International Digital Entertainment Festival (iDEF) is heading back to Melbourne, Australia in 2009 playing host to a series of events and activities supporting and promoting the exciting and innovative digital world. The festival will include the eGames Expo, Digital Lifestyle… Continue reading
We’ve recently formed a media partnership with SYN, the Student Youth Network, and they’re running a workshop on Gaming & Learning as part of its Media Learning Week, check out syn.org.au/education for details… Continue reading
Our venue partner, the State Library of Victoria, is having a gaming night on Friday 17th July.
FRI 17 JULY, 6.30 – 9PM
Come in and experience some of the best XBOX 360 games with an evening of modern, multiplayer, and online XBOX 360 games, such as Guitar Hero: World Tour, Halo 3, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Street Fighter IV, and Sacred 2. There’ll… Continue reading
One of the things we’re keen to do with Freeplay is cross-promote events of interest to our audience and make sure there’s an awareness of what’s going on throughout the year. One of those events is the VITTA ICT week, culminating in their ICT & Careers Expo – where it just so happens I’ll be speaking about my career and the sort of things you can expect to find… Continue reading