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
Ty’s an Art Director with over 11 years experience in the Game Development Industry working at Torus Games in Melbourne. Previously he’d worked in Graphic Design and Advertising, jumping ship to games upon realising someone would actually pay him to draw and model monsters. He’s shipped up around 20 game titles on most major platforms… 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
The following rules are the conditions for participating in Freeplay Independent Game Festival Awards 2011. By entering and participating, entrants accept these conditions.
The awards are open to all independent game developers, students and artists. Entries may be made by either individuals or teams.
To compete, an entry must be submitted to Freeplay Independent Games Festival Awards by 11:59pm on 25th July 2011 at the latest. An entry may be submitted by ordinary mail on CD/DVD or electronically via email.
The mail address is:
Freeplay Independent Games Festival… 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