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Creators of the best-selling AFL game of all time, AFL Live, Big Ant Studios is Australia’s largest independent games developer. Founded in 2001 by CEO Ross Symons, Big Ant Studios work with the worlds leading publishers to develop premium action, racing and sport content for platforms that include the PlayStation3, Playstation VITA, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox360, and PC.
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The most advance audio engine available, now available for iOS and Android. – Indie price points available. iOS and Adroid titles can be licensed for $500. – Non-commercial titles use FMOD for free! – Used by the biggest names in the business. Blizzard (WoW, StarCraftII), EA (Need For Speed), Mocrosoft (Forza 4 and othersI, Sony, Activision and more! – Powerful 3D satialization engine. – Choose from a suite of DSP effects. – Use FMOD Designer to create complex audio content and manage your audio with little programmer involvement.
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OpenFeint division of GREE is the largest cross platform mobile social gaming network with over 125 million players and 7,000 live games including mega-hits Tiny Wings, Fruit Ninja, Mega Jump, and Pocket God. OpenFeint was acquired in April 2011 by GREE, Japan’s leading mobile social gaming platform. Developers interested in receiving more information about OpenFeint and its leading mobile social gaming technology should visit openfeint.com/developers.
Storm FX are leaders in providing design, modeling and finishing solutions to the DCC and DEC markets. Our job is to help you push the boundaries of creative possibilities. We combine world class software, hardware, consulting, technical services and training with an understanding of business realities. Storm FX’s holistic approach means we have the right cost effective solution for you, no matter where you are in the production pipeline. With over 20 years experience servicing the post production, VFX, animation, games, broadcast, design, education and defence industries, Storm FX is the only Autodesk Gold M&E Authorised Partner in Australia. Because of our passion for the creative industries, Storm FX has always supported Australia’s home grown talent through providing the best solutions, selecting quality partners and actively contributing to the industry’s continuous development and promotion.
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Autodesk’s Digital Entertainment Creation (DEC) technology empowers game artists and developers with high-performance game middleware, best-of-breed art creation tools and industry-standard interoperability technology for efficiently building innovative game experiences. Find out more about Autodesk’s award-winning products including Autodesk® HumanIK®, Autodesk® Kynapse®Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk® Maya® and Autodesk® Softimage®. Visit www.autodesk.com.au/games
Established in 1986, the LDB group has relied upon strong client relationships to identify opportunities and deliver solutions to achieve our client’s goals. Our extensive experience in the game industry has provided clear benefits to our developer clients in dealing with the financial and commercial issues experienced in these difficult times.
TressCox’s Media and Entertainment practice is passionate about Australia’s creative and technology industries. We have specialist lawyers serving the games sector supported by a full range of experts in all areas of commercial law, including: Start-up, Financing and funding, Publishing and licensing, Intellectual property, Employment, Exit. When ‘iddqd’ won’t save you, we’ll make sure you’re protected. Contact: Mark Bamford, Partner 02 9228 9390 or Josh Cavaleri, Solicitor 02 9228 9303.
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is Australia’s most awarded educator for the 3D Animation, Game Development and Visual FX industries. AIE’s nationally-accredited courses are practical, 100% relevant and delivered by industry-experienced teachers in a seriously fun and creatively demanding studio environment. AIE has just launched an Incubator Program to help graduates create their own independent game businesses and commercialise their innovative digital media content.
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