If there was one picture that could be used as a good argument on why the Australian Government needs to invest in local games development, it would be that sobering image above. It was tweeted today by Film Victoria's Brad Giblin.
There's no question that the games industry in Australia is an export oriented business. While the local market will always be an important one for Australian developers, the vast majority of our sales will come from overseas consumers. One only needs to look at the following local games companies who have at one time or another successfully achieved an Australian Export Award...
Firemint - http://www.exportawards.gov.au/Resources/Case-Studies/Firemint/default…
Tantalus - http://www.exportawards.gov.au/Winners-of-the-Governor-of-Victoria-s-Ex…
BigWorld - http://www.exportawards.gov.au/Winners-of-the-2010-ACT-Chief-Minister-s…
Firelight Technologies (Fmod) - http://www.exportawards.gov.au/Winners-of-the-Governor-of-Victoria-s-Ex…
Torus Games - http://www.exportawards.gov.au/Winners-of-the-Governor-of-Victoria-s-Ex…
Been living under a rock?
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/figures-confirm-two-sp…
http://www.grattan.edu.au/programs/productivity.php
http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/homepage/video/730_downonthefarm_edit.flv