Our NSW developer showcase introduces a new independent developer from NSW every month. Check below to delve into some amazing games, the teams that made them happen and why NSW is such a unique and rewarding hub of talent & inspiration
17 September 2025
State of Play NSW Showcase: Pat Naoum Games
This month, we talk to artist and game developer Pat Naoum about his AGDA award-winning game The Master's Pupil. He talks about what led him from fine arts and film to games, the 7-year journey of bringing a game to life and what NSW developers need to thrive.
14 July 2025
State of Play NSW Showcase: Fuzzy Ghost
This month we're doing something a little different as we speak to Pete Foley and Scott Ford, the indie legends behind Fuzzy Ghost. Fuzzy are currently based in Brisbane, Queensland - having been forced to move out of NSW to find the support they need to create games. They discuss the reasons behind the move, what inspires them as artists and what we can learn from how other states support their developers.
20 June 2025
State of Play NSW Showcase: Noble Steed Games
This month, we talk to Rueben Moorhouse from Noble Steed Games and discuss their role as both game developers and mentors in the NSW scene. Reuben discusses recent projects the team are proud of, what makes NSW a special place to make games and what local indie developers need to thrive in a complex and ever-changing games industry.
14 August 2025
State of Play NSW Showcase: Spoonful of Wonder
This month, we talk to ex-NSW developers Sam and Kostia from Spoonful of Wonder about their experience moving to Victoria to release their debut title Copycat and their journey as artists and storytellers. They also outline how they feel governments can best support indie developers and set them up for success.
29 May 2025
State of Play Showcase: Turtle Flip Studio
This month, we talk to Nick Cellini from Turtle Flip Studio about Which Way Up: Galaxy Games - their debut game out now on Steam and Switch. Nick discusses the kind of games Turtle Flip are inspired to make, what makes NSW a special place to make them and what local indie developers need to thrive in a complex and ever-changing games industry.
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