@jarrodfn.bsky.social
๐ I'm Jarrod. I run events, help Aussie game devs and make games on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra ๐ฎ President @canberra.games ๐ป Games Admin screencanberra.com.au ๐ญ Creative Director anecdotegames.com ๐ฒ Designer paperkeygames.itch.io linktr.ee/jarrodfn
Canberra developers! Mark the 18th of March. Equip Canberra Games is a one-day event for game makers to gain funding insights and shape Canberraโs digital games future, run by Screen Canberra.
Learn more here:
https://screencanberra.com.au/initiatives/equip-canberra-games/
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๐ฃ Hey Australian gamemakers!
Screen Australia's Games grants close in 2 weeks! A reminder to get your applications in! ๐ซถ
๐ Games Production Fund - up to $100,000
๐จ Emerging Gamemakers Fund - up to $30,000
๐ Applications close Thu 5 Mar, 5pm (AEDT)
๐ www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Black and white photo of Jarrod with an angled yellow border, plus the words "Screen Canberra appoints Games Administrator" and "Welcome Jarrod"
Big news: I've started as Screen Canberra's first Games Administrator! ๐
Two days a week I'll be administering the Games Program of the Canberra Screen and Games Fund, liaising with devs, working on initiatives to grow the business of games in the ACT and more!
www.linkedin.com/posts/jarrod...
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Unleash the โฆโบโโฉGIRL POWERโฉโบโโฆ
Donโt Stop, Girlypop! is officially OUT NOW!!!!
You better be ready, because this shโคt is serious ๐
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There's been a lot of Discourse around international events lately, & I'm curious as I'm hearing so many different takes from different people.
What events ARE you considering attending if you're an indie dev or indie publishers for the first half of 2026?
vote.easypolls.net/6972e6d36e70...
It's almost time for another Indie Dev Digest!
ICYMI, we streamlined our submissions process to be a single link - bookmark bit.ly/IDDsubmit and you can submit events, deadlines, news, job ads, studio spotlights, resources, outreach and more.
Please submit for February and March opportunities!
It is so, so, SO hard to put on any arts or games event. I cannot stress enough that you should never take them for granted or think โwell theyโll just figure it outโ. Running any event is a job outside of your (sometimes more than 1) fulltime job. Find ways to help and support them, champion them.
20.01.2026 05:38 โ ๐ 21 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
This is tragic! Freeplay is an industry pillar, doing amazing and important work
Parallels is my most anticipated event each year - a place where the weird and heartfelt side of games gets the spotlight
Please read, fill out the survey and show your support for Freeplay
Let us tell you deeply cool and exciting things! I donโt want to miss anyone when weโre sending out info, so please do take a second to drop your details via the form. ๐
15.01.2026 06:24 โ ๐ 24 ๐ 8 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Congrats, Meredith! ๐ That's amazing and you're going to do so well โค๏ธ
12.01.2026 09:46 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Dee. His contributions to the community reached far beyond his games. Steveโs family has set up a fundraiser to support Maggie's Rescue on his behalf. If youโre able, please consider donating or sharing www.facebook.com/donate/20568...
08.01.2026 06:09 โ ๐ 11 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Today is the final day you can grab two months of a Rascal subscription at $1/month! Strap in for another year of tabletop journalism once the team returns tomorrow.
Help us continue growing and biting even more ankles in 2026!
www.rascal.news/yippee-ki-ya...
As promised in our newsletter, we're organizing a giveaway of the Summer Eternal Anthology Deluxe Firestarter Bundle!
To enter:
1. Follow us
2. Repost this post
Winner receives one free pre-order for the Anthology Deluxe Bundle.
Important reminder that Screen Australia's Games Production Fund opened yesterday and will be accepting applications up until 5pm AEDT, Thursday 5 March 2026.
Apply here: www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Read below for more....
Holly Trueman and Cornelius Weber at Pizza & Pixels, fielding some questions about the Canberra Screen and Games Fund
๐ Canberra Screen and Games Fund is now open: screencanberra.com.au/funding/game...
Thanks to Holly Trueman and Cornelius Weber for fielding some questions last night at Pizza & Pixels - they're very open to hear more, so once you read up on the fund then feel free to reach out to Screen Canberra
BITS & BOPS IS OUT NOW! ๐ถ
๐ฎ Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
๐ต Catchy music!
โก Snappy gameplay!
โจ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! ๐
That's all folks, thank you for tuning into the very first Frosty Mini showcase! โ๏ธ๐งก
Head to our website for a list of all the games we featured today, and to visit our official Steam event where you can wishlist your faves and find even MORE ANZ-made games!
โก๏ธ frostygamesfest.com/frostymini2025
Great showcase! Might've been mini but it was packed with awesome games - aded a lot to my wishlist ๐
09.12.2025 21:45 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Soar as an albatross embarking on an epic journey to reunite with their family in this relaxing, story-driven flight game grounded in the Mฤori world.
Toroa: Skycall by @atawhaigames.bsky.social is out now!
๐ฅ WHO'S READY FOR ANZ-MADE GAMES?! ๐จ
Frosty Mini is LIVE and starting in 15min! Join us LIVE for surprise reveals and announcements from a selection of INCREDIBLE games!
๐ด YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
๐ฃ Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
26 games, 30 minutes. Frosty Mini is TOMORROW! โ๏ธ๐ฆ
Catch the showcase live on our YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect surprise reveals, announcements, and updates!
๐ด YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
๐ฃ Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
Janky old robots with cracked solar panels *still* roll out of that moss covered factory to restock long-smashed vending machines with whatever it is they used to make in there - the labels are all worn off, but it seems digestible maybe?
07.12.2025 04:34 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Thanks so much, Luke! It's been a big group effort and a long time coming. So exciting to have it finally here!
04.12.2025 04:56 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0Thanks so much, Ryan! It's fantastic news and we're glad to have played our part in helping get this across the line
04.12.2025 04:49 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Thanks Meredith! It's so exciting!
04.12.2025 04:48 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
๐ฃ Exciting news, everyone! Screen Canberra has announced a new games fund!! ๐๐๐
I was pleased to hear all about it yesterday and provide a quote to be included in the announcement article
Join us for Pizza & Pixels on Wednesday to learn more!
The Frosty Mini showcase of games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ is happening NEXT WEEK! โ๏ธ๐ฆ Here's some handy timezone info to help you tune in:
๐ฆ๐บ 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
๐ณ๐ฟ 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
๐ฏ๐ต 6am JST (10 Dec)
๐บ๐ธ 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
๐ฌ๐ง 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
btw we are now at 4,960 subscribers. just 40 more until we hit 5,000!
28.11.2025 21:00 โ ๐ 80 ๐ 11 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 0So sorry to hear that, Emma. Glad you could give her a home โค๏ธ Take care of yourself
28.11.2025 01:54 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
The 2025 Australian Game Development Survey will close soon - help us accurately represent key data needed to advocate for better funding, policy, and recognition for our industry.
If you didnโt receive the email invite, you can still participate via this link: https://ow.ly/szlO50Xsur6
