The Arcade (company)

The Arcade is a non-for-profit workspace that houses indie game developers in order to foster a creative community "using game methodologies and technologies".[1] They share the rent for the property, and are open to play-testing each others' games to offer critique. Their first location is in Melbourne, with an opportunity for future expansion to New Zealand.

History

The company was established in 2013 in Melbourne.[1] Tony Reed, president of the Game Developer's Association of Australia, came up with the idea in 2010.[2] Part of the rationale is due to politician Joe Hockey cancelling the Interactive Media Fund, thereby taking $10 million out of the Australian video game industry.[3] It currently houses 19 Australian gaming development studios[2] from 4 or 5 the previous year.[4]

Culture

According to the Sunday Morning Herald, the company "offers discounted office space and hot desking, plus the significant benefits of shared knowledge and networking that come with working alongside others".[5]

One of the devs explained: “I was working from home, going insane. I found out that this space was starting up...It’s been incredible. If I’ve got a question from a tech perspective...I can just go and talk to some of Australia’s foremost experts...That kind of expertise is just invaluable as a developer".[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "The Arcade Melbourne". The Arcade.
  2. 1 2 "The Arcade: a capitalist commune of indie game development". CNET. CBS Interactive. 22 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "The Arcade And Funding For Australian-Made Video Games | Kotaku Australia". Kotaku.com.au. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
  4. ↑ Kye White. "The Arcade opens its doors for a day to aspiring game developers". StartupSmart.
  5. ↑ "Arcade the clear winner for Australia's digital games industry". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  6. ↑ Kye White. "The Arcade opens its doors for a day to aspiring game developers". StartupSmart.com.au. Retrieved 2016-02-17.

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