Queensland’s games developers have been ‘discovered’ by global publishers who are now looking to tap into our extensive depth of creative local talent.
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BRISBANE, THE CAPITAL OF QUEENSLAND IS NOW HOME TO MORE THAN 40% OF AUSTRALIA’S ELECTRONIC GAMES DEVELOPERS.
With well over 600 people already employed across more than 18 local games companies, and many more organisations providing related services such as music and animation, Queensland is the epicentre of games development in Australia.
Local game companies are attracting some of the world’s most creative game developers who are working with the latest technology to develop the next evolution in electronic entertainment.
Queensland Games blockbusters include:
- Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
- The TY the Tasmanian Tiger Series
- Avatar The Last Airbender: The Burning Earth
- Medieval II: Total War
- Rome: Total War
- Destroy All Humans! 2
- The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning
- SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, Pants!
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It is no secret that Queensland is the lifestyle capital of Australia. Queenslanders enjoy an outdoor lifestyle in a sub-tropical climate, with access to world-class beaches and waterways, world heritage national parks, tropical rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef.
These natural wonders, combined with the low cost of living, affordable housing, impressive public transport, vibrant arts and culture, diverse sport and recreation, world-class education system and health services make Queensland one of the most liveable places on the planet!
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BRISBANE, THE CAPITAL OF QUEENSLAND, is known as the "river city" and averages 300 days of sunshine per year, providing the perfect backdrop for outdoor living. Whether it be rock-climbing, sailing, swimming or barbequing in one of Brisbane’s many riverside parks, the city’s lifestyle is second-to-none.
The Brisbane population is young and diverse, with international residents topping 25%. Locals experience a DYNAMIC, COSMOPOLITAN CITY, with thriving music, art and fringe culture scenes.
Every week around 1,000 people arrive in Brisbane and its neighbouring beaches, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coasts, making this the fastest-growing region in Australia.
LIVING IN BRISBANE IS CHEAPER. In comparison, living costs are 7% higher in Melbourne, 10% higher in Vancouver, 16% higher in LA, 20% higher Sydney, 23% higher in Beijing, and 34% higher in London.
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This means great homes are affordable: the mean house price in Brisbane is $320,000. This is 5% less than in Melbourne and 40% less than in Sydney.
So if you are looking to expand your horizons and put your career into overdrive, contact any one of the Queensland Games developers about becoming part of the dynamic interactive games hub that is Brisbane Queensland.