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I didn't read to the bottom, but just in case this wasn't mentioned: UGG was funded by a government grant, Film Victoria, specifically for game companies to "pr
by danso 7y ago
I didn't read to the bottom, but just in case this wasn't mentioned: UGG was funded by a government grant, Film Victoria, specifically for game companies to "produce a prototype or full game, and marketing and related expenses"
https://www.film.vic.gov.au/showcase/untitled-goose-game https://www.film.vic.gov.au/showcase/untitled-goose-game
edit: I mention this as interesting trivia, not as in, "Watch out, Untitled Goose Game is a front for the (Australian) feds"
- nexuist 7y ago>Untitled Goose Game is a front for the (Australian) feds It just keeps getting bettter!
- wluu 7y agoFilm Victoria is a state based organisation. The Australian Federal funding for this type of thing was closed in 2014 [0]. I believe they are one of the few states to provide funding to indie game devs. [0] https://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/05/government-funding-for-games-pulled-the-australian-games-industry-reacts/ https://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/05/government-funding-for-gam...
- phist_mcgee 7y agoThe Tasmanian state government also presents funding for video game startups. Giant Margarita, and Myriad Games both from Hobart have received funding.
- ivirshup 7y agoFunding from the Vic government has made lots of cool indies possible. I'm pretty used to seeing their logo pop up at the beginning of a game now. It's really good to see such a successful arts funding program, and the thriving community that it's helped make in Melbourne.