Australian Film insider has no love for Video Game Industry

This article got my attention. Entitled ‘Stop Whinging’, the article covers iTWire.com’s dialog with an Australian film industry ‘insider’ on the topic of Australian video game developers’ campaigning for similar tax cuts that film studios receive.

The insider doesn’t seem to hold the Australian video game industry in high regard…

The problem with the games industry in this country is that it is full of many small studios that should be left on their own to see who survives.

indie game, Aether

I’m not sure I’ve ever heard indie music, really. By the time those vibrations get to me, they’ve resonated through so many heads that someone in a suit must be making money from them.

Aether is an indie game. It’s free, it’s easily accessible and you have a real feeling of insight into the creators’ minds.

The story evolves around a boy with feelings of alienation. As he journeys across the universe (with the help of his pet monster), he discovers he isn’t alone in feeling alone.

Its amazingly presented, and a great experience to play.

But for me, it’s the gameplay mechanics that set it apart from the crowd. After a brief outline of the controls, it’s up to the player to determine how to overcome the game’s puzzles.