Nearly $450,000 has been allocated to seven established and start up digital game developers from Dunedin. Photo: Getty ImagesThe first wave of funding has been granted to seven Dunedin start up digital game developers which is expected to create jobs and help grow a $1 billion video game industry for New Zealand. Of the seven successful applicants, who were narrowed down from the 24 applications received, two applicants received Start Up funding which offers $50,000 to $150,000 per applicant. The Start Up fund is aimed at experienced game developers wanting to branch out to work on their own game idea. It is for Dunedin-based game developers who have a proposal that needs further funding or external investment to develop into a prototype.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 22, 2020 23:37 UTC