Moving Out 2 Nominated for Game Of The Year at The Australian Game Developer Awards!

September 01, 2023

We're excited to share that Moving Out 2 is in the running for Game of the Year at the 2023 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs)!

The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) celebrates the finalists for the 2023 AGDAs. The AGDAs are set to be held on October 4, 6:30pm AEDT at the Forum Melbourne, as a part of Melbourne International Games Week celebrations. The awards span 13 game categories and four Career and Culture awards, with the goal of highlighting the contributions of our local talent.

While there are many categories to celebrate at the AGDAs, the coveted Australian Game of the Year award includes four nominees: Gubbins by Studio Folly, Moving Out 2 by SMG studio, Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical by Summerfall Studios, and Vactics by Lemur Conspiracy. All four finalists have received high praise from the AGDAs judging panel along with nominations in multiple other categories.

“The AGDAs are Australian video game excellence on display, a chance to celebrate successes as an industry and reflect on the year that has been. Every year we come together to celebrate local talent and lift them onto the pedestal that they deserve. IGEA is proud of the Australian video games industry and its contribution to the local economy. The AGDAs are our chance to celebrate the creativity and technical capabilities of the teams and individuals making world class games right here in Australia and enjoyed all over the world. This is my favourite event of the year.”

- Ron Curry, CEO of IGEA

In addition to Game of the Year, Moving Out 2 is also a finalist in the following award categories:

Excellence in Gameplay

Excellence in Technical Design

Excellence in Accessibility

With Australian studios producing hit after hit over the last 12 months, there is some serious competition in each category this year. We can't wait to celebrate with the rest of the industry in person next month.

See the full press release, including finalists for each category, here