to the arcade about the arcadethe arcade is australia s first not for profit collaborative workspace created specifically for game developers and creative companies using game methodologies and technologies . established in september 2013 the arcade has come to epitomise the value of a collaborative work environment in which knowledge is shared freely and residents have a genuine care for those around them . the arcade provides sme accommodation at arguably one of the best prices in the melbourne cbd . it s a not for profit space we can do that . the arcade also offers meeting rooms wifi access full kitchen facilities including 3 group head coffee machine and a communal lunch area for residents . most importantly the arcade is home to some of the nicest and most talented people you re ever likely to meet . desksif you re interested in renting a desk please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to get in touch.hot desks 28.60 per day incl gst rent a hot desk in the open plan area and work in the arcade for the day.permanent desks 434.72 per month incl gst rent a desk on a month by month basis in the open plan area.current residentscompanies that call the arcade home . presentationsthe arcade hosts seminar and workshop sessions for the benefit of companies in the victorian games industry . these events are presented by independent external advisors arcade patrons and international guests on topics such as skills development planning business intelligence and marketing . the purpose is to provide support and encourage growth of small game development companies by giving them access to relevant information services and technology that would benefit their businesses . if you are interested in attending or holding a workshop in the arcade please contact us for more information.the arcade in the press the arcade a capitalist commune of indie game development the arcade & australian gaming funding arcade the clear winner for australia s digital games industry an encounter with the arcade and the gdaa how siobhan reddy turned video games into high art eleven of the best co working spaces in melbourne good game abc visits the arcade we are here our address is level 2 71 75 city road southbank 3006 . look out for the street numbers as there isn t any signage on the building . we re a 5 minute walk from flinders street station the arts centre and directly across the road from the eureka tower . getting in touchif you d like to know more about the arcade drop us a note and we d be happy to answer your questions . if you would like to visit please contact us here so we can arrange a suitable time . you can also follow us on twitter and facebook by clicking the links at the bottom of the page . your name required your email required subject your message 50 3 2016 game developers association of australia