Our Blog

The game development scene in NSW is fresh and flourishing, and we’re here to show it to you all!

We're excited for another year of networking, showcasing and panelling!

We've come away from a whirlwind of GCAP with not one but TWO prestigious awards!

Talks, awards, showcases & so much more is in store at this year’s Melbourne International Games Week 2024.

We've amassed all of our thoughts and research on serious games into one massive blog!

We’re bringing Crab God back to Germany with some exciting updates & announcements!

We've officially released our original game, Crab God in partnership with Firesquid!

We’re celebrating World Oceans Day this year with charity game sales and games that are a love letter to the ocean.

Our indie game Crab God is launching soon and we've got a lineup of events where you can demo and wishlist!

We applied for and received a Unity for Humanity grant that will allow us to include more impact features in our game.

Learn all about how video games are used for therapy treatments, along with why inclusive gaming is the way forward.

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of our planet by playing these amazing games all themed around our planet.

We discuss how gamified e-learning and immersive technologies can lift education to new heights.

We're about to make waves at the largest game conference in the world, and we're bringing along some crabling friends too.

We’re heading across the ocean to join the sea of game, music and film lovers at SXSW in Austin, Texas!

Chaos Theory Games announces that their original game Crab God has signed a publishing partner, Firesquid!

We talk about what the development journey has been so far and why we made a god game, through interviews with the team!

Money and finance management are important life skills, and games could be the answer for learning them!

We explore the benefits of gamification in healthcare and case studies for how it is used to improve effective care delivery.

We delve into the niche world of STEM video games and some successful examples of them in the classroom

We’ve got all the info you need to attend and explore the dynamic landscape of entertainment & tech as SXSW hosts its inaugural Syndey festival!

We're going to be in and around MIGW 2023, and here's everything we're excited about!

We discuss the pros and cons for introducing AI into the game development process, and what this means for the future of games.

We're jetting off to Cologne, Germany to attend Gamescom, the worlds biggest gaming event. We're hoping to build some long lasting partnerships and showcase a fresh gameplay loop for our game - Crab God.

We celebrate 20 years of games and their creators' impact through the medium of games!

Why is Apple's new technology causing such a stir and how does it affect the VR/AR gaming industry? Let's discuss!

The DGTO passing is a massive win for large and smaller studios in Australia, but what does it actually mean for our industry?

Ever wondered how to cater to both visual and reading learners? Learn how to embrace the power of games into your classroom!

We explore the research and frameworks behind pedagogy and how video game theories can enhance learning experiences.

Nico explains the power of play in non-profits and charities, and lists examples of games and gamification projects that are changing the landscape for impact..

We discuss the research and potential of the gaming industry being carbon positive, and the viability of this being achieved through tree planting initiatives and future sustainable advancements.

Read our short guide on what game mechanics are, some key research and examples and, how to implement them into your everyday.

We discuss the growing genre of cozy games and how they can help your mental health, as well as some games to download before the holidays.

We've developed and advocated for environmental games, sparking conversations and supporting real impact. In this blog, Nico will elaborate how these games can create agents of change and trends to look for in the future.

Join Nico, Elric and Megha as they play and discuss how video games can be used to help our oceans wildlife and ecosystems.

#G4CAPAC Festival 2022 is here! We are proud to be a major sponsor of this year's Games For Change Asia Pacific Festival, join us for MIGW22 as we celebrate games and the people who make them!

Video games are a diverse tool that can be applied to most use-cases to solve a multitude of problems. Find out what makes video games effective business tools and if they're right for your purpose.

Games have the power to evoke feelings of empathy and compassion. It is through the balance of storytelling, technology and gameplay, that games transport us into experiences unlike our own. Join Nico, Megha and James as they play Papers Please, Dot's Home. Resilience and CHANGE live on Twitch.

How can video games transform the health industry? Healthcare games harness the power of play to help improve our health and lifestyles, Nico shares the best 15 healthcare video games from the last decade.

Happy World Ocean Day 2022! In 2022, over 2.9 billion people worldwide play video games, so now is the time to use games to encourage real action to drive positive impact. Join Nico, Megha and Elric as they play ABZU, Samudra and Flotsam live on Twitch.

It's almost World Oceans Day 2022! There are ways you can help protect our oceans ... through video games! Take a look at these amazing ocean video games changing our world.

Chaos Theory is sponsoring Sydney's Beer & Pixels, the best event for Sydney based games people to show off their games, see what others are making, catch up with friends in the industry, or make some new ones!

Check out our latest infographic that delves into what it takes to develop a video game in 2022, with costs, timelines and the process from concept to completion.

To 'Break the Bias', we need more than knowledge - we all need to act. CTG wants to elevate women in the industry and help those in need around the world.

Game development is an art, a science and a heck of a lot of work. Nico helps you navigate the different levels of the game development process to kick start your adventure.

Transformational Games are an amazing tool that we now know can be used for a variety of different purposes aside from entertainment. Explore how the transformational framework can make an impact for your project.

Here are 13 games for change that have the potential to reach across demographics and borders to unite people towards a common goal - positive change.

Find out How to Love the Sh*t Out of Games with Sally-Anne Hurley. Listen to the latest episode as Nico chats about game dev, favourite projects and the history of CTG.

Do you want to change the world? Try gamification. We explore how social impact games can motivate the masses.

What is citizen science and why is it important? This blog provides examples of citizen science projects and the social impact games making a difference.

Co-founder Nico chats to Holly Shields from Kalkine TV, offering expertise on trends driving the Australian games industry.

This World Oceans Day, Chaos Theory is celebrating the social impact games saving our oceans. Here are 7 environmental games for good that you can play.

This article puts the serious games vs. gamification debate to rest. Find definitions and examples of both serious gaming and gamification.

Can corporate serious games change the way you offer workplace training? Our answer is yes. Here’s 6 benefits to using corporate serious games in the workplace.

What are educational games? How does game-based learning benefit students? Chaos Theory answer your questions about serious games used in classrooms.

To celebrate Earth Day, we pledge to help restore our earth every way we can and we'd like to share our journey with our community. Today reminds us to show courage to take real action towards climate change.

Chaos Theory is #7 on Clutch's list of Top Software Developers in Australia for 2021. The 100 companies on Clutch’s list of the top Australian firms have proven they can deliver high-quality service to their clients.

What are serious games? You may have heard that term before. We have a comprehensive guide that explores the why, who and what of serious games. Everything you need to know about the games that change lives.

How can you create agents of change with games? Environmental games help bring awareness and promote action, Nico shares the best 20 environmental video games from 2010 to today.

We're officially coral parents! Chaos Theory has joined the Coral Crusade with the Reef Restoration Foundaton, we're committed to helping make a positive difference to the Great Barrier Reef.

What is gamification? Our gamification expert Nico defines gamification, discusses history highlights and shares simple gamification techniques used across apps, programs, courses and brand experiences.

Chaos Theory ranks Top Game Developement Company in 2020 at GoodFirms. Also recognised as a top AR and Android game development company - triple threat! Written by Anna Stark at GoodFirms.

Meet the newest (unofficial) member of our team, Hope! She is a baby wombat we adopted from the Australian Reptile Park, we visited her to learn more about her rehabiltation.

Find out how the ‘suspension of disbelief’ and immersive technology can transform corporate training.

Despite the distance, it's now more important than ever to engage with your isolated customers. Seize the opportunity to interact with them in the comfort of their own home.

AR and VR technology is not just for games and marketing any more. Read our statistics and trends on AR and VR workplace training procedures.

Free-to-play mobile games are more popular than ever as people are stuck indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's our list of 20 free mobile games to get you through quarantine boredom.

Chaos Theory is #5 on Clutch's list of Top B2B Companies in Australia for 2020. The 100 companies on Clutch’s list of the top Australian firms have proven they can deliver high-quality service to their clients.

Our very own Unity Developer, Jessy Robinson has been included in the inaugural Gender Equality List 2019 - a new program celebrating the underrepresented genders in the game dev community.

The Australian video game industry is 'broken', Nico King speaks with Tom Tilley from Triple J Hack on how we can help the Aussie game dev scene.

We've joined the Global Fight for Climate Justice, Chaos Theory rallied on Friday 29 November Sydney Townhall along with 1000+ student and community activists.

The team of AR, VR and Gamification experts was making waves at StartCon 2019, Australia's Largest Start Up & Growth Conference. The two-day conference featured keynotes, networking events, exhibitors and was attended by over 750 startups!

Bleached Az has won Best Serious Game 2019! A hilariously entertaining arcade game dedicated to fighting climate change and promoting ocean health awareness!

Who remembers that 2008 Aussie cult classic Beached Az? Well they're back and collborating with Chaos Theory to bring you Bleached Az: a new hilarious arcade mobile game full of social purpose.

Chaos Theory hosts an RSPCA Cupcake Day at GamePlus Sydney. The team baked game-themed sweets to raise money to help rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need in Australia.

Infographic celebrating successful experiential marketing campaigns in Australia. These brands are maximising VR, AR and Mobile Technology through experiential marketing campaigns and are getting results

Winter Wayfinder has been awarded Silver at the AEAF Awards Night 2019. Together with Traffik we created an unforgettable experiential VR campaign that spread Christmas far and wide.

Step-by-step infographic on how to plan an experiential marketing campaign. We show you how you can get the most out of your campaign by gamifying your experience with AR, VR and Mobile Games

Our infographic on why VR, AR and mobile will dominate experiential marketing this decade. Marketing Gamification is #1 solution for creating memorable, brand experiences. We are the experts in Marketing Gamification!

Stay ahead of the game with gamified marketing. 2020 is the best year for your brand to implement a successful digital experiential marketing campaign, it’s time to get on board now or get left behind.

The most engaging and immersive experiential marketing campaigns in Australia, here are our top 11 examples of digital brand activation.

Schools no longer provide students with the type of training and practice that they’ll need to be successful in the modern workplace.

Consumers are inundated with ads, so it’s vital that your ad catches the eye and immediately grabs interest.

Today, virtual reality is our reality. Millions of users are plugging in via their phones, gaming consoles and PCs every day.

In today’s busy marketing landscape, simply renting a booth and showing up is no longer enough – at least not if you want to stand out.

Games are no longer just a distraction from work. They’re boosting productivity, increasing engagement, and building better-trained workforces across all industries.

It should come as no surprise that advertising methods that worked well before the age of the internet are now in stiff competition with their digital counterparts.

No matter what product or service you’re looking to promote, you can bet there’s a game that can connect you with your target demographic.