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Read More »ALRC seeks focus groups for classification scheme revision
The Australian Law Reform Commission is calling for volunteers to view current media content and focus group the upcoming changes to the classification system. The plan is for 2 groups of 15 adults to serve as a pilot project, determining the usefulness of public consultations for future assessment panels. Applicants …
Read More »Microsoft reveals Xbox Live Rewards for ANZ
Australia and New Zealand now have the ability to earn Microsoft points for their activities on XBox LIVE, including renewing subscriptions and making online purchases. The scheme launched in the UK and US earlier this year, and is available only to a select few territories. It gives readers Microsoft points …
Read More »Blizzard and Valve want consoles to unite online
Newell brands online restrictions a 'dead end' policy; Pearce says a single game network would be ideal
Read More »Origin is selling Valve games
Many of EA’s titles may remain unavailable on Valve’s Steam network. But right now US gamers can buy three different Valve titles on EA’s Origin download service. There is one caveat, though. They’re boxed versions. Rock Paper Shotgun reports that as part of a ‘buy two get one free’ offer …
Read More »Alienware teams up with Golden Joysticks
Future Publishing has announced Alienware as its headline sponsor for the GamesMaster Golden Joysticks Awards. The Dell-owned PC gaming brand has put its name to the Ultimate Game of the Year category, and is also giving away prizes at the event. "It’s great to have Alienware on board,” says Golden …
Read More »Dead Island app links to console title
Deep Silver has turned to the iPhone to sell a mobile tool that works in conjunction with the firm’s upcoming action horror game Dead Island. The Dead Island app allows customers to track their progress in the retail version of the game, as well as locate collectibles and track mission …
Read More »Dead Island app merges mobile and console play
Unique iPhone app used as tool for console counterpart
Read More »New Halo toys march to retail
Mega Bloks is celebrating ten years of Halo with a new line of figures. The toy firm will bring Series 3 Micro Action Figures to retailers aswell as new brick-style vehicles and structures from the series by theend of September. The goodies – which range from 1.99 Hero Figure Packs …
Read More »Sony targets teens with new PSP
SCEE chief Jim Ryan says a sub-90 PSP will grow the platform’s audience and draw in the younger consumer. A new-look PSP was unveiled at Gamescom last month. As well as a fresh design, it omits the wi-fi functionality and has a new budget price. You will see the audience …
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