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Microsoft has released its camera-enabled Avatar Kinect software for download on Xbox Live. It can be had for free right now through Microsoft’s Kinect Fun Labs suite and is a 659MB download. The software would normally be reserved exclusively for Xbox Live Gold members, but until September 8th it will …

The PS3 could catch or even overtake the global install base of the Xbox 360 in 2011, analysts have predicted. While Microsoft’s machine remains the firm favourite of the pair in key territories such as the US, it’s a different story in other parts of the world. And it could …

Trade association members can claim £1000 in expenses for the Cologne trade show

Event director Alexa Turness explains how the show is bridging the gap between industry and consumer

The Independent Game Developer’s Association (IGDA) is set to hold an event in Sydney tonight where indie developers can show off their projects. The 120 person capacity of the venue (The Bank Hotel in Newtown) has already been passed by the number of expected attendees, and Dan Graf from the …

After a successful first event at AV Con in Adelaide, Triumph Leisure Solutions (TLS) has confirmed dates for the rest of its 2011 Red Carpet Gaming events. The event series includes the PC qualifying events for the World Cyber Games (WCG) for 2011. These qualifiers were previously already run by …

THQ Asia Pacific is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to work out of its Melbourne office. The role will entail supporting the Finance Director with decision making information to deliver continued growth and profitability, taking responsibility for all planning, budgeting and forecasting requirements. A successful applicant must be a …

Regional trade association to represent nine studios at Cologne event

DeNA reveals new Japan dev collaboration

There’s no stopping Microsoft and its efforts to bring its stable of IP to as many new consumers as possible. Speaking at this weekend’s Comic-Con conference, Epic’s executive producer Rod Ferguson said the game is ideally suited to new players because it’s the easiest to play”, USA Today reports. Admitting …