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Brisbane-based Defiant Development has given MCV exclusive first details on its new tablet game: Quick Quest. Quick Quest is a primarily tablet-based game (although it will also be available for mobile) which generates an unique dungeon with its own set of challenges for each play session. Regular updates are planned …
Read More »After many studio closures, QLD has a ‘stronger foundation’ than 2009
Mark Fludder from the Information Industries Bureau in Queensland, talked to MCV recently about the aftermath of the state’s high profile dev closures. Auran (Trainz, Fury and Dark Reign) and Pandemic (The Saboteur) both closed their doors in the last few years, with Krome Studios remaining in existence but shedding …
Read More »Gaming a significant part of AU entertainment sector growth
According to The Australian’s coverage of the PriceWaterhouseCoopers Outlook 2011 report, gaming in Australia is set to have compound growth of 9.5% by 2015. The report, which was released today, cited interactive games and pay-TV as the two highpoints driving growth in the Australian media sector, while print magazines and …
Read More »Android version of Samurai Training released
Dinoroar Interactive, a Sydney-based developer, has announced Samurai Training, its iOS release from June, is now available for Android. Dinoroar has previously released Memory Loss, a brain training game for iOS, and is pursuing a similar concept for reflexes with Samurai Training, and is looking to release a visual training …
Read More »Endgame Studios says 3D ‘not necessary’ for 3DS success
MCV recently spoke to Grant Davies, managing director of Endgame Studios in Melbourne, about the overstated usefulness of stereoscopic 3D on the 3DS. Davies explains: "We’ve been involved in the development of 9 DS games in total, mostly working with brands such as Spider-Man, Shrek, and Spyro, but more recently …
Read More »El Shaddai to be distributed in PAL regions by Konami
Konami has announced that it will be distributing the UTV Ignition title El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. El Shaddai sees players take place in an epic battle of good versus evil, saving the human race in a stylised, minimalist world on PS3 and …
Read More »Nintendo announces AU/NZ price drop for 3DS
Nintendo Australia has confirmed its plans to drop the suggested retail price of the 3DS in Australia and New Zealand, starting 12th August. The current SRP for the 3DS is AUD$349.95, and the price drop will see it retailing in Australia for AUD$249.95 or NZD$343.99 in New Zealand. Nintendo Australia …
Read More »Captain America marketing starts today, 2 weeks after release
SEGA released Captain America: Super Soldier in Australia and New Zealand two weeks ago, but its marketing campaign kicks off today alongside the film. The heavy TV campaign started airing today, with 15 and 30 second spots on cable channels including Showtime Action, Movie One, Fox 8, MTV and others. …
Read More »GAME expands its experiential retail concept
After a positive reception to its new ‘experience zone’ in Parramatta, GAME has confirmed to MCV its plans to rollout the design in multiple other retail stores. GAME Parramatta had its experience zone installed in June this year, which allowed customers to play around with 3D TV, Kinect and other …
Read More »PSM3 gets redesign, promises ‘smarter Playstation gaming’
PSM3 Magazine Australia&NZ is undergoing a design change which Future Publishing promises will have active QR codes linking to digital content. PSM3 has been running for two years with Australian / New Zealand specific content. Its first redesigned issue featuring a Battlefield 3 cover lands early next month, and has …
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