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ManiatyMedia, Arenamedia and Defiant Development today announced their new war journalism action game Warco with an intense proof of concept video. While the video itself cannot be made public, it shows first-person gameplay in a wartorn urban centre. The player is tasked with capturing footage of specific types of action …
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 »New Zealand PS3 sales receive 300% boost after price cut
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia announced a 400% PS3 sales jump last week, and has today confirmed 300% in New Zealand. The increase follows the price drop of the PS3 worldwide on 22nd August, which saved New Zealand consumers NZD$150 per console (approximately). David Hine, director of sales and marketing for …
Read More »Aussie developers get new tax breaks
The Australian government has announced a re-working of its R&D Tax Concession, now known as the R&D Tax Incentive, to benefit local developers. The incentive applies to any R&D (which, for local studios could mean the creation of new technology and game engines during the early phases of a game’s …
Read More »Nintendo Connection Tour 2011 announced
Nintendo has confirmed that its popular roadshow from last year called the Nintendo Connection Tour will be returning this year. The tour, which commences at Westfield Southland in Victoria on Saturday 24th September, will have The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword playable on Wii for the first time, as well …
Read More »Wallabies Rugby Challenge releases early
Although it wasn’t due for release until next week, Wallabies Rugby Challenge has just landed in stores Australia-wide. The game was developed by Sidhe in Wellington, New Zealand, and had its NZ release as ‘All Blacks Rugby Challenge’ last Friday to great success. Mario Wynands, managing director of Sidhe, told …
Read More »Australian iOS games dominate app store
The current top 5 paid apps on the iOS App Store contains not one but three Australian-made games from Firemint and Halfbrick. The newly released SPY Mouse from Firemint Studios in Melbourne is currently the #1 selling iPhone game, and is receiving very positive reviews. It expands upon the team’s …
Read More »Nnooo talks about developing for WiiWare
escapeVektor: Chapter 1 has been given pricing and a release date by developer Nnooo today, who has spoken to MCV about releasing games for WiiWare. The downloadable Wii title will be available worldwide on 29th September for 500 Nintendo points, and blends Tron style arcade gameplay with intense puzzle action …
Read More »Lord of the Rings: War in the North dated and rated for Australia
Warner Bros Australia has confirmed that Lord of the Rings: War in the North has received an Australian classification and local pricing. The co-op action RPG has been rated MA15+, avoiding the ban hammer, and will be released with an RRP of AUD$79.95 for PS3 and 360, and $69.95 for …
Read More »Playstation sales in Australia jump over 400%
After a huge price slash of the Playstation 3 console on 22nd August, Sony has confirmed that sales in Australia have risen over 400%. The data is based on NPD Group findings and retailers information, and pertains to both the 160Gb and 320Gb models of the console. Michael Ephraim, managing …
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