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After a false start today with an R18+ rating not reaching consensus for a national introduction, it seems it will be passed at a federal level and integrated state by state. Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor called the decision an "historic agreement" after the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) …
Read More »OPINION: Steam battle heats up
MCV’s 2010 expos on the frustrations retailers had with Valve’s Steam service was one of our most talked about stories last year. And it turns out that was just the tip of the iceberg.It’s no surprise to hear EA wants its own stake in downloads.Using a tentpole release for the …
Read More »R18+ fails to pass SCAG meeting
At the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) meeting today, one abstaining vote on the introduction of an R18+ rating has stalled the issue yet again. The New South Wales Attorney-General Greg Smith had earlier this week confirmed his intention not to vote for the introduction of the rating as he …
Read More »Smartphone sales plunge 34% in dismal quarter for Nokia
This must be regarded as the low point for Nokia as the company deals with plummeting legacy device sales before the new WinPho era begins. Today’s Q2 financial report reveals the depth of the Finnish firm’s current plight. Year on year revenue fell 11 per cent from €1bn to €927m, …
Read More »AU/NZ missing Old Republic at launch
Bioware has issued a statement stating that it ‘cannot commit to any timeframe’ for Star Wars: The Old Republic outside Europe / North America. After some speculation as to why Australian and New Zealand customers were unable to pre-order the game, Bioware finally released the statement explaining the situation on …
Read More »GMA Hall of Fame: Tom Bramwell
MCV talks to the previous winners of a Games Media Award. This week, Eurogamer’s editor Tom Bramwell… How did it feel to win a Games Media Award last year? It felt great! We really care about what we do and it’s always lovely to receive recognition, whether it’s an award …
Read More »South Australia goes in own direction on R18+
South Australian attorney-general Paul Rau has told Gamespot of his plans to introduce an R18+ rating in his state, should one become available. Rau said: "I’m working on the basis that while the Federal Government sets the rules, it’s up to each individual state to police them,I cannot imagine it …
Read More »First Respawn game dated… for 2015
Iain McCaig, the concept artist behind numerous iconic designs across the film and games industries, has hinted that the hotly anticipated first title from Respawn Entertainment –on which he is currently working– has a target release date of 2015. Speaking at the Develop Conference in Brighton in a session titled …
Read More »Neek Industries announces AGII for late 2011
Neek Industries has revealed Australian Games Industry Insider (AGII), an insular monthly print guide to the Australian gaming world, to be launched late August / early September this year. AGII hopes to accumulate a following in the Australian development community across a myriad of roles, from design students to established …
Read More »AVCon to have record year this weekend
The Anime and Videogames Convention (AVCon) is set to have its biggest year yet this weekend at the Adelaide Convention Centre. This year is AVCon’s retro-themed 10th year, and it’s hoping to pull 10’000 people through its doors, growing from 8’000 in 2010. Running over Saturday and Sunday, attendees can …
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