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A history of GAME

A history of GAME

GAME Australia was formed out of The Games Wizards, an independent chain. We look back over how GAME grew from humble beginnings.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 18th 2012 at 1:08PM in News
PriceWaterhouseCoopers meeting with GAME creditors next Wednesday

PriceWaterhouseCoopers meeting with GAME creditors next Wednesday

The first of two meetings with GAME Australia's creditors is slated to take place next Wednesday.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 18th 2012 at 12:53PM in News
Australian Gamer acquired by Gameplanet

Australian Gamer acquired by Gameplanet

Today, Gameplanet expands its audience from New Zealand to Australia with the acquisition of Australian Gamer.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 18th 2012 at 12:39PM in News
INTERVIEW: Frank Simon talks Resistance: Burning Skies for Vita

INTERVIEW: Frank Simon talks Resistance: Burning Skies for Vita

MCV was invited out to Sony's offices recently to play Burning Skies and chat to its Senior Managing Producer Frank Simon.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 17th 2012 at 1:37PM in News

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Halfbrick national Fruit Ninja comp to have finale in Sydney

Halfbrick national Fruit Ninja comp to have finale in Sydney

The developers of Fruit Ninja are hosting competitions in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney to find the nation's best Fruit Ninja player.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 17th 2012 at 12:58PM in News
Sneaky Bastards and AIE to host world's first Stealth Jam

Sneaky Bastards and AIE to host world's first Stealth Jam

New stealth gaming web site Sneaky Bastards and the Academy of Interactive Entertainment are set to host a unique game jam in June.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 17th 2012 at 12:44PM in News
FOXTEL voice commands reach Australia

FOXTEL voice commands reach Australia

Microsoft has today announced that voice commands and hand gestures are now available for FOXTEL on Australian Xbox 360s.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 16th 2012 at 2:40PM in News
Game Informer June issue tackles the Aussie dev landscape

Game Informer June issue tackles the Aussie dev landscape

The latest issue of Game Informer hits newsstands and EB stores today, and has a huge report on the rebirth of Aussie game development.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 16th 2012 at 2:32PM in News

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NZ Gamer scores syndication deal with Groove Guide

NZ Gamer scores syndication deal with Groove Guide

Yesterday's issue of Groove Guide magazine was the first to contain gaming content provided by the team at NZGamer.com.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 16th 2012 at 10:22AM in News
AFA to release APPGEAR

AFA to release APPGEAR

A new augmented reality line to blend gaming and mobile apps is hitting Australian shores courtesy of AFA Interactive.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 16th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
Blizzard steps in to help stranded GAME customers

Blizzard steps in to help stranded GAME customers

With Diablo III launching today, Blizzard has offered a rebate scheme to refund anyone who had a copy go astray at GAME Australia.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 12:42PM in News
adidas' miCoach picked up by All Interactive

adidas' miCoach picked up by All Interactive

All Interactive Entertainment (AIE) has grabbed the rights to distribute miCoach, the collaboration between 505 Games and adidas.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 12:05PM in News

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Govt concerned about job losses at GAME

Govt concerned about job losses at GAME

Bill Shorten MP (pictured) is worried about job losses at GAME Australia, but is 'hopeful' a buyer will be found.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 12:04PM in News
Some Diablo III stock will be getting to GAME Australia

Some Diablo III stock will be getting to GAME Australia

PriceWaterhouseCoopers, administrators for GAME Australia, today confirmed that some pre-orders for Diablo III will be filled.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 11:54AM in News
New game design / audio specialist studio forms

New game design / audio specialist studio forms

Trevor Dikes announced yesterday the creation of a new company aimed at making games while providing audio solutions to other developers.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 11:30AM in News
Come celebrate with MCV Pacific at E3

Come celebrate with MCV Pacific at E3

As this will be the first E3 in which MCV Pacific exists, we're inviting the Australian / New Zealand industry out for pre-drinks!

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 10:08AM in News

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Game Informer boasts almost 70% readership growth

Game Informer boasts almost 70% readership growth

Citrus Media has confirmed that Game Informer has grown its readership by almost 70% since this time last year.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 14th 2012 at 3:36PM in News
Last week to save hundreds on Game Tech

Last week to save hundreds on Game Tech

The early-bird discount for Game Tech tickets expires at the end of this week, which offers significant savings on the event.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 14th 2012 at 1:10PM in News
Games Out This Week in ANZ...

Games Out This Week in ANZ...

A massive one-two punch is being landed this week, with the double-bill of Max Payne 3 and Diablo 3 hitting retail shelves.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 14th 2012 at 12:50PM in News
PwC talks about GAME's administration process

PwC talks about GAME's administration process

PriceWaterhouseCoopers' Kate Warwick has issued a press release concerning the administration process for GAME Australia.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 14th 2012 at 12:23PM in News
GAME Australia enters administration

GAME Australia enters administration

This morning, GAME Australia has officially entered into administration after not being able to secure a buyer to remain afloat.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 14th 2012 at 11:45AM in News
IN PHOTOS: Starhawk Black Beta

IN PHOTOS: Starhawk Black Beta

IGN hosted another Black Beta event on Wednesday night, this time showing off the Playstation exclusive Starhawk.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 11th 2012 at 3:45PM in News
First details of EB EXPO emerge

First details of EB EXPO emerge

This year's EB EXPO will be held in Sydney, and is expected to take a slightly different tack to last year's event.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 11th 2012 at 12:47PM in News
IV Motion and Penny Skateboards launches Penny Time for iOS

IV Motion and Penny Skateboards launches Penny Time for iOS

A Brisbane-based indie developer has today released a new iOS title called Penny Time, which boasts arcade gameplay and a killer soundtrack.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 10th 2012 at 2:01PM in News
IGN appoints James Whitehead as AU Country Manager

IGN appoints James Whitehead as AU Country Manager

James Whitehead, formerly of MTV and Ignite Media Brands, has taken on a new role as the head of Australia for IGN and AskMen.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 10th 2012 at 1:48PM in News