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Jetpack Joyride flies past one million downloads on PS3
Halfbrick has just sent word that over one million Playstation owners have now taken flight with Jetpack Joyride.
Draft guidelines for Interactive Games Fund released
For anyone interested in the way Screen Australia will be doling out its AUD$20 million games fund, these guidelines are worth a read.
Local reviews not much nicer to Aliens: Colonial Marines
The quality of Aliens: Colonial Marines is proving to be something of a tidal wave of negative press for those responsible.
Nintendo Direct 3DS airs at midnight tonight
Following on from its direct address on the upcoming titles and news for the Wii U, Nintendo is at it again, this time for the 3DS.
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Open letter from Aussie game developer to MP Andrew Stoner
Sydney-based developers Nnooo! (EscapeVektor, Spirit Hunters) have crafted an open letter asking for the NSW Interactive Media Fund to be renewed.
NZ-developed Super Monsters Ate My Condo! nominated for BAFTA
Always a welcome piece of recognition for any game developer, PikPik's Super Monster's Ate My Condo has received a BAFTA nomination.
Mortal Kombat finally coming to Australia
One of the best fighting games of 2011 was denied entry to Australian shores, owing at least partially to our lack of an R18+ rating.
Average game prices in 2012 fall by more in Australia than in any year since 2004
Average prices in Australia have been falling significantly in 2012, now representing an all-time highest drop for the industry.
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Real Racing 3 hits iOS devices tonight
EA and Firemonkeys have just finished hosting a large media event to celebrate the Australian-ness of Real Racing 3.
New Zealand's 2012 charts show marked differences to Australia's top ten
Following on from the Australian Top Ten Charts just announced, here's the New Zealand top ten with some surprising differences.
Australian top ten charts for 2012 are here
No surprises that Call of Duty has taken the top spot, but here are the full top ten charts for software in Australia from NPD Group...
Playstation 3 wins the hardware battle in Australia in 2012
Following on from the release of the 2012 sales trends by the iGEA this morning, Sony Computer Entertainment has some news of its own.
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iGEA, GDAA, Telsyte explain the 2012 figures
As with last year's numbers, the figures which show a decline in year-on-year sales are largely offset by the projections for digital.
2012 Aussie retail sales figures are in
NPD Group and the iGEA have reported that Australia saw AUD$1.161 billion in traditional retail sales for 2012.
eSports season kicks off for Call of Duty
Activision, Xbox and EB Games are partnering for the Australian and New Zealand Call of Duty eSports qualifiers.
New YouTube app comes to PS3
Anyone who's spent any time trying to watch YouTube clips on Playstation 3 will know it's never been the console's strong suit.
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PAX Australia international headline guest announced
PAX has had many a star guest in its time, from Gabe Newell to Peter Molyneux.
Apple, Adobe and Microsoft called before Parliamentary IT pricing inquiry
We're seeing some real spill now, with the three big tech companies receiving subpoenas to appear in a public hearing.
10 Things You Need to Know About Aliens: Colonial Marines
With Aliens now well and truly on sale, it warrants a closer look at Gearbox's attempt at recreating the magic of the Aliens universe.
VIDEO: IGN Black Beta Select Awards
The folks over at IGN have cut together a snappy video of the Black Beta Select Awards event.
Aliens: Colonial Marines street date breaks
Well, it happens from time to time, and this time there's a three day headstart on Gearbox's Aliens: Colonial Marines.
Local press loving Dead Space 3
The first few reviews are starting to drop across Australia and New Zealand, giving us an idea of what the ANZ critical reception will be like.
More Walking Dead goodness inbound
With Telltale Games' The Walking Dead (based on the comics) surprising many by winning several awards last year, new Walking Dead is very welcome.
God of War not for sale in Queensland yet
Kotaku has posted an image of an email from an unknown retailer to its Queensland staff.
