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EB Games and Starlight kick things up a gear
Last year, EB Games raised over AUD$500'000 for the Starlight Foundation - a goal it aims to top with this year's effort.
The Nerd Cave launch party takes place in Sydney tomorrow
A new venue is opening up in Sydney for PC, console, arcade and tabletop gaming, with just a pinch of retail thrown into the mix.
Nominations now open for the 2013 MCV Pacific Awards
On 9th May this year, the industry will be gathering in Sydney for the MCV Pacific Awards, and you get to decide who's worthy.
VIDEO: Metro: Last Light survival guide
Metro: Last Light has found itself a new home and will be landing on Australian and New Zealand shores on 16th May.
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Batman: Arkham Origins set for release this October
2013 is certainly no slouch when it comes to current gen big game releases.
MCV Pacific 30 Under 30 Print Edition now available
The late 2012 30 Under 30 recognised up and coming talent in all sections of our industry.
VIDEO: Splinter Cell Blacklist's special edition
Ubisoft have been pushing hard with special editions lately, and Splinter Cell is certainly receiving the same big push.
Job boom over at Gameloft New Zealand
The New Zealand Herald is reporting a hiring boom at Gameloft's New Zealand studio, based in Parnell.
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Fruit Ninja Magazine coming from Titan Comics
Titan Comics has launched its latest licensed publications with the new Totally… Fruit Ninja Magazine.
Nintendo confirmed for Supanova Melbourne and Gold Coast
Nintendo has sent through word that it'll definitely be attending the Melbourne and Gold Coast Supanova shows this year.
Activision launches Call of Duty specific Australian Twitter account
There are arguably on a few franchises which would merit such a move, but Call of Duty is most definitely one of them.
ANALYSIS: Free-to-play games putting pressure on triple-A
In an increasingly fractured market there are less and less outright villains in the games business, save for one business model: free-to-play.
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Microsoft apologises for Twitter comments
Over the last few days, Microsoft has been in hot water over some tweets which came from Adam Orth, a Creative Director at Xbox.
EA gets stuck into the 'Worst Company in America' polls
Last year, EA took the title of 'Worst Company in America' on a poll on Consumerist, and is in the final four for this year.
Surprise Attack offers discount for funding application work
With the federal AUD$20 million games development fund just around the corner, Surprise Attack is making its services more affordable.
Games Out This Week in ANZ...
Defiance, the crossover TV show and videogame, will be launching this week alongside The Croods: Prehistoric Party!
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Automated classification system on the way
As reported by Kotaku, Jason Clare, the Minister for Home Affairs, looks to be implementing a few changes around here.
VIDEO: Capcom's awesome looking brawler Remember Me
It looks like Capcom are doing what they do best, delivering overt action in a sci-fi setting with bright colours and fast gameplay.
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition dated and priced for Australia
Finally, those out there who didn't circumvent the classification system by ordering Mortal Kombat from overseas can rejoice.
Two free to play mobile games based on fighting franchises in one day
It appeared novel that Injustice: Gods Among Us was getting a free-to-play mobile game this morning, until Tekken announced the same thing.
Adrien Fromion replaces Rebecca Tannous at Mindscape
Rebecca Tannous enjoyed her final farewell last week, and stepping into her shoes is Adrien Fromion, formerly of EA Latin America.
Sega Studios Australia closing this August
Sega of Europe confirmed to MCV overnight that rumours of Sega Studios Australia closing were, sadly, true.
VIDEO: Deus Ex: Director's Cut coming from Aussie studio Straight Right
The Melbourne team which ported Mass Effect 3 to the Wii U has landed its second major porting job with Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Media registration opens for PAX Aus
A quick note to all our readers in the media that the first ever international PAX is now accepting media registrations.
Free-to-play model works, says EA
Real Racing 3 is the most downloaded game in the series, in spite of negative backlash from a 'vocal minority'.
