Entries in 'australia' (111)
Aussie retailer opens up on import sales
Retailer JB HiFi has officially admitted that it is selling imported stock in its Australian High Street stores.
Blizzard moves to help disappointed GAME customers Down Under
As the world this morning wakes up to Diablo III, gamers in Australia have been saved from disappointment by Blizzard.
"A number of parties" looking at GAME Australia
Administrator PriceWaterhouseCooper has said that it is already talking to a “number of parties” about a possible acquisition of GAME’s Australian arm.
GAME Australia can't refund Diablo III pre-orders
Customers who have paid a deposit for Diablo III at GAME Australia have been left out of pocket.
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Walking Dead game shuffles past Australia
The upcoming game based on TV IP The Walking Dead will not be released in Australia or New Zealand.
Australian retailer apologises for bungled sale
Electronics retailer Dick Smith has apologised to customers after running a sale with little stock, by slashing the price of its games.
Apple refunds Aussie iPad 3 buyers
Customers who felt mislead by the advertising of the iPad 3 in Australia are eligible for a refund following a complaint by The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Australia & New Zealand: At A Glance
Australia and New Zealand have fared well in the global recession, due in part to our proximity to Asia and relative economic isolation from the US.
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TERRITORY REPORT: Australia & New Zealand
Video games retail in the Pacific region is not unlike that of Europe.
Aussie question delaying GameStop move on GAME
GameStop does want to buy GAME, but it doesn’t want the chain’s Oz business.
GAME hints at possible international sell-off
UK retailer GAME has hinted at the possible sale of some of its international operations as it continues to fight for its life in the UK.
Sex scene leads to second Darkness II classification Down Under
An interesting anomaly on the Australian Classification Board web site had The Darkness II classified in July and December.
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Imported Old Republic hits Aussie High Street
Imported copies of Star Wars: The Old Republic are being sold via EB Games to customers who specifically pre-order the title.
3DS smashes sales records Down Under
Nintendo's 3DS has outperformed the company's previous platforms in Australia.
Aussies finally get Kinect voice control
Microsoft announced that the Xbox update which will enable voice commands as well as TV App functionality is available today.
Aussie Telegraph claims 'Video Games Sending Kids Crazy'
Earnest and reputable mainstream newspaper The Daily Telegraph has today run a headline warning parents about the dangers of videogames.
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City Interactive signs QV as exclusive Aussie distributor
Exclusive distribution rights for City Interactive titles are now going to QV Software, distributors of Dead Island, for Australia and New Zealand.
Ben Grant resigns from GAME Australia
GAME Australia marketing director Ben Grant has announced his resignation today, and is hoping to move from retail to publishing.
Cat Deeley to promote DanceStar Party
Consumers can participate in a competition today where Sony and Cat Deeley are looking to pick Australia's DanceStar.
EA's Origin draws 5m users
More than five million gamers use EA’s online download platform Origin every day, says the publisher’s COO Peter Moore.
Peter Moore keynotes the EB Expo
TheCOO of EA, Peter Moore, has made a personal appearance at Australia's biggest ever games event EB Expo to deliver a keynote address.
Aussie retailers break Batman: Arkham City release date
The Australian arm of video games retailer Electronics Boutique has begun selling Warner Interactive’s Batman: Arkham City a day ahead of its official release in the territory.
MCV Pacific launch party: In pictures
The regional games industry descended on Sydney last week to celebrate the launch of our new trade site, MCV Pacific.
MCV Pacific launches for ANZ
Intent Media has launched its first international venture, with MCV Pacific going live this week.
Resident Evil Revelations out January 27th
Capcom’s 3DS survival horror shooter Resident Evil Revelations will hit UK shelves in January next year.
