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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

This week, a move from JB HiFi to openly import games has sparked a large conversation about pricing in the ANZ region, while GAME still hunts for a buyer.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 25th 2012 at 4:58AM in News
MCV Pacific Wrap-Up: GAME Australia edition

MCV Pacific Wrap-Up: GAME Australia edition

It's been a big week down under, with GAME entering into administration, so here's a breakdown of the entire saga.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 18th 2012 at 4:36AM in News
Australian Minister comments on GAME situation

Australian Minister comments on GAME situation

Bill Shorten MP has expressed his concern over the potential loss of 500 jobs from GAME Australia, but says he is 'hopeful' a buyer can be found.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 7:17AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

This week a new clothing label is formed, we interview the Director of Diablo 3, IGN Australia gets a new boss and the EB EXPO ramps up.

James Cullinane
by James Cullinane
on May 11th 2012 at 10:12AM in News

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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

The Aussie government makes several moves this week, while the NZGDA conference announces its lineup and Call of Duty hits TV.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 4th 2012 at 4:52AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

In the Pacific region this week, MCV interviews the GM of Mindscape, The Walking Dead will miss these shores, and the FIWC draws to a close.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Apr 27th 2012 at 3:05AM in News
MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

In the Pacific region this week, the FIWC draws to a close, Dick Smith angers gamers with a sale and South Australia plans to alter the MA15+ rating.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Apr 5th 2012 at 5:46AM in News
MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

The FIFA Interactive World Cup Qualifiers took place this week, the ACT begins work implementing the R18+ rating and more.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 30th 2012 at 4:08AM in News

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MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

Down under this week, MCV looks at grey imports, GAME Australia seeks its own investors and R18+ passes the house of reps.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 23rd 2012 at 4:59AM in News
MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

This week, GAME Australia still on solid ground, Sony interviewed on Vita launch, R18+ incoming, and a new MCV Pacific partnership.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 16th 2012 at 5:38AM in News
MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

Mortal Kombat is refused classification, JB Hi-Fi continues to grow, a new web site launches and a Flight Control sequel come out of MCV Pacific this week.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 9th 2012 at 5:34AM in News
James Cullinane

MCV Pacific team expands with associate editor

MCV Pacific has brought in more editorial resource in the form of James Cullinane, having enjoyed a hugely successful launch in the Asia-Pacific region.

Dave Roberts
by Dave Roberts
on Feb 10th 2012 at 12:29PM in News

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MCV Pacific - the week's biggest news

MCV Pacific - the week's biggest news

In the first of our regular roundups, we look at the week’s big news in Australia and New Zealand courtesy of sister-site MCV Pacific.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Nov 25th 2011 at 9:08AM in News
MCV Pacific launch party: In pictures

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.

Dave Roberts
by Dave Roberts
on Oct 11th 2011 at 11:21AM in News
MCV Pacific launches for ANZ

MCV Pacific launches for ANZ

Intent Media has launched its first international venture, with MCV Pacific going live this week.

Dave Roberts
by Dave Roberts
on Oct 5th 2011 at 12:33PM in News
Allure announces big changes with Danny Allen as the new publisher

Allure announces big changes with Danny Allen as the new publisher

Danny Allen has replaced Seamus Byrne as the publisher at Allure Media, and has revealed a new editorial lineup of top Australian journalists at Kotaku.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 30th 2011 at 8:16AM in News

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Brisbane 48 hour game-making challenge starts today

Brisbane 48 hour game-making challenge starts today

The Independ Game Developers' Association (IGDA) is kicking off the 48 hour game-making challenge in Brisbane today as part of the Emulator event.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 30th 2011 at 6:44AM in News
PikPok releases Slam Dunk King today

PikPok releases Slam Dunk King today

Thriving New Zealand developer Sidhe's mobile arm PikPok has released yet another title today for iOS.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 29th 2011 at 2:54AM in News
FIFA 12 ANZ price and deal roundup

FIFA 12 ANZ price and deal roundup

With FIFA 12 kicking off today, MCV takes a look at the best deals, prices and bundles in Australia and New Zealand.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 29th 2011 at 2:29AM in News
INTERVIEW: Nic Watt from Aussie developer Nnooo!

INTERVIEW: Nic Watt from Aussie developer Nnooo!

Nnooo, Sydney-based Wii developer, has release escapeVektor: Chapter 1 for Wiiware today. MCV spoke to creative director Nic Watt about this addictive and fun downloadable title.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 29th 2011 at 2:05AM in News
AusCon kicks off tonight with Mana Bar launch party

AusCon kicks off tonight with Mana Bar launch party

This weekend, Brisbane will play host to the second year of AusCon, a convention for videogamers, wargamers and cosplayers.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 28th 2011 at 6:06AM in News
THQ Australia appoints new marketing director

THQ Australia appoints new marketing director

Col Kennedy, former head of Disney Interactive's EMEA product marketing team, has recently come on board as the marketing director for THQ Asia-Pacific.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 28th 2011 at 5:42AM in News
Adam Mathew takes the reigns of Australian OPM

Adam Mathew takes the reigns of Australian OPM

After the departure of Luke Reilly last month, Citrus Media has appointed associate editor Adam Mathew to the helm of Australian Official Playstation Magazine.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 27th 2011 at 11:42PM in News
Sign up now for MCV Pacific launch

Sign up now for MCV Pacific launch

MCV Pacific goes live on Monday, October 3rd – and if you haven't signed up for the associated editorial email services, you'll be missing out.

Dave Roberts
by Dave Roberts
on Sep 27th 2011 at 10:20AM in News
House of the Dead Overkill: Extended Cut wins appeal for AU age rating

House of the Dead Overkill: Extended Cut wins appeal for AU age rating

After being refused classification when it was initially submitted, House of the Dead: Overkill: Extended Cut has won its appeal and is now rated MA15+.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 27th 2011 at 5:48AM in News