Entries in 'MCV Pacific' (239)
Pre-order incentives for Need for Speed The Run announced
GAME Australia has announced a Need For Speed: The Run MEGA BLOK with each pre-order of the game's limited edition.
Dead Island breaks street date
GAME Australia has tweeted this morning that Dead Island has broken it's street date, and multiple retailers are now selling the title.
iGEA announces date for the Digital Australia / New Zealand report
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (iGEA) has today confirmed the Digital Australia and New Zealand (DANZ) report for 11th October.
Firemint: 'We don't plan to' stay away from home consoles
SPY Mouse, the latest iOS game from Flight Control developer and all around success story Firemint, went straight to #1 in Australia. MCV talks to Firemint's Logan Booker about why:
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GAME announces Call of Duty: MW3 pre-order dog tags
Customers pre-ordering and purchasing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 from GAME will receive 4Gb USB dog tags containing 'classified Call of Duty content'.
ALRC seeks focus groups for classification scheme revision
The Australian Law Reform Commission is calling for volunteers to view current media content and focus group the upcoming changes to the classification system.
Australian developed war journalism game 'Warco' unveiled
ManiatyMedia, Arenamedia and Defiant Development today announced their new war journalism action game Warco with an intense proof of concept video.
Microsoft reveals Xbox Live Rewards for ANZ
Australia and New Zealand now have the ability to earn Microsoft points for their activities on XBox LIVE, including renewing subscriptions and making online purchases.
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Out this week...
Another big week of releases this week, with Resistance 3 leading the charge, Warhammer 40'000: Space Marine and Dead Island also landing.
New Zealand PS3 sales receive 300% boost after price cut
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia announced a 400% PS3 sales jump last week, and has today confirmed 300% in New Zealand.
Aussie developers get new tax breaks
The Australian government has announced a re-working of its R&D Tax Concession, now known as the R&D Tax Incentive, to benefit local developers.
Nintendo Connection Tour 2011 announced
Nintendo has confirmed that its popular roadshow from last year called the Nintendo Connection Tour will be returning this year.
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Wallabies Rugby Challenge releases early
Although it wasn't due for release until next week, Wallabies Rugby Challenge has just landed in stores Australia-wide.
Australian iOS games dominate app store
The current top 5 paid apps on the iOS App Store contains not one but three Australian-made games from Firemint and Halfbrick.
Nnooo talks about developing for WiiWare
escapeVektor: Chapter 1 has been given pricing and a release date by developer Nnooo today, who has spoken to MCV about releasing games for WiiWare.
Lord of the Rings: War in the North dated and rated for Australia
Warner Bros Australia has confirmed that Lord of the Rings: War in the North has received an Australian classification and local pricing.
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Playstation sales in Australia jump over 400%
After a huge price slash of the Playstation 3 console on 22nd August, Sony has confirmed that sales in Australia have risen over 400%.
Team Bondi goes into administration
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is reporting that Team Bondi has entered administration after a notification of discharge on 26th August.
Introducing MCV Pacific
Here's everything you need to know about MCV Pacific ahead of October's launch.
EB Games selling Gears 3 chainsaw
Gears of War fans are now able to purchase the Lancer, the in-game chainsaw gun from the series, through EB Games' online store.
Halfbrick releases Jetpack Joyride
It's been a big week for big Australian indies, with Firemint's 'SPY Mouse' being followed quickly by Fruit Ninja developer Halfbrick's 'Jetpack Joyride'.
Sidhe branches out into browser gaming
Today, Sidhe's iPhone unit PikPok released its first browser-based game, a goal-kicking Java game for Adidas called 'Own the game'.
Australians have until Friday to comment on new R18+ policy
After an in-principle agreement was reached by the Attorneys-General, the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has been drafting points on the new policy on R18+.
First Sydney Angel Sidecar Fund given to Bubble Gum Interactive
After already having received substantial funding from investors, Bubble Gum Interactive now reports it has received an additional AUD$200'000.
Stephan Shutze declares AU development 'not dead, not even wounded.'
The Age's ScreenPlay blog has Stephan Shutze as a guest writer today, delivering a very positive outlook for the Australian game development scene.
