Entries in 'MCV Pacific' (239)
Attorneys-General reach 'historic agreement' to introduce R18+ rating
After a false start today with an R18+ rating not reaching consensus for a national introduction, it seems it will be passed at a federal level and integrated state by ...
R18+ fails to pass SCAG meeting
At the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) meeting today, one abstaining vote on the introduction of an R18+ rating has stalled the issue yet again.
AU/NZ missing Old Republic at launch
Bioware has issued a statement stating that it 'cannot commit to any timeframe' for Star Wars: The Old Republic outside Europe / North America.
South Australia goes in own direction on R18+
South Australian attorney-general Paul Rau has told Gamespot of his plans to introduce an R18+ rating in his state, should one become available.
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Neek Industries announces AGII for late 2011
Neek Industries has revealed Australian Games Industry Insider (AGII), an insular monthly print guide to the Australian gaming world, to be launched late August / early September this year.
AVCon to have record year this weekend
The Anime and Videogames Convention (AVCon) is set to have its biggest year yet this weekend at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
RECRUITMENT: THQ APAC is looking for a senior product manager
THQ Asia Pacific is looking to hire a senior product manager for core games, working out of its Melbourne office.
Nintendo discusses Ocarina of Time marketing campaign
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D released on 30 June in Australia, and Nintendo recently spoke to MCV to talk about the marketing strategy behind this landmark 3DS ...
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COMPANY PROFILE: SEGA Studios Australia
Originally called The Creative Assembly, SEGA Studios Australia rebranded in December of 2010, and recently spoke to MCV about the changes the team has undergone.
Irrational founder creates new Aussie dev
Jonathan Chey, co-founder of Irrational games and former head of Irrational Australia, has started up a new developer: Blue Manchu.
Mana Bar launches Melbourne venue, confirms plans to expand
Australian videogame cocktail bar 'The Mana Bar' opened its second venue on Saturday in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Game Connect Asia Pacific to return in 2011
The Game Developer's Association of Australia (GDAA) today confirmed Game Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) for 2011.
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R18+ introduction to be postponed until ALRC report
NSW Attorney-General Greg Smith will not be supporting the introduction of an R18+ rating for games in Australia at the upcoming Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) meeting on Thursday.
Out this week...
Amongst Australian releases this week are Call of Juarez: The Cartel, Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon and Limbo for PS3.
Namco Bandai announce Australian screening of Tekken: Blood Vengeance
Namco Bandai have announced a single screening of the animated feature Tekken: Blood Vengeance to take place in Sydney on 27 July. This screening will be one of a very ...
Brawsome confirms MacGuffin's Curse release date
Australian independent game developer Brawsome has confirmed today that its puzzle adventure game MacGuffin's Curse, will be releasing on 27 October for PC, Mac (via Steam), iPad and iPhone.
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Ubisoft appoints new Australian PR Executive
Ubisoft Australia have appointed Nehad Kenanie as their new PR and promotions executive.
Rise of Nightmares receives age rating in Australia
Sega Australia Pty Ltd has today confirmed that its hyper-violent Kinect title 'Rise of Nightmares' has received an MA15+ age rating in Australia.
Anomalous Interactive launch Slingshot Justice for iOS
Anomalous Interactive, an indie developer from Melbourne, has announced the release of its first game: Slingshot Justice. The title is a point and click arcade shooter which sees a schoolyard ...
Freeplay games festival calling for speakers
Freeplay Independent Games Festival has put out a call for speakers to present at its August 20 and 21 event at the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne.
EB Games confirms attendees for EB EXPO
Although many more publishers and developers are still to come, EB Games has confirmed the attendance all platforms holders as well as THQ, Sega, Ubisoft, EA, 2K, Activision, Namco Bandai ...
THQ reveals Saints Row: The Third pre-order offer
THQ has revealed a zany pre-order offer for Saints Row: The Third with Professor Genki's Super Ethical Reality Climax.
LA Noire developer disputes crunch claims
Team Bondi’s management is “actively working to learn from mistakes”, one dev at the company has said, weeks after it was revealed a controversial crunch culture had swept through the ...
iGEA supports MCV Pacific launch
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (iGEA) has announced its support for MCV Pacific's launch in Australia and New Zealand welcoming the focus on local trade news and information.
World Cyber Games announces its Australian events
After kicking off at AV Con (pictured) in June, Triumph Leisure Solutions (TLS) plans to carry on monthly World Cyber Games (WCG) events throughout 2011, and has big plans to ...
