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Sydney-based developer m2o Publishing has delayed publicising the launch of its new iPhone game for a full month after release. Smokin’ Brothers was released on the app store on June 17th this year, and is being touted as an Aussie game by Aussie developers. The game has links to Tetris, …
Read More »iGEA shifts website focus to family and health concerns
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (iGEA) has had a complete website redesign to try and reach a different segment of the games community. The new site has specifically targeted those wishing to know more about health and safety concerns with videogames, as well as information for parents, and iGEA …
Read More »IGDA hosting indie dev showcase in Sydney tonight
The Independent Game Developer’s Association (IGDA) is set to hold an event in Sydney tonight where indie developers can show off their projects. The 120 person capacity of the venue (The Bank Hotel in Newtown) has already been passed by the number of expected attendees, and Dan Graf from the …
Read More »TLS confirms dates for RCG PC events
After a successful first event at AV Con in Adelaide, Triumph Leisure Solutions (TLS) has confirmed dates for the rest of its 2011 Red Carpet Gaming events. The event series includes the PC qualifying events for the World Cyber Games (WCG) for 2011. These qualifiers were previously already run by …
Read More »RECRUITMENT: THQ APAC looking for a Senior Accountant
THQ Asia Pacific is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to work out of its Melbourne office. The role will entail supporting the Finance Director with decision making information to deliver continued growth and profitability, taking responsibility for all planning, budgeting and forecasting requirements. A successful applicant must be a …
Read More »Trainz arrives for Android, dev gives to charity
N3V Games has released Trainz for Android and announced its involvement with the charity Buy1Give1. Trainz, the best selling PC train simulation series, makes its way on to the Android with Trainz Simulator Android. NVidia will be featuring the game in TegraZone, and the app is on sale now for …
Read More »QVS to host Dead Island preview party
QV Software (QVS) has announced a Dead Island preview party to be held on Thursday (28th of July) at the Mana Bar in Fitzroy, Melbourne. To conclude a day-long press event, from 6.30pm onwards fans will have a chance to see the game well before September release date, win prizes …
Read More »Sign-up for MCV Pacific email services
MCV is launching a new website dedicated to the Pacific territories in October and it will be supported by a range of editorial email services. To sign up to receive these from day one, just email your name, company, job title, the country in which you’re based and the nature …
Read More »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 state. Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor called the decision an "historic agreement" after the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) …
Read More »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. The New South Wales Attorney-General Greg Smith had earlier this week confirmed his intention not to vote for the introduction of the rating as he …
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