MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
Bioware has issued a statement stating that it ‘cannot commit to any timeframe’ for Star Wars: The Old Republic outside Europe / North America. After some speculation as to why Australian and New Zealand customers were unable to pre-order the game, Bioware finally released the statement explaining the situation on …
Read More »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. Rau said: "I’m working on the basis that while the Federal Government sets the rules, it’s up to each individual state to police them,I cannot imagine it …
Read More »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. AGII hopes to accumulate a following in the Australian development community across a myriad of roles, from design students to established …
Read More »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. This year is AVCon’s retro-themed 10th year, and it’s hoping to pull 10’000 people through its doors, growing from 8’000 in 2010. Running over Saturday and Sunday, attendees can …
Read More »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. The applicant will be responsible for managing THQ’s key core franchises and titles (and associated products) across Australia and New Zealand. Key requirements are a passion for videogames, previous experience …
Read More »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 title. While most 3DS or other handheld titles won’t ever see the light of day on TV screens, Ocarina had …
Read More »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. The Creative Assembly was founded in 2002 and quickly grew its reputation based on the success of the solid ‘Total War’ series. In December 2010, …
Read More »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. Chey has confirmed the existence of Blue Manchu in Canberra and announced its first game (a browser based collectible card game Card Hunter). The studio was founded in August 2010 …
Read More »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. Thousands of attendees queued for hours to get inside the 50 person capacity venue, with the very first arriving the evening before. Guy Blomberg, "We’re looking forward to working with associations here in Melbourne …
Read More »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. GCAP 2011 will consist of programming, art, design, audio, business development and marketing, and will play host to multiple formats including panels, round table discussions, lectures and master classes. Antony Reed, CEO of the …
Read More »