items tagged with Games industry
Microsoft to mint much moolah with new Xbox 360 Wireless N adapter
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2009-11-12 04:19:42
Now that the 802.11n standard has been ratified, the Xbox 360 is finally getting a Wireless N adapter to better cope with the heavy demands of today’s digital content devouring public, but it’s double the price of a USB Wireless N adapter for your PC!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2009-11-12 04:19:42
Now that the 802.11n standard has been ratified, the Xbox 360 is finally getting a Wireless N adapter to better cope with the heavy demands of today’s digital content devouring public, but it’s double the price of a USB Wireless N adapter for your PC!
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Electronic Arts to shed 1500 workers
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-11-10 00:21:44
As well as announcing a net loss of $US391 million, Electronic Arts is set to close several facilities and reduce headcount by around 17%.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-11-10 00:21:44
As well as announcing a net loss of $US391 million, Electronic Arts is set to close several facilities and reduce headcount by around 17%.
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Modern Warfare 2 dividing communities
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2009-11-09 18:39:15
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has hit the shelves worldwide, but the battle lines are drawn beyond the video-game screen.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2009-11-09 18:39:15
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has hit the shelves worldwide, but the battle lines are drawn beyond the video-game screen.
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Xbox 360 Facebook and Twitter for adults only
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-11-08 21:56:37
Microsoft is playing things safe with the testing of the latest dashboard update for the Xbox 360 game console. Region specific, but containing Facebook and Twitter application integration, the public pre-release preview has been locked down for those over the age of 18.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-11-08 21:56:37
Microsoft is playing things safe with the testing of the latest dashboard update for the Xbox 360 game console. Region specific, but containing Facebook and Twitter application integration, the public pre-release preview has been locked down for those over the age of 18.
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Australian Interactive Games industry nudges $2 billion
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-11-04 19:00:10
Recession proof? Not quite, whilst numbers announced today show green upward arrows across the board for the videogame industry, there were some shaky moments through 2009 for Australians in the business of bringing consumers living room fun.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-11-04 19:00:10
Recession proof? Not quite, whilst numbers announced today show green upward arrows across the board for the videogame industry, there were some shaky moments through 2009 for Australians in the business of bringing consumers living room fun.
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Left 4 Dead 2 still banned after board review
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2009-10-22 19:21:42
Looks like the efforts by developer Valve and comments by publisher Electronic Arts have not been enough to get a new version of Left 4 Dead 2 past the Australian Classification Board.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2009-10-22 19:21:42
Looks like the efforts by developer Valve and comments by publisher Electronic Arts have not been enough to get a new version of Left 4 Dead 2 past the Australian Classification Board.
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PS3 shot at Bravia TV to kick start give-away
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-10-20 22:57:02
Sony is ready to relaunch the free PS3 with a BRAVIA LCD TV promotion again. Giving away 25,000 PlayStation 3’s with select BRAVIA’s. When Sony says it is doing a relaunch, it means a relaunch with video footage of a PS3 being hurled into an innocent LCD TV at 22 metres per second.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-10-20 22:57:02
Sony is ready to relaunch the free PS3 with a BRAVIA LCD TV promotion again. Giving away 25,000 PlayStation 3’s with select BRAVIA’s. When Sony says it is doing a relaunch, it means a relaunch with video footage of a PS3 being hurled into an innocent LCD TV at 22 metres per second.
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Hands On: Wii Fit Plus
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2009-10-15 15:46:23
Should that be 'Feet On' with Wii Fit Plus? At last night’s Nintendo launch, iTWire had a chance to party play with a number of new, or soon to be released titles. Prominent amongst these was the upgrade to the title that has shipped with millions of Balance Board peripherals, Wii Fit Plus.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2009-10-15 15:46:23
Should that be 'Feet On' with Wii Fit Plus? At last night’s Nintendo launch, iTWire had a chance to party play with a number of new, or soon to be released titles. Prominent amongst these was the upgrade to the title that has shipped with millions of Balance Board peripherals, Wii Fit Plus.
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Nintendo connects with Myer stores
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-10-13 22:39:50
Nintendo has teamed up with Myer to open a gaming area dedicated to Mario and his mates on Wii and DS. The Nintendo Connection opens tomorrow at the main CBD Sydney retail outlet. It is a chance for people to waggle before they wallet.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-10-13 22:39:50
Nintendo has teamed up with Myer to open a gaming area dedicated to Mario and his mates on Wii and DS. The Nintendo Connection opens tomorrow at the main CBD Sydney retail outlet. It is a chance for people to waggle before they wallet.
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ICT award for ‘Flight Control’ creator
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-10-04 23:10:28
The Australian creator of the iPhone game, ‘Flight Control’, Melbourne-based developer and CEO of games studio, Firemint – Robert Murray – has won the Victorian State Pearcey Award from the not-for-profit Pearcey Foundation.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-10-04 23:10:28
The Australian creator of the iPhone game, ‘Flight Control’, Melbourne-based developer and CEO of games studio, Firemint – Robert Murray – has won the Victorian State Pearcey Award from the not-for-profit Pearcey Foundation.
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Digital Distribution Summit: iPhone is the platform of choice
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Smart Phones
2009-10-02 01:16:04
The recent Digital Distribution Summit held in Melbourne was a chance for game developers and publishers to talk through the pros, cons and challenges of a world without retail. Much of the talk was positive, but tempered by an undercurrent of uncertainty surrounding the launch of the PSPgo and a definitive shift towards targeting Apples smart phone in the future.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Smart Phones
2009-10-02 01:16:04
The recent Digital Distribution Summit held in Melbourne was a chance for game developers and publishers to talk through the pros, cons and challenges of a world without retail. Much of the talk was positive, but tempered by an undercurrent of uncertainty surrounding the launch of the PSPgo and a definitive shift towards targeting Apples smart phone in the future.
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Game Connect: Asia Pacific keynote speakers announced
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2009-10-01 19:47:44
The Game Developers’ Association of Australia (GDAA) has announced the first group of keynote speakers lined up for Game Connect: Asia Pacific 09. Delegates will have the chance to gain industry insights from colleagues with development experience in such landmark titles as Deus Ex, Ultima Underworld and God of War.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2009-10-01 19:47:44
The Game Developers’ Association of Australia (GDAA) has announced the first group of keynote speakers lined up for Game Connect: Asia Pacific 09. Delegates will have the chance to gain industry insights from colleagues with development experience in such landmark titles as Deus Ex, Ultima Underworld and God of War.
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PSPgo launch mystery shop
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-10-01 00:09:20
Taking a walk through the city electronics retailers today, searching for signs of the new PlayStation Portable Go model. It seems there is an easy formula to work out who will be pushing to sell the new digital distribution only gaming platform.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-10-01 00:09:20
Taking a walk through the city electronics retailers today, searching for signs of the new PlayStation Portable Go model. It seems there is an easy formula to work out who will be pushing to sell the new digital distribution only gaming platform.
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Digital Distribution Summit: Small Games, Big Market
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2009-09-28 20:24:16
Film Victoria’s sponsored Digital Distribution Summit kicks off today with game developers, venture capitalists and enthusiasts meeting to disucc the rapidly growing business of digital game distribution. Game retailers will no doubt have ears pressed to walls as well as faces and fingers splayed across the windows trying to get a peek at the future of game publishing.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2009-09-28 20:24:16
Film Victoria’s sponsored Digital Distribution Summit kicks off today with game developers, venture capitalists and enthusiasts meeting to disucc the rapidly growing business of digital game distribution. Game retailers will no doubt have ears pressed to walls as well as faces and fingers splayed across the windows trying to get a peek at the future of game publishing.
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TGS09 Sony motion control dated, PS3 Slim sales
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-09-25 01:35:37
Sony announcements from the Tokyo Game Show today include an expected date for the PS3 motion controller as well as games that will use the feature. Sony has also released sales details for the recently marketed remodelling of the PlayStation 3, the PS3 Slim.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-09-25 01:35:37
Sony announcements from the Tokyo Game Show today include an expected date for the PS3 motion controller as well as games that will use the feature. Sony has also released sales details for the recently marketed remodelling of the PlayStation 3, the PS3 Slim.
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Microsoft announce developer love for Project Natal
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2009-09-24 01:41:36
Project Natal promises a gaming experience requiring no controller to play. Unveiled at E3, the Project Natal device plugs into an Xbox 360 and gives players a chance to control in-game action with their own body movements. At the Tokyo Game Show today Microsoft has announced the publishers and developers who are hard at work to bring Project Natal enabled titles into the living room.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2009-09-24 01:41:36
Project Natal promises a gaming experience requiring no controller to play. Unveiled at E3, the Project Natal device plugs into an Xbox 360 and gives players a chance to control in-game action with their own body movements. At the Tokyo Game Show today Microsoft has announced the publishers and developers who are hard at work to bring Project Natal enabled titles into the living room.
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Nintendo confirms Wii price cut
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-09-23 23:37:34
It was a strong rumour going into the Tokyo Game Show and now Nintendo have confirmed a significant price cut to the very popular Wii video game console. Nintendo also announced release dates for Wii-Fit Plus and New Super Mario Bros.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-09-23 23:37:34
It was a strong rumour going into the Tokyo Game Show and now Nintendo have confirmed a significant price cut to the very popular Wii video game console. Nintendo also announced release dates for Wii-Fit Plus and New Super Mario Bros.
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Mad Max EA response to banned Left 4 Dead 2
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-09-23 20:57:21
Electronic Arts has pulled together a few words, stating the obvious in response to the recent banning of Left 4 Dead 2 in Australia. Whilst working with the Australian Classification Board in getting Left 4 Dead 2 across the line, EA have pointed out the beliefs of many when it comes to the hypocrisy of video-game classification in a country that has produced some wonderful, yet violence-based, entertainment media in the past.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-09-23 20:57:21
Electronic Arts has pulled together a few words, stating the obvious in response to the recent banning of Left 4 Dead 2 in Australia. Whilst working with the Australian Classification Board in getting Left 4 Dead 2 across the line, EA have pointed out the beliefs of many when it comes to the hypocrisy of video-game classification in a country that has produced some wonderful, yet violence-based, entertainment media in the past.
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Has Sony made a big mistake with the PSP Go?
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2009-09-23 18:58:50
It is only a week away from launch, but large gaming retailers are either on record or rumoured to be refusing to stock the PlayStation Portable Go. The PSP Go contains no UMD disc support, relying on digital distribution predominantly for software sales, something that irks bricks-and-mortar stores such as EB Games in Australia.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2009-09-23 18:58:50
It is only a week away from launch, but large gaming retailers are either on record or rumoured to be refusing to stock the PlayStation Portable Go. The PSP Go contains no UMD disc support, relying on digital distribution predominantly for software sales, something that irks bricks-and-mortar stores such as EB Games in Australia.
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Sony hits back with 250GB Uncharted 2 PS3?
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-09-17 20:05:44
Whoa! While Nintendo sit back, languishing upon its ever increasing pile of cash, Microsoft and Sony are slugging it out in a fresh round of video-game console wars. The latest riposte looks to be coming from Sony with a 250GB PS3 Slim bundled with Uncharted 2.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2009-09-17 20:05:44
Whoa! While Nintendo sit back, languishing upon its ever increasing pile of cash, Microsoft and Sony are slugging it out in a fresh round of video-game console wars. The latest riposte looks to be coming from Sony with a 250GB PS3 Slim bundled with Uncharted 2.
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