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Australians spent AUD $4.4 billion on video games in 2023
Video game and game hardware sales rose 5% year-on-year, despite ongoing economic hardship.
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Australia sets new classification standards for video games with gambling and loot boxes
Games featuring gambling and loot boxes will now get automatic, age-gated classifications in Australia.
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Australians spent $4.21 billion on video games in 2022
Australian consumers have contributed to a massive year for video game sales.
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IGEA launches SMART game mentorship program for 2023
The SMART Program will officially return in 2023, with new mentorship opportunities for emerging game creators.
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Mortal Kombat 2 movie will be filmed in Queensland, Australia
Mortal Kombat 2 will be filmed in Queensland, creating 560 jobs for the state.
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Microsoft launches 'Xbox Gaming Safety Toolkit', targeted at families
The Xbox Gaming Safety Toolkit was developed with the eSafety Commissioner, and other organisations working in Australia.
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Games with loot boxes could require R18+ rating in Australia
Australian MP Andrew Wilkie is looking to redefine loot boxes under Australian law.
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Cloud gaming service GeForce Now is live in Australia
GeForce Now will let you play PC games with high-end graphical settings across various devices, including desktops, laptops, smart TVs,…
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Xbox Cloud Gaming service launches in Australia
The Xbox Cloud Gaming service will let you play a variety of Xbox games using PC and mobile devices on…
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Serene narrative game 'Lake' reclassified after Australian ban
References to soft drugs caused the narrative-focussed game 'Lake' to initially be banned from sale on Australian console storefronts.