video games
Four Corners report to focus on predatory videogame monetisation
Videogame monetisation schemes such as loot boxes and microtransactions to be the focus on the ABC current affairs program.
PlayStation records most profitable year in history
PS5 shortages and COVID-19 didn't stop Sony's gaming division from recording its most profitable year in its 27-year history.
New Xbox consoles, Minecraft, and Game Pass drive huge growth for Microsoft
Xbox Series X/S consoles saw hardware revenue grow by a massive 232%, and Minecraft users hit 140 million.
Videogame developer Respawn wins historic Oscar for 'Colette' short documentary
Among the winners at the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony were Facebook-owned tech giant Oculus and Electronic Arts studio, Respawn
Call of Duty franchise breaks 400 million sales milestone
The popular shooter has sold over 400 million copies since 2003, and has been rapidly expanding its Melbourne development studio.
Microsoft to make $22 billion worth of augmented reality headsets for US Army
With this new contract, Microsoft is set to fortify its position as one of the highest value US defence contractors…
Freeplay Award Submissions Open for 2021
Entries for the Freeplay awards close on April 25, and all Australian indie game developers and artists are encouraged to…
IGEA has message for NSW: stop excluding game developers
'Not one dollar of any NSW Government screen funding supports video game development,' says IGEA.
Film Victoria announces extra production funding for games
The changes include raising production funding to $300k per project, and waiving applications fees until July 2021.
Is violence against virtual animals an ethical issue?
Players can kill, hunt or hurt animals in popular games ranging from Animal Crossing to Grand Theft Auto. The rise…