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Star Entertainment Reports Revenue Drop Of 29% For FY25

Star Entertainment Group has reported losses of A$471.5 million for the financial year ending June 30, with revenue declining by…

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EB Games will host Switch 2 midnight launches, but only for select customers

You'll need to be an EB World Plus member, or have traded in your old Switch console to attend.

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Mini Motorways introduces Cairns in Down Under update

Cairns is the first Australian map in the game.

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Australia's youth social media ban won't include online gaming services

Online gaming and messaging platforms are not included in the ban.

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Video games with loot boxes will now get minimum M-rating in Australia

Any games with simulated gambling will get a much higher R18+ rating.

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EB Games announces paid loyalty program to immediate backlash

EB World Plus has been met with severe criticism from social media.

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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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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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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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