Australia's largest game development studio is laying off staff despite record revenues, exposing the fragility of a business model reliant on contract work.
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Epic Games reveals the strategy behind its weekly free game giveaways. The approach balances blockbuster appeal with indie discovery, and the results suggest it's paying off.
Jake Nguyen The ROG Xbox Ally X just jumped $200 in Australia, RAM prices are up 38%, and the Switch 2 price hike is coming. The fuel crisis isn't just hitting your petrol tank.
Jake Nguyen Australia's age verification requirement for R18+ online games came into effect on 9 March. Here's what it means for the 400,000-plus GTA Online players and others affected by the law.
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Valve has released SteamOS 3.8 with early Steam Machine support, battery improvements for Steam Deck, and broader handheld compatibility. The update suggests the company learned from its original failure.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is proposing to pay engineers in AI tokens worth half their annual salary. It's a bold bet on how work itself will change in an AI-driven economy—and a sign of how scarce computing power has become.
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When Woolworths closes its Nhulunbuy store in June 2027, the Gove Peninsula town will lose access to reliable food supply, leaving 3,000 residents and surrounding Aboriginal communities vulnerable.
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Within the first hour of the Art Gallery of NSW opening submissions for the 2026 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes, artists have already delivered over 50 artworks. The flood of entries suggests the competitions remain one of Australia's most cherished cultural events.
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Australia's passion for hot chips is more than cultural nostalgia. It reflects something deeper about the nation's inclusive, multicultural identity and its capacity for genuine enjoyment.
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While governments issue warnings and tour groups shrink, some Australian families are pressing ahead with international travel, believing the risks of isolation outweigh those of the road.
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Half Sword's hugely popular tech demo set players up for a different game than what arrived in early access. The developer is now addressing the gap.
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GDC 2026 overflowed with AI vendor booths and keynotes about generative tools, yet few of the games on show floors demonstrated AI capabilities that would change how players actually play.
Jake Nguyen Australian auction clearance rates have fallen to their lowest point this year, with buyers taking a more cautious approach despite rising listing volumes and government first-home buyer support.
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Easter holiday plans are shifting as soaring fuel costs hit household budgets; caravan park operators report cancellations while tourism operators encourage staycations within driving distance.
Jake Nguyen Graphics card prices have soared in Australia, with RAM and storage following suit. Subscription services are climbing too. Here's how Australian gamers can fight back.
Jake Nguyen At GDC 2026, 52% of game developers say AI is harming the industry, up from 30% last year. The real story isn't the technology—it's the loss of faith in an industry that's already laid off 28% of its workforce.
Jake Nguyen New government data shows 43% of low-income renters experiencing rental stress, with 254,571 households waiting for social housing. The policy response isn't working.
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Pocketpair's publishing head claims the studio has no desire to build a media empire, yet the developer has announced farming sims, dating games, and trading card games within months of launch.
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Minecraft World will become the first major theme park dedicated to the best-selling video game. Opening in 2027 at Chessington World of Adventures near London, it represents a significant bet on gaming IP in the physical world.
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Games like Baldur's Gate 3 let you build anyone; The Witcher 3 makes you play Geralt. Neither approach is objectively better, but the debate reveals what players really want from RPGs.
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