GameSpot examines the pro-R18+ groups in Australia


GameSpot examines the pro-R18+ groups in Australia

Jan 29, 2010

GameSpot AU takes a look at the biggest and most active pro-R18+ groups here in Australia and how they are trying to rally the Australian population behind the cause. To read about the different groups and see how you can become involved, click...

NZ Achieves Record Video Games Sales Despite Tough Economic Climate


NZ Achieves Record Video Games Sales Despite Tough Economic Climate

Jan 27, 2010

-Computer and Video Game Sales Crack $170 million in 2009- New Zealand, January 26, 2010 – New Zealand’s interactive gaming and entertainment industry shows no signs of an economic slowdown achieving a record sales result of just over $170 million for the 2009 calendar year. Despite the economic challenges of the last 12 months, sales data compiled by...

Safer Internet Day 2010: Think before you post


Safer Internet Day 2010: Think before you post

Jan 22, 2010

  Safer Internet Day is an annual international event which aims to raise awareness about the safe and responsible use of new technologies—especially among children and young people. Organised by Insafe, the European internet safety network, Safer Internet Day will take place on Tuesday 9 February 2010. This year’s theme is ‘Think before you...

GameSpot AU’s Classification FAQ


GameSpot AU’s Classification FAQ

Jan 20, 2010

Everythig you need to know about video game classification in Australia If you’re an Australian and you’re a gamer, then you’re probably already aware that game classification in this country has some problems; namely, that the lack of an R18+ rating means any title deemed unsuitable for anyone under the age of 15 is refused classification,...

Games Sales Resilient in 2009 Despite Tough Economic Climate


Games Sales Resilient in 2009 Despite Tough Economic Climate

Jan 19, 2010

-Video Game Sales Crack $2 billion in 2009- Sydney, January 20, 2010 – Australia’s interactive gaming and entertainment industry continues to hold its own achieving a record sales result of just over $2 billion for the 2009 calendar year. Despite last year’s challenging economic climate, sales data compiled by independent market research group GfK Retail...

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