Making Fun of Business


Making Fun of Business

Jun 29, 2010

As reported at smh.com.au, some Australian Companies are following their American and British counterparts, and turning to game developers to help create recruitment, marketing and training programs that are fun, engaging and cost efficient. Some of these companies that have commissioned these serious games include ASIO, McDonalds and the NRMA.  To find out...

Stroke patients use games as part of rehab


Stroke patients use games as part of rehab

Jun 29, 2010

As reported by Amy Coderoy on smh.com.au, an innovative program developed by Neuroscience Research Australia involves the use of computer games, such as Wii Sports, to help stroke victims gain back speech and movement.  To learn more, click...

Australian IT: Microsoft Pounces on eBay Software Trader


Australian IT: Microsoft Pounces on eBay Software Trader

Jun 22, 2010

As reported at the Australian,  Microsoft has sought $125,000 in compensation as part of  an anti-piracy sting from a software trader who has been selling Microsoft product illegally. To find out more, click...

smh.com.au opinion piece – ‘Demonising Gaming Won’t Help Addicts’


smh.com.au opinion piece –  ‘Demonising Gaming Won’t Help Addicts’

Jun 10, 2010

Nina Funnell, as featured on smh.com.au has written a great opinion piece about gamers and the fact they come in all shapes, sizes and ages.  In the case where someone may develop an additiction, the traditional gaming stereotypes are not going to help them. To read this piece, click...