Whizkid Games Receives the Premier’s Recognition Award for Special Design


Whizkid Games Receives the Premier’s Recognition Award for Special Design

Jul 27, 2010

As reported by Jason Hill at Screenplay, a package of free online games for children with autism has received an accolade in the Victorian Government’s 2010 Premier’s Design Awards. Whizkid Games was created by a group of final year multimedia design students from Swinburne’s Faculty of Design in collaboration with Swinburne’s National eTherapy...

Close Up – Video Game Stereotypes are being re-created


Close Up – Video Game Stereotypes are being re-created

Jul 14, 2010

Tuesday 13 July 2010, the program Close Up on TVNZ featured a story about the revolution about to take place in the gaming industry.  To watch the story, click here

The ESA’s Essential Gaming Facts


The ESA’s Essential Gaming Facts

Jul 7, 2010

The ESA have just released their annual report titled Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry Report. The 2010 survey confirmed that computer and video game play remains widespread, and that game play is an increasingly social activity. Sixty seven percent of American households play computer and video games, and 62 percent of gamers say they...

Peter Beattie adds support to the R18+ debate


Peter Beattie adds support to the R18+ debate

Jul 5, 2010

The former Premier of Queensland, Peter Beattie, has written an Opinion piece for the Australian lending support to the R18+ debate.  Peter has recognised the contribution that games make to the Australian economy and entertainment in general and suggests it’s time to make an R18+ rating a reality.  To read this piece, click...

Interactive gaming industry body welcomes NZ members


Interactive gaming industry body welcomes NZ members

Jul 1, 2010

Sydney, Australia July 1, 2010 – The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (iGEA) has today expanded its borders with the addition of its New Zealand equivalent to the organisation.  Formerly recognised as the Interactive Software Association of New Zealand (ISANZ), the industry body will change its name and structure to partner with the iGEA and...

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