Dec 10, 2010
Sydney, Australia – Friday, 10th December 2010 – A decision to introduce an R18+ classification for video games has been postponed today following a Standing Committee of Attorneys General (SCAG) meeting in Canberra. Ron Curry, CEO of the iGEA, says, “It’s disappointing that an adult rating for video games will be delayed once again despite mass support...
Dec 8, 2010
Sydney, 8 December 2010 – The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (iGEA) has today released a series of ‘How to set-up Parental Controls’ videos to help parents manage healthy video gaming habits for their children. The videos, hosted by iGEA ambassador and sports presenter Stephanie Brantz and Auckland journalist Kate Palmer, both of...
Oct 19, 2010
When it comes to kids and gaming – opinion varies widely. In one camp are those who believe computer games and television are the root of all evil, while at the other end of the spectrum are those who use and abuse the ‘technology babysitting’ services (whether it be computer, gaming consoles, televisions or DVDs) on a regular basis. The balanced...
Oct 19, 2010
Can you remember your first video game? Mine was Space Invaders played on the basic ATARI console. My second? Donkey Kong – groundbreaking! This was of course some time ago….my kids haven’t even heard of Donkey Kong. Gaming has come a long way since the early 80s. The technology has become exceptionally sophisticated, and now has some pretty...
Aug 17, 2010
Still playing video games at 33? Don’t feel guilty! New research reveals the average age of a New Zealand gamer is 33 Auckland, New Zealand – 17 August, 2010 – A new research paper into New Zealand’s video and computer game sector has found that the average age of players is 33 years old and 88.5 per cent of all New Zealand households have a device...
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...
