Oct 6, 2009
VIDEO games are fast becoming one of the most social forms of entertainment around, writes IGN Australia Games Editor Cam Shea. A quiet revolution is taking place in the world of videogames. Gaming is being transformed: what was once regarded as a solitary pursuit for nerds is becoming one of the most social forms of entertainment. Read...
Jul 15, 2009
A Nielsen report on how gamers are responding to the current economic climate. Read the Report at Nielsen
Jul 15, 2009
A new report highlights the way that digital media is embedded in the lives of young children, commencing in pre-school years. In 2007, 94 per cent of 3 to 4 year olds watched television and 91 per cent watched DVDs or videos, while a sizeable proportion also used a computer at home (40 per cent) and a minority (16 per cent) had played games using an electronic...
May 21, 2009
No one would deny video games are fun to play. They’re also big business. Despite gathering economic storm clouds, Australians spent a record $2 billion on games last year, a 47 per cent increase on 2007. Read the Full Story at news.com.au
May 1, 2009
What is the IEAA’s position on the issue? The Interactive Entertainment Association of Australia (IEAA) believes that the introduction of an R18+ classification is essential to: Future-proof the computer and video games industry in light of technology convergence which is blurring distinctions between different types of media; Cater to the rising age of...
