Compare the pair: Both are MMORPGs. Both launched within a year of each other, based on popular video game intellectual property. Both also have huge player bases that have grown over the past decade. And both the Directors of Elder Scrolls Online and Final Fantasy XIV presented on their past 10 years at Melbourne International… Read more »
Ah, LinkedIn. Twitter aside, you are by far the least intentionally funny social media site there is. And yet, you are a veritable treasure trove of useful articles and industry updates that none of us can be without.* Simultaneously managing to make me feel both multitudes better & worse about myself in an instant, you… Read more »
Jordan Mochi is perplexed. The history student turned solo game developer ticked all the boxes. His survival horror war game Conscript had a healthy wish list of over 165,000 users on Steam — meaning that many gamers intended to buy the title on release. A successful Kickstarter, dozens of global press reviews — all largely… Read more »
No sooner have the Brisbane Lions thrashed the Swans to claim the AFL premiership than another Queenslander is hitting town with Felons Brewing Co. setting up shop at Manly Wharf Bar in Sydney. In some ways it’s a bit of a homecoming for the brewery under Brisbane’s Story Bridge, which takes its name from the… Read more »
Have you ever taken a personality test? If you’re like me, you’ve consulted BuzzFeed and you know exactly which Taylor Swift song “perfectly matches your vibe.” It might be obvious that internet quizzes are not scientific, but many of the seemingly serious personality tests used to guide educational and career choices are also not supported… Read more »
Australia rarely makes global headlines when it comes to video game legislation. And when we do, it’s not always for the right reasons. Last week, we became one of the first countries — next to China — to regulate loot boxes and gambling content in games. So what does it all mean? This week we… Read more »
Apple customers in Australia are going without some key software features in their iPhones and Apple Watches after the company released its major operating system updates last week. Unlike in the United States and more than 150 other countries, Australian users who have updated their Apple Watch software are unable to use their devices’ sleep… Read more »
It took over eight years and a reported 150 staff to build Concord, and just under two weeks to apparently decide to throw it in the bin. Last week, Sony shocked the global gaming community with its sudden decision to remove its new shooter, Concord, from sale and refund all those who purchased it. What’s more,… Read more »
Apple is reducing the prices of its latest iPhones in Australia but not in the United States, as it introduces new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models. The new devices, which the company said would be available from Friday, 20 September, will see a drop in price of up to $100 compared to last… Read more »
Journalists and commentators Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones, cofounders of the Queens of the Drone Age podcast, are back together for a new look at the state of the industry, titled Weird Tech. The duo have signed on with ARN’s iHeart for their new podcast, which aims to dig down the back of the couch… Read more »
It could have been the time I was crushed by the Stone Vanguard. Or that time I was fried by an electric-charged dragon, Kang-Jin Loong. I definitely remember turning the game off after being skewered for the 20th time by the Yellow Wind Sage’s obnoxiously long trident. While the broader gaming community is currently lauding… Read more »
While well-regarded and lauded within the crypto community, Australian-founded ‘Pokemon-like’ Illuvium knows it’s in for a fight to win over a broader market. “They f-cking hate us,” says Illuvium CEO Kieran Warwick. He’s speaking, of course, about the online gaming community. Which is inconvenient given he’s just launched the open beta of a new video… Read more »
Corey Keats and his father, Brendon, launched Ampd Bros with more than just business in mind—they aimed to create an electric bike brand that would take the market by storm. Driven by a shared love for biking, the Keats have now built an eye-catching and innovative business. Harnessing the father and son’s unique blend of… Read more »
PC Master race: It’s an iconic snub that essentially frames gaming’s greatest divide, the split between console and PC gamers. This line has arguably blurred in recent years. Consoles are taking on the full functionality of mini gaming PCs at an affordable price, while PCs are becoming more like their console brethren, adding broader support… Read more »
How is your brain? Is it healthy? Do you think about how best to look after it? So many of us only see brain health through the prism of disease or injury rather than how best to optimise our brain’s performance. During my deep dive into Ageing, I have become a fan of Dr Sandi… Read more »
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