Runes of Magic revenue to provide Queensland with flood relief

For those who haven't been following the news, a tragic, large-scale flood has devistated Queensland in Australia and destroyed thousands of businesses and homes, and claimed a number of lives.

Steam competitor, awomo.com, soon to enter commercial release

A download portal that the owners would like to see rival the popular Steam has entered beta stage.

Thought: 3DS region locking locking Nintendo out of online competitiveness?

It appears that the 3DS will be region locked. This in itself is probably not too surprising, given Nintendo’s history, but given the 3DS will be involved in a tight battle for the growing online market, I fear it was a poor decision.

Partial E3 exhibitor lineup confirmed!

None of these will be a surprise, but good to know they'll all be there.

Opinion: online multiplayer developers could still learn a few tricks

This Christmas, my family's gift giving could almost be considered counter-cultural. Despite being a family that enjoys its games, not a single wrapped gift was a video game. Instead, the boxes were much larger, and heavier. They were board games.

Book review: 1001 video games you must play before you die

If you needed any more proof that video games were now as legitimate as film, music and books in terms of social and cultural importance, then 1001 video games you must play before you die is it.

Activision Blizzard threatens to pull out of the UK

The Australian games industry has its own set of problems, by we can take heart that the situation is just as tense in England.

Say goodbye to Krome Studios, Australia's largest games developer

It would seem it's the final days for Krome Studios, the largest Australian game development house.

Chillingo continue to excel on iOS platform with Robin Hood

Mobile specialist publisher, Chillingo, continues its strong iOS traction with a new castle defense game.

New Victorian Government games initiative is a boost to the industry, but is it enough?

The Victorian Government has announced a new initiative to provide up to $100,000 to developers to come up with something innovative, but given the current strength of the dollar, is it going to be enough?