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New Doom Shots
Just about every other gaming site has/will post(ed) this news, so not to be left out… Activision has unleashed 2 new screenies of Doom III for us to gawk at,... (more)
posted by shadow · 31 Jul 2002
Killed for Bragging?
Anyone who has ever played a computer game and been paid out on for losing knows that it is not the best feeling in the world. If tempers are lost... (more)
posted by Shane G · 30 Jul 2002
Gaming has Meditative Qualities
The BBC has posted an article about how avid computer gamers may be able to achieve a mental state equivalent to meditating Buddhist monks and top athletes at maximum performance... (more)
ART DIRECTOR for Micro Forte - Sydney
Micro Forte Sydney has advertised a number of jobs in the last issue of Edge Magazine. Micro Forte Sydney is currently developing the first Xbox Massively Multiplayer Online Action Game.... (more)
ACCC argues for Playstation modchips.
In a recent court case Eddy Stevens of Sydney was tried for three infringements of Sony trademarks. 1.Selling pirated playstation games, 2.Breaching the fair trading act by implying the... (more)
posted by Shane G · 28 Jul 2002
Prisoners Play Violent Video Games
Here is some more fuel to the fire for those who loved the article on “Murder Simulators”, you will love this little piece on the types of games played in... (more)
posted by Shane G · 27 Jul 2002
AFL 2003 Screenshots
Seems that EA have dropped the ball as far as Aussie Rules goes. Acclaim and Melbourne developer IR Gurus have picked up the ball and are delivering a fully licensed... (more)
posted by Shane G · 27 Jul 2002
EQ Cleric Woes Hit Popular Media
In one of the more bizarre developments in MMORPG history, the plight of EverQuest clerics who must compete for a very limited (and visciously fought over) “spawn” to claim their... (more)
3 Monitor Goodness
Matrox have posted a whole heap of screenshots showing their Parhelia cards’ “surround gaming” function in action. Some games just increase the field of vision (RTCW), whilst others have given... (more)
Gaming Escapism
The SMH has an overview of the Australian gaming industry, claiming that it is the silver lining in the gloom surrounding IT at the moment. It also compares gaming today... (more)
PC PSO
One of the most lauded games from the Dreamcast has come to the PC - Sega’s Sonic Team have posted an 80mb demo of Phantasy Star Online. It’s on a... (more)
Game Design Position @ Torus Games
Noticed a link over at ausgamers.com - seems Torus Games in Melbourne are looking for another game designer. Get in quick! * A new game designer. Know anyone who’s... (more)