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The Dangers of Monogamey
No, I’m not talking about the hazards of being true to only one partner. I’m talking about the phenomenon that is currently sweeping the globe thanks to an insidious... (more)
Dragon Quest VIII Impressions
For those that are interested I thought I might post some info about the latest RPG offering from Japanese behemoth Square-Enix. Both companies became one some time ago with... (more)
We Love Katamari due for Feb Release
Just got a release date schedule from EA Australia and they have We Love Katamari (PS2 only) down for a 6th February release in Australia. Wooo! By the way, the Xbox... (more)
Micro Forte 20th Birthday Bash
Casey Gregory writes… Micro Forte is 20 years old in November! Few game studios survive more than 10 years, but MF is still going strong and to celebrate its 20th birthday it... (more)
Second Life Free
Membership to perhaps the largest online social MMO Second Life is now free. The move challenges skepticism that the genre, which relies on user created content, could never become viable... (more)
Brisbane Game Dev Meetup
Scott Leaman writes: Hey Everyone, The Brisbane Game Developers Meetup Group is meeting for the last time ever!!! ……..under my organisation at least {Scott Leaman} My schedule is getting a bit more hectic,... (more)
Cyan Close
Makers of the Myst series of graphical adventures, Cyan, has laid off all it’s staff after failing to gain financial backing for future projects. Another good and (in it’s day)... (more)
New Australian/NZ Vanguard SoH Site
Tim Blair writes: I have created an Australian & NZ Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, Australian and NZ discussion board in the hope of uniting all the Aussies and Kiwis under one... (more)
Brisbane Game Developers Meetup
The Brisbane Game Developers Group is meeting up again this Saturday at 5pm in the Pavilion Bar, Stamford Plaza, on the corner of Edward and Margaret Streets in the City.... (more)
Project Offset
Three guys working out of an apartment have managed to produce what is possibly the most exciting 3D engine to debut in several years. Project Offset already looks better as... (more)
Hellgate: London
This Diabloesque FPS/RPG hybrid is being made by the ex-Blizzard North team now working through Flagship Studios. Recent feedback from E3 and a polished trailer suggest it could it... (more)
Irrational Hiring
Irrational have some positions going for: - Audio Director - Senior Programmer, Senior Console Programmer, Programmer, Junior Programmer - Artist, Junior Artist - Junior Level Designer More details at: http://www.irrationalgames.com/company/aus_jobs.cfm