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  • Microsoft unveils new generation XBox

    Attempting to replace all your living room devices with a single unit, Microsoft has launched its new gaming console, the Xbox One, at Microsoft HQ in Seattle.

    Written by AAP • 22 May 13 09:49

  • Deakin crowdsources funding to discover what makes gamers tick

    Why is it that Australians see playing footy on the weekend to be nothing sneer-worthy, but admitting to spending the odd afternoon playing World of Warcraft marks you as a bit of a weirdo? And why is it that so many Australians who wouldn't consider themselves gamers pass the time in the sardine-can-like confines of public transport propelling birds at green pigs?

    Written by Rohan Pearce • 16 May 13 11:44

  • Xbox concept expands video games from the TV to walls and ceiling

    A new proof-of-concept by Microsoft lets Xbox video games project images around the player’s room.

    Written by Adam Bender • 11 Jan. 13 12:20

  • Northern Territory gov to consider R18+ classification

    The R18+ classification for games will be put before the Northern Territory government this week.

    Written by Stephanie McDonald • 26 Nov. 12 09:49
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    Australia announces $20 million for video game industry

    Australia will invest $20 million over three years in the video game industry through an Interactive Games Fund, the Commonwealth announced today.

    Written by Adam Bender • 15 Nov. 12 14:35

  • Windows 8 apps feature at App Fest 2012

    Volunteering for natural disasters, finding cheaper petrol and helping children with diabetes might become easier in the future for Windows 8 device users if the inaugural App Fest 2012 winners have their apps published.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 17 Sept. 12 13:37

  • In pictures: Tech Ed 2012 Hyped party

    Tech Ed 2012 culminated with the annual Hyped party on Thursday night. Delegates had a choice of sports, comedy, gaming or laser tag to keep them entertained. Photos supplied by Microsoft.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 14 Sept. 12 11:11

  • Gaming start-up Scalify receives $2m funding boost from Starfish Ventures

    New start-up company Scalify has received a $2 million funding boost from Starfish Ventures for its peer-to-peer technology called Badumna.

    Written by Stephanie McDonald • 14 May 12 12:01

  • R18+ games legislation hits parliament

    Minister for home affairs, Jason Clare, has introduced legislation into parliament that will pave the way for an R18+ classification for video games. The state and territory governments will also have to introduce legislation to allow adults only games.

    Written by Rohan Pearce • 15 Feb. 12 13:42

  • iGEA cautiously backs R18 games classification guidelines

    While the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (iGEA) has welcomed the proposed Guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games, it is concerned about references in the document to the high impact of games on players.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 07 Nov. 11 09:42

  • Datasquirt halves FY11 loss

    Enterprise communications solutions provider Datasquirt (ASX:DSQ) narrowed its net loss 51% to NZ$599,000 ($519,000).

    Written by Dylan Bushell-Embling • 29 Aug. 11 19:00

  • Fed Govt distances R18+ games from Norway violence

    Federal Minister for Home Affairs, Brendan O'Connor, has sought to distance the government’s push for an R18+ classification for video games from the mass violence in Norwayat the weekend.

    Written by Tim Lohman • 25 July 11 09:18

  • Attorneys-general back R18+ games classification

    The two day meeting of the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General has endorsed the idea of an R18+ classification for video games. The in principle decision was backed by all states and territories, with the exception of NSW Attorney-General, Greg Smith, who abstained.

    Written by TechWorld staff • 22 July 11 15:15

  • Mobile game on! Xperia Android 'PlayStation phone' arrives

    Mobile handset maker Sony Ericsson has announced its Xperia Play Android will be available from Telstra and Optus from June 8.

    Written by Rodney Gedda • 03 June 11 10:12

  • Sydney promoted as Asia Pacific digital hub

    The NSW government is keen to promote Sydney as an Asia-Pacific digital hub. The government used CeBIT to launch the initiative — a showreel will showcase NSW digital strengths during CeBIT Australia, the Vivid Festival and globally.

    Written by Computerworld Staff • 31 May 11 16:54
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    Will World of Warcraft drive ISP IPv6 adoption?

    Whether IT networking boffins like it or not, one of the biggest drivers toward IPv6 adoption may turn out to be Blizzard’s massively online multiplayer monolith, World of Warcraft (WoW).

    Written by Tim Lohman • 10 May 11 12:35

  • Telcos fight to retain business in digital world: ACMA

    New research from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) suggests consumers are reaping the benefit of greater telecommunication and media competition caused by the internet.

    Written by Computerworld Staff • 17 Jan. 11 15:29

  • Sony asks for restraining order over PS3 hack

    Sony Computer Entertainment has launched legal action against five hackers who recently released a set of tools that allows illegally copied games to run on the PlayStation 3 game console.

    Written by Jeremy Kirk • 13 Jan. 11 06:26

  • Black Ops' total kill count has surpassed the planet's population

    It's been less than three weeks since Activision's "Call of Duty: Black Ops" went on sale. The game quickly broke entertainment sales records, with worldwide revenue of US$650 million during its first five days in stores. The game's online component is wildly popular, with hundreds of thousands of players simultaneously logged in to battle each other, and is creating some big numbers of its own.

    Written by Martyn Williams • 29 Nov. 10 05:24

  • Top ten most influential of 2010: E-health

    Each Friday until the end of the year, Computerworld Australia is revealing one of the top ten most influential people, technologies and trends that shaped 2010 in Australia.

    Written by Computerworld Staff • 26 Nov. 10 10:38
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