eBay bans sale of virtual loot
eBay has banned auctions of virtual gold, armour and other booty amassed in World of Warcraft and other online computer games.
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Motorola launch mobile backup service
In a sign that content, mobility and storage technologies are converging, Motorola has announced the launch of a new backup and recovery service.
Australian companies enter the Second Life world
Telstra and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation will announce shortly that they have established, separately, a presence in the cult virtual world of Second Life.
Movie piracy still on the rise
The latest research into internet file sharing has shown that, far from decreasing, the amount of online piracy has risen sharply.
Windows Vista is here
In development for approximately six years, Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista, finally launched to the public today with some interesting new features.
PS3 release date for PAL locked in
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today finally announced the confirmed release date for Australia, 23rd March 2007, squashing all rumours of another delay that was widely…
Google plays “I Spy” with Sydney
Make your mark on Australia... literally. Here's a chance to make a spectacle of yourself in front of the whole world on Australia Day.
Another year, another game banned
Midway's American football title Blitz: The League has been refused classification (therefore banning it for sale) in Australia for its depiction of in-game drug use.
In-game ads from Google?
Gamers are still skeptical that ads won't overrun their favourite games but with word just released that Google is entering market, this may all change.
Review: Wii Sports
Party gaming on the Nintendo Wii has arrived in the form of Wii Sports and it’s definitely loads of fun. Get your mates round, gather…
THQ signs deal for UFC game
Publisher THQ, known for its strength in the wrestling game market, recently announced that it has acquired the complete video game rights to the Ultimate…
WoW fans celebrate Burning Crusade
WoW fans have been frothing at the mouth with all new content released in the latest expansion, Burning Crusade. Could you play 28 hours straight…
MySpace offers parental tools
MySpace.com plans to offer free parental notification software. Parents will be able to use the software, named "Zephyr," to find out what name, age and…
AUS: More gamers and growing
New hardware releases helped the Australian games industry reach a sales high of $925 million in 2006.
Rumour: Neversoft bags Guitar Hero
The development of future titles in the Guitar Hero franchise looks set be taken on by Neversoft, after a recent job listing appeared on the…
Digital music sales increase
Global revenue from music downloaded onto computers and mobile phones doubled to about 2.0 billion dollars in 2006, an international trade body has said.
Internet Explorer still losing ground…
Although Microsoft recently touted the 100 millionth installation of Internet Explorer 7, Web measurement firms said that the new browser is simply being swapped out…
Intel creates 80-core processors
Intel's researchers have produced an 80-core chip that uses less energy than a quad-core processor and has teraflop performance capabilities.
GO3 ’07 expo coming up…
Australia's inaugural GO3 Electronic Entertainment Expo has extended its early bird booking initiative until February 15, and announced a special rate for students.
Nintendo is No.1 in AUS
Microsoft and Nintendo were scrambling for the top position in Christmas 2006. With Sony languishing in the shadows till March 2007, who would emerge on…
Sundance inks iTunes film deal
The Sundance Film Festival has struck a deal with Apple to allow festival films to be sold through its iTunes store.
Second Life serves up the tennis
This week, the Australian Tennis Open begins in Melbourne. If you're having trouble securing travel arrangements to the popular tournament, you can also catch all…
Video arcade world records
For the first time in 20 years, the Guinness Book of World Records will once again include video game high scores.
Low-cost laptop trialed in AUS
The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project aims to put low-cost laptops into the hands of impoverished children in the developing world, but work is…
