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Report reveals platforms’ shortcomings in preventing death threats aimed at activists.
A women’s rights organization has published a report highlighting the death threats it has faced after advocating for the removal of video games that portray violence against women from online platforms. Collective Shout is urging technology companies to take more decisive action in identifying and eliminating hateful and violent content. The members of Collective Shout…
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AFL’s Absurd Regulations Spark New Video Game from Danger 5 Creator
Even a filmmaker known for creating a unique Australian cult TV series that features World War II spies battling giant robots and bringing dinosaurs back to life recognizes the absurdity of Australian rules football. David Ashby, the mind behind the show “Danger 5” and the 2007 parody short film “Italian Spiderman,” admits that explaining the…
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Classic games making a comeback as new players enjoy the nostalgia.
Tash Anderson discovered her passion for pinball three years ago after relocating to Townsville, and has since become deeply engaged in the sport. Her rise in the pinball community has been swift, culminating in her victory at the Women’s Masters, Australia’s premier competition for female pinball players. Winning this tournament is a pivotal milestone on…
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Has AI Reached Its Pivotal Turning Point? Australia’s Preparedness in Question.
The artificial intelligence sector has recently experienced a pivotal moment reminiscent of a scene from the classic 1991 film, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. In the movie, the character Sarah Connor desperately attempts to warn others about the looming danger posed by an out-of-control AI. Today, many individuals involved in AI—whether as researchers, developers, or observers—are…
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From Warfare to Imagination: Designers Revolutionizing the Gaming Experience
Aboriginal Australian creators are harnessing the power of video games to showcase First Nations culture on a global scale. One notable figure in this movement is Arthur Ah Chee, a Wankanurri man and the founder of Cerulean Creative Studios in South Australia. With a background that includes contributions to the popular Call of Duty franchise,…
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Unveiling the Creation Process Behind the Soundtracks of Arcane and League of Legends
Gianfranco Di Giovanni League of Legends, developed by Riot Games, stands as one of the most popular video games globally, boasting over 100 million players and drawing millions of viewers to its esports competitions annually. This online multiplayer game has branched out into various related games, virtual K-pop groups, and the acclaimed animated series Arcane.…
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The White House Turns to Anime for Messaging, Sparking Backlash Among Japanese Fans
Masked agents appear in a video from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), arresting individuals with obscured faces while the well-known Pokémon theme song plays in the background, highlighting the phrase, “Gotta catch ’em all.” This social media post is part of a series where the DHS employs themes from popular Japanese anime…
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Introducing the Australian visionary driving PlayStation’s upcoming blockbuster, Saros.
Gianfranco Di Giovanni Game developer Gregory Louden’s body of work often features a recurring motif: protagonists who traverse familiar terrains repeatedly, each time with greater speed and confidence. This theme is prominently showcased in his latest and most ambitious project, Saros, which launched this week, emphasizing the idea that past experiences pave the way for…
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Understanding Boundaries: Navigating Cosplay Etiquette at Conventions
Iskhandar Razak from ABC News delves into the thriving Australian cosplay community, highlighting its evolving landscape and the unspoken guidelines that govern it. At the heart of a bustling cosplay tournament in Melbourne, a character known as Miss Twisted, an elf princess, leads an ensemble of warriors, sorceresses, and other enchanting figures. This event is…
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Acclaimed Musical Compositions Enhance the Gaming Experience for Today’s Players
Gianfranco Di Giovanni During his tenure at thatgamecompany, Matt Nava collaborated with composer Austin Wintory to create the acclaimed video game Journey, which was released in 2012 and quickly became a defining experience for gamers. Set in a visually stunning landscape, Journey features a robed character navigating a vast desert toward a remote mountain, all…