Sega Australia Lays Off 37
Sega Studios Australia sees layoffs, new digital focus.
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Fruit Ninja Sequel Coming From Halfbrick's New Sydney Studio
The new, state-funded branch of Halfbrick is following up on one of the studio’s biggest hits.
LA Noire Dev's Next Game is 'Whore of the Orient'
Brendan McNamara’s next has been named.
KMM Brisbane Closes, Developer Says Australian Dev Industry 'Obliterated'
Decreasing mid-level games, lack of tax subsidizes and strong Australian dollar all cited as culprits.
EA Closes Visceral Games' Australian Arm
Another Australian developer has closed up shop, with 21 employees out of a job.
Australia's R18+ Rating Is Coming
The NSW has agreed to create an adult category for video games… finally.
Australia the World's 'Laughing Stock' Over R18+ Rating
The country’s Home Affairs Minister pushes the Australian Classification Board on the lack of R18+ rating.
THQ Australia Cuts 19 Percent Of Workforce
The developer of THQ’s licensed all-ages titles loses 14 members.
Mortal Kombat Gets Hit With A Fatality In Australia
Australia’s lack of an R18+ rating means Australian gamers will be without their Mortal Kombat fix.
Australian Developer Community Halved Since 2008 – Report
Over 1,000 jobs have been cut in Australia since 2008, says study.