http://www.australiangamer.com Australias leading gaming web comic en-us 2006 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:25:53 +1100 matt@australiangamer.com (Matt Burgess) http://www.australiangamer.com/feature/3685_10_reasons_why_the_future_of_the_australian_game_development_industry_is_looking_awesome.html There's so much negativity surrounding the local game development industry these days, I think it's high time we look at some of the positives. Personally, I think 2011 will be the best year for us in... Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:15:00 +1100 http://www.australiangamer.com/feature/3685_10_reasons_why_the_future_of_the_australian_game_development_industry_is_looking_awesome.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3599_brisbane_floods_gaming_raffle_fundraiser.html So we're running a little raffle at the Mana Bar to raise funds for the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal. Yes, we're doing our part, and to give you the encouragement you need we've teamed up with... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:55:56 +1100 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3599_brisbane_floods_gaming_raffle_fundraiser.html http://www.australiangamer.com/interview/3506_dj_trp_talks_about_ultracade_live.html Since the opening of the Mana Bar, I've grown to really appreciate the chiptunes music scene, and perhaps one of the most prominant artists who has been running regular gaming and music event nights... Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:39:19 +1100 http://www.australiangamer.com/interview/3506_dj_trp_talks_about_ultracade_live.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3460_red_undead_redemption_trailer.html The launch trailer for the upcoming Red Dead Redemption DLC - Undead Nightmare - is now live! Wild wild west and zombies, it was meant to be.... Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:22:15 +1100 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3460_red_undead_redemption_trailer.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3448_sonic_fan_remix.html Wait ... hold on a second ... wasn't THIS supposed to be what Sonic 4 should have been like?... Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:12:03 +1100 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3448_sonic_fan_remix.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3447_the_human_revolution_at_the_mana_bar_this_saturday.html The prequel to one of the most critically acclaimed games of all time will be shown at the Mana Bar this Saturday to the public for the first time IN THE WORLD. Deus Ex: Human Revolution is coming.... Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:33:05 +1100 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3447_the_human_revolution_at_the_mana_bar_this_saturday.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3408_48_hour_game_making_challenge.html 48 Hours to make a game, based around 3 keywords and competing against 20 other teams. No sleep. No mercy. No showers. Welcome to the 48 Hour Game Making Challenge happening right NOW!... Sun, 03 Oct 2010 13:00:02 +1100 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3408_48_hour_game_making_challenge.html http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3381_australiangamer_200th_podcast_live_at_the_mana_bar.html Matt and Yug perform their 200th podcast live at the Mana Bar in brisbane, with special guests Cormac, Oracle, Yahtzee and more!... Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:54:00 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3381_australiangamer_200th_podcast_live_at_the_mana_bar.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3360_australiangamer_200th_podcast_event_at_the_mana_bar.html Over 5 years, through thick and thin, somehow myself and Matt have managed to almost record 200 Australian Gamer Podcasts. Almost ... as number 200 will be next week, and we would like to invite YOU... Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:28:45 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3360_australiangamer_200th_podcast_event_at_the_mana_bar.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3339_toonstruck_2_its_up_to_you.html Do you remember a point and click adventure game back in the day by the name of Toonstruck? If so, then you need to click the link below and follow my instructions right now!... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:21:00 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3339_toonstruck_2_its_up_to_you.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3321_more_information_about_krome_studios_cut_backs.html Well Jesus Christ, I just arrived back in Brisbane to about 20 messages and emails about Krome Studios letting go of a whole bunch of people. Though Anna has the gist of it, there's a few more details... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:38:44 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3321_more_information_about_krome_studios_cut_backs.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3311_deadmans_gun.html So as some of you may have noticed in my slightly intoxicated Red Dead Redemption review, I was quite the fan of the music in the game. And if my drunken ramblings haven't sold you already, I'd like... Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:22:56 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3311_deadmans_gun.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3310_flight_control_hd_on_the_move.html Local developer Firemint are still steamrolling through platforms with their successful Flight Control games, and hot off the heals of their Flight Control HD on the iPad, they've just announced... Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:33:27 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3310_flight_control_hd_on_the_move.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3309_mobile_phone_games_to_be_rated.html So here's food for thought - why aren't games that are available via digital distribution subjected to the same rating classifications that your more traditional video games have to adhere to? Good... Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:40:07 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3309_mobile_phone_games_to_be_rated.html http://www.australiangamer.com/video_review/3308_red_dead_redemption.html Yug has a few drinks and attempts to review Red Dead Redemption, with the help of special guest Junglist... Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:51:56 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/video_review/3308_red_dead_redemption.html http://www.australiangamer.com/interview/3285_interview_with_ian_houlihan_-_events_and_marketing_director_for_gen_con_australia.html In another blow to the local gaming industry (eGames 2010 isn't happening this year either), GenConOz has been cancelled for 2010. What's the go? Why did a gaming event that's run successfully for... Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:32:50 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/interview/3285_interview_with_ian_houlihan_-_events_and_marketing_director_for_gen_con_australia.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3267_jose_gonzalez_music_clip_from_red_dead_redemption.html So Red Dead Redemption has been out for awhile now, and while you all hold off on purchasing the game until my review appears here on AustralianGamer.com (trust me, it will be worth the wait), I... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:36:16 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3267_jose_gonzalez_music_clip_from_red_dead_redemption.html http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3255_yug_matt_and_yahtzee_talk_new_oddworld_michael_jackson_borderlands_marathon_and_more.html Yug, Matt and Yahtzee talk about the new Oddworld Game, the Michael Jackson experience, Red Dead Zombies, Borderlands Marathon, Blizzard real ID, and the current games we're playing.... Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:27:12 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3255_yug_matt_and_yahtzee_talk_new_oddworld_michael_jackson_borderlands_marathon_and_more.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3253_equality_in_the_australian_games_industry.html An interesting blog post has been made about the way gay people have been treated within the local game developer industry - not all bad, but there's still some growing up to be done as you'll see.... Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:29:32 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3253_equality_in_the_australian_games_industry.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3236_red_dead_redemption_-_the_movie.html Well ... not quite the movie, but a short film by Aussie director John Hillcoat (the man behind 'The Proposition' and 'The Road') about John Marston created entirely within the Red Dead Redemption... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:45:27 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3236_red_dead_redemption_-_the_movie.html http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3204_matt_and_yug_give_their_impressions_of_e3_2010.html Matt and Yug give some of the best coverage of other peoples coverage of the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010... Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:08:18 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3204_matt_and_yug_give_their_impressions_of_e3_2010.html http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3146_joaby_from_gamearena_joins_us_live_from_the_mana_bar.html Joaby from GameArena.com.au joins us live from the Mana Bar to talk about UFC Undisputed 2010, F.E.A.R. 3, 2nd hand games market, new rock band and guitar hero, and playstation announces premium plan.... Sat, 29 May 2010 23:25:14 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3146_joaby_from_gamearena_joins_us_live_from_the_mana_bar.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3125_red_dead_redemption_launch_event_and_trailer.html So Red Dead Redemption comes out next week (Friday 21st of May), and to celebrate Rockstar Games have released a final trailer to whet your appetite, plus the Mana Bar is throwing an exclusive western... Fri, 14 May 2010 14:54:29 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3125_red_dead_redemption_launch_event_and_trailer.html http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3123_yug_and_matt_return_to_talk_fruit_ninja_humble_indy_bundle_r18_psp2_and_more.html Yug and Matt return to talk Fruit Ninja, Humble Indy Bundle, R18, PSP2 and more... Fri, 14 May 2010 00:32:39 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3123_yug_and_matt_return_to_talk_fruit_ninja_humble_indy_bundle_r18_psp2_and_more.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3093_this_week_at_the_mana_bar.html Mainly of use to all those people that live near Brisbane, and to make everyone in all the other states and countries extremely jealous, here is a listing of the events on at the Mana Bar this week!... Sun, 02 May 2010 15:35:25 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3093_this_week_at_the_mana_bar.html http://www.australiangamer.com/preview/3082_red_dead_redemption.html In the same way that I loved Grand Theft Auto IV but wasn't all that interested in the multiplayer side of things, my feelings have been the same towards Red Dead Redemption. All that changed with a... Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:54:42 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/preview/3082_red_dead_redemption.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3057_red_dead_multiplayer_free_roam.html Wow, it's been awhile since I posted anything on AustralianGamer ... sorry sports fans, maybe once you all stop lining up at the Mana Bar an hour before it opens I'll have some time to get shit done... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:03:20 +1000 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3057_red_dead_multiplayer_free_roam.html http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3054_yug_and_matt_return_to_talk_about_the_mana_bar_atkinson_retiring_nintendo_3ds_and_more.html Yug and Matt return to talk about the Mana Bar, Atkinson retiring, Nintendo 3DS, Metroid other M, iPad Games, Game Crush and more!... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:41:49 +1100 http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3054_yug_and_matt_return_to_talk_about_the_mana_bar_atkinson_retiring_nintendo_3ds_and_more.html http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3027_yug_and_matt_want_to_move_you_thanks_to_playstation.html Yug and Matt return to move you, thanks to Playstation, as well as discussions about GDC, Portal 2, and video games on the Mac... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:53:10 +1100 http://www.australiangamer.com/podcast/3027_yug_and_matt_want_to_move_you_thanks_to_playstation.html http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3014_palgn_and_game_keep_the_pressure_on_the_r18_issue.html Videogame retailer GAME have teamed up with PALGN.com.au to launch a campaign designed to keep the pressure on the government to support the R18+ game classification.... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:20:02 +1100 http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3014_palgn_and_game_keep_the_pressure_on_the_r18_issue.html