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The centre of the gaming universe: A primer on the global gravitas of Steam
It has fewer users than the Epic Games Store but holds the power to make or break both AAA and indie games.
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Harrison Polites
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What Sony can learn from Apple: Three ways to make the PS5 Pro feel more premium
Inspired by the company who wrote the book on successfully making expensive tech products pricer.
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Can game job ad data foreshadow major release delays?
Surfacing the utility one of the gaming industry’s most under-utilised datasets.
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October 2024

Meet the gamers who couldn’t wait for the Steam Deck’s offical Australian launch
And the resulting grey market the device’s hype created.
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The mayhem of Mario Party: A primer on Nintendo's party game dynasty
With 19 games over released over 25 years, here's all you need to know about this long-running, but frustration-inducing series.
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Sony and Nintendo's absence saw the Steam Deck steal PAX
And five unique upcoming Australian indie games from the show floor.
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Elder Scrolls Online and Final Fantasy XIV directors muse on how to maintain a 'forever game'
And plenty of other stories from this week's events at Melbourne's International Games Week.
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Inside Conscript, Australia’s latest shot at solo developer success story
It’s nominated for six awards and is critically acclaimed, but creator Jordan Mochi is left wondering why his game isn’t flying off the shelf.
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September 2024

From game rating laggard to leader: A primer on Australia’s new loot box and gambling laws
Potentially coming soon to a jurisdiction near you.
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Harrison Polites
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Disassembling my Playstation 5 revealed a missed opportunity for the PS5 Pro
With PC makers moving into console territory with devices like the Steam Deck, is it time console makers embraced the modularity of PC hardware?
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Harrison Polites
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By killing Concord early, Sony could be bringing forward its redemption arc
Will the short-lived shooter become the next example of what is an increasing trend in major gaming releases?
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Black Myth: Wukong gave me game fatigue. So I asked pros how they deal with it.
Managing when a game that should fill your cup simply isn't.
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