Archive - Infinite Lives

After a chilled 2024, here's some red hot predictions for gaming in 2025

AI-powered NPCs, Nintendo wanders into VR and more fascinating predictions from writers and experts.

Dec 18 •

Harrison Polites

A warning shot for the gaming industry: How Australia nearly banned online games for under 16s

And how they're now on a knife's edge for future regulation.

Dec 11 •

Harrison Polites

How Nintendo closes up shop: Inside the sunset of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

And my go-to recommendation to scratch that shooter itch.

Dec 4 •

Harrison Polites

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November 2024

The science behind gaming: Three fascinating breakthroughs in 2024 video game research

And a quick review of the latest Pokemon game hitting mobile phones.

Nov 27 •

Harrison Polites

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InGameScientist

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.

Nov 20 •

Harrison Polites

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.

Nov 13 •

Harrison Polites

Can game job ad data foreshadow major release delays?

Surfacing the utility one of the gaming industry’s most under-utilised datasets.

Nov 7 •

Harrison Polites

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.

Oct 30 •

Harrison Polites

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.

Oct 23 •

Harrison Polites

Sony and Nintendo's absence saw the Steam Deck steal PAX

And five unique upcoming Australian indie games from the show floor.

Oct 16 •

Harrison Polites

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.

Oct 9 •

Harrison Polites

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.

Oct 2 •

Harrison Polites

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