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December 2024

My top games of 2024
No points for originality here, but these titles all pushed gaming forward this year and deserve recognition.
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Harrison Polites
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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.
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Harrison Polites
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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.
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How Nintendo closes up shop: Inside the sunset of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
And my go-to recommendation to scratch that shooter itch.
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Harrison Polites
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Kayla Medica
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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.
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Harrison Polites
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InGameScientist
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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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Harrison Polites
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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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Harrison Polites
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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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Harrison Polites
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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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Harrison Polites
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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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