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EXPLAINER: Australia is posturing to regulate Roblox. How? Why? And where to from here?
Within the past week, both the eSafety Commissioner and Australia's Communication Minister put the platform in their crosshairs.
 • Harrison Polites
Explainer: Does release timing really affect The Game Awards?
Turns out, recency bias is a slight factor for Game of The Year. But not in a way you'd expect it to be.
 • Harrison Polites
Explainer: The potential legal battle brewing over Nintendo’s new Switch 2 terms
Nintendo can remotely disable Switch 2 consoles for modding or piracy, potentially challenging Australian consumer protection laws.
 • Harrison Polites
Introducing paid subscriptions to Infinite Lives
Everything you need to know. But don't worry, not a lot is changing.
 • Harrison Polites
Explainer: GTA 6's new release date and why it matters to the global games industry
All we have is a tentative date, yet for the games industry, it says so much.
 • Harrison Polites
Explainer: Gaming’s great price correction. Why it’s suddenly getting so expensive to game
Delving into the economics and data behind the recent price push.
 • Harrison Polites
Explainer: Why does Ubisoft need a 'win' with Assassins Creed Shadows
It actually hit record sales revenue last financial year, yet the company is the poster child for the structural issues affecting AAA game development.
 • Harrison Polites
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