Geraldton mother Alicia Kimberley has always struggled to find social activities for her son Corbin, who has autism. But now he's "thriving" thanks to weekly gaming sessions at The Zone.
Call of the Golden Valley Environment
Call of the Golden Valley is a mystery set in the Australian bush where you search for a missing friend lost in the Victorian high country.
SurfClub Gameplay Telescope
Surf Club by Olivia Haines casts a nostalgic eye towards Queensland's Sunny Coast
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Brookton in Western Australia's wheatbelt is capture in video game Broken Roads.
Has Video .Video game adaptations have gotten a lot better, but new film Borderlands sets us back a decade
The adaptation of beloved video game Borderlands has been mired in controversy from the start. Now it's here, can the star-studded cast breathe life into this film?
Photo shows A group of actors dressed as the Borderland characters stare into the cameraLove playing Tetris? Its effects on your brain are surprisingly profound
Scientists are harnessing the Tetris effect, a phenomenon described by people who play the classic 1980s video puzzle game, to help unlock dreams and treat post traumatic stress disorder.
Photo shows 3d rendering of abstract geometric shapes and cube blocks. Neon lights, blue and pink colors.Behind the screens: Japanese anime creators reveal a billion-dollar industry in crisis
Here's what artists and producers involved in the creation of Japan's billion-dollar anime industry say about the reality of living and working behind the scenes.
Photo shows A photo of a manga artists' room.'Raised on fantasies': How Japan's global image morphed from military empire to pop culture superpower
A look into the transformative journey of Japanese anime from World War II propaganda reels to today's billion-dollar, Pokemon-filled world.
'I know sometimes I'm hard to love': Justin Timberlake addresses DWI charge for first time
After being arrested in the Hamptons last week, the pop singer has resumed his world tour.
Photo shows A man stands smiling on stage, strumming a guitar around his neck. He wears a grey button up shirt.The Summer Game Fest reveals new Harry Potter, Lego and Civilization games — as it happened
Summer Game Fest reveals what's next in gaming, including new Batman and Harry Potter games. See how the show unfolded in our blog.
Photo shows A screenshot from the upcoming game Harry Potter Quidditch Champions, showing a wizard with their broomCecile Richard said people are often surprised about what a video game could be.
The Freeplay Festival showcases the best most interesting video games, and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Has Video .'I didn't know video games could be like this': How Freeplay champions gaming like a writers' festival
The Freeplay Independent Games Festival is celebrating its 20th year of hosting the who's who of gaming in Melbourne. Organisers say keeping independence and creativity in games is more important than ever.
Photo shows Four people stand around a video game installation looking down at the screen'You really don't need your phone as much as you think': Two Gen Zers 'unplug' to connect with nature
Jessie Manuelyan and Kai Humphrey swap their phones for GoPros and kayaks for five days to show Gen Z can disconnect from their devices and enjoy the great outdoors.
Photo shows Two young people sit together smiling with life jackets on. There is long grass, a fence and a stump in the background.Alex was doxxed while playing Call of Duty. What happened next was a living nightmare for him and his family
For up to four weeks, Alex and his family received up to 50 food deliveries a day after his address was shared by someone he had an argument with while playing Call of Duty online. Here's what to do if, like Alex, you've been doxxed.
Photo shows A photo graphic of a blurred-out young male on a mobile phone sitting in front of a laptop.Meme stocks are roaring again. This time it may be different
GameStop and AMC Entertainment are again capturing retail investors' attention, reminiscent of the meme stock frenzy that gripped Wall Street three years ago. Here's why.
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Photo shows A man wearing a mask walks out of a GameStop store.The biggest tech court case in Australian history you've never heard of
Google and Apple are being dragged through the courts around the world and the case has finally hit Australia. Courtrooms have heard how the tech giants are quietly earning billions in commissions from smartphone users. Here’s what could happen if they lose the fight here.
This man set up his dream career playing video games, sparked by NDIS failures
He struggled through school, couldn't cope at university, and lives with a rare genetic condition, but somehow Will Golding used his disability to create his dream career — and a place to support others like him.
Photo shows A man with short brown hair smiles softly with his arms crossed.Was it the husband? Porn? A sobering story of mysterious credit card charges and a dreaded question
Let me tell you a sobering and instructive story of how youthful curiosity and low-level larceny can be terribly bad for your financial health. This could be life or death info.
Photo shows A shocked-looking woman with dark curly hair holds a laptop in one hand, a phone to her ear in the otherProblems with eye contact, attention and emotional regulation linked to high screen time, researcher says
A developmental psychologist says children who spend too much time in front of a screen can develop social and emotional problems well into adolescence.
Photo shows A man holds a model of a brainVideo game 'Wayward Strand' teaches intergenerational relationships to teenagers
‘Wayward Strand’ is an immersive role playing story, designed to develop empathy, social skills and intergenerational relationships in young teenage players, who are tasked with entertaining, making conversations and forming relationships with the residents of an aged care facility.
Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 1 second.Generations take to the air in new Australian-made digital adventure game
With Victoria's Bass Coast as a stunning backdrop, the award-winning airship adventure Wayward Strand encourages young players' empathy, social skills and relationship building in an aged care facility in the sky.
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