Diablo III has been delayed til "early 2013", sending millions of eager fans into an epic nerd rage, it has been reported. Just kidding. The game is out today! This is a significant day for video gaming; of all the "hack n' slash" RPGs out there, Diablo is among the most popular and most well loved. The series' first release, Diablo, was back in 1996 and it originally launched exclusively on... more.

The year was 1999. The dreaded "Millennium Bug" was threatening what we laughingly called "computers", the Euro was taking over a raft of various currencies, Bill Clinton was acquitted of impeachment charges and a company called Titus Software released a game that is fondly remembered as the worst in the history of the universe. Superman, which is often called Superman 64, was simultaneously a ... more.

The Super Mario franchise is irrefutably the most well known video game series in the history of the industry. The Mario Brothers have appeared in tonnes of games, but the Super Mario series has recently seen it's 16th release. Super Mario 3D Land is the 16th Super Mario game to be released from Nintendo since 1986. The series is best known for it's easy pick up and play mechanics, colourful ch... more.

Console sales are down, video game retailers are going out of business, analysts are calling the end of the world, developers are spending more time and money on "accessibility" than core features and some people are even calling Facebook a legitimate gaming platform. What the hell has happened to our beloved video game industry? I ask this question every time I load up an issue of Google News ... more.

The world has changed a lot since the dawn of the century. Reality TV is a thing now, the world is in recession thanks to a handful of ridiculous wars and greedy bankers, and Australia "voted" in a female Prime Minister. But these pale in comparison to a potential change that would've shifted everything we know about this planet; Microsoft's aquisition of Nintendo. Back in 2004, Bill Gates w... more.

We're giving away a brand new Nintendo Wii U Console this year to one of our lucky readers! Entering the draw is extremely easy, and you could be one of the first people on the planet to own Nintendo's first ever high definition console! Entering could not be easier - basically, all you need to do is 'Like' the Aussie-Gamer.com Facebook Page. Not only will you be automatically entered into the ... more.

It's back! The Aussie Gamer Show, your favorite source of discussion on video games and the video game industry is back for it's fourth instalment! This month, we decided to choose a theme: given the fact that there has been so much "doom and gloom" surrounding Nintendo, we thought we'd use Episode 4 to discuss in detail what is actually going on with Nintendo, why there's so many bad reports, ... more.

Video game consoles are not computers. Sure, they contain similar technology; they look like computers, they're even made out of the same materials as computers. But they're primary purpose is to provide users with entertainment. Which is why an Apple video game console, which has been long rumoured to be in development, will (should it ever be released) destroy the video game industry, before ... more.

Sega is a company rich in video game legacy, and it's developers are often overlooked by gamers despite their contributions to the industry. One such developer, Shun Nakamura is the director in charge of Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure . Other works from Nakamura include Sonic the Hedgehog and Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg. So how does the latest Nakamura original stand up on Ninte... more.

Zombies have been a video game and B-grade horror movie staple throughout history. The idea of a bunch of people throwing out social conventions in the pursuit of one's brain is not only a horrifying concept, but also a fun one since it usually involves mowing down scores of threats with various weapons. But where did the phenomenon come from in the video game world? Let's take a look back at t... more.