The games industry might be experiencing tough times right now. But we’re not. In fact, we’re getting bigger.
Last month you might recall we were hiring for a night editor. Well, guess what? We’ve hired a night editor. Her name’s Elly and she starts this week.
Elly will be responsible for getting much of the US content up on the AU site as soon as possible, especially the hectic overnight posts. She’ll also be moderating comments every morning, so be nice to her. And say hi.
This means I’ll have more time to post more local content. In fact, you should see the amount of local posts published per day – which have been steadily increasing over the past few weeks anyway – ramp up to around double what they used to be.
You’ll also see some new stuff hitting the site shortly, including new regular posts and features. As always though, if you have any ideas and suggestions – or even just want to pass along a tip – let us know.
Oh, and what’s with the Far Cry 2 screenshot? I shouldn’t have to explain by now.
Daniel
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 5:05 PMKotaku the only Aussie “branched” site of the major gaming site to actually DO anything. IGN and Gamespot sit on their hands it seems.
Keep up the good work Dave. Welcome to Elly!
chuloopa
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 5:11 PMAwesome stuff guys.
I have become insanely addicted to this site and i’m pumped it’ll only be getting bigger and better.
Welcome aboard Elly :)
Denaz
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 5:13 PMAwesome to hear, probably the only reliable site to go to for any aussie gaming news.
And welcome to Elly :D
Qumulys
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 5:13 PMHiya Elly, great to have a new team member at K-HQ, I’ve felt uneasy with David ever since his revelation of enjoying his games in the nude… Mind you, that thought may not be quite as distressing if you share similar gaming habits (No offence Dave). Anyhoo, welcome, have fun and you’ve made me quite jealous landing a job there.
Cheers,
Q
Tristan Hennessy
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 5:16 PMHi Elly!
“Oh, and what’s with the Far Cry 2 screenshot? I shouldn’t have to explain by now.”
Please explain.
Tonks
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 5:20 PMHe faps to it.
Slayer
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 5:19 PMHai Elly, welcome, make us gamers proud, keep the entertainment reading coming!
Andy Te
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 5:27 PMHi Elly and welcome aboard!
Kotaku Aust is one of the few sites i check on a daily basis and is the most reliable sites i go to for gaming news. Keep up the good work guys
Simeon
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 5:48 PMHow many “is she hot” comments will Elly be moderating out of this post?
Phillip Fry
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 6:08 PMHi Elly :D
You have a nice name. Ugh, that’s meant to sound in the least creepiest way you can think of.
Work hard and make us all proud!
Fry
Dutch
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 6:31 PMHi Elly, welcome!
Get some well-deserved rest Mr Wildgoose!
LJP
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 6:40 PMEver since IGN overhauled their site into a horrid mess a few months back, Kotaku’s been my go-to site for daily game news (although, it had been heading that way well beforehand). Welcome, Elly!
CJ
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 6:58 PMHi Elly
Indefinite Implosion
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 7:23 PMHi Elly!
Hope you have fun doing this jazz. :)
Feral Jim
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 7:46 PMHi Elly!
Martin Eddy
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 8:51 PMGood to see. The more content the better!
Grumpybum
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 8:53 PMThis site just gets better and better!
Andrew
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 9:20 PMwait……a girl is interested in games?
no way
I think the space/time continuum is about to rupture
Aaron K
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 9:24 PMCongrats on the job Elly!
Good luck with it. ;)
And keep up the local news David. =]
Cosign
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 9:53 PMThis is fantastic news. I look forward to pulling up my kotaku au feeds in the mornings and during the dead of nights.
Frequent visitor,
Chris
Michael
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 10:05 PMIs the design of the main news page going to be updated?
I know it’s only just had a recent overhaul, but it’s difficult already to keep up with the news with so much it’s disappearing off the first page faster than you can blink – with twice as many news posts it’s going to disappear even faster.
Is there some way to display the site so more news stories appear on the first page?
url404
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 10:34 PMGreat news! Certainly happy to have more local content in the Kotaku style.
Welcome Elly and enjoy!
Also, yes Far Cry 2. I do not need to ask.
truncheon
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 10:41 PMforums? double the posts eh almost enough to break away from kotaku US a bit more maybe add a dedicated AU tab or something
Dr`Steve
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 11:13 PMKeep up the good work Dave! Will be good to see AU specific features also.
Aaron Clement
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 11:15 PMWelcome to the team Elly and hope you enjoy your stay!
annonie
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 11:34 PMI didnt like farcry 2, the game world was too big and to get across it to do a get to a contact and do a mission meant 40 mins driving/walking and getting stopped by bandit car things.
WELCOME ELLY!
H2oGatesy
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 3:45 PMAnnonie, I felt the same way but I found taking the bus was a great way to move around. You get it to as close as possible and use the car at each bus stop to get around. Saves time and frustration.