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Begun The Console Press Release Wars Have…

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With the GfK results for 2010 being released today, citing a 16% drop in overall sales, both Sony and Microsoft were quick off the mark, shooting out press releases within 30 minutes of one another, each bursting with hyperbole regarding the incredible year they’ve both had. But who was the winner in this console arms race? I’m not sure. I’m so confused…


February 12, 2010
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Aussie Charts: Mass Effect 2 Triumphant

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Wii, Wii, Wii, Wii… Oh! Lookie here! This week the #1 spot goes to an Xbox 360 title! Yep, Mass Effect 2 tops the Australian charts. The rest is not unlike your usual expectations. Wii, Wii, Wii, Wii…


January 29, 2010
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Aussie Charts: A Trivial Pursuit

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What was the tenth best selling PlayStation 2 game of last week? Why am I asking? It’s trivial really, yet it seems about as interesting as these charts get.


January 22, 2010
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Aussie Charts: Did Army Of Two Get A Fistbump From You?

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Last week’s sole new release was Army Of Two: The 40th Day. Did it manage to crack the top ten?


January 20, 2010
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So How Did The Consoles Sell In Australia In 2009? [Updated]

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Australians bought 2,247,000 videogame consoles and handhelds in 2009. But can you guess which piece of hardware sold the best?


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What Were The Best-Selling Games In Australia In 2009?

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Here’s a clue: only two of my Games of 2009 made the top 20 best-seller list. And here’s another clue: none of them were on PSP.


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Australians Spent More Money On Games In 2009 Than Ever Before

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2009 proved to be a record year for video game sales in Australia. For the first time, Australians spent more than $2 billion on games hardware, software and accessories.


January 15, 2010

Aussie Charts: Darksiders Beats Out Bayonetta

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Both of last week’s big new releases cracked the top ten. But did either Darksiders or Bayonetta manage to topple the Wii high-flyers?


January 8, 2010

Aussie Charts: Wii Play Musical Chairs

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We’re back on schedule with the charts today. Although, to look at this week’s top ten, you’d be forgiven for thinking we just hadn’t updated them.


January 5, 2010
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Aussie Charts: Better Late Than Never

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Some scheduling mishaps over the holidays meant you missed out on getting your Aussie Charts fix last week. So, a few days late, here it is.