Alex Walker

Alex Walker is a former editor of Kotaku Australia and is known for his work covering video games, industry issues, technology and esports. He has written across ABC Technology & Games, games.on.net, PC Powerplay, Techly and others. Alex broke into the industry as a specialist esports reporter and has been repeatedly nominated in the Australian IT Journalism awards for Best Gaming Journalist, Best Technical Journalist, Best News Journalist and Best Columnist. Alex has also been reporting on Australian esports since 2003, across Counter-Strike, Starcraft, Quake 3 and Call of Duty, even going as far as to have a stint as a sponsored player in Counter-Strike and Starcraft 2.
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  • SCUF’s Lawsuit Against Valve Already Sounds Wild

    SCUF’s Lawsuit Against Valve Already Sounds Wild

    Alex Walker

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    The Steam Controller hasn’t been relevant for years, but it’s back in the news again. SCUF is suing Valve for allegedly — and knowingly — infringing on its patents for video game controllers when it designed the Steam Controller. A jury trial began this week in New York, and the case has already gotten pretty…

  • Absolute Legend Remakes Burnout 3 Inside GTA 5

    Absolute Legend Remakes Burnout 3 Inside GTA 5

    Alex Walker

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    At its best, the creativity and persistence of gamers and gaming communities can create pure magic. Or in this case, recreate magic, as evidenced by this Burnout 3 recreation from one clever Grand Theft Auto 5 player. User LucasRPDJ, an experienced hand with GTA 5‘s in-built editor, posted their initial recreation of their Burnout 3: Takedown love letter online a few…