The Ultimate Guide to Digital Entertainment
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Digital Entertainment.
What to know about Digital Entertainment
Digital Entertainment is a vibrant and evolving field that encompasses a broad range of media, technologies, and experiences designed to engage audiences through digital platforms. From the latest innovations in gaming, animation, and streaming services to virtual reality and AI-powered content creation, this topic covers the diverse landscape of entertainment that leverages cutting-edge digital technologies.
Our coverage highlights how advancements like AMD’s new AI PC innovations, immersive virtual reality adventures, and evolving streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and Lightbox are reshaping how content is produced, delivered, and consumed. The integration of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies is transforming gaming experiences, video production, and audience engagement, making digital entertainment more interactive and accessible than ever.
By exploring stories about the fusion of traditional entertainment with digital advancements—such as Sony’s anime acquisitions, the rise of live streaming community-building, and emerging trends in digital collectibles—readers can gain insight into the future direction of entertainment. Whether you are a gamer, a content creator, or simply an enthusiast seeking to understand the dynamic digital media world, our articles offer valuable perspectives on the tools, platforms, and cultural shifts driving this exciting industry.
Australian Digital Entertainment News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Game review: Halo: Campaign Evolved (Xbox Series X)
The remake drops multiplayer but adds four-player co-op and a new prequel, while Unreal Engine 5 gives Halo a sharper next-gen look.
Stage Tour ties in Dark Horse comic & Guitar Controller
The revival bid for rhythm games will be tested in 2026, as Stage Tour lands on consoles and PC with a comic tie-in and guitar controller.
World Cup ad bids surge for Popovic content in Australia
Advertisers paid a premium to reach Australia's World Cup audience as content on Tony Popovic drew 23.5 times more bidding than pre-tournament levels.
Young Australians back esports in Olympics, survey finds
Support for esports Olympic inclusion is far higher among Australians aged 18 to 24 than older adults, according to a Logitech G survey.
Logitech Father's Day guide spans work & gaming gear
Remote workers and gamers are the target as Logitech's Father's Day guide spans portable office tools to AUD $1,199.95 sim racing gear.
Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
The wired pad targets budget-minded Xbox and PC players with Hall-effect sticks, back buttons and official licensing at USD $34.99.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Digital EntertainmentReviews
Game review: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Switch 2 version)
Game review: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (Xbox Series X/PC)
Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)
Game review: Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2)
Game review: Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch 2)
Game review: Halo: Campaign Evolved (Xbox Series X)
Game review: Culdcept Begins (Switch 2)
Game review: Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad (Xbox Series X)
Game review: Rhythm Paradise Groove (Switch 2)
Expert Columns
AI is redefining what your PC can do
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide
How to upgrade your home internet for faster speeds
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
Game review: Resident Evil Requiem (PC)
DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)
Game review: WWE 2K26 (Xbox Series X)
From video games to AI visibility: How women in tech can build authority through PR
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Digital Entertainment News
Runware launches modular AI inference pods in weeks
The modular units aim to ease AI compute bottlenecks by bringing 1 megawatt of capacity online in weeks, not years.
G2A launches AI support agent called Dave for sellers
The rollout should ease support bottlenecks for sellers as the tool handles surges in game-release enquiries across 180 countries.
G2A rolls out AI support agent Dave to sellers worldwide
Sellers on G2A's marketplace can now handle support surges more quickly as the AI tool has cut human intervention on cases by up to 30%.
NVIDIA adds nine games to GeForce NOW cloud service
Subscribers can now stream classic Capcom favourites and fresh releases across devices, as Nvidia expands GeForce NOW's library and reach.
Shufti launches Glocal Platform for compliance teams
Compliance teams facing fragmented systems may cut integrations and vendor sprawl as Shufti folds onboarding, screening and monitoring into one platform.
Arelion says Aisuru drives one third of DDoS traffic
Arelion's network saw attack volumes surge as Aisuru fuelled terabit-scale floods, threatening gaming and cloud services worldwide.
Asia-Pacific short drama apps surge as sessions jump 452%
User spending and engagement are accelerating in Asia-Pacific, where short drama apps now deliver the world's highest revenue per monthly active user.
Paysafe expands Tebex partnership for gaming payments
More game studios and server operators will be able to cut checkout friction as Tebex adds Paysafe card processing and alternative payment methods.
Logitech G named partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Players will get branded in-game items and creator tools as Logitech G deepens its reach inside one of gaming's biggest shooter launches.
Electronic Frontiers Australia joins internet control fight
Privacy campaigners warn that age checks and identity verification could expand surveillance as the coalition launches in 19 organisations worldwide.
Infobip launches PitchMate AI agent for football fans
Football fans can now get fixtures, stats and games in WhatsApp and RCS as Infobip deepens its push into sports engagement.
Authologic adds Google Wallet support for KYC checks
The integration lets regulated firms verify customers with reusable digital IDs while reducing repeated uploads and manual checks.
Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Priced below many rivals, the wired pad targets Xbox and PC players seeking Hall-effect sticks and rear buttons without a premium tag.
Metal Slug MINI Robots launch in Australia, New Zealand
Fans in Australia and New Zealand can pre-order the retro gaming robots now, with the full collector's set priced at AUD $349.
AWS launches Graviton5-based EC2 C9g & C9gd instances
AWS customers get faster compute options for heavy workloads, with the new Graviton5-based instances offering up to 25% more performance per vCPU.
Logitech G named official PC partner for Modern Warfare 4
Players will get branded in-game items and software presets as Logitech G ties its gear to Activision's latest shooter release.
Paysafe joins Primer to widen card payment options
Merchants using Primer can now tap Paysafe's card processing in North America, Europe and Australasia, widening routing choice.
LexisNexis & Promon team up on mobile fraud defence
Fraud teams will gain extra app-level signals as the firms combine mobile protection with identity intelligence to catch tampering and abuse.
Shockbyte expands gaming infrastructure with AMD CPUs
Gamers should see faster response times as the hosting provider adds AMD chips, cuts power use and halves its server fleet to meet demand.
Activision adds new maps & modes in mid-season update
Players will get a fresh reason to return as the mid-season update adds new multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone content across several modes.
Job Moves
LG Ad Solutions launches in Australia with Sydney office lead
Genetec appoints Dale Simons as Account Executive for Victoria and Tasmania
Yahoo enhances satellite sales team with Hayley Treasure hire
Zero Latency appoints Daniel Littlepage as Chief Growth Officer to Drive International Expansion