Why are violent video games fascinating for people of all ages and genders? Drawing on evolutionary psychology and cognitive evaluation theory—a theory explaining the effect of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation—and a recent paper published in Motivation Science, UNSW Sydney researchers say that violent games resonate with people because they offer opportunities to fulfil our psychological needs.



The top universities in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom are lagging on basic cybersecurity measures, subjecting students, staff and stakeholders to higher risks of email-based impersonation attacks, according to new research by security firm Proofpoint.

MYOB continues to invest in growing its direct channel for the mid-market with news it has signed a deal to acquire the Greentree and MYOB Advanced practices of Melbourne-based ERP and Business Intelligence software specialists, Endeavour Solutions Australia, and Perth-based ERP business solutions specialists, Addax Business Solutions.

Telstra now allows customers on its Upfront Essential or Upfront Premium mobile plans to bundle up to five additional services at lower cost.

Telstra has completed its acquisition of a 51.4% interest in Fetch TV.

Local software company Splose has raised $1 million in capital to fund its projected growth over the next 18 months.

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Stephen Withers, newsletter editor, iTWire

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