Byteside

I thought I’d mention Byteside, it’s a new, bi-weekly online geek/tech/gaming show (actually, two shows, one for tech and one for games). It’s filmed with a live audience on Tuesday nights, at the Shelbourne Hotel’s Altitude Bar in Sydney (with future plans to move around the country).

The two shows consist of panels of Australian tech and gaming journalists and industry people. I went to the inaugural filming two weeks ago, and it was all a very laid-back and fun experience. And I got to meet a few interesting people.

You can see the first shows up on the Byteside website, where the tech show focused on smartphones, and the games show focused on MMOs. However, the shows also comprise of looking at current news, and an audience Q&A segment.

I’m going to the next show tonight, where the games show will be discussion the R18+ video games issue - which is an issue that I care about. That panel will include Paul Hunt, the former Deputy Director of the Classification Board; it will be interesting to hear his views on the matter. The tech show tonight is going to be talking about video: cameras, gadgets and online audiences.

If you’re in Sydney, I don’t think it’s still too late to RSVP for a spot.