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There are very few industries that have been unaffected by the pandemic but with more people turning to video games to help pass the time, Australian gaming companies are now looking to hire more staff to keep up with the renewed demand.

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There are very few industries that have been unaffected by the pandemic but with more people turning to video games to help pass the time, Australian gaming companies are now looking to hire more staff to keep up with the renewed demand.

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