Ever seen your hometown in a video game?

Could Australia's next iconic piece of art be a video game? As the industry grows, Aussie game developers are helping players from across the world explore never-before-seen regions and communities.  And the federal government has a plan to stop big business data leaks from stealing all your information. Instead, the government wants to be the one to hold all your information securely. Are they up to the challenge? Plus, we think of cosmetic surgery as a personal choice, but what if it feels like your culture makes that choice for you? Liana, who's an image stylist and a Korean Australian, says the pressure to change your appearance has become a deeply ingrained part of South Korean culture.   Guests:  Richard Buckland, professor in cybercrime cyberwar and cyberterror, UNSW Liana Choi, image stylist Goldie Bartlett, artist and game developer, RMIT

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Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.