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  Guitar Hero: World Tour First look

  We get our first look at Guitar Hero's foray into the multi-instrument scene, including a glance at the surprisingly deep song-creation process.

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  Prince of Persia First Impressions

  Ubisoft Montreal has taken a classic franchise from the shelf, dusted it down and is preparing it for its next-gen debut.

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  The Incredible Hulk

  You won't like it when this simplistic, repetitive, and occasionally broken game makes you angry.

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  Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

  Metal Gear Solid 4 is an awe-inspiring synthesis of dramatic storytelling and entertaining gameplay.

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  Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

  Jason Bourne's quick-fisted head-busting combat style makes the transition to consoles with panache.

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  Last-minute quirky gadget gifts

  We're getting down to the wire as far as Christmas gifts are concerned, but here are some last-minute options if you'd like to spoil a tech head.

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  Best role-playing games

  If you battle through the worlds of Middle Earth, or with thousands of fellow warriors take on the orcs of Draenor, then you're an RPG fan. A genre most at home on the PC, role-playing games are just starting to sneak on to consoles as well, giving fantasy fans of all kinds something to get excited about.

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  Best first-person shooter games

  For the elite gamer nothing beats a first-person shooter. Whether battling alien hordes or human armies, or puzzling your way through a brightly-coloured box of delights, there's something for everyone who's ever want to pick up a gun and fight (digitally, of course). Here's the five best right now.

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  Best simulation games

  From highly detailed flight and military simulators, to the glorious micro-management of little digital lives, the simulation genre covers a wide field. A genre previously confined to the PC, simulations have been increasing in complexity on the various consoles now, leading to a wider audience. Here's some of the best on offer.

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  Best strategy games

  Are you a general in training? Someone who prefers to direct the battle, even if you sometimes zoom in for the final kill? Sounds like you're a strategy player, taking on battles raging from medieval Europe to the battles of the 20th century to far-off intergalactic wars. Launch your own epic conflict with these top strategy games.

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  Guitar Hero World Tour (Guitar Hero 4)

  We get our first look at Guitar Hero's foray into the multi-instrument scene, including a glance at the surprisingly deep song-creation process.

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  Nintendo Wii

  The Nintendo Wii (nee Revolution) boasts the ability to play any title from Nintendo's back catalogue. Will that be enough to make it competitive against the powerful PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?

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  Nintendo DS Lite

  The DS Lite is smaller, lighter and, frankly, much cooler looking than its bulky predecessor.

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  Wii Fit

  Wii Fit will help you work up a sweat, but it's not as smooth and fun a workout as you'd probably like.

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  Creative Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset

  The Fatal1ty Gaming Headset is well built and solid, but doesn't entirely back up its high asking price.

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  Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

  Metal Gear Solid 4 is an awe-inspiring synthesis of dramatic storytelling and entertaining gameplay.

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  Grand Theft Auto IV

  Grand Theft Auto IV is a game that you simply have to play. The single-player game is the best in the series by far and the multiplayer is addictive.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

  The PlayStation 3's processing power is put to the test in Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune -- the visuals are amazing -- and the strong cinematic storyline is sure to draw you in.

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  The Orange Box

  The Orange Box is the one of the greatest gaming packages we have ever come across, and there is incredible value inside for an exceptional price.

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  Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

  Gran Turismo 5 Prologue may be only a practice lap for the real thing, but it's a beautiful joyride while it lasts.

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  Grand Theft Auto IV

  Grand Theft Auto IV is a game that you simply have to play. The single-player game is the best in the series by far and the multiplayer is addictive.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Guitar Hero World Tour (Guitar Hero 4)

  Guitar Hero World Tour is the latest in the popular franchise and it adds wireless peripherals, user-generated content and the biggest collection of songs yet.

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  Wii Fit

  Wii Fit will help you work up a sweat, but it's not as smooth and fun a workout as you'd probably like.

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  Xbox 360 gets Aussie price cut

  Xbox 360 Arcade now cheaper down under than Wii; more than 400,000 360s sold in Australia/New Zealand to date.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Ultimate Street Fighters

  Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter IV features new characters that are more wuss than warrior, such as the roly-poly, popcorn-crunching Rufus. This week we ask what your ultimate fighting champion would look like.

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  GH: World Tour shreds new guitar, songs

  Activision and Neversoft confirm rumours of a "touch strip" guitar neck for Guitar Hero holiday edition; Billy Idol, Foo Fighters, Sublime, Linkin Park, Van Halen, and The Eagles on board.

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  Blizzard teaser augurs new game?

  World of Warcraft developer's official website is gated by an image of shattered ice in advance of Worldwide Invitational this weekend.

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  Confirmed: Trophies, in-game XMB in PS3 v2.4 update

  Following rumours, Sony Computer Entertainment America officially comes clean, promising the introduction of both features for the PS3 "soon".

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  Google search coming to Sony's PSP

  The upgrade will also give users the ability to change speeds on playback of video stored on Memory Stick PRO Duo.

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  Wii Fit hacked to work with WoW

  With Wii Fit's popularity making the game near-impossible to find and World of Warcraft's subscriber base nearing 11 million, it was just a matter of time before the two collided in some form.

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  Analysts baffled by GTA-hardware disconnect

  Industry watchers scratch their heads over the inability of Rockstar's hits sparking Xbox 360 and PS3 system sales.

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  EA erecting SimCity creator on Wii, DS

  New instalment in venerable franchise will offer 13 different kinds of metropolises to build — including American, European and Asian — this September.

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  Photos: Driving on Singapore's F1 night track

  Revheads stopping by Singapore in the next few months can have a go on the city-state's F1 night track ... virtually, that is. Last week, SingTel, the race's main sponsor, unveiled an interactive simulator and we were there.

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  Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia

  How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.

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  Getting Steamed: digital distribution for games isn't there yet

  Online distribution should be world-wide, and yet we're still thinking inside old market models.

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  Photos: Dissecting a dinosaur, the Commodore 64

  Marvel at the machine that pioneered the person computer revolution; the Commodore 64. In this photo gallery we reveal the guts that gave the Commodore 64 its glory, why not nose in for some nostalgia?

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  Valentine's Day Gift Guide

  Face it -- roses, chocolates, and yes, diamond rings, have been done before. If you really want to impress your sweetheart, surprise him or her with a tech present that will have them remembering you the whole year through.

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  Gaming mouse roundup

  We check out three of the latest and greatest gaming mice -- the Razer Lachesis, Microsoft SideWinder and the Logitech G9.

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  Rock Band drum peripheral coming to Oz

  Rock Band hasn't even arrived in Australia yet, but that doesn't stop third-party peripherals being prepared for release here.

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  CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

  The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

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  Oi!: Sony resurrects Bravia and PS3 deal

  Despite some problems with its first promotion, Sony has decided to give its "free PlayStation with any 1080p Bravia" deal another go for the month of July.

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  Oi!: Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

  CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

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  Oi!: Renegade chair pushes back

  The Renegade is another one of those rumble chairs that we're curious if anyone actually buys.

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  Oi!: PS3 spreads its wings with PlayTV, BD-Live and social gaming

  Sony has sold some 238,000 PS3s in Australia since its launch, and plans to keep that number ticking over with new games, community features and a TV recorder.

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  Oi!: Second Life for 3G phones

  Feeling lonely on the bus? Second Life on your mobile phone will chase those commuter blues away.

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  Oi!: Panasonic plasma TVs: Now with added Wii-proofing

  In response to people hurling Wii-motes and breaking their expensive TVs, Panasonic has come up with a Wii-proof plasma television.

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  Oi!: Xbox 360 to get an onboard HD DVD drive?

  Microsoft will attempt to compete with the PlayStation 3 by releasing the XBOX 360 Ultimate with an onboard HD DVD drive, according to a gadget magazine.

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  Oi!: Guitar Hero's inspiration gets robot upgrade

  Guitar manufacturer Gibson releases a robot version of their popular Les Paul model -- on which the Guitar Hero III controller is based.

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  Oi!: John Howard announces his successor

  Prime Minister John Howard has announced that Master Chief Petty Officer SPARTAN-117 will be his successor should the Coalition win the upcoming election.

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  Xbox 360 gets Aussie price cut

  Xbox 360 Arcade now cheaper down under than Wii; more than 400,000 360s sold in Australia/New Zealand to date.

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  Live it up: 10 steps to get your Xbox online

  For those Xbox Live newbies out there, CNET.com.au is here to help with this handy guide to getting your console online.

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  How to upgrade your PlayStation 3 Hard Drive

  Find out how to upgrade the hard drive on your PlayStation 3.

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  Rock Band drum peripheral coming to Oz

  Rock Band hasn't even arrived in Australia yet, but that doesn't stop third-party peripherals being prepared for release here.

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  Sony resurrects Bravia and PS3 deal

  Despite some problems with its first promotion, Sony has decided to give its "free PlayStation with any 1080p Bravia" deal another go for the month of July.

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  Xbox 360 vs PlayStation 3 vs Wii (updated)

  Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which next generation games console will reign supreme?

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  Seven reasons you shouldn't use the PS3 as your Blu-ray player

  While Sony's PlayStation 3 is arguably the best Blu-ray player on the market right now, we offer up a few legitimate reasons why you might want to get a stand-alone player instead.

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  Best Wii games

  You've got to hand it to Nintendo. The Wii has broken all expectations and has become the early leader in the next-generation console race. So which games should you buy for this family-friendly console?

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