Games - Reviews

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  Gran Turismo 5 Prologue gets motor show cars and exclusive Citroen concept

  Polyphony has released an update for it GT5 Prologue driving simulator. The update includes three new cars from recent auto shows, including one design exclusively for the game, along with a smattering of new features.

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  Silent Hill: Homecoming banned in Australia

  Latest Silent Hill horror game refused classification down under; local distributor will wait until early 2009 for a possible resubmission.

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  Brothers in Arms: Hill's Highway

  Hell's Highway proves to be an exciting, engaging ride despite a few bumps along the way.

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  Logitech Cordless Keyboard (Wii)

  The Logitech Cordless Keyboard for Wii is a capable and comfortable keyboard for anyone who's doing a lot of text entry on the Nintendo game console, but it's not a must-have accessory.

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  Logitech PlayGear Pocket Lite (DS)

  The Logitech PlayGear Pocket Lite is a perfectly good case for the DS Lite, but many will find it to be unnecessary overkill for the already durable Nintendo handheld.

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  Oi!: Foxtel hearts World of Warcraft fans

  Foxtel has announced it's broadcasting both days of this year's BlizzCon 2008 on its pay-per-view channel Main Event.

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  Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition announced

  With the next World Cup just around the corner, get set for Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition, which willl be available for the PlayStation 2 in November.

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  Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

  Sony unveiled an ultra-thin TV, a rubbable laptop and an unusual tube speaker, amongst other things at its Uchi event today.

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  Rock Band coming to Australia

  EA confirms Harmonix-developed band simulation game finally making its way down under on 7 November.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  FAQ: How to play Xbox games on the new Xbox 360

  Before you try to play an original Xbox game in the new Xbox 360, make sure your read this list of frequently asked questions.

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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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  Hands-on with the Guitar Hero World Tour instruments

  Activision popped by this morning to show us Guitar Hero: World Tour, and without going into too much detail, we can say it's looking pretty damn good.

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  Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

  Sony unveiled an ultra-thin TV, a rubbable laptop and an unusual tube speaker, amongst other things at its Uchi event today.

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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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  Brothers in Arms: Hill's Highway

  Hell's Highway proves to be an exciting, engaging ride despite a few bumps along the way.

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  Logitech Cordless Keyboard (Wii)

  The Logitech Cordless Keyboard for Wii is a capable and comfortable keyboard for anyone who's doing a lot of text entry on the Nintendo game console, but it's not a must-have accessory.

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  Logitech PlayGear Pocket Lite (DS)

  The Logitech PlayGear Pocket Lite is a perfectly good case for the DS Lite, but many will find it to be unnecessary overkill for the already durable Nintendo handheld.

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  Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

  The Force Unleashed's action can be incredible, though it too often strays from what it does best.

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  Mercenaries 2: World in Flames

  Broken, buggy, and shallow gameplay leaves Mercenaries 2's world in flames.

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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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  Juiced

  Another day, another street racer. How does Juiced, the latest addition to the genre, stack up?

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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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  Nintendo DS Lite

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

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  Buzz! Quiz TV

  Thanks to its wireless buzzers and online play, the first Buzz for PS3 is a must have for trivia or party game fans. Make sure you have a widescreen TV though.

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  Braid

  A moving story, serene visuals, and brilliant puzzles make Braid an adventure that you absolutely should experience.

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  Super Smash Bros. Brawl

  With a bigger roster than ever, online multiplayer, and the ability to share screenshots, custom levels, and game replays with friends, Super Smash Bros. has never been better.

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  Professor Layton and the Curious Village

  Professor Layton and the Curious Village mixes an interesting story, challenging logic puzzles, and exploration into an extremely entertaining package that you won't want to put down.

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  Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

  Crisis Core is an exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take.

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  How to make your iPod Nano talk

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  Planet CNET: Spooning at 40,000 feet

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  Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

  Sony unveiled an ultra-thin TV, a rubbable laptop and an unusual tube speaker, amongst other things at its Uchi event today.

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  Hands-on with the Guitar Hero World Tour instruments

  Activision popped by this morning to show us Guitar Hero: World Tour, and without going into too much detail, we can say it's looking pretty damn good.

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