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Games as art

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Video games are a viable artistic medium, capable of presenting both superficial beauty and deep commentary. Here are 10 video games that can be considered, for various reasons, works of art.

04/09/2007 04:23 PM

Up close with the Xbox 360 Elite

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CNET.com.au received a neat little suprise in the mail recently -- a brand new Xbox 360 Elite. The Elite isn't due to hit Aussie shops until August 30, so in the meantime, check out some pictures we took of our new in-office unit.

27/08/2007 04:44 PM

Q&A: RedOctane cofounder Charles Huang

RedOctane cocreator and Guitar Hero rocker Charles Huang discusses working with Microsoft, picking the right guitar for the job, and his take on Rock Band this holiday season.

15/08/2007 11:09 AM

Q&A: Aussie Xbox head on 360 price cut

Xbox regional director for Australia and New Zealand David McLean on what effect the 360 price cut will have on sales down under, the whereabouts of the Elite and Halo 3 editions, and how many 360s have been sold so far.

15/08/2007 10:18 AM

On the floor at Sony.Experience More

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CNET.com.au attended the annual Sony.Experience More showcase to check out the latest from the Japanese electronics giant.

03/08/2007 06:18 PM

Photos: 10 tech flops -- with cool names

Photos: 10 tech flops -- with cool names

Have you ever thought that some tech companies occasionally invest more brainpower in naming their products than in making them successful? You're not the only one who thinks so.

25/07/2007 12:12 PM

Philips gets Ambi-dextrous

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Philips unveiled its latest range of AV products with a combination of drag queens, unfeasibly large gaming speakers, and plenty of bling.

24/07/2007 10:08 AM

Q&A: GDAA head calls for more support for Aussie game industry

Game Developers Association of Australia president on the lack of Federal Government support for local video game developers, producing high-quality titles from Australia, and more.

05/07/2007 04:54 PM

Q&A: Infinity Ward's Grant Collier on Call of Duty 4

Infinity Ward studio head Grant Collier on creating Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, why they ditched the World War II setting, Mecha-Hitler, and why Live 360 versus PC matches don't appeal.

19/06/2007 03:51 PM

Q&A: World of Warcraft composer Jason Hayes

We talk to World of Warcraft composer Jason Hayes about music, technology, jingles, and more.

19/06/2007 02:44 PM

Q&A: Lost Planet: Extreme Condition PC producer

Lost Planet PC producer Jun Takeuchi on the challenges posed by DirectX 10, Windows and Xbox Live functionality, and more.

14/06/2007 12:01 PM

Q&A: Starbreeze Studios on The Darkness

Darkness is spreading! Starbreeze Studios' Jens Matthies talks about The Darkness, in-game advertising, censorship, and Rick James.

01/06/2007 03:37 PM

Q&A: Cruising with Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights

We talk with Nick Clarkson of Juice Games about the improvements in Juiced 2, driver DNA, and taking the financial frustration out of the game.

17/05/2007 10:46 AM

Q&A: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

We chat with Disney Interactive Studios producer about the latest Jack Sparrow game, which consoles were the hardest to work on, and more.

26/04/2007 12:54 PM

Rating the free MMORPGs

Rating the free MMORPGs

Free MMORPGs dominate the Most Popular list of games on CNET.com.au Downloads, but which diversions are worth your time and energy?

12/04/2007 01:33 PM

Q&A: Rock Band details unveiled

Q&A: Rock Band details unveiled

Harmonix's Alex Rigopulos and EA Partners' David DeMartini talk about Rock Band and why neighborhood parties will soon be centered around a PS3 or Xbox 360.

05/04/2007 03:42 PM

GO3: Q&A: The politics behind Area 51

Midway Austin creative director talks about in-game avatars, the "subversive politics" behind the upcoming shooter BlackSite, and messages in games.

04/04/2007 09:59 AM

GO3: Make less-violent games: PaRappa creator

PaRappa the Rapper creator says game industry needs to move away from violent games; urges developers to work more closely with musicians.

04/04/2007 09:44 AM

GO3: Gears of War was about fun, not innovation: Epic producer

Gears of War producer defends title against claims of unoriginality; says games should not innovate for innovation's sake.

03/04/2007 01:33 PM

GO3: Q&A: Lumines creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi

Lumines, Rez developer on creating music games and the future of the industry.

03/04/2007 12:31 PM

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