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  Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

  We try our hands at a variety of different characters in our latest look at EA Mythic's massively multiplayer online role-playing game.

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  World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

  We check out a plethora of new content in Blizzard's upcoming expansion pack for World of Warcraft.

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  Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

  After a long hiatus, Rare is bringing back Banjo and Kazooie for their first appearance on a console since the days of the Nintendo 64.

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  Devil May Cry 4

  The newest entry in the revered series features plenty of awesome action, a great new character ... and a bit of repetition.

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  The World Ends With You

  The World Ends With You is a compelling and immaculately presented RPG from start to finish, and is a great way for Square Enix to kick off a new franchise.

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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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  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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  World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

  We check out a plethora of new content in Blizzard's upcoming expansion pack for World of Warcraft.

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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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  Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

  After a long hiatus, Rare is bringing back Banjo and Kazooie for their first appearance on a console since the days of the Nintendo 64.

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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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  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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  World in Conflict

  World in Conflict is definitely one of the top games this year, with outstanding visual effects and an innovative gameplay system.

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  AFL Premiership 2007

  AFL Premiership 2007 features some marginal improvements over the 2006 version of the game, but unfortunately, it also has most of that game's faults.

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  Pony Friends

  Pony Friends is a cute and engaging title -- if you're a young pony-obsessed girl. Those who yearn for more solid gaming challenges will find it a little tepid, but they're not the core market this game aims at.

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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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  Xbox 360 Hard Drive (120 GB)

  It's a 120GB hard drive, it comes with software and a cable to sync data between two drives, and it stores multimedia content. Its cost however is slightly prohibitive, making it a little hard to swallow even for hardcore gamers.

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  Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (Japanese)

  The release date for GT5 has slipped more times than an Olympic speed skater, so to keep fans interested there's a Prologue version available. It's only in Japanese at the moment though.

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  ASUS rumoured to make Xbox Blu-ray drive

  Following HD-DVD's demise, there's been a lot of speculation that Microsoft would add a Blu-ray option to the XBox 360.

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  Nvidia to make all your PC games 3D (if you so choose)

  Thanks to a new software driver Nvidia is cooking up, any PC game can be played in 3D, with no extra work on the part of game developers.

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  GTAIV launches down under

  Thousands of gamers queue at retail stores across Australia for Grand Theft Auto IV midnight launches.

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  Whaddyareckon?: R-rated video games

  As a censored Grand Theft Auto IV hits Australian shelves, we're asking whether this country needs an R rating for video games.

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  PS3 GTA IV presales outpace 360 version Oz

  PS3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV leading presale numbers in Australia; PS3 GTA IV bundle also confirmed.

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  DualShock 3 dated down under

  New rumble-enabled PlayStation 3 controller to debut in Australia on April 24.

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  No R18+ rating to blame for GTA IV cuts in Australia: Rockstar

  Rockstar says cuts to Aussie version of GTA IV are "not significant"; calls for introduction of R18+ rating for games in Australia.

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  Australian pol says country's ratings 'out of step'

  Public to be consulted on whether an R18+ rating for video games should be introduced down under.

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  GT5 Prologue priced, dated and bundled for Australia

  Sony announces GT5 Prologue game and hardware bundle to tear up Aussie streets on March 27.

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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!: 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!: 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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  Oi!: Australian Made Games

  For almost 21 years now, the Australian Made logo has been appearing on food, beverages, furniture, and other household goods, but never games -- until now.

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  Oi!: Call of Duty 4 beta coming to Australia

  Activision announced that an Xbox 360 beta for Infinity Ward's highly anticipated shooter Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare will soon let Aussies join the battlefield.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  Rock Band!!! CNET.com.au has it!!!!

  Rock Band may not be coming to Australia for a few more months, but CNET.com.au was lucky enough to have our very own US retail copy shipped in. After much jubilant screaming and high fives, we unpacked the game and had a thrash. Enjoy the pics, and excuse us while we kiss the sky.

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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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  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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  Xbox 360: The full Australian price list (updated)

  The Xbox 360 is available in four different bundles, and there are plenty of accessories for purchase. Check out the full recommended price list here.

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