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  • 8.5

    The Witcher

    09 Nov 2007 12:00 AM

    New battle mechanics, a fantastic storyline, and a gritty setting make The Witcher one of the most engrossing, mature RPGs to arrive on the PC in years.

  • Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms

    06 Sep 2007 12:00 AM

    This great new expansion offers a significant amount of new content for veteran Medieval II players.

  • 9.5

    Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

    27 Feb 2006 5:12 PM

    Enjoy wireless playing freedom with your Xbox 360 with this wireless controller. The controller takes two AA batteries (which will provide a charge of approximately 40 hours) and is compatible with Xbox rechargeable battery packs.

    Specs: Accessories

  • 10

    Mashed

    27 Sep 2004 12:25 PM

    If crashing, bumping, racing and shooting sound like an average night's commute to you, you should probably check out our Australian review of Mashed.

  • 6.0 8

    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

    15 Jan 2008 1:28 PM

    Mario and Sonics' debut as a duo fails to earn them a spot on the medal stand.

  • 7.2

    Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2

    30 Oct 2007 12:00 AM

    Ultimate Ninja 2 still values style over substance, but a bigger cast of fighters and a better-realized story mode will certainly make it a hit with Naruto fans.

  • Quake 4

    03 Nov 2005 11:33 AM

    Quake 4 is fun, frantic and a definite step-up from the dour Doom 3. Its multiplayer component may not break any new ground, but as a single player experience Quake 4 is a winner.

    Specs: Xbox 360

  • Serious Sam II

    23 Nov 2005 2:17 PM

    Serious Sam 2 dispenses with all the plot and pretenses of first person shooters to deliver tonnes of action, big guns and stupid fun.

  • Sony Memory Stick Entertainment Packs

    01 Sep 2005 2:01 PM

    The first purchase you'll need to make after your PSP and games is a bigger Memory Stick (because you'll soon find that the 32MB included memory just isn't big enough). Sony's releasing the Memory Stick Entertainment Pack to coincide with the PSP launch -- each pack contains a Memory Stick, plus the Image Converter 2 management software (which is what you'll need to transfer your own movies into a PSP-friendly format). The packs come in three sizes -- 512MB, 1GB and 2GB.

    Specs: Accessories

  • 7.6

    Mario Hoops 3 on 3

    09 Nov 2006 11:53 AM

    Hoops isn't Nintendo's finest game to date, but it's not a bad game either. If you're looking for a fun, light-hearted sports game for all-ages, then Hoops is worth a try, just don't expect a serious basketball simulation.

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