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  • Best PC games

    16 Nov 2009 12:26 PM

    Console titles may get all the fanfare, but there are still plenty of great games to play on the PC.

  • Best gaming mice

    13 Nov 2009 2:09 PM

    From macros to on-the-fly-dpi to storing configurations on the device itself, the mouse is arguably the most important tool in a PC gamer's arsenal. Here we have a list of our five favourite gaming mice.

  • Left 4 Dead 2 banned in Australia

    17 Sep 2009 3:05 PM

    It looks like the dead won't be rising down under anytime soon with Left 4 Dead 2 being the latest game refused classification in Australia.

  • Top 5 WoW-related BlizzCon 2009 announcements

    25 Aug 2009 12:49 PM

    We take a closer look at our five favourite game-changing additions to the World of Warcraft that were announced at BlizzCon in the US.

  • Best games for Mac

    06 Aug 2009 4:47 PM

    With all the focus on console gaming these days, the poor old Mac often seems to be totally ignored. But fear not, Apple fans, for some of the greatest PC games are also available for your Mac. We've gathered some of the best.

  • Games we played: Editors' Choice 2004

    05 Aug 2009 9:52 AM

    Can you remember what your favourite games were five years ago? Here are the ones that most impressed the CNET crew.

  • Aussie sports games: Win, lose or draw?

    15 Jul 2009 5:21 PM

    The past, present and future on video games based on the biggest sports down under.

  • The Sims 3 ready for launch

    15 May 2009 5:23 PM

    Latest relaunch of EA's popular life sim series is finally finished; online and retail launch set for 4 June.

  • Best gaming laptops

    28 Apr 2009 3:15 PM

    Keen to get your game on, but want to keep portable? While it's still an expensive hobby, gaming on the go is certainly possible, as these laptops can attest.

  • The Sims 3: What to expect

    24 Apr 2009 2:58 PM

    The Sims 3 associate producer chats about listening to the community, whether we'll see a demo, and more.

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  • Assassin's Creed II

    Assassin's Creed II is what you'd want an action sequel to be: bigger, better and more beautiful.

  • Dragon Age: Origins

    Incredible storytelling, great characters and exciting battles are just a few of the things that make this fantasy role-playing game so extraordinary.

    Specs: PS3, Xbox 360

  • Order of War

    This simple real-time strategy game isn't original, but it's a lot of fun.