Top 10 PCs in August

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  Spore

  Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game.

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  Guitar Hero World Tour dated down under

  Four-piece Guitar Hero game to ship on 12 November in Australia; four new tracks announced, including one from Aussies The Living End.

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  Wright appraises 'Sporn'

  Even before the game's release, cheeky gamers have been misusing Spore's Creature Creator to design lewd monsters and upload them to the official Sporepedia website, forcing distributor EA to censor creatures it deems inappropriate.

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  Paid to Play? The state of pro-gaming in Australia

  Just how active is the pro-gaming scene in Australia? Are we a nation that can stand toe-to-toe against the best gamers in the world? And if we're not competitive, then who's to blame? Check out the answers to all these and more as we put Australia's pro-gaming culture under the spotlight in this in-depth GameSpot AU feature.

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  Inside Australia's game ratings body — The Classification Board

  Ever wanted to know how the games you play get classified? Ever wondered just who exactly is behind important decisions like the banning of games, and their re-classification for the Australian market?

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  Quantum of Solace filled with celebs

  Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Olga Kurylenko from upcoming James Bond film lend voices, likenesses to Activision Blizzard's movie tie-in shooter.

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  Fallout 3 unbanned in Australia

  Postapocalyptic shooter reclassified in Australia to MA 15+ as a resubmitted version significantly removes the "incentive and reward" for drug use.

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  GTAIV hijacking PCs in November

  Rockstar North's crime epic will be available for Windows machines on 18 Nov in the US and 21 Nov in the UK; conversion will feature "expanded" multiplayer modes.

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  Can Spore meet its lofty expectations?

  Electronic Arts' much-anticipated game Spore comes out 7 September. Can it live up to expectations?

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  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.

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  BBC to broadcast in 'Second Life'

  British TV institution to make its "Second Life" debut Friday with a program about the virtual-world economy.

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  Top 5 gaming notebooks

  A samurai might have carried a sword in the past, but the modern virtual warrior whips out one of these top-end portables instead.

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  Starcraft II warps into Seoul

  Blizzard Entertainment unveils long-awaited sequel to PC real-time strategy game at worldwide invitational event.

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  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.

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  Q&A: Game music composer Jeremy Soule

  Music composer of Neverwinter Nights, KOTR, and Guild Wars on the challenges of creating great game music, expansion packs, Steve Jobs, and more.

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  EA, id take bite out of Apple

  Megapublisher announces six Macintosh games; Doom-maker reveals new IP is coming to PC, PS3, 360, and Mac, promises new "Mac-related announcement."

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  Irrational Games talks Bioshock

  We chat to Irrational Games' Joe McDonagh about the upcoming underwater shooter Bioshock, which is being released for the Xbox 360 and PC.

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  A Nerd's eye view of the Kitty Hawk

  We take a quick trip to the humungous navy aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, with maritime devotee and Nerds FC star Phil Massaad along for the ride.

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  Spore

  Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game.

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  Street Fighter IV

  We got our hands on Street Fighter IV — which is already available in Japanese arcades — at E3 2008.

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  Diner Dash/Diner Dash 2: Restaurant Rescue/Diner Dash: Flo On The Go

  Those hankering for a cross between working the Maccas fry line and an 80's handheld hit will get a certain amount of enjoyment out of Diner Dash, although we can't imagine buying all of them.

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  James Bond: Quantum of Solace First Look

  We track down Activision and Treyarch's first game based on the James Bond movie franchise.

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  Diablo 3

  We've got the first look at the gameplay of Blizzard's latest dungeon crawler.

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  Spore

  Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game.

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  Gaming preview: Spore

  Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game.

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  Diablo 3

  We've got the first look at the gameplay of Blizzard's latest dungeon crawler.

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  Jade Empire: Special Edition

  The long-awaited PC version of Jade Empire retains the great story and setting of the Xbox original, but the streamlined combat and core design haven't aged quite as gracefully.

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  Tabula Rasa

  Richard Garriott's newest online creation has its problems, but it's still a good amount of fun.

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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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  World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade

  The Burning Crusade is a superb example of exactly what an expansion pack for any game should be.

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  Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

  The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.

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  Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach

  The experience and feel of the original D&D experience is transferred successfully to the online realm. While it may not have the completeness demanded by hardcore D&D fans, there is more than enough for casual and beginner players -- who are really the target of this release.

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  Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI (Golf V, 2007)

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  Buzz! Quiz TV

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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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  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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