Games - Portable - Features

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  Silent Hill: Homecoming banned in Australia

  Latest Silent Hill horror game refused classification down under; local distributor will wait until early 2009 for a possible resubmission.

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  Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition announced

  With the next World Cup just around the corner, get set for Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition, which willl be available for the PlayStation 2 in November.

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  Report: Nintendo to make $1.6 million profit per employee

  It's no secret that Nintendo has experienced incredible success since the launch of the Nintendo DS and the Wii. However, a report from the Financial Times this week is attempting to put that success in proper perspective. According to the article, Nintendo is on track to earn US$1.6 million (AU$1.98 million) in profit this year — for each of its workers.

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  Sony launches Life with PlayStation

  This generation of gaming consoles has seen a wealth of innovations become standard features for systems, from downloadable demos to wireless controllers. One such addition that was perhaps not as fervently called for by gamers is that of live global news and weather updates, but Nintendo updated the Wii shortly after launch with the News Channel and Weather Channel, and now Sony is adding similar features to the PlayStation 3.

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  EA execs on Aussie Rock Band delays

  The Aussie Rock Band saga is pretty well known by now to gamers down under, with our country still waiting on the official release of MTV/Harmonix's four-piece rhythm game almost a year after its US sale date. The situation was made even more farcical last weekend, with the game's sequel — Rock Band 2 — released in the US.

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  Hands-on with the Guitar Hero World Tour instruments

  Activision popped by this morning to show us Guitar Hero: World Tour, and without going into too much detail, we can say it's looking pretty damn good.

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  Asphalt 3: Street Rules

  Fans of classic racing games will want to check out Asphalt 3 on N-Gage. The racing is fast paced and can be thrilling, but the repetitive level design robs it of replay value.

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  Super Monkey Ball

  Unless you have a great deal of patience and very steady hands or a love of monkeys, bananas and falling off high surfaces, this game is not for you.

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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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  Nintendo patents new portable

  The Mario Factory files a patent in the US for a portable gaming system that is controlled by tilt and movement.

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  Sony PSP Slim Hands-On Report

  CNET.com.au checks out the latest model of the PSP, the PSP2000.

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  PS3 DVR, PSP messenger services announced

  After years in development, Sony's console-based answers to TiVo and iTunes will finally arrive in Europe in 2008; IM and VoIP services also planned.

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  N-Gage to game again

  Nokia to launch new free-to-try games service on a range of its mobile phones in November, no "sidetalkin" required.

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  Nintendo market value surpasses ¥10 trillion

  Mario Factory shares surge ahead yet again, cementing its position as Japan's third most valuable company.

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  Best Portable games

  With the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable you can take your games with you, so we've taken a look at the best of the bunch for games on the go.

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  Reggie: DS to get full downloadable games

  The Nintendo of America president reveals his plan to offer games for download onto the handheld.

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  PSP Skype launching this month

  Japan's Nikkei Net says Sony expects to launch Internet phone service imminently; free for PSP-to-PSP and PSP-to-PC calls, but limited to PSP Slim owners.

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  Call of Duty 4 answered 10 million times

  Infinity Ward's multiplatform modern military shooter makes latest milestone; studio head explains decision not to develop a Wii version.

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  Asphalt 3: Street Rules

  Fans of classic racing games will want to check out Asphalt 3 on N-Gage. The racing is fast paced and can be thrilling, but the repetitive level design robs it of replay value.

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  Super Monkey Ball

  Unless you have a great deal of patience and very steady hands or a love of monkeys, bananas and falling off high surfaces, this game is not for you.

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  Buzz! Master Quiz

  Limited multiplayer options and a decidedly shallow single-player side weigh down trivia king Buzz's portable debut.

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  Hannah Montana Music Jam

  Fans of Hannah Montana may be able to overlook Music Jam's playability shortcomings, but even they'll become frustrated before very long.

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  Professor Layton and the Curious Village

  Professor Layton and the Curious Village mixes an interesting story, challenging logic puzzles, and exploration into an extremely entertaining package that you won't want to put down.

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  Nintendo DS Lite

  The DS Lite is smaller, lighter and, frankly, much cooler looking than its bulky predecessor.

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  Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable)

  After months of delay, the Sony PSP is finally here in Australia. Should Nintendo be worried? Read our Australian review.

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  Asphalt 3: Street Rules

  Fans of classic racing games will want to check out Asphalt 3 on N-Gage. The racing is fast paced and can be thrilling, but the repetitive level design robs it of replay value.

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  Nintendo DS

  Nintendo's innovative DS is the next must-have portable gaming console

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  Star Fox Command

  Star Fox Command is a fun adventure especially for fans and those new to the series, but don't expect it to be a huge departure from previous Star Fox games.

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  Professor Layton and the Curious Village

  Professor Layton and the Curious Village mixes an interesting story, challenging logic puzzles, and exploration into an extremely entertaining package that you won't want to put down.

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  Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

  Crisis Core is an exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take.

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  Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

  The first portable Syphon Filter is one of a rare breed for the PlayStation Portable--a shooter that offers not only intense stealth and action sequences, but also a control scheme that works.

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  LocoRoco

  Quirky, innovative and as cute as a baby seal stuffed with kittens (possibly cuter), LocoRoco is a must-have PSP title.

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  New Super Mario Bros

  The title may have the word "new" in it, but this latest Super Mario Bros game just bristles with old-school charm.

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  Please Explain: Contrast ratios

  2008/10/03 12:58:57

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  BMW 7-Series hybrid is a mild child

  2008/10/05 21:48:27

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  Lamborghini Estoque

  2008/10/05 21:56:04

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  Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

  Sony unveiled an ultra-thin TV, a rubbable laptop and an unusual tube speaker, amongst other things at its Uchi event today.

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  Hands-on with the Guitar Hero World Tour instruments

  Activision popped by this morning to show us Guitar Hero: World Tour, and without going into too much detail, we can say it's looking pretty damn good.

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