Shinobido: Way of the Ninja Specifications

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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, there's something for everyone who wants to pick up a gun and fight (digitally, of course).

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  Best sport games

  Do you have what it takes to be a sporting legend, if only in the virtual arena? For those of you who prefer your athletic pursuits to be of the digital kind, here's our current list of must-play sport games.

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  Best family and party games

  We've all been there. Your friends are around and you want something you can all play, but which game is best? Here's our list of games perfect for your next shindig.

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  NBA 2K9

  NBA 2K9's game is strong, but most of its new features won't be appreciated by the average Joe.

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  SingStar Amped

  This fourth karaoke release from Sony ironically rocks harder than the SingStar with "rocks" in the title.

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  Best action games

  If you're the kind of gamer that lives for an adrenaline rush, these action games should be on your "Must Play" list.

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  Best online games

  Video games are fun and regardless of whether you're into first-person-shooters, puzzle games or action adventure, adding online play so you can enjoy it with friends and strangers alike only sweetens the deal. Here's our take of the best titles to play online.

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  Guitar Hero World Tour unboxed!

  Guitar Hero World Tour hits store shelves in Australia today, which will mean Aussies will have two four-person rhythm games to choose from this holiday season. We compare the kits.

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  Aussie R18+ public consultation goes ahead

  Australian Censorship Ministers agree to release public discussion paper on introduction of R18+ for games before the end of the year.

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  SingStar Legends song list revealed

  Ready for some more SingStar action? Sony Computer Entertainment has just released the Australian track listing for SingStar Legends for PlayStation 2, which is due for a tentative release on November 2.

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  Mamma Mia! Sony announces SingStar ABBA

  Sony's karaoke franchise has signed up the 1970's superstars for PlayStation collaboration.

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  Rock Band coming to Australia

  EA confirms Harmonix-developed band simulation game finally making its way down under on 7 November.

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  Guitar Hero: Metallica due by Q1 '09

  Latest SEC filing by Activision confirms Bay Area metal quartet will be subject of next band-centric rhythm game; new James Bond game gets final title.

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  Tech toys for speed junkies

  Not everyone can go touring in a Bugatti or racing in a Ferrari. But that's half the allure — you want it but you can't have it. Well, that's not entirely true.

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  Best PlayStation 2 games

  Sony's PlayStation 2 is far from dead -- it's still alive and kicking. If you have Sony's now classic console, then these are some of the must-have games you need to have in your collection.

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  Rock Band digs up Grateful Dead

  Eighteen master tracks from hippie phenomenon will be available for digital download via Harmonix and MTV Games' upcoming rhythm title, including "Truckin'" and "Casey Jones."

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  Rock Band coming to PlayStation 2

  MTV Games and Electronic Arts to bring their highly anticipated rhythm game to the PS2, announce 10 more tracks including Stones, Clash, NIN.

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  Sony facing another PS3 suit

  Latest litigation over Cell-powered console centers on alleged infringements on synchronized parallel processor patent.