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  Gran Turismo 5 Prologue gets motor show cars and exclusive Citroen concept

  Polyphony has released an update for it GT5 Prologue driving simulator. The update includes three new cars from recent auto shows, including one design exclusively for the game, along with a smattering of new 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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  Brothers in Arms: Hill's Highway

  Hell's Highway proves to be an exciting, engaging ride despite a few bumps along the way.

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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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  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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  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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  Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

  The Force Unleashed's action can be incredible, though it too often strays from what it does best.

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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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  How to upgrade your PlayStation 3 Hard Drive

  Find out how to upgrade the hard drive on your PlayStation 3.

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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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  Seven reasons you shouldn't use the PS3 as your Blu-ray player

  While Sony's PlayStation 3 is arguably the best Blu-ray player on the market right now, we offer up a few legitimate reasons why you might want to get a stand-alone player instead.

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  Rock Band drum peripheral coming to Oz

  Rock Band hasn't even arrived in Australia yet, but that doesn't stop third-party peripherals being prepared for release here.

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  PS3 "bonus" bundle offer to end on August 31 in Australia

  Recently released AU$999.95 PS3 bundle offer to end in less than a month in Australia; no word yet on replacement offering.

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  On the floor at Sony.Experience More

  CNET.com.au attended the annual Sony.Experience More showcase to check out the latest from the Japanese electronics giant.

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  Q&A: RedOctane cofounder Charles Huang

  RedOctane cocreator and Guitar Hero rocker Charles Huang discusses working with Microsoft, picking the right guitar for the job, and his take on Rock Band this holiday season.

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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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  SCE Australia boss on the 40GB PS3

  Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand managing director Michael Ephraim on the new 40GB PS3 model, discontinuing the 60GB version, and copping flak from gamers.

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  Brothers in Arms: Hill's Highway

  Hell's Highway proves to be an exciting, engaging ride despite a few bumps along the way.

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  Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

  The Force Unleashed's action can be incredible, though it too often strays from what it does best.

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  FaceBreaker

  FaceBreaker's impressive boxer-customisation options are overshadowed by terrible gameplay.

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  Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli

  Exciting for Ferrari fans, but take away the licence and you're left with a competent racer with only average looks, poor AI opponents, and not enough variety.

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  Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09

  Friendlier controls and a host of other improvements make Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 great.

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  Guitar Hero World Tour (Guitar Hero 4)

  We get our first look at Guitar Hero's foray into the multi-instrument scene, including a glance at the surprisingly deep song-creation process.

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  Brothers in Arms: Hill's Highway

  Hell's Highway proves to be an exciting, engaging ride despite a few bumps along the way.

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  Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

  The Force Unleashed's action can be incredible, though it too often strays from what it does best.

• Sony PlayStation 3

  Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?

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  Sony Playstation 3 Blu-ray DVD Remote

  If you do a lot of movie watching with your PS3, the Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray DVD Remote is a nice luxury, but it's not a must-have accessory for the PS3.

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  Buzz! Quiz TV

  Thanks to its wireless buzzers and online play, the first Buzz for PS3 is a must have for trivia or party game fans. Make sure you have a widescreen TV though.

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  Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

  Metal Gear Solid 4 is an awe-inspiring synthesis of dramatic storytelling and entertaining gameplay.

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  Grand Theft Auto IV

  Grand Theft Auto IV is a game that you simply have to play. The single-player game is the best in the series by far and the multiplayer is addictive.

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  Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

  The PlayStation 3's processing power is put to the test in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune -- the visuals are amazing -- and the strong cinematic storyline is sure to draw you in.

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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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  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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