Irrational Games talks Bioshock

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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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  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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  Live it up: 10 steps to get your Xbox online

  For those Xbox Live newbies out there, CNET.com.au is here to help with this handy guide to getting your console online.

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  FAQ: How to play Xbox games on the new Xbox 360

  Before you try to play an original Xbox game in the new Xbox 360, make sure your read this list of frequently asked questions.

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  Full Xbox 360 backwards compatibility list of Xbox 1 games

  There's no need to put away your old Xbox 1 games just because you've bought a 360.

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  Xbox 360: The full Australian price list (updated)

  The Xbox 360 is available in four different bundles, and there are plenty of accessories for purchase. Check out the full recommended price list here.

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  John Howard announces his successor

  Prime Minister John Howard has announced that Master Chief Petty Officer SPARTAN-117 will be his successor should the Coalition win the upcoming election.

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  No R18+ rating to blame for GTA IV cuts in Australia: Rockstar

  Rockstar says cuts to Aussie version of GTA IV are "not significant"; calls for introduction of R18+ rating for games in Australia.

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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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  More maptacularness for Halo 2

  Two Halo: Combat Evolved maps reimagined for Halo 2; new "Hang 'Em High" and "Desolation" coming to Xbox Live in April.

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  More Xbox games playable on 360

  Twenty-one more Xbox games now playable on Xbox 360; Doom 3, Lego Star Wars, Silent Hill 4 lead pack.

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  Spider-Man 3

  This is, at best, a step sideways for the Spider-Man movie games.

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  Madden NFL 07

  With a winning gameplan already in place and some new tricks certain to capture your interest, Madden NFL 07 is a no-brainer for rookies and series veterans alike.

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  The Da Vinci Code

  The Da Vinci Code is a middling adventure game take on Dan Brown's mega-selling novel, but it does do at least a few things reasonably well.

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  Dead or Alive 4

  Dead or Alive 4 is one of the must-have games for new Xbox 360 owners.

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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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  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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  Xbox 360

  The first 'next generation' console to hit Australia, the Xbox 360 promises plenty of extras aside from gaming. Should you rush out and buy one? Read our extensive Australian review to find out.

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  Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter

  This wireless network adapter gives your Xbox 360 the ability to connect to your home network, and is 802.11 a/b/g compatible.

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  Microsoft Xbox

  Microsoft's big black box -- or green/clear if you score one of the limited edition models -- has the best online gaming support, inbuilt storage for game saves and custom soundtracks and a growing library of games that covers most popular categories.

• Video: Microsoft launches Xbox in the desert

  Microsoft says there are 20 titles ready for its Xbox 360 launch Tuesday. Gamespot.com's Ryan MacDonald describes the scene in Palmdale, California, and speaks with Microsoft's Peter Moore, VP of marketing for Xbox International

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  Dead or Alive 4

  Dead or Alive 4 is one of the must-have games for new Xbox 360 owners.

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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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  Project Gotham Racing 3

  If you want some sweet next-generation eye-candy to help allay those feelings of guilt for spending hundreds of dollars on a new games machine, then look no further than Project Gotham Racing 3.

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  Perfect Dark Zero

  This awesome, high-tech first-person shooter champions the Xbox 360 with its excellent assortment of single- and multiplayer game types, as well as its incredible good looks and dynamic, intense action.

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  Peter Jackson's King Kong

  Simply stated, Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie, is not just a great use of the license and a wonderful movie tie-in, but it's a stupendous game to boot.

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