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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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  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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  Xbox 360 gets pre-Christmas price cut

  Arcade unit gets AU$50 price cut in Australia; Pro and Elite units get AU$100 slashed.

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  Aussie R18+ public consultation delayed

  Draft discussion paper on possible introduction of R18+ for games down under suffers setback.

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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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  DIY: Hack the Xbox

  You may have an Xbox, but you probably don't know what all it can do. Locked away inside is the power of a PC. We'll show you how to let it out.

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  Xbox 360 Video Cable Comparison

  We compare the various video cables available for the Xbox 360 for price and picture.

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  Debate intensifies over Hot Coffee sex in GTA

  San Andreas sex-scene mod has watchdog group barking; Dutch hacker unmasked -- claims his patch only unlocks what was already in the code.

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  Microsoft boasts 10 million Xbox 360 sales in first 16 months

  Microsoft's Peter Moore continued the next-gen boasting, bashing, and boosting, saying an early release date for the Xbox 360 gives his company the edge.

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  Photos: Xbox 360 -- What's in the box?

  Want to know what you'll find inside the packaging of a new Xbox 360 System bundle? Check our extensive photo gallery to find out.