Editors' Top Rated XBOX

The CNET.com.au Editors' Choice Award is a hallmark of exceptional product performance, design, quality, and value, and signifies a product that is considered best of breed in its category.

Dead or Alive 4

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

12/04/2006 02:30 PM

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.

06/04/2006 12:08 PM

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.

22/03/2006 12:54 PM

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.

22/03/2006 12:39 PM

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.

21/12/2005 12:59 PM

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

Puny humans! Tremble at the oversize feet of the mighty Hulk, who's now angrier than ever in The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. Read our Australian review.

20/09/2005 03:23 PM

Sid Meier's Pirates: Xbox review

Time to buckle your swash and get your timbers shivering. The sea is calling you to a life of debauchery in the Xbox version of Sid Meier's Pirates.

02/08/2005 05:22 PM

Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict

What do you get if you cross Prince of Persia, Soul Calibur and Quake, and then pump the volume up to 11? Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict.

10/06/2005 03:32 PM

Jade Empire: Xbox review

Since it comes from the makers of the excellent Knights of the Old Republic, there's some very high hopes attached to Jade Empire, the latest RPG to hit the Xbox. Does it live up to the hype? Read our Australian review.

10/05/2005 09:55 AM

Forza Motorsport

Xbox fans rejoice! Forza Motorsport is fun, fast and is hands down the best racing simulation on the console. Read our Australian review.

05/05/2005 11:01 AM

Latest game articles
Popular

Inside Australia's game ratings body — The Classification Board

Ever wanted to know how the games you play get classified? Ever wondered just who exactly is behind important decisions like the banning of games, and their re-classification for the Australian market?
Quantum of Solace filled with celebs

Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Olga Kurylenko from upcoming James Bond film lend voices, likenesses to Activision Blizzard's movie tie-in shooter.
Fallout 3 unbanned in Australia

Postapocalyptic shooter reclassified in Australia to MA 15+ as a resubmitted version significantly removes the "incentive and reward" for drug use.
SingStar Amped track list announced

Anyone who is familiar with data trackers GfK Australia's weekly software charts will be more than familiar with the SingStar franchise, as its games constantly appear in both the PlayStation 2 and overall top 10 charts. Due to its widespread success, it's no surprise that Sony has announced SingStar Amped, another addition to the franchise.
Bungie confirms 'three distinct projects' in the pipe

House of Halo says it is at work on a trio of ventures, but will not be sharing details on postponed E3 announcement at next month's Penny Arcade Expo.
Video game technology gets smarter

Recent advancements in video game design — and new game consoles with dazzling computing power — have endowed computer-controlled characters with a sense of self-preservation and unpredictability not seen even a year ago.
Whaddyareckon?: Ultimate Street Fighters

Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter IV features new characters that are more wuss than warrior, such as the roly-poly, popcorn-crunching Rufus. This week we ask what your ultimate fighting champion would look like.
James Cameron: 3D heading beyond movies

The filmmaker tells digital advertisers that the kind of 3D experiences just making their way into movies will also reshape television and gaming.
Oi!: Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

The Explain Series

Telstra Explains ADSL2+

Latest reviews
Popular
Editors' choice

Spider-Man 3

This is, at best, a step sideways for the Spider-Man movie games.
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.
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.
Dead or Alive 4

Dead or Alive 4 is one of the must-have games for new Xbox 360 owners.
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.

More reviews »

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.
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.
Beijing 2008 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games

Beijing 2008 proves beyond a doubt that rapidly pushing buttons is not fun.
Street Fighter IV

We got our hands on Street Fighter IV — which is already available in Japanese arcades — at E3 2008.
Braid

A moving story, serene visuals, and brilliant puzzles make Braid an adventure that you absolutely should experience.

More popular reviews »

Dead or Alive 4

Dead or Alive 4 is one of the must-have games for new Xbox 360 owners.
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.
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.
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.
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.

More editors' choice »

CNET.com.au videos

TiVo HD

2008/08/15 16:47:50

Play the video
Motorola RAZR2 V9 Ferrari Special Edition

2008/08/15 16:53:49

Play the video
Canon EOS 1000D

2008/08/29 15:44:41

Play the video

Photo gallery

Photos: Driving on Singapore's F1 night track

Revheads stopping by Singapore in the next few months can have a go on the city-state's F1 night track ... virtually, that is. Last week, SingTel, the race's main sponsor, unveiled an interactive simulator and we were there.
Photos: Dissecting a dinosaur, the Commodore 64

Marvel at the machine that pioneered the person computer revolution; the Commodore 64. In this photo gallery we reveal the guts that gave the Commodore 64 its glory, why not nose in for some nostalgia?

More galleries »

Membership benefits

Contact community members

Add friends or tech gurus to you contacts and send them messages. Sign up for a free CNET.com.au membership now!