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  Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga

  Even if the new bells and whistles aren't enough to bring back established fans, this is still Lego Star Wars at its finest.

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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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  Too Human

  Too Human is a game of false starts and unrealised potential that infiltrate almost every aspect of the game. This action/role-playing hybrid is too unbalanced and too frustrating to recommend.

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  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?

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  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.

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  Madden NFL 09

  A few key gameplay additions and enhancements make this year's Madden great despite some unseemly flaws.

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  Braid

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

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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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  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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  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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  E3 '08: Gears 2 dated, RE5 slated, Fable 2 "finished"

  Epic's slaughter-filled sequel coming 7 November, Capcom's horror-survival game coming 13 March, Lionhead's RPG done and due in October.

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  E3 '08: Avatars go Live on Xbox 360 this spring

  Microsoft unveils a new avatar feature coming as part of a major system update later in the year.

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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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  Call of Duty 4 answered 10 million times

  Infinity Ward's multiplatform modern military shooter makes latest milestone; studio head explains decision not to develop a Wii version.

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  AC/DC, Guns'n'Roses confirmed for Rock Band 2

  Sequel to ship with 84 songs; Harmonix says more than 500 songs will be available by year's end.

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  Xbox 360 gets some base-charging love from Nyko

  Nyko has announced the release of an Xbox 360-compatible charging base, much like the PlayStation 3 one the company debuted almost two months ago.

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  Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga

  Even if the new bells and whistles aren't enough to bring back established fans, this is still Lego Star Wars at its finest.

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  Too Human

  Too Human is a game of false starts and unrealised potential that infiltrate almost every aspect of the game. This action/role-playing hybrid is too unbalanced and too frustrating to recommend.

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  Madden NFL 09

  A few key gameplay additions and enhancements make this year's Madden great despite some unseemly flaws.

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  Braid

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

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  Fable II Impressions - Meet the Bard

  Peter Molyneux shows off a handful of previously unseen Fable II features during our E3 meeting.

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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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  Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga

  Even if the new bells and whistles aren't enough to bring back established fans, this is still Lego Star Wars at its finest.

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  Too Human

  Too Human is a game of false starts and unrealised potential that infiltrate almost every aspect of the game. This action/role-playing hybrid is too unbalanced and too frustrating to recommend.

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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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  Braid

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

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  Braid

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

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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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  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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  BioShock

  BioShock creates an amazing world that you'll want to explore from top to bottom and a compelling mystery that slowly comes together as you play.

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  Forza Motorsport 2

  Forza 2 delivers on nearly every aspect you'd want in a Forza sequel. It drives incredibly, it's wonderfully presented, and it's rich with modes and features.

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