Games - Xbox 360 - Reviews round-up

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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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  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.

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  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.

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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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  Beijing 2008 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games

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

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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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  Ubisoft launches Aussie/NZ GRAW 2 tournament

  Ubisoft to shell out A$10,000 first prize for Xbox 360 Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 online comp.

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  Microsoft patches Xbox 360

  Microsoft has quietly released a fix for a security vulnerability that could let Xbox 360 owners run their own applications or operating systems on the console.

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  Free weekend of Xbox Live down under

  Xbox Live Gold free for Australian and New Zealand gamers to coincide with GRAW 2 launch.

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  Australian 360s bundled with Gears

  Gears of War gets bundled with Oz Xbox 360s from this week.

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  Microsoft launches Xbox-Vista gaming union

  Windows Vista and Xbox 360 gamers will soon be able to challenge each other online for the first time as Microsoft's Xbox LIVE gaming network opens its doors to PC titles.

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  Microsoft probes possible Xbox Live fraud

  Microsoft is investigating possible fraud on its Xbox Live online gaming service, the company said Tuesday.

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  Halo 3 packs confirmed for Australia

  Three versions of Halo 3 to be made available Down Under; Legendary Edition to cost A$199.95 ($160).

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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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  Beijing 2008 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games

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

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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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  Beijing 2008 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games

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

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  Street Fighter IV

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

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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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  TiVo HD

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  Motorola RAZR2 V9 Ferrari Special Edition

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  Canon EOS 1000D

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  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.

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  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?

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