Games - Xbox 360 - News

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  Rock Band coming to Australia

  EA confirms Harmonix-developed band simulation game finally making its way down under on 7 November.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  Mercenaries 2: World in Flames

  Broken, buggy, and shallow gameplay leaves Mercenaries 2's world in flames.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

More articles »

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  Microsoft aims to make Xbox more family-friendly

  Microsoft on Wednesday showed off a new Xbox feature that will allow parents to set the amount of time that kids can play games.

• 

  Low-key Halo 3 launch in Australia

  Hundreds line up at Aussie retailers for the Halo 3 midnight launch down under, but there were no "official" launch activities from Microsoft.

• 

  Halo 3 launch breaks Australian sales records

  Halo 3 claims the largest entertainment launch in Australian retail history. One in four Xbox 360 owners down under buy the final instalment in the Halo trilogy in the first 24 hours of sale.

• 

  Xbox 360 Arcade confirmed for Australia

  360 Arcade to retail for A$399.95 down under; Core system to be phased out.

• 

  Call of Duty 4 beta coming to Australia

  Activision announced that an Xbox 360 beta for Infinity Ward's highly anticipated shooter Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare will soon let Aussies join the battlefield.

• 

  Xbox tries to get its 'Halo' back

  Microsoft is hoping "Halo 3" will boost Xbox sales enough to knock Sony's PS3 down for good.

• 

  Mercenaries 2: World in Flames

  Broken, buggy, and shallow gameplay leaves Mercenaries 2's world in flames.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  Madden NFL 09

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

• 

  Braid

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

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.

• 

  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.

• 

  James Bond: Quantum of Solace

  We track down Activision and Treyarch's first game based on the James Bond movie franchise.

• 

  Joytech Xbox 360 Nitro Racing Wheel

  If you're serious about clocking in the best times on Project Gotham Racing 3, then you'll need something more responsive than the 360's controller. Enter the Joytech Xbox 360 Nitro Racing Wheel.

More popular reviews »

• 

  Braid

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

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

More editors' choice »

• 

  Canon EOS 50D

  2008/10/10 14:57:56

  Play the video

• 

  How to make your iPod Nano talk

  2008/10/09 11:24:35

  Play the video

• 

  Planet CNET: Spooning at 40,000 feet

  2008/10/09 09:20:25

  Play the video

More videos »

• 

  Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

  Sony unveiled an ultra-thin TV, a rubbable laptop and an unusual tube speaker, amongst other things at its Uchi event today.

• 

  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.

More galleries »