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Nintendo and its naughty novels

You might think the Nintendo DS is the handheld for kids, but a new release from Harlequin Books is steaming things up for adults on this popular gaming system.

Sony patents game demos that 'erode' over time

PlayStation 3 maker files patent for demo versions that lose functionality as time goes on — and prompts players to buy the full version. Read this blog post by Tor Thorsen on Crave.

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Reviews

Asus EeeBox PC EB1501

We've yet to be truly bowled over by any nettop PC, and while this one is not the be all and end all of systems, if you yearn for a full keyboard and external monitor presence, it's a fair option.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (iPhone)

The success of a GTA port for the iPhone was always going to rest on the implementation of good controls. Rockstar has quite a ways to go before it masters this aspect on the iPhone platform.
Band Hero (DS)

The DS version of Band Hero tries to deliver the experience you get from the full console versions of Band Hero, but struggles to deliver a genuinely fun portable gaming experience.
Maestro! Jump in Music

Maestro combines rhythm and platforming to make a charming little adventure that is enjoyable and rewarding, providing you like classical music.
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes

The puzzles aren't perfect but Clash of Heroes offers intriguing hybrid gameplay, engaging role-playing elements and a great presentation.
Littlest Pet Shop: Beach Friends

A very light game of interest only to Littlest Pet Shop fanatics, but they'll most likely love it to bits.
World of Zoo

Animal-obsessed kids will be in seventh heaven with World Of Zoo — and they might even learn a little along the way.
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini

A Trojan horse in a field full of cardboard cutouts, the new Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini delivers fine sound in an affordable package.

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Features

Music on the Apple iPad: iTunes lite

iPad's music browser looks and acts like iTunes, but it's really a bit of a hybrid between the iTunes interface and the capabilities of the iPod's browser. Here's what it includes and what's missing.
Portable games to take on your travels

Portable games are a godsend for Australian travellers faced with long trips and lots of transit time to kill. Here's our pick of the best trip-worthy DS, PSP and iPhone games.
MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Dell Studio XPS 13, into the ring for an all-out brawl.
Best party games

Got people over? Not sure how to keep them entertained as you're preparing the beef bourguignon? Check out this collection of great party games.

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News

Steam games coming to Mac

Valve has announced that its Steam gaming service is coming to the Mac platform, and will simultaneously release games for both PCs and Macs.
Microsoft shows how PCs, phones, Xbox 360s play well together

A recent demo of a single game being played on a PC, a phone and an Xbox 360 shows how Microsoft's three-screen philosophy will work in practice.
Ubisoft's Pure Football looks like Ice Hockey on grass

Ubisoft has announced Pure Football, a soccer sim that promises not to pull any punches when it comes to dropping the shoulder into the opposition.
Smirk About: Slip your phone into something more comfortable

iPhone skins are a dime a dozen these days, but what about PS3 and Xbox controller skins, or notebook skins for that matter?

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DIYs and How-to

Universities Online: How to pick the uni that's right for you via iTunes

Still deciding which courses and uni is right for you? Eight Australian universities distribute podcasts, guest lectures and course materials through iTunes, so you can take a try-before-you-buy approach.
What is an FM modulator?

Want sweet iPod tunes in your car, but don't want the static and tinny sound generated by many FM transmitters? There is another way and it doesn't involve an expensive new sound system.
Convert your videos for the iPhone or iPod for free

Brian Tong shows you some free programs that can be used to take all your videos and move them to your iPhone or iPod.
Advanced iTunes: Get more from the software

Here's a collection of four tips for getting more out of the software — using multiple libraries on a single machine, the best uses for Smart Playlists, getting true CD-quality rips from your CD, and tips for getting perfect album art.

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Downloads

Sega Rally Championship demo

Experience heart-pounding off-road racing.
Air Warrior II demo

Fly solo in WWII flight campaigns, or with other pilots online.
Syndicate Wars demo

Battle evil scientists and prevent mass brainwashing of the world.
Robotron X demo

Use your superhuman powers to save humankind from a robot species.