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Tekken 6

With its beefy cast, impressive Scenario Campaign mode and expansive customisation options, Tekken 6 is the new heavyweight in the fighting game arena

Forza Motorsport 3

The next instalment, coming in October, offers pumped up visuals, error prone AI drivers and a rewind feature to undo nasty little incidents, like dates with the Armco.

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Reviews

NewU: Fitness First Personal Trainer

NewU combines fitness and nutrition in a well balanced combination, although it would benefit from better on-screen feedback.
FIFA 10

FIFA 10 offers the best gameplay in the series' history and includes even more features and game modes to boot.
Netgear Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000)

The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package.
Guitar Hero 5

Wide-ranging improvements and an excellent new Party Play mode make Guitar Hero 5 a great way to bring some rock into your living room.
Topfield TRF2400 Masterpiece HD

The Topfield Masterpiece HD is a very capable PVR that offers a lot of recording flexibility and just as many cutting edge features as the "big boys".
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

An excellent vehicle creator and a variety of fun missions make Banjo's return to gaming a blast.
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

This flagship Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A is just as good as or even better than the Pioneer LX Kuro in many areas and at a far more reasonable asking price, too.
Dell Crystal

Although the performance is okay, Dell's Crystal is best left to those who want to prove they have money.

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Features

Aussie sports games: Win, lose or draw?

The past, present and future on video games based on the biggest sports down under.
Blu-ray: Everything you need to know

In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?
Gaming and computer tips for TVs

Modern flat-panel TVs are like a Swiss army knife with a multitude of functionalities, and so here are some tips to reproduce the best picture quality from your gaming console and computers.
Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia

How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.

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News

Hands-on with the new Xbox Experience

Crave Microsoft has named a date for the launch of its revamped Xbox Live service — 19 November — and we got our hands on it to see if hardcore fans have anything to worry about.
Microsoft finally cuts HD DVD add-on

Microsoft will end production of the external HD DVD drive for its Xbox 360 video game console, according to a report by the Associated Press.
Xbox, iPod dock and home automation in one box

The ITC One is an all-in-one entertainment system with its own built-in amplifier -- but expect to pay handsomely for it.
Blu-ray vs HD DVD: War without end

Which will win is still unclear, but both camps seem to agree that the competing formats are mere rest stops on the journey to instant digital downloads.

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DIYs and How-to

720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?

Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.
Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.
Watch downloads on your TV

Media wants to be free, but it should be accessible everywhere in your house too, especially on your TV. Find out how to play the files on your PC on a bigger screen.
Headphone Buying Guide

Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.

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Downloads

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Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

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