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Ford Falcon father dies
Robert Strange McNamara passed away yesterday, and will be remembered and reviled for many things, primarily the Vietnam War. For car enthusiasts, as well as taxi riders all over Australia, he's the forgotten man who ushered into the world the Falcon and its sexier two-door cousin the Mustang.
The Sims 3
The latest Sims game is also the greatest, striking a terrific balance between the fresh and the familiar.
Reviews
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The Godfather II
Even if it were finished, this movie-inspired action game wouldn't be deserving of its prestigious licence.
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Need for Speed Undercover
Need for Speed returns to its roots with hokey cutscenes, wild cop chases and solid racing action.
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The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an exciting and action-packed way to experience Middle-earth, provided that you have the patience and fortitude to shoulder a few frustrating burdens.
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Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead makes both sides of the zombie apocalypse a thrill to experience, as long as you're not alone.
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Pure
Pure doesn't blaze many new trails, but this off-road racer still delivers an intense, tricked-out thrill ride.
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Mirror's Edge
Mirror's Edge offers occasional thrills, provided you can get past some awkward stumbles.
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Red Alert 3
Red Alert 3 is a raucously fun strategy game that overcomes its issues with both style and substance.
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FIFA 09
FIFA 09 plays better than ever before, and a wealth of new modes and features add plenty of longevity.
Features
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Steam report card: 2009
One year on, things have gotten worse on Steam. While there's more publishers, there's even more discrepancies in pricing and availability between the US and Australia.
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The Sims 3: What to expect
The Sims 3 associate producer chats about listening to the community, whether we'll see a demo, and more.
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The economy of piracy: How game publishers are killing the PC
For as long as I can remember, the media has talked about the death of the PC as a gaming platform. The latest hot console comes out with comparable graphics, and the doomsayers dust off their placards and start chanting.
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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.
News
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Olympus Micro Four Thirds Concept
A gloriously retro concept camera based on the Micro Four Thirds system wowed the crowds at Photokina, the photography trade show in Cologne.
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Rock Band coming to Australia
EA confirms Harmonix-developed band simulation game finally making its way down under on 7 November.
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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.
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'Scrabulous' debate may rewrite the rules of the game
The debate over Scrabulous is indicative of the fact that the world--or at least certain mainstays of the game industry--still hasn't quite figured out that a traditional course of action just doesn't always work on the Web.
Downloads
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SpeedBit Video Accelerator for Mac
YouTube videos & iTunes content with no wait.
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Express Assist
OE backup, restore & synchronize utility
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Company
Play a board game that combines entertainment and business.
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Need for Speed Underground skin for Windows Media Player
Rev up your Windows Media Player with this street-racing skin.


















