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Europe Features

Paid to Play? The state of pro-gaming in Australia

Just how active is the pro-gaming scene in Australia? Are we a nation that can stand toe-to-toe against the best gamers in the world? And if we're not competitive, then who's to blame? Check out the answers to all these and more as we put Australia's pro-gaming culture under the spotlight in this in-depth GameSpot AU feature.

Digital TV in Australia

The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.

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.

Best strategy games

Are you a general in training? Someone who prefers to direct the battle, even if you sometimes zoom in for the final kill? Sounds like you're a strategy player, taking on battles raging from medieval Europe to the battles of the 20th century to far-off intergalactic wars. Launch your own epic conflict with these top strategy games.

Wireless glossary

3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

Q&A: RedOctane cofounder Charles Huang

RedOctane cocreator and Guitar Hero rocker Charles Huang discusses working with Microsoft, picking the right guitar for the job, and his take on Rock Band this holiday season.

Tech takes a holiday

Whether you're headed to Bali or Belgium, a good holiday can become a great one with the addition of a few tech items to your suitcase. Here's how to tech yourself to paradise in five easy steps.

Q&A: Cruising with Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights

We talk with Nick Clarkson of Juice Games about the improvements in Juiced 2, driver DNA, and taking the financial frustration out of the game.

Blu-ray and HD DVD movies in Australia: Update

High-definition DVD content is finally hitting Australian shores. We look at what titles are available and what's on the horizon.

Q&A: Aussie ratings board head Des Clark

Office of Film and Literature Classification director Des Clark speaks about future challenges for game ratings in Australia.

Q&A: Auran CEO Tony Hilliam

Australian developer speaks about working with independent publisher Gamecock, creating Battlestar Galactica for Xbox Live Arcade, and more.

Q&A: Sony Computer Entertainment Australia boss Michael Ephraim

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand managing director Michael Ephraim talks about the PS3's 23 March launch.

Secure your smart phone

A mobile device virus could one day steal your identity or lock you out of your house. Here's what you need to know.

Xbox 360 Games Launch List

Games is what the Xbox 360 is all about. And thanks to the numerous delays Australians have had to face, the list of local games available for the 360's launch on 23 March is fairly expansive.

Nokia's adds digital TV, home connectivity to Nseries

Finnish phone giant Nokia today unveiled three new Nseries mobile phones, including the N92, which can tune in to digital television broadcasts, and the N80, the first quad-band handset to support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Nokia's E series takes on BlackBerry

The Finnish mobile giant recently announced three new smart phones aimed at mobile professionals. The brand-new E series, which consists of the Nokia E60, the Nokia E61, and the Nokia E70, will come with WLAN and 3G, and operate on Symbian OS 9.1. Expect the handsets to be out in Q1 2006.

All about digital video

Learn the basics of digital video technology and production including the tools you'll need, shooting footage, transferring it to your computer, and then editing and distributing video.

Australian court case tackles illegal P2P file sharing

The largest copyright infringement case in Australian history sees Sydney-based Sharman Networks and other "respondents" involved with peer-to-peer software Kazaa face 30 record company "applicants" from Australia, North America and Europe. The outcome could impact pending lawsuits in the US, and indeed alter the course of the music industry.

Search and enjoy: Search toolbar roundup

Want to research something fast? Install a search engine toolbar within your browser. Some even block pop-ups and spam and can securely remember your credit card number for future purchases. Best of all, they're free.

Europe image galleries

The long wait begins: Audi's race-ready R8 GT3

The moment Audi toyed with pilfering Lamborghini's parts bin to make its Porsche-baiting R8, it was inevitable that a racing version would be built.
New Golf ditches automatic transmissions

After having images of the 2009 Golf Mk VI leak to the internet ahead of the official Wednesday reveal, Volkswagen has gone ahead and released the details surrounding the new Golf, which will launch in Europe in October.
Photos: Lotus Evora

Lotus finally makes a play for the Porsche 911 crowd with its new Evora, which goes on sale in 2009.
Vauxhall Insignia in photos

The Opel/Vauxhall Insignia replaces the unloved Vectra in Europe. Not only does the new name mean an attractive new style, but some interesting tech too.
Citroen C3 Picasso: a people mover on a small canvas

Citroen has taken the wraps off its little people mover, the C3 Picasso, ahead of the Paris Motor Show in October. And like a good French car it has a certain je ne sais quoi.