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Steve Jobs cheese head: Mac fanboy-ism gone too far
If you've always wanted a bust of the iconic Steve Jobs in your house, you've come to the right place. There's just one caveat: it's made out of mozzarella.
More about Windows Phone 7 Series unveiled
The more we hear about Windows Phone Series 7 the more we want to play with Microsoft's slick-looking new mobile phone OS. Here are a few new points we picked up during Mix10.
Reviews
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HTC HD mini
Do you disagree with the bigger-is-better camp? Fear not, HTC has those with small pockets covered with the upcoming release of its scaled down HD2.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Order of War
This simple real-time strategy game isn't original, but it's a lot of fun.
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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
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Plants vs. Zombies
Addictive action and super-cute visuals make Plants vs. Zombies an enjoyable and engaging romp.
Features
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Q&A: Microsoft talks about Windows Phone 7
Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7 Series at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. We sat down with the team from Redmond, Washington, to discuss the new mobile operating system, the phones it will be on, the competition, its services and, of course, the fate of Windows Mobile 6.5.
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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.
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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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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. Launch your own epic conflict with these top strategy games.
News
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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.
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Windows Phone 7 Series FAQ
Finally, Microsoft has delivered a mobile operating system that not only looks completely new and compelling, but also functional and competitive. However, there are still a number of unanswered questions about the specifics of the release.
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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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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.
DIYs and How-to
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Get your gaming console online
Got a new Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 and you want to know how to get it online? Follow CNET.com.au's easy step-by-step guide to learn everything you need to know.
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I am having trouble installing PC games in Windows Vista. Any suggestions?
I am having trouble installing PC games in Windows Vista. Any suggestions?
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Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new gaming gear
Got a brand-new Wii or Xbox 360? Read our three tips about gaming consoles.
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Which of my older video games will work on the new consoles?
Which of my older video games will work on the new consoles?
Downloads
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Sega Rally Championship demo
Experience heart-pounding off-road racing.
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Air Warrior II demo
Fly solo in WWII flight campaigns, or with other pilots online.
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Microsoft IrDA (Infrared) Driver
Connect to peripheral devices or Windows 95 PCs without using connecting cables.
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Microsoft CD-ROM Changer Drivers
Avoid problems with these updated, protected-mode CD-ROM changer drivers. File date 7/96.


















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