Tags: kids, racing

WWDC 2009 live blog

We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.

One of the most prolific technologies shown at this year's CES show was 3D. But is it the next big thing or an expensive joke?

Sony PSP-3000

With its impressive game library, lower price and expanded feature set, it's certainly a much better deal than the original PSP — and it's even better than the PSP 2000. While its media and online functions won't necessarily replace a dedicated AV device or laptop, it will be good for most portable gaming and multimedia needs.
Asphalt 3: Street Rules

Fans of classic racing games will want to check out Asphalt 3 on N-Gage. The racing is fast paced and can be thrilling, but the repetitive level design robs it of replay value.
Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction is a fun, combat-oriented platformer, though it's extremely easy and suffers from a bit of an identity crisis.
Bee Movie Game

Younger players will enjoy the variety and sandbox-style freedom of Bee Movie Game.
Playground

With seven different mini-games, Playground is great fun as a family party game or in the challenging single-player mode if you want to sharpen up your skills.
Buzz! Junior: RoboJam

The kids who tested it were hard-pressed to think of anything bad to say about Buzz! Junior: RoboJam.
Pony Friends

Pony Friends is a cute and engaging title -- if you're a young pony-obsessed girl. Those who yearn for more solid gaming challenges will find it a little tepid, but they're not the core market this game aims at.
Elite Beat Agents

You won't find a stranger and more addictive rhythm game on a handheld system than Elite Beat Agents.

CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

Digital SLR cameras have opened up a world of new opportunities in photography. This guide will walk you through the choices and let you take your images to the next level.
Star Tech: Matt Welsh

Swimming star Matt Welsh gives us the lowdown on his gadget habits and how technology is helping swimmers achieve superhuman speeds.
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.
Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

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.
Acer aspires to lead low-cost laptop race

After months of speculation in the media, Acer introduced its own low-cost mini-notebook PC at the Computex trade show in Taipei.
Aussie game charts: October 22-October 28

Master Chief continues his reign over Aussie gamers; The Orange Box debuts strongly.
PS3 delay to have no long-term effect: Sony AU boss

Sony AU boss says PS3 delay won't hurt the console, with "almost no" pre-orders cancelled; releases figures on peripheral sales.

How to shoot a sports video

We show you how, with a bit of effort, you can make sports videos so good that your kids will want to show them off to their kids one day.

Xoogo ScreenSaver

Display a screensaver for pre-school and infant school kids on your desktop.
Ultimate Racing Showdown

Drive racing cars at high speed and prove that you are the greatest racer.
Sky Race 3D

Race high above the Earth in a fun and addictive game.
Mecapumble

Compete against best athletes while learning to type.