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New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Classic gameplay, challenging levels and some fun multiplayer make New Super Mario Bros. Wii another stellar outing for the plump plumber.

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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Reviews

Little King's Story

This deep, challenging and beautiful RTS-RPG hybrid is cleverly disguised as a child-friendly introduction to the strategy genre.
Ninja Blade

This derivative action game is a bunch of silly, stylish fun.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Modern Warfare 2 nails the three pillars of play — campaign, cooperative and multiplayer — to earn its place in the pantheon of modern shooters.
LaCie Starck Mobile

LaCie clearly spent a lot of time designing the look and feel of the Starck Mobile Hard Drive, but it trips up on the basic essentials like weight, ease of use, cost per gigabyte and transfer speed.
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City

Best enjoyed after beating GTAIV, this superb double-pack of episodic content shows you sides of Liberty City you never knew existed.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010

This year's Pro Evo improves upon its predecessor in some key areas, but it does little else to keep up with the competition.
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

This tactical military shooter delivers tense and engaging action, competently completing its objective in the face of AI blunders and occasional bugs.
Borderlands

Fun combat and a steady flow of rewards make this journey a massively enjoyable one, especially with some fellow mercenaries along for the ride.

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Features

Tough products you can take outdoors

Check out our round-up of ruggedised phones, cameras and laptops that have been built to last in tough environments.
Top 5 phones for video

Making time to catch up with your favourite TV shows can be tough, but a video-capable mobile can help make better use of that long commute to the office and home.
Best mobile phones for Father's Day

Whoever your dad is we have him covered in our best round-up of mobile phones for Father's Day.
Should I buy a laptop now or wait for Windows 7?

There's a key question being asked by students, parents and anyone in the market for a new laptop: if I buy a laptop now, can I get Windows 7 for free?

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News

OLED TV makers look to shift out of neutral

Samsung and LG say they intend to increase production of bigger TVs using the new technology, though that is still years away.
Intel Core i7 Mobile laptop chips to be served with Windows 7

Laptop manufacturers are gearing up to release machines that use Intel's next-generation Core i7 mobile chips, code-named Clarksfield, on Intel's next-gen Centrino platform, code-named Calpella.
New Lumix range is thin and zoomy

Panasonic's latest additions to the 2009 Lumix range includes an update to the popular FZ28 superzoom camera and a new ultra-thin lens design.
HP, Dr. Dre plan new 'digital music ecosystem'

Famed rapper/producer is teaming up with the computer maker in an ambitious effort to overhaul the sound quality of digital music.

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DIYs and How-to

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
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.
Atten-shun! Tools to nag, remind and track productivity

Find yourself easily distracted by a quick check of Facebook or YouTube? Here's a list of apps and browser add-ons that can help keep you on track and focused on the tasks at hand.
Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps

Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.

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Downloads

MB Sikidy

Learn a method of divination from Madagascar.
MB Sleeping Position Test

Analyze your sleeping position personality.
Wall Street Raider

Invest in or take over and run companies.
TimesUpKidz

Limit the time your kids spend on the computer, get audible reminders like "5 minutes left".

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

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking

Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
Nokia Navigation

The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.