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Last-minute quirky gadget gifts

Last-minute quirky gadget gifts

We're getting down to the wire as far as Christmas gifts are concerned, but here are some last-minute options if you'd like to spoil a tech head.

19/12/2007 04:46 PM

Best role-playing games

Best role-playing games

If you battle through the worlds of Middle Earth, or with thousands of fellow warriors take on the orcs of Draenor, then you're an RPG fan. A genre most at home on the PC, role-playing games are just starting to sneak on to consoles as well, giving fantasy fans of all kinds something to get excited about.

17/12/2007 10:27 AM

Best first-person shooter games

Best first-person shooter games

For the elite gamer nothing beats a first-person shooter. Whether battling alien hordes or human armies, or puzzling your way through a brightly-coloured box of delights, there's something for everyone who's ever want to pick up a gun and fight (digitally, of course). Here's the five best right now.

17/12/2007 10:24 AM

Best simulation games

Best simulation games

From highly detailed flight and military simulators, to the glorious micro-management of little digital lives, the simulation genre covers a wide field. A genre previously confined to the PC, simulations have been increasing in complexity on the various consoles now, leading to a wider audience. Here's some of the best on offer.

17/12/2007 10:17 AM

Best strategy games

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.

17/12/2007 10:12 AM

Tech toys for speed junkies

Not everyone can go touring in a Bugatti or racing in a Ferrari. But that's half the allure — you want it but you can't have it. Well, that's not entirely true.

14/12/2007 12:46 PM

Best sport games

Best sport games

Do you have what it takes to be a sporting legend, if only in the virtual arena? For those of you who prefer your athletic pursuits to be of the digital kind, here's our current list of must-play sport games.

13/12/2007 03:20 PM

Best action games

Best action games

If you're the kind of gamer that lives for an adrenaline rush, these action games should be on your "Must Play" list.

07/12/2007 05:49 PM

Best Xbox 360 games

Best Xbox 360 games

Microsoft's Xbox 360 is available in several different configurations to suit most budgets. But which games should you spend your money on? Check out our favourite titles below.

14/11/2007 05:38 PM

Best family and party games

We've all been there. You and some friends are huddled around the television (maybe the drinks are flowing on a Saturday night) and you're looking for something you can all play, but there are so many. Which game is best? Have a squiz at our list to find the perfect game for your next shindig.

14/11/2007 05:38 PM

Best PlayStation 3 games

At AU$700, the PlayStation 3 is the most expensive next-generation player on the market, but it can also double as a Blu-ray movie player. And when you're not watching high-def movies, try playing some of the top PS3 games in this round-up.

14/11/2007 05:32 PM

Best PlayStation 2 games

Best PlayStation 2 games

Sony's PlayStation 2 is far from dead -- it's still alive and kicking. If you have Sony's now classic console, then these are some of the must-have games you need to have in your collection.

14/11/2007 05:30 PM

Best Wii games

Best Wii games

You've got to hand it to Nintendo. The Wii has broken all expectations and has become the early leader in the next-generation console race. So which games should you buy for this family-friendly console?

14/11/2007 05:24 PM

Best PC games

That humble spreadsheet device in the corner of the office may have taken a backseat to console games of late, but there's still plenty of great games to play on the PC. Browse through our list for ten of the top games to while away the hours instead of playing Solitaire again.

14/11/2007 04:00 PM

Best online games

Video games are fun and regardless of whether you're into first-person-shooters, puzzle games or action adventure, adding online play so you can enjoy it with friends and strangers alike only sweetens the deal. Here's our take of the best titles to play online.

14/11/2007 03:18 PM

Best Portable games

With the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable you can take your games with you, so we've taken a look at the best of the bunch for games on the go.

14/11/2007 12:48 PM

Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day Gift Guide

Sure, you can always go the tie or cologne route (again), but if you want to really put a smile on Dad's dial, make sure the present he unwraps has tech inside.

17/08/2007 04:47 PM

Top 5 gaming notebooks

Top 5 gaming notebooks

A samurai might have carried a sword in the past, but the modern virtual warrior whips out one of these top-end portables instead.

25/05/2007 10:23 AM

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