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Spore

Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game.
Guitar Hero World Tour dated down under

Four-piece Guitar Hero game to ship on 12 November in Australia; four new tracks announced, including one from Aussies The Living End.
Wright appraises 'Sporn'

Even before the game's release, cheeky gamers have been misusing Spore's Creature Creator to design lewd monsters and upload them to the official Sporepedia website, forcing distributor EA to censor creatures it deems inappropriate.
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.
Inside Australia's game ratings body — The Classification Board

Ever wanted to know how the games you play get classified? Ever wondered just who exactly is behind important decisions like the banning of games, and their re-classification for the Australian market?
Quantum of Solace filled with celebs

Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Olga Kurylenko from upcoming James Bond film lend voices, likenesses to Activision Blizzard's movie tie-in shooter.
Fallout 3 unbanned in Australia

Postapocalyptic shooter reclassified in Australia to MA 15+ as a resubmitted version significantly removes the "incentive and reward" for drug use.
GTAIV hijacking PCs in November

Rockstar North's crime epic will be available for Windows machines on 18 Nov in the US and 21 Nov in the UK; conversion will feature "expanded" multiplayer modes.
Can Spore meet its lofty expectations?

Electronic Arts' much-anticipated game Spore comes out 7 September. Can it live up to expectations?

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Spore

Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game.
Street Fighter IV

We got our hands on Street Fighter IV — which is already available in Japanese arcades — at E3 2008.
Diner Dash/Diner Dash 2: Restaurant Rescue/Diner Dash: Flo On The Go

Those hankering for a cross between working the Maccas fry line and an 80's handheld hit will get a certain amount of enjoyment out of Diner Dash, although we can't imagine buying all of them.
James Bond: Quantum of Solace First Look

We track down Activision and Treyarch's first game based on the James Bond movie franchise.
Diablo 3

We've got the first look at the gameplay of Blizzard's latest dungeon crawler.

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Spore

Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game.
Diablo 3

We've got the first look at the gameplay of Blizzard's latest dungeon crawler.
Street Fighter IV

We got our hands on Street Fighter IV — which is already available in Japanese arcades — at E3 2008.
Jade Empire: Special Edition

The long-awaited PC version of Jade Empire retains the great story and setting of the Xbox original, but the streamlined combat and core design haven't aged quite as gracefully.
Tabula Rasa

Richard Garriott's newest online creation has its problems, but it's still a good amount of fun.

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The Orange Box

The Orange Box is the one of the greatest gaming packages we have ever come across, and there is incredible value inside for an exceptional price.
World in Conflict

World in Conflict is definitely one of the top games this year, with outstanding visual effects and an innovative gameplay system.
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade

The Burning Crusade is a superb example of exactly what an expansion pack for any game should be.
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.
Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach

The experience and feel of the original D&D experience is transferred successfully to the online realm. While it may not have the completeness demanded by hardcore D&D fans, there is more than enough for casual and beginner players -- who are really the target of this release.

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Photos: Driving on Singapore's F1 night track

Revheads stopping by Singapore in the next few months can have a go on the city-state's F1 night track ... virtually, that is. Last week, SingTel, the race's main sponsor, unveiled an interactive simulator and we were there.
Photos: Dissecting a dinosaur, the Commodore 64

Marvel at the machine that pioneered the person computer revolution; the Commodore 64. In this photo gallery we reveal the guts that gave the Commodore 64 its glory, why not nose in for some nostalgia?