Editors' Top Rated PCs

The CNET.com.au Editors' Choice Award is a hallmark of exceptional product performance, design, quality, and value, and signifies a product that is considered best of breed in its category.

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.

14/11/2007 01:56 PM

World in Conflict

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

03/10/2007 02:09 PM

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade

The Burning Crusade is a superb example of exactly what an expansion pack for any game should be.

08/02/2007 04:15 PM

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.

06/04/2006 12:08 PM

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.

22/03/2006 05:17 PM

Civilization IV

If you have even a passing interest in strategy games, world history, or getting less sleep at night, you owe it to yourself to give Civilization IV a try.

21/12/2005 02:41 PM

The Movies: PC review

The Movies is an extremely fun package for anyone even remotely interested in films - from managing the business side of the studio to creating your own mini movie masterpiece.

13/12/2005 04:13 PM

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Winter Assault

If you are growing tired of chopping wood, mining gold or hunting deer and would like to see how real time strategy should be played, then Dawn of War: Winter Assault is just the tonic for Christmas.

02/12/2005 11:04 AM

Pro Evolution Soccer 5

The Pro Evolution Soccer series has always catered itself for -serious" football fanatics, and PES 5 is certainly no different. Newbies will have a hard time getting used to the controls, but returning players will find plenty of new challenges.

01/12/2005 01:02 PM

Quake 4

Quake 4 is fun, frantic and a definite step-up from the dour Doom 3. Its multiplayer component may not break any new ground, but as a single player experience Quake 4 is a winner.

03/11/2005 11:33 AM

Battlefield 2: PC review

Despite the fact that it's a sequel, Battlefield 2 is a thrilling action game that immerses you in the chaos of combat like never before.

03/08/2005 12:25 PM

Rome: Total War

Creative Assembly's latest Total War game gives you control of the mightiest forces in the ancient world. Our Australian review signs up for five years in the Roman army.

11/10/2004 11:39 AM

The Sims 2

After a long wait and much hype, the sequel to the most successful PC game franchise is here. The Sims are back and better than ever.

05/10/2004 12:00 AM

Doom 3

Can Doom 3 possibly live up to the hype? We descend into the very pits of Hell to find out.

09/08/2004 03:15 PM

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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.
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