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  Video game technology gets smarter

  Recent advancements in video game design — and new game consoles with dazzling computing power — have endowed computer-controlled characters with a sense of self-preservation and unpredictability not seen even a year ago.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Ultimate Street Fighters

  Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter IV features new characters that are more wuss than warrior, such as the roly-poly, popcorn-crunching Rufus. This week we ask what your ultimate fighting champion would look like.

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  Google search coming to Sony's PSP

  The upgrade will also give users the ability to change speeds on playback of video stored on Memory Stick PRO Duo.

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  EA erecting SimCity creator on Wii, DS

  New instalment in venerable franchise will offer 13 different kinds of metropolises to build — including American, European and Asian — this September.

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  Call of Duty 4 answered 10 million times

  Infinity Ward's multiplatform modern military shooter makes latest milestone; studio head explains decision not to develop a Wii version.

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  James Cameron: 3D heading beyond movies

  The filmmaker tells digital advertisers that the kind of 3D experiences just making their way into movies will also reshape television and gaming.

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  Whaddyareckon?: R-rated video games

  As a censored Grand Theft Auto IV hits Australian shelves, we're asking whether this country needs an R rating for video games.

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  PS3 GTA IV presales outpace 360 version Oz

  PS3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV leading presale numbers in Australia; PS3 GTA IV bundle also confirmed.

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  Australian pol says country's ratings 'out of step'

  Public to be consulted on whether an R18+ rating for video games should be introduced down under.

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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.

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  Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia

  How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.

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  Getting Steamed: digital distribution for games isn't there yet

  Online distribution should be world-wide, and yet we're still thinking inside old market models.

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  Valentine's Day Gift Guide

  Face it -- roses, chocolates, and yes, diamond rings, have been done before. If you really want to impress your sweetheart, surprise him or her with a tech present that will have them remembering you the whole year through.

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  Format wars: the tech that should have won

  Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.

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  Rock Band!!! CNET.com.au has it!!!!

  Rock Band may not be coming to Australia for a few more months, but CNET.com.au was lucky enough to have our very own US retail copy shipped in. After much jubilant screaming and high fives, we unpacked the game and had a thrash. Enjoy the pics, and excuse us while we kiss the sky.

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  Gaming online: Which console is best?

  Game consoles aren't just stand-alone boxes anymore -- it's increasingly about what you can do with them online. If you are unsure about which next-gen console to pick up, we've put together a comparison of the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, outlining all of their individual online features and costs.

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  Sony PSP Slim Hands-On Report

  CNET.com.au checks out the latest model of the PSP, the PSP2000.

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  Games as art

  Video games are a viable artistic medium, capable of presenting both superficial beauty and deep commentary. Here are 10 video games that can be considered, for various reasons, works of art.

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  Oi!: Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

  CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

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  Oi!: Renegade chair pushes back

  The Renegade is another one of those rumble chairs that we're curious if anyone actually buys.

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  Oi!: Second Life for 3G phones

  Feeling lonely on the bus? Second Life on your mobile phone will chase those commuter blues away.

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  Oi!: Australian Made Games

  For almost 21 years now, the Australian Made logo has been appearing on food, beverages, furniture, and other household goods, but never games -- until now.

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  Oi!: BioShock Collector's Edition gets remixed

  2K Games, the Australian publisher of a title that needs very little introduction -- BioShock, has just sent word that pre-order customers will be getting an extra little something in the box this Friday when the title goes on sale.

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  Oi!: DS Web browser headed for US: no word on Australia

  Australian Nintendo DS fans itching to get their handhelds online will have to hold their breath for a while longer. Nintendo Australia says it has no details yet on whether Opera Software's DS browser will make it to our shores.

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  Oi!: Reservoir Dogs game banned in Australia

  It's yet another embarrassing day to be an Aussie gamer. Reservoir Dogs, the upcoming game based on the hit Quentin Tarantino film, has been banned in Australia.

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  Oi!: Learnings from E3 2006

  E3 has come and gone for yet another year, and just in case you had your attention on other less important things like trapped miners or Federal Budgets, here are a few of the highlights.

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  Chicks dig the DS, hate the PSP?

  Suspect marketing may have hurt Sony in the mobile gaming wars, but there's something a bit more subtle going on that it must contend with: Nintendo's DS is female-friendly.

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  Can Sony click with download store?

  Scores of companies are betting there's gold in helping go-go commuters and road warriors catch the latest episodes of 24 and Grey's Anatomy. Will Sony join the race?

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  DS goes on Aussie tour

  Nintendo announces DS Connection Tour for Australia; Pokémon Diamond and Pearl battles, interactive game play stations planned.

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  E3 07: New PSP model coming

  Sony confirms slimmer, lighter PSP model in the works; includes extended battery life and hi-definition video output to TVs.

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  Nintendo patents new portable

  The Mario Factory files a patent in the US for a portable gaming system that is controlled by tilt and movement.

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  Nintendo dates Aussie game releases for 2007

  WarioWare: Smooth Moves, Excite Truck, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney dated; DS browser only coming for Lite.

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  Nintendo market value surpasses ¥10 trillion

  Mario Factory shares surge ahead yet again, cementing its position as Japan's third most valuable company.

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  No PSP price drop for Oz

  Aussie PSP base price to remain fixed; Sony Australia "evaluating market conditions."

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  Pokémon Diamond, Pearl get Aussie release date

  Pikachu and friends' latest adventure to debut down under on June 21.

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  Hannah Montana Music Jam

  Fans of Hannah Montana may be able to overlook Music Jam's playability shortcomings, but even they'll become frustrated before very long.

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  Professor Layton and the Curious Village

  Professor Layton and the Curious Village mixes an interesting story, challenging logic puzzles, and exploration into an extremely entertaining package that you won't want to put down.

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  Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

  Crisis Core is an exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take.

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  James Bond: Quantum of Solace First Look

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

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  Prince of Persia First Impressions

  Ubisoft Montreal has taken a classic franchise from the shelf, dusted it down and is preparing it for its next-gen debut.

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  Nintendo DS Lite

  The DS Lite is smaller, lighter and, frankly, much cooler looking than its bulky predecessor.

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  Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable)

  After months of delay, the Sony PSP is finally here in Australia. Should Nintendo be worried? Read our Australian review.

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  James Bond: Quantum of Solace

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

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  Nintendo DS

  Nintendo's innovative DS is the next must-have portable gaming console

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  Dr Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?

  You have to hand it to Nintendo for pushing the boundaries of gaming. Their latest stab at a non-game game, Dr Kawashima's Brain Training, is unique, fun and more than a little addictive.

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  Professor Layton and the Curious Village

  Professor Layton and the Curious Village mixes an interesting story, challenging logic puzzles, and exploration into an extremely entertaining package that you won't want to put down.

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  Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

  Crisis Core is an exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take.

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  Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

  The first portable Syphon Filter is one of a rare breed for the PlayStation Portable--a shooter that offers not only intense stealth and action sequences, but also a control scheme that works.

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  LocoRoco

  Quirky, innovative and as cute as a baby seal stuffed with kittens (possibly cuter), LocoRoco is a must-have PSP title.

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  New Super Mario Bros

  The title may have the word "new" in it, but this latest Super Mario Bros game just bristles with old-school charm.

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  New Vauxhall Insignia can read speed signs

  2008/07/24 10:18:24

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  Planet CNET: Spins, blurs, and flashing lights

  2008/07/24 09:59:28

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  Tonium Pacemaker

  2008/06/13 11:49:25

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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.

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  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?

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