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  80GB PS3 coming to Australia on 27 August

  A larger hard-drive PS3 and Platinum titles confirmed for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe countries.

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  AC/DC, Guns'n'Roses confirmed for Rock Band 2

  Sequel to ship with 84 songs; Harmonix says more than 500 songs will be available by year's end.

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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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  Australia bans Fallout 3

  UPDATE: Upcoming Bethesda game refused classification Down Under by ratings body; OFLC report confirms banning is due to showing positive effects of in-game drug use.

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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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  GH: World Tour shreds new guitar, songs

  Activision and Neversoft confirm rumours of a "touch strip" guitar neck for Guitar Hero holiday edition; Billy Idol, Foo Fighters, Sublime, Linkin Park, Van Halen, and The Eagles on board.

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  Confirmed: Trophies, in-game XMB in PS3 v2.4 update

  Following rumours, Sony Computer Entertainment America officially comes clean, promising the introduction of both features for the PS3 "soon".

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  Analysts baffled by GTA-hardware disconnect

  Industry watchers scratch their heads over the inability of Rockstar's hits sparking Xbox 360 and PS3 system sales.

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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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  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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  Rock Band drum peripheral coming to Oz

  Rock Band hasn't even arrived in Australia yet, but that doesn't stop third-party peripherals being prepared for release here.

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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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  SCE Australia boss on the 40GB PS3

  Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand managing director Michael Ephraim on the new 40GB PS3 model, discontinuing the 60GB version, and copping flak from gamers.

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  Oi!: Sony resurrects Bravia and PS3 deal

  Despite some problems with its first promotion, Sony has decided to give its "free PlayStation with any 1080p Bravia" deal another go for the month of July.

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  Oi!: Xbox 360 vs. PS3: GTA IV graphics comparison

  While the battle between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for console supremacy rages on, we take a close look at Grand Theft Auto IV to see if we can spot the difference.

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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!: PS3 spreads its wings with PlayTV, BD-Live and social gaming

  Sony has sold some 238,000 PS3s in Australia since its launch, and plans to keep that number ticking over with new games, community features and a TV recorder.

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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!: UK PS3ers score a free HDTV

  Midnight launches tend to offer the odd freebie: usually food, drinks and a cap or lanyard. The spoils were a tad more impressive at the London PS3 launch.

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  How to upgrade your PlayStation 3 Hard Drive

  Find out how to upgrade the hard drive on your PlayStation 3.

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  Rock Band drum peripheral coming to Oz

  Rock Band hasn't even arrived in Australia yet, but that doesn't stop third-party peripherals being prepared for release here.

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  80GB PS3 coming to Australia on 27 August

  A larger hard-drive PS3 and Platinum titles confirmed for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe countries.

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  Seven reasons you shouldn't use the PS3 as your Blu-ray player

  While Sony's PlayStation 3 is arguably the best Blu-ray player on the market right now, we offer up a few legitimate reasons why you might want to get a stand-alone player instead.

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  Xbox 360 vs. PS3: GTA IV graphics comparison

  While the battle between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for console supremacy rages on, we take a close look at Grand Theft Auto IV to see if we can spot the difference.

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  Sony resurrects Bravia and PS3 deal

  Despite some problems with its first promotion, Sony has decided to give its "free PlayStation with any 1080p Bravia" deal another go for the month of July.

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  Australia bans Fallout 3

  UPDATE: Upcoming Bethesda game refused classification Down Under by ratings body; OFLC report confirms banning is due to showing positive effects of in-game drug use.

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  Aussie PS3 release date pushed back to March 2007

  Its official -- the PlayStation 3 will not land on Australian shores until March 2007, a delay of almost four months from the original release date of November 17, 2006.

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  Sony ships 1mn PS3s in Japan, 2mn worldwide

  Japanese electronics giant reaches 2006 shipment goal a fortnight after year's end; console still the fastest-growing PlayStation product.

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  Battlefield: Bad Company

  With its great multiplayer action and fleshed-out single-player campaign, Bad Company really isn't bad at all.

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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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  Guitar Hero: World Tour First look

  We get our first look at Guitar Hero's foray into the multi-instrument scene, including a glance at the surprisingly deep song-creation process.

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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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  Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

  Metal Gear Solid 4 is an awe-inspiring synthesis of dramatic storytelling and entertaining gameplay.

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  Guitar Hero World Tour (Guitar Hero 4)

  We get our first look at Guitar Hero's foray into the multi-instrument scene, including a glance at the surprisingly deep song-creation process.

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  Battlefield: Bad Company

  With its great multiplayer action and fleshed-out single-player campaign, Bad Company really isn't bad at all.

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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.

• Sony PlayStation 3

  Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?

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  Sony Playstation 3 Blu-ray DVD Remote

  If you do a lot of movie watching with your PS3, the Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray DVD Remote is a nice luxury, but it's not a must-have accessory for the PS3.

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  Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

  Metal Gear Solid 4 is an awe-inspiring synthesis of dramatic storytelling and entertaining gameplay.

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  Grand Theft Auto IV

  Grand Theft Auto IV is a game that you simply have to play. The single-player game is the best in the series by far and the multiplayer is addictive.

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  Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

  The PlayStation 3's processing power is put to the test in Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune -- the visuals are amazing -- and the strong cinematic storyline is sure to draw you in.

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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.

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  Ninja Gaiden Sigma

  If you haven't attempted to do so before, this is the best way to play one of the best, most brutal action games ever made.

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  LG Secret KF750

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  Planet CNET: Ringing in the iPhone 3G

  2008/07/17 03:21:03

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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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