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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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  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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  No R18+ rating to blame for GTA IV cuts in Australia: Rockstar

  Rockstar says cuts to Aussie version of GTA IV are "not significant"; calls for introduction of R18+ rating for games in Australia.

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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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  No R18+ decision for Australia expected soon

  Australian Attorneys-General to discuss introduction of R18+ rating games; formal decision could still be "years" away.

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  Mario tops post-Christmas game sales

  What was the number one game post-Christmas? Read the full story to find out.

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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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  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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  Q&A: GDAA head calls for more support for Aussie game industry

  Game Developers Association of Australia president on the lack of Federal Government support for local video game developers, producing high-quality titles from Australia, and more.

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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!: John Howard announces his successor

  Prime Minister John Howard has announced that Master Chief Petty Officer SPARTAN-117 will be his successor should the Coalition win the upcoming election.

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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!: 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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  Live it up: 10 steps to get your Xbox online

  For those Xbox Live newbies out there, CNET.com.au is here to help with this handy guide to getting your console online.

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  FAQ: How to play Xbox games on the new Xbox 360

  Before you try to play an original Xbox game in the new Xbox 360, make sure your read this list of frequently asked questions.

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  Full Xbox 360 backwards compatibility list of Xbox 1 games

  There’s no need to put away your old Xbox 1 games just because you’ve bought a 360.

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  DIY: Hack the Xbox

  You may have an Xbox, but you probably don't know what all it can do. Locked away inside is the power of a PC. We'll show you how to let it out.

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  Xbox 360: The full Australian price list (updated)

  The Xbox 360 is available in four different bundles, and there are plenty of accessories for purchase. Check out the full recommended price list here.

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  New Halo 2 maps released

  Four new Halo 2 multiplayer maps are now available for download to Xbox Live subscribers.

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  Microsoft boasts 10 million Xbox 360 sales in first 16 months

  Microsoft's Peter Moore continued the next-gen boasting, bashing, and boosting, saying an early release date for the Xbox 360 gives his company the edge.

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  Xbox 360 Games Launch List

  Games is what the Xbox 360 is all about. And thanks to the numerous delays Australians have had to face, the list of local games available for the 360’s launch on 23 March is fairly expansive.

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  More Xbox games playable on 360

  Twenty-one more Xbox games now playable on Xbox 360; Doom 3, Lego Star Wars, Silent Hill 4 lead pack.

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  Spider-Man 3

  This is, at best, a step sideways for the Spider-Man movie games.

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  Madden NFL 07

  With a winning gameplan already in place and some new tricks certain to capture your interest, Madden NFL 07 is a no-brainer for rookies and series veterans alike.

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  The Da Vinci Code

  The Da Vinci Code is a middling adventure game take on Dan Brown's mega-selling novel, but it does do at least a few things reasonably well.

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  Dead or Alive 4

  Dead or Alive 4 is one of the must-have games for new Xbox 360 owners.

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  Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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

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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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  Xbox 360

  The first 'next generation' console to hit Australia, the Xbox 360 promises plenty of extras aside from gaming. Should you rush out and buy one? Read our extensive Australian review to find out.

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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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  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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  Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter

  This wireless network adapter gives your Xbox 360 the ability to connect to your home network, and is 802.11 a/b/g compatible.

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  Dead or Alive 4

  Dead or Alive 4 is one of the must-have games for new Xbox 360 owners.

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  Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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

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  Project Gotham Racing 3

  If you want some sweet next-generation eye-candy to help allay those feelings of guilt for spending hundreds of dollars on a new games machine, then look no further than Project Gotham Racing 3.

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  Perfect Dark Zero

  This awesome, high-tech first-person shooter champions the Xbox 360 with its excellent assortment of single- and multiplayer game types, as well as its incredible good looks and dynamic, intense action.

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  Peter Jackson's King Kong

  Simply stated, Peter Jackson’s King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie, is not just a great use of the license and a wonderful movie tie-in, but it’s a stupendous game to boot.

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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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