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  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?

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  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.

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  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.

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  SingStar Amped track list announced

  Anyone who is familiar with data trackers GfK Australia's weekly software charts will be more than familiar with the SingStar franchise, as its games constantly appear in both the PlayStation 2 and overall top 10 charts. Due to its widespread success, it's no surprise that Sony has announced SingStar Amped, another addition to the franchise.

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  Bungie confirms 'three distinct projects' in the pipe

  House of Halo says it is at work on a trio of ventures, but will not be sharing details on postponed E3 announcement at next month's Penny Arcade Expo.

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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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  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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  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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  Microsoft probes possible Xbox Live fraud

  Gamers report having their Xbox Live accounts hijacked and their credit cards used to buy virtual currency on the gaming service.

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  More maptacularness for Halo 2

  Two Halo: Combat Evolved maps reimagined for Halo 2; new "Hang 'Em High" and "Desolation" coming to Xbox Live in April.

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  Irrational Games talks Bioshock

  We chat to Irrational Games' Joe McDonagh about the upcoming underwater shooter Bioshock, which is being released for the Xbox 360 and PC.

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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Beijing 2008 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games

  Beijing 2008 proves beyond a doubt that rapidly pushing buttons is not fun.

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  Street Fighter IV

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

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  Braid

  A moving story, serene visuals, and brilliant puzzles make Braid an adventure that you absolutely should experience.

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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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  Motorola RAZR2 V9 Ferrari Special Edition

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  Canon EOS 1000D

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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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