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Guitar Hero World Tour dated down under

Four-piece Guitar Hero game to ship on 12 November in Australia; four new tracks announced, including one from Aussies The Living End.
Wright appraises 'Sporn'

Even before the game's release, cheeky gamers have been misusing Spore's Creature Creator to design lewd monsters and upload them to the official Sporepedia website, forcing distributor EA to censor creatures it deems inappropriate.
Paid to Play? The state of pro-gaming in Australia

Just how active is the pro-gaming scene in Australia? Are we a nation that can stand toe-to-toe against the best gamers in the world? And if we're not competitive, then who's to blame? Check out the answers to all these and more as we put Australia's pro-gaming culture under the spotlight in this in-depth GameSpot AU feature.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Spider-Man 3

This is, at best, a step sideways for the Spider-Man movie games.
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.
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.
Dead or Alive 4

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

Too Human is a game of false starts and unrealised potential that infiltrate almost every aspect of the game. This action/role-playing hybrid is too unbalanced and too frustrating to recommend.
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.
Braid

A moving story, serene visuals, and brilliant puzzles make Braid an adventure that you absolutely should experience.
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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Dead or Alive 4

Dead or Alive 4 is one of the must-have games for new Xbox 360 owners.
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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