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Killing virtual Castro perverse, says Cuba
CUBAN authorities say Americans are living out their Fidel Castro assassination fantasies through video games like Call of Duty.
Evidence! Games are turning into movies
By Andrew Ramadge, Technology Reporter VIDEO games are being turned into films. Don't believe it? Fine. But you should watch this first...
Baby brain? Play a game
By staff writers IF you're suffering from this form of absent-mindedness maybe it's time to lose yourself in a game.
OnLive console to drop in December
From correspondents in San Francisco THE console to be used with the OnLive streamed gaming service is set to debut in the US, and just in time for Christmas.
Mass Effect 2 leads awards season charge
MASS Effect 2 and Red Dead Redemption go head-to-head as the video games awards season kicks off.
Dear Peter Molyneux, concerning Fable III
By Andrew Ramadge, Technology Reporter OUR tech reporter has something he has to get off his chest. Actually there's a lot of things. About Fable.
Brotherhood killing more of the same time
By Cam Shea of IGN LATEST instalment in the killer series is simply more of the same, with a multiplayer touch.
Nintendo gets its trademark on like Donkey Kong
By Nick Gilbert Since the nineties, people have been referring to a certain famous gorilla when pumping up. Now, it seems Nintendo want him back.
Explore the Lost Circus
By staff writers THIS week's grab bag of top picks has something for everyone: action, puzzles, crime, chills, and gems with a twist.
Black Ops' $360m launch is world record
CALL of Duty: Black Ops shattered entertainment records this week when it raked in $360 million in its first 24 hours on sale.
Call of Duty fans get retro easter eggs
By Martin Robinson of IGN and staff writers IT'S only been on shelves for a handful of hours, but Call of Duty: Black Ops gamers are already enjoying a blast from the past.
How Apple lost the motion-tracking market
By Peter Farquhar, Technology Editor APPLE left holding touchscreen technology while Microsoft brings Minority Report fantasies to life.
Magic and medical mayhem
By staff writers THE race is on to save a life, save the world or just save your sanity with this week’s top game picks from news.com.au and Club Casual Games.
New star rises from among Warcraft horde
By Peter Farquhar, Technology Editor HE'S the Red Shirt Guy that looked set for certain doom, but Ian Bates may now be set for immortality.
Music and gibberish - Mauboy turns Sim
By Helen Davidson POP star records cover version of her own hit song - and you won't understand a single word of it.
GoldenEye's back - and it's a Wii classic
Review by Craig Harris ONE of Nintendo's most-loved shooters has been rebooted for the Wii - and it's not just a cynical cash-in.
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Retro gaming
Here is a list old-school classics that have been given a glossy, high-definition makeover.
Twelve other ways to use your Kinect
Sure, you can play games with it, but the potential of Microsoft's motion kit goes further than that.
12 game phrases pop culture adopted
Here are some gaming phrases that have become memes, and when to use them.
GoldenEye's back - and it's a Wii classic
Review by Craig Harris ONE of Nintendo's most-loved shooters has been rebooted for the Wii - and it's not just a cynical cash-in.
JFK, Castro to rid world of zombie Nazis
ZOMBIE mode is not only real in Call of Duty: Black Ops, it puts guns in the hands of major Cold War players to obliterate them with.
Top creepy hits for Halloween
By staff writers IT is a dark and stormy night, with spooky goblins and ghosts ready to eat you alive. Welcome to Halloween.
Sony denies 'definitely fake' PS Phone call
ENGADGET says this is definitely a PlayStation Phone. Sony guy says it definitely isn't. Oh wait - then Sony retracts that guy's comment.
Swishy skirts have been elusive, until now
By staff writers ANOTHER obstacle on the way to super-realistic video games looks like it's about to be demolished.
Armchair travel with week's top games
By staff writers IT'S time to have a break from your weekly hustle and bustle, from pushy bosses and lackadaisical employees.
Welcome to The Strip
By Cam Shea In Fallout: New Vegas, life is tough. Humans fight to survive against famine, drought, deadly radiation and all-manner of vicious, mutated creatures.
Cleverest career change choices
By staff writers ARE you sick of your job? Do you daydream about a change of career? Live the fantasy with these games.
Play games instead of watching the Games
By staff writers DELHI is playing host to a gaggle of sweaty athletes giving their single-minded all for gold and glory. Honestly though, does all that going for gold leave you cold?
Spielberg's hand up for tilt at Halo movie
By Jim Vejvoda of IGN STEVEN Spielberg reportedly wants the screen rights to make video game Halo into a movie.
