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Review: Mirror's Edge

Leaping across its skyscraper rooftops and scaling walls is exhilarating.

Reindeer games

Jason Hill predicts interactive entertainments will stuff many stockings at Christmas.

Latest game reviews

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts Bolts

The studio has transformed one of its most-loved platformers into a creative wacky racer.

Review: Resistance 2

The imaginative and entertaining arsenal is again the game's highlight.

Review: World of Goo

This is a simple yet ingenious puzzle construction game that players of all ages can enjoy.

Review: Guitar Hero World Tour

After creating customised rockers, budding musicians can play as a band or solo.

Review: Gears of War 2

Careful use of cover is essential during the intense and exhilarating battles.

Screen Play

Oh my God!

Screen Play It's Friday, so let's have a bit of fun. Inspired by a recent Edge forum post, I want to know what your favourite OMG moment in gaming is. You know those moments that you'll never forget, like the Psycho Mantis boss fight in Metal Gear Solid, or having to fight against your mate for the affections...

Gadgets on the Go

If a deal seems too good to be true...

Gadgets on the Go A friend's hunt for a bargain almost saw him fall prey to eBay scammers in today's cautionary tale. My friend, lets call him Joe, rang me this week to say he'd bought a brand new $2000 notebook from a guy on eBay for $1500. Alarm bells started to ring straight away, but I decided to hear him out. ...

Latest game articles

Censors ban F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

Horror shooter F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin has become the fifth game refused classification by Australian censors this year.

Meet the brains behind Resistance

Insomniac has a peerless track record for creating popular games for PlayStation consoles.

Fun and the glory

A hardcore gaming company now has casual gamers in its sights.