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Assassin's Creed on Xbox 360, a masterclass by Ubisoft blending historical epic with cutting-edge gameplay, teased with mystery and action.

Arguably the most popular television show of all time, and one of the longest running to boot, The Simpsons is simply a popular culture phenomenon.

Super Mario Galaxy soars as arguably the best Mario game, redefining platformers on the Wii with its innovative, gravity-defying gameplay.

Rock Band to elevate party gaming with its 2008 launch, following Guitar Hero's lead. Ready to form your band?.

Microsoft launches an innovative Xbox 360 HD-DVD emulator, cutting costs for film studios and enhancing content testing ahead of disc production.

Take Two unveils 2K Marin, a new California studio aimed at crafting original titles and enhancing 2K's game lineup, says president Christoph Hartmann.

Jordan Weisman reclaims rights to MechWarrior, Shadowrun, Crimson Skies for new venture Smith and Tinker, hinting at immersive online worlds.

Ezi-Pay's Gift Station revolutionises shopping, offering over 60 brands' gift cards, including Time Zone. Win a $200 card on our competition page!.

PlayStation 3 sales increased 285 per cent from October to November marking the largest sales increase of any hardware platform.

Blizzard teases a new mystery MMO project, confirmed not to be WoW related, through job listings for a Next-Gen MMO. Details remain scarce.

Assassin's Creed, one of THE premiere game releases for the Xmas season is soon to be released in New Zealand.

Phoenix Wright: Justice For All is the second chapter in the titular attorney's series of text-based adventures.

Last year's Blazing Angels was a disappointing attempt by Ubisoft to enter the coveted flight-simulation genre.

Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, a dazzling DS adventure, continues from Wind Waker, setting a new handheld gaming benchmark with innovative controls.

Conan on Xbox 360 offers gamers a brutal hack n' slash escape with gritty graphics and a focus on sheer power. Less beauty, more beastly battles.

Ratatouille on Nintendo Wii serves a mixed dish of gameplay, merging modest platforming with cooking mini-games, but lacks the film's flair.

After an 8-year hiatus, Sega Rally makes a stunning return on Xbox 360, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge graphics for arcade racing fans.

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts redefines WWII gaming with two fresh perspectives and exceptional gameplay, showcasing British and German campaigns.

Spiderman teams up with foes in a unique twist on Wii's Friend or Foe, but the game disappoints with easy play and poor graphics.

In recent memory the only skateboarding games of real worth have come from the immensely popular Tony Hawk franchise.