Stories by: Chris Jager

The latest addition to KOEI’s hack-n’-slash action/adventure series is coming to Window-based computers and PlayStation 2. Based on the epic novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the game depicts the massive battles ignited by the fall of the Han Dynasty when three rebellious states moved to overthrow the Emperor of China.

When it comes to making entertaining videos, no single factor is more important than a misbehaving monkey.

It has been nearly a year since we last reviewed a Sony Vegas product, and in that time a lot about the digital video landscape has changed.

Ever since E3 2005 (and that headline-grabbing trailer), Killzone 2 has been one of the most hotly anticipated games for the PlayStation 3.

When it comes to graphics cards, AMD’s business strategy is difficult to beat. Its consumer-friendly mantra can be summed up thusly: more power for less money. Pretty hard to argue with, isn’t it? In terms of performance-to-cost ratio, its latest generation of graphics processing units has blown NVIDIA out of the water. Even steadfast GeForce aficionados can’t help but take note. All of a sudden the playing field is even again, with the odds arguably tipped in AMD’s favour… And now, into the breach steps the Radeon HD 4870 x2 — the fastest graphics card ever built.

Next week, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia will release its new PlayStation 3 (PS3) 80GB model in retail stores nationwide. The new model will replace the current 40GB version and comes bundled with a DUALSHOCK 3 Controller. For a glimpse at the new hardware (and a crop of hilarious ‘lifestyle’ shots), check out the following slideshow.

The HP Compaq 6730s (FV305PA) is an entry-level business notebook geared towards unpicky professionals. Characterised by a workmanlike performance, moderate price tag and fearsomely dull design, it’s not the sort of notebook that jumps out at prospective buyers.

The Pinnacle PCTV nanoStick is an external USB DVB-T tuner that allows you to watch digital television on the fly.

Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Australia both announced new games consoles this week. The new consoles will have more hard drive space compared to their predecessors.

Eidos Interactive has just announced a new Batman action-adventure game for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 -- and we have all the latest screenshots!

The price and complexity of video surveillance systems has fallen dramatically in recent years. They are no longer just for hermit millionaires and evil mega-corporations. At $999, the QNAP NVR-1012 Network Surveillance System isn’t exactly cheap, but it is within reach of security-conscious consumers. What’s more, you don’t need to be a registered mechanic to set it up.