That Aussie Game Site has evolved considerably over the past 6 months and is no longer just the shared opinion of two like-minded gamers. For Drew and I, selecting the 2008 Games of the Year was more annoying than listening to the Vernonicas play a word association game and the whole selection process took all of twenty seconds. We both knew exactly what was what and why it was. This time around though, the writing team for That Aussie Game Site is far more diverse so we've decided (for this half-yearly list at least) to give everyone an opportunity to choose their own That Aussie Game of the Half Year.

EB Games Australia have posted on their official Twitter that they will be taking preorders for the Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition and confirmed that it will cost you $199.00 to play Modern Warfare 2 in your lounge room wearing night vision goggles.

The Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition for PS3 & Xbox 360 will be $199 d(^_^)b

And then...

Sorry, got waaay too excited!!!! Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition preorders will be available in our stores from first thing 2morrow!!!!

I will be paying this, but I will not be preordering or purchasing from EB for two reasons. One, they have exorbanent prices and do not understand the concept of supply and demand. Two, they use 1337 speak in an official capacity. Fuckin' lol.

When you play or watch a visual projection, the explicit results of your actions, or those involved are often at the forefront of those minds attentive to the results at hand. However, the viewer is often positioned to absorb information that goes beyond the obvious thought process, and leave an often substantial imprint on your morals, values, social understanding as well as tap into a thought process not restricted by physical consciousness and comprehension. Allowing the ability to perceive and determine without constraint, furthermore controlling the instincts and desires that characterise your personality.

Thumbpad have scored themselves another opportunity to get drunk and once again flaunt their renowned 'Playdate Parties' in front of the entire Aussie Xbox gaming community. Together with OXCGN, Thumbpad are hosting the next official Xbox Live Playdate and the game? It's the arcade and retro console classic, Outrun!

The boys at Thumbpad are no strangers to retro games, and I can't think of a better team to co-pilot our red Ferrari's into another fantastic Friday night of videogames. Everyon ready?... START!

Click here for more details or chat about it on our forum.

In the latest episode of ThumbPad hosted by Wangas and Serblander, we try to hit one in from the rough with our review of Tiger Woods 10. We also take a look at Battlefield 1943, continue our consoles of the past segments with the GameCube and have a retro review of MarioKart. Then for thumb wars we ask the tough question of the early 90’s, were you a Sega or a Nintendo fan?

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Prepare yourself for the final frontier, as the Lone Wanderer faces his greatest fears... in space!

The fifth and final piece of downloadable content in the ever expanding Fallout universe is just around the corner, and the first screenshots have made their way to the surface.

So what can we expect from this close encounter of the third kind?

Fresh from Twitter is a video of Robert Bowling, the face of Infinity Ward, unboxing the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Standard, Hardened and Prestige editions set to hit store shelves November 10.

So what are your options? Well, the Standard edition comes with the game, that's it. The Hardened edition comes with steel case and artwork book, pretty standard fair for a limited edition box, really. The awesomeness doesn't hit you like balls to the face until you realise that the Prestige edition comes with fully functioning night vision goggles...

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