Issue 19 Out Now!

Chris Stead, GamePro Australia

28/11/2006 10:20:10

Choices? That is something many of us will face this Christmas as we decide on our gaming futures. Which next-gen console will you choose? Will you look to get more than one? Would you prefer to stick with handhelds or opt for PC? Our cover feature this issue examines this dilemma in great detail, going through everything from the technology and software that separates them to matching your personality and what you want from your game experience to a specific machine. This Christmas, you can invest with knowledge!

Also...

Pro Discussions: News sections are old news - Australian GamePro knows you want more from a magazine than just the bare facts, so we've gotten together our entire team of expert writers to examine and discuss movements in the industry and to hopefully stimulate you, the readers. This month that includes: Magic Numbers - can Sony recover from Microsoft's one year head-start, The disgraceful misuse of Xbox Live to suck money out of the fans, Has the Wii priced itself out of the next-gen race, Evolve or Die - is the Wii the only machine taking the right direction, Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD, Regulating reputations on Xbox Live, GamePro hosts the new E3, Are PC games becoming too hard to install? Are RockStar becoming soft? and professional girl gamers. On top of that we have the Top 10 most kick-ass FPS weapons, a RockStar developer profile and more...

ProLifestyle: Getting into the nitty and gritty of this lifestyle we call gaming, our expert writers undertake thorough examinations of the burning issues that influence our existence. This issue this includes and exploration into Online Gaming and how it may be killing off the most enjoyable think about games (face-to-face split-screen combat), a review of the new games available for the iPod and the hottest summer accessories and NosProDamus: 50 Hot Predictions for 2007.

WIN OVER $1400 IN PRIZES: Including V8 Supercars 3: Shootout and Rainbow Six Vegas.

ProSetUp: This issue we explore X360 headsets, peripherals (including the wireless steering wheel) and sound systems, lead you through the important steps of going online, give you a guided tour of the humble PC Tower/Case and what you need to know and look out for as well as point you in the right direction for new PC parts and prices.

Features

• The Next-Gen Experiment: Our comprehensive ten page feature will alleviate all your questions, fears and frustrations regarding the next-generation gaming consoles and leave you in no doubt over which machine is right for you.
• Nintendo Wii: Our launch coverage of the Nintendo Wii will not only take you through everything you need to know about the new console and take you through the games to get during the summer season.
• The Legend Lives: We go hands-on with the huge new Zelda game The Twilight Princess to see why it is not only the best game on the Wii, but possibly the best game of the year.
• 10 Reasons your PC won't Suffer Next-Gen Console Envy: There is plenty of reasons to look at your PC as the next-gen gaming platform of your future, and we show you why here.

FREE DVD of software and game demos bagged in every issue alongside a free copy of PC World magazine.

Special Preview: Halo 3 - News on this huge 2007 title has just emerged and we have all the latest info on Master Chief and the climax of this famous trilogy.

ProHandHeld: Includes...

• GTA: Vice City Stories (PSP)
• Mortal Kombat Unchained (PSP)
• Cooking Mama (DS)
• Contact (DS)
• V8 Supercars 3: Shootout (PSP)
• Children of Mana (DS)
• Point Blank DS (DS)
• Gun: Showdown (PSP)
• For Street Racing: L.A Duel (PSP)
• Star Wars: Lethal Alliance (PSP, DS)
• Spider-Man: Battle for New York (DS, GBA)
• Star Trek: Tactical Assault (PSP, DS)
• Crash Boom Bang (DS)
• Power Stone Collection (PSP)

ProReviews: Includes...

• Gears of War
• Guitar Hero II
• WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2007
• Rainbow Six Vegas
• Tony Hawk's Project 8
• Call of Duty 3
• Splinter Cell: Double Agent
• Pro Evolution Soccer 6
• Need for Speed: Carbon
• The Sims 2: Pets
• Scarface: The World is Yours
• Battlefield 2142
• Neverwinter Nights 2
• Cricket 2007
• Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus
• Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
• Viva Pinata
• Buzz! The Sports Quiz
• Medieval II: Total War
• Delta Force Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre
• Canis Canem Edit
• Justice League Heroes
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Eragon
• Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
• F.E.A.R.
• Warhammer 40K Dawn of War: Dark Crusade
• Microsoft Flight Simulator X
• Star Wars Empire at War: Forces of Corruption
• Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
• Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
• EyeToy; Kinetic Combat
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007
• Superman Returns: The Videogame
• Family Guy
• Thrillville
• DEFCON: Everybody Dies

ProUpdate: Making sure that you favourite games never get old, we run you through the latest updates to the biggest games. This includes expansion packs for F.E.A.R. and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, collector's packs for Star Wars, Civilization and Total War, reviews of the latest Xbox Live arcade games, a patch list and some info on streaming TV through your Xbox.

Gallivanting Gamers: Find out a little bit more about the GamePro team as we take a look at the non-game related shenanigans that influenced our live during this issue. There you have it guys and gals... surely $8.95 worth of entertainment!!