Gaming
‘Time is right’ for Netflix to get into gaming 

‘Time is right’ for Netflix to get into gaming
Streaming service looks beyond TV and film after membership growth slows
21 Jul 2021
Ikea and Aldi plug into gaming and esports market in lockdown boom

Ikea and Aldi plug into gaming and esports market in lockdown boom
Lidl also looking to get a cut of the action amid record spending by world’s 2.5 billion gamers
4 Mar 2021
EA races towards takeover of gaming rival Codemasters

EA races towards takeover of gaming rival Codemasters
US giant ‘gatecrashes’ Take-Two’s deal with higher offer of $1.2bn
15 Dec 2020
Zlatan vs. EA Sports: image rights row breaks out over Fifa

Zlatan vs. EA Sports: image rights row breaks out over Fifa
Milan striker and Spurs star Gareth Bale call for an investigation
25 Nov 2020
PS5: UK price, release date and launch games confirmed

PS5: UK price, release date and launch games confirmed
Next-generation console will be available in two models
17 Sep 2020
Wahoo, let’s-a go! Celebrate 35 years of Super Mario Bros

Wahoo, let’s-a go! Celebrate 35 years of Super Mario Bros
Nintendo marks the anniversary with new games and products
7 Sep 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator reviews: wings of ‘pure wonder’

Microsoft Flight Simulator reviews: wings of ‘pure wonder’
Gaming critics are wowed by the 11th instalment of the popular sim series
18 Aug 2020

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Lego Super Mario: a toy every (big) kid will want this year

Lego Super Mario: a toy every (big) kid will want this year
Nintendo’s iconic character is recreated in a new world of bricks
21 Apr 2020
Black Friday console deals: PS4, Xbox and Nintendo Switch

Black Friday console deals: PS4, Xbox and Nintendo Switch
Console bundles include new releases such as Death Stranding and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
29 Nov 2019
Lamborghini V12 Vision GT: a preview of the next Aventador?

Lamborghini V12 Vision GT: a preview of the next Aventador?
Radical virtual concept to join Gran Turismo Sport roster next spring
25 Nov 2019
Is Half-Life Alyx the series’ third main title?

Is Half-Life Alyx the series’ third main title?
Leaked interview transcript hints that new instalment in the adventure series is just around corner
18 Nov 2019
Star Wars: Fallen Order - reviews, features and more

Star Wars: Fallen Order - reviews, features and more
Critics get their hands on the new single-player game - here’s what they have to say
15 Nov 2019
Xbox X019: Project xCloud updates, new games and more
Xbox X019: Project xCloud updates, new games and more
The big announcements so far from Microsoft’s annual gaming expo
15 Nov 2019
F1 2019 game: reviews, car updates, F2 2019 season and more

F1 2019 game: reviews, car updates, F2 2019 season and more
Codemasters keeps its latest racer firing on all cylinders with frequent fixes and new features
4 Nov 2019
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - why is it so controversial?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - why is it so controversial?
Rebooted shooter launches amid criticism over its portrayal of Russians
29 Oct 2019
The Last of Us Part II: what we know so far

The Last of Us Part II: what we know so far
Sequel finally set to arrive after seven-year wait - here are all the details
23 Oct 2019
Grid 2019 game review: can it match the highs of F1 2019?
Grid 2019 game review: can it match the highs of F1 2019?
Codemasters’ revamped racer lands this week. Here’s what you need to know
8 Oct 2019
How to spot a computer game addiction

How to spot a computer game addiction
NHS to offer counselling for young people hooked on gaming
8 Oct 2019
Mario Kart Tour: what is the game and how much does it cost?

Mario Kart Tour: what is the game and how much does it cost?
Nintendo’s mobile racer launches today
25 Sep 2019
WRC 8 review: racing’s most underrated gaming franchise? 

WRC 8 review: racing’s most underrated gaming franchise?
Kylotonn’s latest rally game boasts a revamped handling model and F1-inspired career mode
3 Sep 2019
Nintendo Switch vs. Switch Lite: is the new model worth it?

Nintendo Switch vs. Switch Lite: is the new model worth it?
Portable-only model lowers the price of Switch ownership but does away with some key features
6 Aug 2019
How to win $3m playing Fortnite

How to win $3m playing Fortnite
US teenager banks record-breaking prize fund at yesterday’s Fortnite World Cup
29 Jul 2019
GTA 6 rumours: setting, next-gen console launch and more

GTA 6 rumours: setting, next-gen console launch and more
Rockstar’s next open-world adventure is tipped to feature new cities - and could land as early as next year
2 Jul 2019
Super Mario Maker 2: how does the successor fair on Switch?

Super Mario Maker 2: how does the successor fair on Switch?
Build-your-own Mario game is already a sales hit - but can it win over the critics?
1 Jul 2019
What are Raspberry Pi computers?

What are Raspberry Pi computers?
All-new hardware offers 4K support and up to 4GB of RAM
24 Jun 2019
Why Fortnite and EA titles are under scrutiny from MPs

Why Fortnite and EA titles are under scrutiny from MPs
The grilling comes after Prince Harry claimed that Fornite was ‘created to addict’
20 Jun 2019
Tesla Arcade: app lets drivers play games when stationary

Tesla Arcade: app lets drivers play games when stationary
Bethesda boss hints that Fallout Shelter may be coming to the electric cars soon
19 Jun 2019
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite - what we know so far

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite - what we know so far
Magical new augmented reality mobile game is based on Pokemon Go
19 Jun 2019
The best games announced at E3 2019

The best games announced at E3 2019
From fantasy RPGs to the return of a gaming icon, here is our pick of the top titles from this year’s expo
13 Jun 2019
Microsoft E3: Project Scarlett, new game reveals and more

Microsoft E3: Project Scarlett, new game reveals and more
Biggest announcements from the tech giant’s eagerly anticipated keynote at gaming expo
10 Jun 2019
Call of Duty Modern Warfare: what we know so far

Call of Duty Modern Warfare: what we know so far
Next entry in the FPS franchise will be a ‘reimagined’ version of a gaming legend
3 Jun 2019
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019: new features, cross-play, trailer and UK release date

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019: new features, cross-play, trailer and UK release date
3 Jun 2019
GT7: series music composer soundtracking new GT game?

GT7: series music composer soundtracking new GT game?
Daiki Kasho spotted in Hollywood studio with Polyphony Digital staff
23 May 2019
Microsoft and Sony: why their deal proves Stadia is a threat

Microsoft and Sony: why their deal proves Stadia is a threat
Gaming rivals strike a deal to develop cloud gaming services and AI systems
17 May 2019