In Tune

Invade and conquer: Space Invaders thirty years on

It was the video game that inspired an industry and won a global following. Nigel Kendall recalls the birth of Space Invaders

Video games a boon for families feeling the pinch

Families facing escalating household bills are turning to Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 video games for affordable fun

Should censor have more control over games?

Industry points to self-regulation and says 'hands off' as pressure mounts for censor to rate games and protect children

World of Warcraft: the WoW factor

With millions of players, the online game world of warcraft is becoming a big force in our culture

Electronic Arts: ratings system unworkable

The world's largest games developer has opposed the implementation of the new over-12s cinema-style age ratings

Super Smash Bros Brawl

This game brings together more than 35 characters from Nintendo games over the years and is the third edition of Smash Bros

Battlefield: Bad Company

In this game, set in the near future, you and a crew of misfit squaddies must go awol behind enemy lines to hunt for gold

Computer games are reaching a wider audience

The profile of game users is changing according to producer Activision, with women now numbering 40 per cent of buyers

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

One of the great sagas in gaming history finally draws to a close with this entralling fourth instalment

Stop – or I’ll use the pain ray

A microwave beam weapon is now reality, and the Home Office seems to be rather interested in it. Mark Harris reports Home Office looks to high-tech...

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Despite the game closely resembling scenes from the big screen, it also encorporates extra large-scale battles

UK game developers call for industry tax breaks

Global games industry may be booming but the UK industry could decline unless government steps in, developers warn

Sony lifts mobile gaming with Wii-style handset

The F305 will respond to a wave of the arm, much like the wand on Nintendo's Wii games console

Alone in the Dark

Set in modern-day New York, this is a tale of evil cults and apocalyptic destruction

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

This frenetic fighting game is based on Dragon Ball Z, the classic Japanese cartoon series

WiiFit: meet the new games mistress

Can you really get fit by playing a video game in your living room? Our correspondent tries out the latest craze to hit Britain

Lego Indiana Jones

The game seeks to ensnare whippersnappers, yet there is plenty of challenge for adult Indys to tackle

Monster Jam

The game is played at breakneck pace yet still requires surprisingly precise control to prevent your truck from spinning out

Test Bench: Electronic translators

Translator are smaller than phrasebooks, contains several languages and can speak them for you. We fire tongue-twisters at six

Test bench: iPhone vs touchscreen rivals

Touchscreen mobiles are growing in popularity, thanks to Apple’s iPhone. Here we preview the new 3G version alongside five rivals

Test bench: Movies on demand

With digital film downloads growing in popularity, we pit six systems against a rental DVD from a local shop

Test bench: HD camcorders

As HD-ready TVs grow in popularity, high-definition camcorders are falling in price. We give six a screen test

Test bench: Budget sat navs

Sat nav quality is improving fast, with better features and reliability, even in cheaper models. We navigate six models

Test Bench: Emergency rechargers

If you're running our of power while away from a socket, these small rechargers may just save your bacon

Test bench: Stylish stereos

Hi-fi systems are now often bought for looks – and their digital ability – as much as sound. We cast an eye and an ear over six

Test bench: Budget SLR cameras

To take truly creative photos you need an SLR. And don’t be put off by their complexity – new models are as easy to use as a compact and...