It seems the launch of the new experience on Microsoft's Xbox 360 hasn't gone as we might have expected with users reporting a host of glitches with the new software update. ...

Read NXE launch marred by RRoD reports on Pocket-lint now

We have discovered that having a projector to use with the Nintendo Wii doesn't mean you are less prone to injuring yourself or indeed breaking things just because there's no TV in the room. In fact, having the MP512 ST projector from BenQ made us even more frenetic as we threw caution to the wind absorbed in the huge projected image on the wall.

Read BenQ MP512 ST projector on Pocket-lint

It was announced way back in July, but the Packard Bell iPower X2.0 desktop PC is finally on its way to the UK. ...

Read Packard Bell iPower X2.0 desktop delivered to UK on Pocket-lint now

It was launched in September, but Packard Bell has now released details of when UK gamers will be able to buy its first ever gaming laptop. ...

Read Packard Bell iPower GX coming to UK on Pocket-lint now

Dell has launched its new Studio XPS desktop, a premium PC that is designed to bring home office and entertainment together. ...

Read Dell launches new Studio XPS desktop on Pocket-lint now

With EA's Rock Band improving on the much loved Guitar Hero series by simply adding more to do, its little shock to find Activision about to unleash their own take on the full band gaming genre.

Read Guitar Hero: World Tour - Xbox 360 on Pocket-lint

Projectors used to be the domain of the home cinema enthusiast or super wealthy in their loft apartments. But recent times have seen projectors become increasingly affordable, so can Optoma appeal to gamers with their Game Time system?

Read Optoma Game Time GT-7000 projector on Pocket-lint

National Geographic has announced it is to launch its own gaming label under which it plans to develop and publish its own titles. ...

Read National Geographic launches its own gaming label on Pocket-lint now

The highly-anticipated New Xbox Live Experience finally launches tomorrow, which Microsoft says will "transform instantly" the 25 million Xbox consoles around the world sold in its 3 years on the shelves. ...

Read Microsoft's New Xbox Experience launches tomorrow on Pocket-lint now

Sonic the hedgehog returns to the DS for more hero action, but should you drop everything and get ready to save the day? We getting tapping the stylus to find out.

Read Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood - DS on Pocket-lint

The FIFA Manager series has always struggled when compared to Sports Interactive's Football Manager titles. While the latter was jam packed with intelligent AI, a realistic transfer system, and more tactical options than you could shake a hefty stick at, the latter was all about the style.

Read FIFA Manager 09 - PC on Pocket-lint

...

Read VIDEO: Tech week in view on Megawhat News on Pocket-lint now

In a slight change of focus, Apple is angling the iPod touch as a games device, suggesting the portable player is a rival to the PSP and the Nintendo DS. ...

Read Apple angles iPod touch as games device on Pocket-lint now

Following the soft launch of the UK version back in June, Microsoft has debuted its online store in the States. ...

Read Microsoft opens online store on Pocket-lint now

Journalism is littered with incidents of notable bravery, moments when men and women have put the need to uncover the truth before their own welfare - be they Kate Adie in a warzone, Roger Cook tackling bad-ass crooks or Russell Harty going mano-a-mano with Grace Jones. Me, I'm risking possible accusations of major spousal neglect by finding out whether the new version of the Football Manager series is any good or not.

Read Football Manager 2009 - Mac on Pocket-lint

Despite concerns over the economy, it seems we haven't stopped buying video games. In fact, perhaps we're all trying to go out less and therefore playing more. ...

Read Video game sales strong this year on Pocket-lint now

The development of the Call of Duty series is a touch odd. Infinity Ward (Call of Duty 1, 2, and the stupendous 4) trade design duties with Treyarch (Call of Duty 3, and 5) to make sure a new one hits the shelves every holiday season.

Read Call of Duty: World at War - Xbox 360 on Pocket-lint

The Wii Fit is the must-have gift for Christmas - if internet searches are anything to go by. ...

Read Wii Fit most wanted gift this Christmas on Pocket-lint now

If you're bored of your Wii Fit, EA thinks it may have something to get you off your behind. ...

Read EA launches fitness challenge on Pocket-lint now

The second expansion pack for the World of Warcraft has gone on sale giving fans of the online game a chance to explore new territories, characters and booty. ...

Read WOW: Wrath of Lich King launches on Pocket-lint now

Opera announced its new Mini 4.2 browser just yesterday, but today has promised updates of the internet browser channel for the Nintendo Wii. ...

Read Opera upgrades Nintendo Wii browser on Pocket-lint now

Remember Golden Axe on the MegaDrive? Thought you did, and Sega are hoping you do enough to sign up for a remake on the PS3. But does it still retain that magic of yesteryear? We get swashbuckling to find out.

Read Golden Axe: Beast Rider - PS3 on Pocket-lint

Microsoft has announced that debut weekend sales of the Xbox 360 game "Gear of War 2" topped 2 million units worldwide. ...

Read Gears of War 2 sales top two million on Pocket-lint now

Barack Obama is the hero of a new online game in which he has to collect American flags, dodge lipstick-wearing pit bulls, lobbyists and, of course, Sarah Palin. ...

Read Video game created in honour of Obama on Pocket-lint now

Titles created with the intention of inducing a bit of a stink in your boxers certainly aren't anything new. Every branch of this phenomena known as entertainment has been jam packed with pieces knocked up with almost the sole intention to scare you witless.

Read Dead Space - Xbox 360 on Pocket-lint

It seems you can't turn on the television these days without yet another cooking programme. So will a cooking game on the Wii work? We get sizzling to find out.

Read Order Up! - Nintendo Wii on Pocket-lint

learndirect has launched an interactive online game, The Legula Adventure, aimed at encouraging adults to play computer games with their kids - and improve their maths and English skills at the same time. ...

Read Learndirect launches The Legula Adventure on Pocket-lint now

The Seabright PC430 handheld does it all (well...almost). ...

Read Seabright unveils 4.3-inch Windows wonder - the PC430 Micro PC on Pocket-lint now

Pocket-lint hosted its annual awards on Thursday night with the PR fraternity coming out in full force. ...

Read PHOTOS: The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards on Pocket-lint now

Pocket-lint has announced the winners of the 2008 Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards giving you the must-have gadgets across 12 categories. ...

Read Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards winners announced on Pocket-lint now

All of your fav Sega games are being gathered together in one colossal collection ready for release early next year. ...

Read Sega developing Mega Drive Ultimate Collection on Pocket-lint now

When it was announced that developers of the stunning RPG Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion were working on the latest in the Fallout series, interests with immediately piqued. Though quite dated (visually at least) isometric RPGs, the first two Fallout titles were praised for their freedom, fantastic humour, and incredible atmosphere.

Read Fallout 3 - Xbox 360 on Pocket-lint

...

Read VIDEO: Heidi Klum rocks out for Guitar Hero on Pocket-lint now

Wii Music was outlined as one of the original concept titles for Nintendo's console. But with so many options for making music on your games machine available, can Wii Music really deliver anything new? We got our hands on the forthcoming title to find out.

Read Wii Music - Nintendo Wii on Pocket-lint

Animal rights organisation PETA was none too impressed with an ad for the SEGA game Samba De Amigo. ...

Read SEGA pulls Samba De Amigo ad on Pocket-lint now

The Nintendo DSi has had a positive reception in its home territory. Japan's Enterbrain estimates that the handheld device has sold over 170,000 units in its launch weekend. ...

Read Nintendo sells 170,000 DSis on launch on Pocket-lint now

Titles like Grand Theft Auto IV could see games sales thrashing sales of DVDs and music CDs by the end of this year. ...

Read Games will outsell DVDs and music on Pocket-lint now

Ever since Gears of War hit the Xbox 360, there's always been one trying question that was desperate to be answered. Just how could it get any better?

Read Gears of War 2 - Xbox 360 on Pocket-lint

A new study has been published that suggests children who play violent video games are likely to show increased aggression for some months afterwards. ...

Read New study links violent games to aggression in youngsters on Pocket-lint now

Mario always seems to get the lion's share of the platform games from Nintendo, so can Wario, his evil alter-ego, muscle in on the action? We go coin hunting to find out.

Read Wario Land: The Shake Dimension - Nintendo Wii on Pocket-lint

Fancy getting giggy with it? That's what Sega is hoping with its remake of its maracas game from the Dreamcast for the Wii. But should you bother doing the mambo? We get shaking to find out.

Read Samba De Amigo - Wii on Pocket-lint

Motorstorm, the Mad Max off road carnage racing game with little rules is back, but should you bother jumping behind the wheel? We find out.

Read MotorStorm Pacific Rift - PS3 on Pocket-lint

Alienware has launched the M17 notebook, that's said to "push gaming performance limits through state of the art technology." ...

Read Alienware launches M17 on Pocket-lint now

Pav62 from the UK has won the Sony Photo Printer in this month's comments competition for giving an insightful review on the LG 32PG6000 television. ...

Read Win a Pure One Elite DAB radio on Pocket-lint now

OCZ has unveiled a 15-inch gaming notebook based on the Intel Centrino 2 platform. ...

Read OCZ launches its first 15-inch gaming laptop on Pocket-lint now

Kids like computer games. Computer games, if you believe the Daily Mail, are all about death and carnage, or parents are ogres because they let their kids play computer games. Sound familiar? Well Leap Frog want to change all that with the Leap Frog Leapster 2. So can they? We get playing to find out.

Read Leap Frog Leapster 2 handheld console on Pocket-lint

Three years in development, the latest incarnation of The Sims has been dated, moved into the final stage of development, and it's all now just about bug fixing. But is the new version going to be enough to keep fans of The Sims happy? Pocket-lint sat down with The Sims 3 executive producer Ben Bell to find out.

Read The Sims 3 - First Look on Pocket-lint

Electronic Arts has posted worse than expected Q2 results, and has announced it will be cutting 6% of its workforce to compensate. ...

Read EA announces big losses and over 500 job cuts on Pocket-lint now

3 days in and the Mo has started to take shape. You can follow our progress every day on this page with both Chris and I posting daily pictures so you can see our "slugs" form. ...

Read Grow a Mo for Movember on Pocket-lint now

You've no doubt heard of SingStar, but what about Boogie, the EA alternative that uses the Wii Remote to let you dance and sing your way to victory? We get dancing to see if the latest version is as good as the original.

Read Boogie Superstar - Nintendo Wii on Pocket-lint

It's one of the most popular board games around. It has seen numerous versions on the PC and games consoles in the past, and has now found itself on the Nintendo Wii. But can a game from the 20th century really cut it in the 21st century? We get buying hotels to find out.

Read Monopoly - Nintendo Wii on Pocket-lint

The names Bond, James Bond ... but can the video game live up to the movie? We donned a tux to find out.

Read Quantum of Solace - Xbox 360 on Pocket-lint

Games developers, software manufacturers and the music industry are all getting tougher on illegal downloads. ...

Read COMMENT: False accusations fly over games downloads on Pocket-lint now

...

Read VIDEO: Tech week in view on Megawhat News on Pocket-lint now

As games firms are getting tougher on illegal file sharers, and cracking down on pirates, it appears they could also be accusing hundreds of innocent people in the process. ...

Read Publishers accuse non-gamers of game piracy on Pocket-lint now

If the likes of Burnout Paradise, and now Midnight Club: Los Angeles are to be the future, it seems traditional racing titles are out. And in their place are the kind of freeform titles that once upon a time were almost the sole home of the action/adventure genre.

Read Midnight Club: Los Angeles - PS3 on Pocket-lint

The Beatles are to feature in a music video game next year thanks to an exclusive partnership just announced between Apple Corps (the Beatles' record label, not the computer co), Harmonix and MTV Games. ...

Read The Beatles to feature in Rock Band-type game on Pocket-lint now

If you're a through and through retro gamer with an iPhone, what more could you ask for on your phonr than this Game Boy-inspired theme? ...

Read New iPhone theme brings back Game Boy goodness on Pocket-lint now

The mercenary lifestyle has been regularly explored during the last few years. Most notably in the likes of the Mercenaries series, and stunning PC shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Read Far Cry 2 - Xbox 360 on Pocket-lint

...

Read VIDEO: Tech week in view on Megawhat News on Pocket-lint now

The BBC has released a new version of the iPlayer for the Wii, admitting that the existing player was "very much a first-pass product." ...

Read BBC says iPlayer on Wii rushed as new UI released on Pocket-lint now

Ten days after being seen off by fellow space tourist, Google's Sergey Brin, American games developer Richard Garriott had landed on terra firma. ...

Read Games developer returns from Space on Pocket-lint now

Peter Molyneux is back, this time with a follow up to the 2004 hit, Fable. But can a new version, aptly named Fable II, capture our gaming hearts once again? We get playing to find out.

Read Fable II - Xbox 360 on Pocket-lint

Surface Tension seems to have made it their mission to bring retro gaming back to life. ...

Read Surface Tension brings gaming to the table on Pocket-lint now

The Unfinished Swan is described as a first-person "painting game" that looks pretty spectacularly different to other options on the market at present. ...

Read Black and white video game promises to change the rules on Pocket-lint now

Tomb Raider fans are eagerly awaiting 21 November when the next instalment of the genre-defining Tomb Raider lands on almost all formats. Pocket-lint went along to a preview day to check out the new game and some of the hype surrounding it. Let's look at the Tomb Raider world before the new game.

Read Tomb Raider: Underworld - First Look on Pocket-lint

As far as big American sports go, basketball is the one that's suffered most when it comes to the gaming world. Outside a few classic titles back in the early-90s, it's tricky to think of a basketball leaning “must-have” from the last decade.

Read NBA Live 09 - PS3 on Pocket-lint

Zeemote has announced that the Zeemote software development kit for BlackBerry smartphones will soon be available. ...

Read Zeemote launches BlackBerry software development kit on Pocket-lint now

The bright blue, spiky-haired, lightening-fast hedgehog that was once Sega's mascot back in its glory days of the Master System and the Mega Drive, has been crowned the UK's favourite video game character. ...

Read Sonic crowned UK's favourite video game character on Pocket-lint now

As a former Pro Evolution Soccer obsessive, this is a little tough to say: Pro Evo 2009 can't even scrape being called staunchly average.

Read Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 - Xbox 360 on Pocket-lint

HMV has confirmed it will be expanding its reach into the pre-owned games market, under brand name Re/Play. ...

Read HMV to enter pre-owned games market on Pocket-lint now

The developers behind LittleBIGPlanet have expressed their disappointment at the delay of the long-awaited game, after an offensive lyric found in a backing track for the game called for a worldwide recall. ...

Read LittleBIGPlanet developer "gutted" at worldwide recall on Pocket-lint now

Sony has confirmed that the release of LittleBIGPlanet has been delayed, after the company decided to recall the game from retailers worldwide following potentially offensive lyrics were found in a background song. ...

Read LittleBIGPlanet release delayed following Qur'an references on Pocket-lint now

We've heard of Nintendo Wii owners damaging themselves, and their homes, by throwing themselves round their livingrooms, but now it seems our pets are also facing game and gadget related injuries. ...

Read Gadgets are a pet peril on Pocket-lint now

Sony has big plans for its latest platform game as it tries to turn the PS3 into a social networking console. But is LittleBIGPlanet the answer? We get playing to find out.

Read LittleBIGPlanet - PS3 on Pocket-lint

In a move that shows exactly how savvy politicians have to be - US presidential hopeful Barrack Obama has targeted gamers with his latest campaign. ...

Read Obama puts ads on Xbox Live on Pocket-lint now

Microsoft is facing a lawsuit over the infamous "red ring of death" failures for its Xbox 360 console. ...

Read Microsoft faces red ring of death lawsuit on Pocket-lint now

It's styled to look as sleek and shiny as the Nintendo Wii, is compact at 255 x 90 x 214mm, and, most importantly, has a short throw distance. ...

Read BenQ demos MP512ST gaming projector on Pocket-lint now

Microsoft has revealed its scheme to ensure all Xbox users are able to access the platform's new dashboard upgrade. ...

Read Microsoft reveals free Xbox storage upgrade scheme on Pocket-lint now

Movember has been officially launched in the UK and this year Pocket-lint is getting in on the moustache growing action. ...

Read Join the Pocket-lint Movember team on Pocket-lint now

The nominations for The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards are now out and here is the list in full: ...

Read The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards nominations in full on Pocket-lint now

Here are the nominations for Best Game in The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards: ...

Read Best Game 2008 nominations on Pocket-lint now

So you're 15 minutes into a 4 hour car journey, and already getting to the stage where you're sleepy, grumpy and bored all at the same time. ...

Read Carcade brings gaming to your car on Pocket-lint now

The biggest story this week was the launch of the BlackBerry Storm, but what impact will this consumer-focused smartphone have on the market? And should Apple be worried? ...

Read VIDEO: The Tech Week in View on Pocket-lint now

Sony has announced a new feature called PSP Plus, that will see rumble support being added to the company's handheld via the DualShock 3 controller - albeit in a rather roundabout way. ...

Read PSP Plus brings DualShock controls to Sony's handheld on Pocket-lint now

Recycled rumours suggest that the launch of the much-rumoured, and subsequently much-denied, and then maybe-d, Blu-ray drive add-on for the Xbox 360 is due soon. ...

Read Xbox to get Blu-ray drive rumours hit again on Pocket-lint now

...

Read 3rd Space gaming vest launches in pink on Pocket-lint now

Google has announced its intentions to enter the in-game advertising sector, with a post on its Adsense blog suggesting it will be targeting web-based games to begin with. ...

Read Google announces Adsense for Games on Pocket-lint now

At the launch of the HP BlackBird 002, EA came along to demo the latest saga in the Crysis series for PCs. ...

Read VIDEO: We take a look at EA's Crysis Warhead on Pocket-lint now

As far as sporting gaming titles go, it's little surprise that horse racing has been down at the bottom of the "to do" list. Yet thanks to some fantastic customer support in the Far East, the G1 Jockey series has managed to go from strength to strength, ultimately bringing this first in the series on the latest batch of consoles.

Read G1 Jockey Wii 2008 - Wii on Pocket-lint

With prices starting at £3199, the Blackbird 002 is a serious piece of gaming kit. ...

Read VIDEO: HP shows us the Blackbird 002 on Pocket-lint now

Bond is back, but is the accompanying video game just another cash-in or should you be signing up to get a licence to kill? We got some hands-on time ahead of the official release in the UK.

Read Quantum of Solace - Xbox 360 - First Look on Pocket-lint

If you spend a fair bit of time in front of your computer playing games, you might as well be sitting comfortably. ...

Read Pyramat Gamebag 2.1 makes gaming comfortable on Pocket-lint now

Logitech has announced the Logitech Cordless Vantage Microphone that it says features an "authentic, professional design". ...

Read Logitech cordless Vantage microphone launches on Pocket-lint now

Last month, we reviewed the Asus G50V - a laptop aimed squarely at gamers, but now it has a big brother. ...

Read Asus G71 quad-core gaming laptop debuts on Pocket-lint now

Nintendo has officially announced the new Wii Speak accessory and Wii Speak Channel to launch for Wii across Europe on 5 December 2008. ...

Read Nintendo makes Wii Speak Channel official on Pocket-lint now

Internet rumours are suggesting that Sega is gearing up to release a portable media player to rival the PSP next year, with eight different entertainment features. ...

Read Sega "Vision" handheld coming next year? on Pocket-lint now

Gore fans in the UK can finally enjoy all the grisly gameplay of Manhunt 2, give or take a few acts of power-drill related violence. ...

Read Manhunt 2 finally gets UK release date on Pocket-lint now

There isn't much time left before the nominations for the longest running, most independent, gadget awards in the UK are announced. ...

Read Vodafone Pocket-lint Awards nominations deadline closes this week on Pocket-lint now

So we know Microsoft has introduced fairly attractive price cuts of its own recently, that have seen a boost in its sales of the Xbox 360 across Europe. ...

Read Sainsbury's selling Xbox 360 Arcade for £99 on Pocket-lint now