How Destiny learned from its mistakes to redefine the first-person shooter
The success of Halo saw Bungie grow from small concern to household name. Two years after release, the Destiny franchise looks set to take its developer to new heights
The police chief battling cybercriminals from Russia and Ukraine
Half of online fraud comes from abroad, says Ian Dyson, commissioner of the City of London police, who has enlisted the help of Google and Microsoft to fight it
Windows 10 computers crash when Amazon Kindles are plugged in
Microsoft’s Anniversary update causes ‘blue screen of death’ and forced reboot when e-readers are connected, users report
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided review – beautiful if half-baked cyberpunk sequel
Eidos Montreal’s near-future thriller presents a visually impressive dystopian playground, but a wonky narrative and some shoddy touches tarnish its potential
EU to crack down on online services such as WhatsApp over privacy
Europe will publish draft law to ensure that online messaging services have privacy rules like those for texts and calls
The Xbox One S review – smaller and more perfectly formed
It may be something of a stopgap, but the XBox One S is still a lovely piece of kit with plenty to attract the first-time buyer
Xbox One S review – a beautiful upgrade, but only for 4K fanatics
Microsoft’s first major upgrade to console offers a sleek new chassis and 4K Ultra HD features – but do you need them?
Could China become a gaming force? One developer wants to make it happen
Shanghai-based studio Pixpil is trying to bring video games into Chinese homes – no easy feat in a country that only just lifted its ban on foreign consoles such as Playstation and Xbox
Five of the best budget smartphones
Want the best apps and breaking news on the go without breaking the bank? These may be the devices you’re looking for
Xbox One S available in August with 4K movies and HDR support
Microsoft shrinks games machine by 40% and adds redesigned controller, IR blaster and front-facing USB port in console war with Sony
Is it cancer? Diagnosing yourself online is about to get easier
People often search for their symptoms, but the right diagnosis can be hard to find. Google and Microsoft are working on ways to improve things
Battlefield 1 – five things we learned from a week playing the WWI shooter
Burning airships, rocket guns, fighting on horseback – what did playing the closed alpha version of EA’s eagerly anticipated epic tell us about the future of a battered genre?
Scorpio rising: Microsoft’s plans for Xbox One and the future of video games
Xbox execs Phil Spencer, Mike Ybarra and Shannon Loftis talk about Xbox One S, Scorpio, virtual reality – and why diversity is central to modern gaming
How can I protect my data if my laptop is stolen?
Steve wants to know how to protect his personal information if his Windows 7 laptop falls prey to thieves
Inside review – beautifully bleak dystopian puzzler
Six years after the deliciously dark Limbo, developer Playdead returns to Xbox and PC with another meticulously muted platformer about a boy on the run