Minecraft: how a game with no rules changed the rules of the game for ever

It's a world away from the violence and realism of Grand Theft Auto, but the game being hailed as a Cinderella story for the internet age is set to dominate sales at Christmas

Call of Duty: Ghosts – review

Infinity Ward's has built an online fragfest that will live up to your expectations, which is not necessarily a bad thing. By Keith Stuart

PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii – games for a generation

As this console generation draws to a close, Keith Stuart takes a personal look at the games and experiences that made it special

PS4 and Xbox One: post-hype details

More facts about the consoles are emerging – some are adding to the excitement, others raise important questions

Xbox One: five things we’ve learned about its user options

Keith Stuart: Microsoft reveals more about the console's interface, including biometric sign-in and entertainment partners

Sony has high hopes for PlayStation 4’s debut this month

Microsoft, whose Xbox 360 overtook PS3, is also set to launch its new console – it's an exciting time for gaming. By Giles Richards

Batman: Arkham Origins review – standing on the shoulders of giants

Nick Cowen: This prequel builds on its two hit predecessors and is likely to please fans, but there's little new here for the unconverted

Google accused of slowing down European commission’s antitrust case

Proposals on presentation of search results criticised as Google tries to avoid legal battle with EU's Joaquín Almunia

Apple, Facebook and Google call for ‘substantial’ reform of NSA surveillance

Tech firms call for 'substantial enhancements to privacy protections' and 'appropriate oversight' in letter to Senate committee

The PS4 trumps the Xbox One for Call of Duty: Ghosts

Mounting evidence points to Xbox One graphics power shortage compared to the PS4. By Samuel Gibbs

Android takes record smartphone share at expense of iPhone and BlackBerry

Strategy Analytics claims Google-powered smartphones took 81% market share in the third quarter, but Windows Phone was fastest growing OS

PS4: five new things we’ve learned

Sony's PlayStation 4 can’t play audio CDs or MP3s, will allow you to use two machines simultaneously, and other facts. By Samuel Gibbs

Darkmail opens: New email encryption standard aims to keep government agencies out

Silent Circle and Lavabit hope to respond to Snowden leaks with service stopping 'state snoopers' accessing email metadata

Microsoft hires Jonathan Ross to work on Xbox One games

Television presenter and veteran gamer likely to be advising on cross-platform titles spanning games, TV and music. By Keith Stuart

Xbox One takes on PS4 with Steven Gerrard ad

Microsoft also recruits Star Trek's Zachary Quinto for multimillion-dollar marketing battle against Sony's next gen console. By Mark Sweney