Steve Ballmer heads for retirement, but where now for Microsoft?
The software giant made huge profits under its departing CEO – but it will need to adapt to the era of tablets and smartphones
Gamescom 2013 – review
Sony and Microsoft both impress at Europe's largest games fair, reports Matt Kamen
Nasdaq crash triggers fear of data meltdown
Digital infrastructure exceeding limits of human control, industry experts warn
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was stuck in the past, say critics
Microsoft veteran is accused of missing a string of opportunities and allowing Apple to steal a competitive lead in recent years
Gamescom draws fans from around the world to Cologne
The biggest event on the gaming calendar this year showcased, amongst other things, Sony's and Microsoft's upcoming consoles
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire as company faces needed shakeup
Shares soar on news chief will step down in sign investors believe stagnating Microsoft would benefit from new leadership
Microsoft’s Ballmer era ends on a low note as CEO prepares to step aside
Heidi Moore: Slumping stock price and unimaginative vision has left Microsoft marooned between a fading past and an uncertain future
Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer to retire within 12 months
Software firm's shares jump almost 9% after announcement that Ballmer will retire as CEO once a successor is found
Disney Infinity – review
Nick Cowen: At first sight, it might appear to be nothing more than a cash cow for the House of Mouse, but you soon realise it has astounding ambition
Xbox One’s Phil Spencer: ‘we’re committed to the original vision’
Exclusive: We talk to Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft Game Studios, at Gamescom about Xbox One's rocky road to launch. By Keith Stuart
Sony unveils November launch date for PlayStation 4
New console will be available in Europe from 29 November, priced to undercut fierce rival Microsoft's Xbox One. By Juliette Garside
Gamescom 2013: five things we learned at the EA press conference
Keith Stuart: The latest intriguing details about Sims 4, Dragon Age Inquisition, Battlefield 4, Fifa 14 and Titanfall
Space Hulk – review
Rich Stanton: This is a good-enough version of a classic game rather than a great one
Xbox One: Fifa 14 free with pre-orders, Call of Duty: Ghosts bundle revealed
Keith Stuart: Microsoft has got the Gamescom event off to an interesting start with major game tie-ins and details of its self-publishing programme for indie developers
Saints Row 4 – review
Simon Parkin: Juvenile and derivative as it might at first appear, the latest incarnation in the series is a truly postmodern blockbuster