Nokia and Microsoft try to steal Apple’s thunder with Windows phone launch
Finnish firm and US giant to hold media event on 5 September, a week before the next iPhone is expected to be announced. By Charles Arthur
Darksiders 2 – review
Simon Parkin: Darksiders 2 is a triumphant statement of intent that, for THQ, the game's not over yet
Grid 2 – hands-on preview
Steve Boxer: Petrol-heads rejoice. Codemasters is working on the second instalment of its legendary grease-stained racing sim, Grid – and we managed to get our hands on it
Games review roundup: Akai Katana, Pandora’s Tower, The Legend of Zelda
Here's our semi-regular roundup of some of the games that may have slipped under your radar – this week we review Akai Katana, Pandora's Tower and The Legend of Zelda
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD – review
Steve Boxer: Tony Hawk kick flips into the past with Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD, a nostalgic mash-up of his first two games
Deadlight – review
Simon Parkin: Out of darkness cometh Deadlight, a new post-apocalyptic zombie platformer from Tequila Works
Microsoft hopes new tablet will cure falling PC sales
PC maker seems to be pinning its hopes on the Surface, which will run Windows 8, as its fortunes are battered by the booming iPad, writes Charles Arthur
Dead Space 3 – hands-on preview
Grant Howitt: Isaac Clarke is not alone in Dead Space 3 as he teams up with marine John Carver to once more battle the undead
Inversion – review
Steve Boxer: If you liked Gears of War, you'll enjoy Inversion – but you might find its familiarity annoying
Apps Rush: The Unilever Series, Bing Get MeThere, SoFit, Goldstar Savings Bank, Jurassic Park Builder and more
Stuart Dredge: What's new on the app stores on Tuesday 24 July 2012
Brave: The Video Game – review
Rich Stanton: Brave: The Video Game doesn't take the high road or the low road, and ends up right in the middle
Sleeping Dogs – preview
Nick Cowen: Let Sleeping Dogs lie? Impossible, when there is this much action and gunplay involved
Microsoft reports first public loss after charge for aQuantive writedown
Company posted its first quarterly loss as a public company as Google reports stronger than expected second quarter earnings
Facebook to help Washington state with online voter registration
Microsoft creates Facebook app that will allow Washington state voters to register to vote through the social networking site
Microsoft apologises for failure to abide by EC ruling over web browsers
Computer giant may face fine after failing requirement to give users of Windows software choice over their browser. By Charles Arthur