Microsoft to sue Comet over ‘fake’ Windows discs
UK retailer Comet to defend Microsoft action over sale of unauthorised Windows recovery discs. By Mark Sweney
2011: The year of hidden change
Keza MacDonald: Despite a slew of high quality games, 2011 had a feeling of deja vu with the same consoles and franchises dominating
Games in 2012: Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo consoles face crunch time
Sony Vita and Nintendo Wii U face challenge of smartphones and tablets, while games highlights include the return of Grand Theft Auto, a reboot of Tomb Raider – and a few original titles
Video games join film and music to embrace the digital revolution
2011 was 'challenging' for high street shops, games publishers and console makers
Top 20 games of 2011: 10-6
Keith Stuart: And we're into the top 10 of our favourite games of the year. Have we got it right, or horribly wrong? Have a look and let us know in the comment section
Why is Microsoft putting its apps on the iPad – and will Office follow?
Charles Arthur: OneNote, Xbox Live, Kinectimals, Tag… the list of Microsoft apps available on the iPhone and iPad is growing. Will Office join them - and if so, at what price?
Will Android apps be worth the effort for developers in 2012?
Stuart Dredge: iPhone making more money says Flurry, but fortune may favour the multi-platform braves next year
Apps Rush: OnLive, Xbox Companion, Batman Arkham City, Theme Park, Football Manager Handheld and more
Stuart Dredge: What's new on the app stores on Thursday 8 December 2011
Bill Gates and China in discussions over new nuclear reactor
The Microsoft co-founder has confirmed plans to jointly develop a new nuclear reactor, which can run on depleted uranium
The Xbox 360’s new dashboard: what you need to know
The Xbox 360's dashboard is about to undergo a transformation. Nick Cowen takes a look at the new features and analyses the reasons behind the change
How BioShock Infinite will be prescient – interview with Ken Levine
Nick Cowen: The game's creative director and head writer, Ken Levine, explains the philosophy and politics behind this shooter
Microsoft refunds Xbox Live phishing scam victims
Gamers urged to change passwords after accounts hacked. By Josh Halliday
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – review
Greg Howson: It looks great, but War in the North suffers from a weak storyline and a lack of depth
Kinect, emotion tracking and the future of augmented controls
Keith Stuart: We talk to Rare's incubation director Nick Burton about the developer's contribution to Kinect and the intriguing possibilities for the device in the future