http://tech.uk.msn.comLatest Gaming Galleries on the MSN Tech & Gadgets channel©2007en-gb5Featureshttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=10012800http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=10012800Fans of Prince of Persia, prepare yourselves. The action adventure series will soon be making its first real venture onto the next-gen consoles and PC. Our hands-on preview of the game reveals that though the classic acrobatic platforming is in plac... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9985674http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9985674Resident Evil fans still have a long time to wait for the latest instalment in the series. Number five is not released until Friday March 13, 2009.In the meantime, we're slowly seeing more and more of what looks like being the best Resident Evil yet... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9896479http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9896479It's that time of year again. With the latest edition of FIFA already on the shelves and PES 2009 not far behind, it's time to dig in and pick your favourite.PES has long been regarded as the king of footy titles, but FIFA has been making steady gai... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9275140http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9275140Kempston joysticks at the ready! It's time to scour the attic in search of those classic Spectrum games of yesteryear.In a fit of teary-eyed nostalgia, we've spent the last few days debating the greatest games ever to grace the awesome Sinclair Spec... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9137533http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9137533'Oblivion with guns'. It's an easy tag to pin on Fallout 3, the first game developed by Bethesda Softworks since its all-conquering addition to The Elder Scrolls RPG series. And, to be honest, after getting hands on with the new game, we think it's ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9069945http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9069945November 7 2008. That's the date on which the sequel to the blockbusting Gears of War will be released, and for fans of hardcore shooters it can't come soon enough.The showing of the latest GoW2 trailer was one of the highlights of Microsoft's press... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9090556http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9090556The first game from the new partnership between special effects firm Industrial Light and Magic and game developer LucasArts is Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.The storyline of this third-person action adventure bridges the gap between the classic tr... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9044175http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=9044175It comes as a bit of a shock to realise that games released in the 1990s can now be considered 'old skool'.Think about it. Titles that went on sale at the start of that decade - the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog, Tetris and Speedball 2 - are now nearl... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8961110http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8961110The E3 games conference has closed its doors for another year - and while the event didn't have too many surprise announcements, it more than made up for that with a packed showcase of blockbuster gaming titles.Check out all our coverage from E3.Som... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8906302http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8906302Tech & Gadgets presents a choice selection of screenshots from Bethesda's upcoming action RPG, Fallout 3, just released for the E3 gaming expo. Expect Fallout 3 on the PC, Sony PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 come autumn of this year. Click here or on an... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8647593http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8647593The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian game, set to release alongside the forthcoming film, features a kid-friendly mix of exploration, puzzles, platforming and fighting, boasting not only the voice talents of the film's main actors but also some ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8618156http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8618156When Richard and David Darling were developing games such as BMX Simulator, Treasure Island Dizzy and Rock Star Ate My Hamster back in the 80s, they probably didn't think their labours would one day earn them a title from the Queen.But that's just w... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8582583http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8582583Those old enough to remember the 80s will recall an era of fluorescent socks, brick-sized mobile phones and terrible, terrible music.But it was also a time of brilliant games. Videogaming was still a novelty in the 80s, and the decade saw the birth ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8536758http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8536758Few game franchises can create a buzz like Konami's endlessly inventive stealth series Metal Gear Solid. Combine a pedigree like that with the series' first appearance on a next generation platform (namely the PlayStation 3), then announce that your... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8449476http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8449476Fans of the Xbox’s hard-as-nails hack-and-slasher Ninja Gaiden have waited four years and a console switchover for the arrival of a follow-up, but here it is at last: Team NINJA invites gamers to rejoin Ryu Hayabusa in their third-person action adve... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8357040http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8357040We know it's wrong, but every now and again a gaming characters will catch our eye, and the thought, 'Crikey, that's a bit of alright!' flashes through our mind.OK, OK, so they might just be a bunch of pixels, but - be honest - game designers have g... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8338964http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8338964Launching on May 20 2008 the new WiiWare system enables videogame developers - no matter how big or small - to create exciting new downloadable games for the Nintendo Wii console. With WiiWare games the possibilities are immense. With games limited ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8249849http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8249849Here we present gaming columnist Patrick Goss's selection of the not-quite classics of gaming. Read the full article here: Gaming Goss - Flawed diamondsSome games become instant classics, some are slow burners, thousands are irredeemably rubbish and... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8091984http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8091984Ever begun playing a new game with the sneaking suspicion you had seen this guy (or gal) before? We certainly have, and we have assembled a collection of our favourite gaming lookalikes accordingly.Some resemblances may be coincidental, others inten... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8061022http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8061022 Rock Band, the upcoming music title from EA Games, has had as much press for its high UK price as for its gameplay. The game, which is released on Xbox 360 on 23 May, will cost £180 if bought with the drum, guitar and microphone peripherals.Take a ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8015187http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8015187 What could be better for passing a little free time than a fun game? How about a game that also rejuvenates your brain, enhances your memory, boosts your maths skills or enlarges your vocabulary?Those arguing the case for gaming as more than just j... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7859752http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7859752A collection of photographs from Codemaster's first massively multiplayer online (MMO) community event, Connect 2008.Click on for pictures of the event, held at Birmingham's neon computing wonderland, the Omega Sektor.... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7528935http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7528935Weddings in World of Warcraft, YouTube tributes to the Weighted Companion Cube - gaming has got personal, and the iconic characters are feeling left out. But we think that if you trawled through the personals column in The Gaming Icon Times then you... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7457369http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7457369Computer games are very like movies - all the attention is on the stars while the supporting casts waits patiently in the background. From Halo to Asteroids, we've kept an eye on these unsung heroes - friends to us all, and the grease that eases our... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7329730http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7329730The best thing about writing any wishlist for gaming is that, eventually someone will provide it; Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow but soon and for the rest of your (half) life. From MMO first person shooters to games that learn to play YOU, it’s... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7146806http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=71468062008 has a lot to live up to after the gaming rollercoaster of a year that was its predecessor. But with the likes of MGS 4, the new Grand Theft Auto and a couple of potential Wii blockbusters - it may just turn out that '08' tops out.We've trawled ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7036163http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7036163Since the earth-shattering GameBoy, Nintendo have never been too shabby with their portable consoles, and the DS is one of the most popular gaming platforms around. With some amazing games that will prove hits with the whole family, it's no surprise... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6935438http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6935438It's been a genuinely stunning year for video games; the Wii and DS are continuing to wow, the PC is fighting back against the next gen consoles, Microsoft's Xbox 360 is really coming into its own and the Sony PlayStation 3 is finally finding its fe... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6894840http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6894840The PC's had a tough old ride this year with suggestions that the consoles have become the best choice for gamers. But as ever, this faithful old favourite has fought back with some of the finest games on the planet, and proved once more that owning... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6817109http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6817109Rather than blowing the dust off the old board games this Christmas - why not just switch on your console under the television and gather the family round for the latest games. With family friendly games for the Nintendo DS, Wii or PSP and some amaz... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6770537http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6770537There was a time then it looked like Nintendo were bowing out gracefully from the home console industry to concentrate on their virtual handheld monopoly. Fortunately for a whole generation of casual gamers, that proved to be a scurrilous rumour - w... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6770523http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6770523 The Wii is Christmas' hottest property yet again, with stores selling out of Nintendo's console at a staggering rate.And as if you needed any more reason to pick up a Wii, Nintendo's icon Mario's latest adventure hit the console in November, and Su... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6746033http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6746033 Okay so it's not been the best of times for the PS3 since its UK launch earlier in the year - but the outlook is certainly more healthy for 2008. Indeed, the last couple of months have brought a much sunnier outlook on the games front, and some of ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6704186http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6704186There was a time in the last couple of years when people were sounding the death knell for PS2, writing off its many years of world class service because the of the latest technology. But a funny thing happened on the way to the gaming forum - peopl... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6704004http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6704004There was a time in the last couple of years when people were sounding the death knell for PS2, writing off its many years of world class service because the of the latest technology. But a funny thing happened on the way to the gaming forum - peopl... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6626757http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6626757Best…month…ever. At least, that is, if you’re a gamer with deep pockets. Ahead of the Christmas period, November is the perfect time for the major game developers to get their wares to market – and with the likes of Super Mario Galaxy, Assassin’s Cr... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6559467http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6559467Let’s be honest, the current generation of consoles is barely out of nappies, but already people are beginning to ask the question: what next for consoles? There have been some naïve suggestions that the current crop (probably excluding Nintendo’s W... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6532179http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6532179The best thing about computer games is that they suck you in, make you feel like part of the action – fully immersed in everything that is going on.Of course, when that alternate reality consists of all manner of terrifying creatures, hell dimension... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6368898http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6368898 Xbox 360 owners have never had it so good. Already resplendent with some classic titles, new games are arriving all the time that are making the console the king for gaming. The mighty Halo 3, Bioshock, Mass Effect and classics like Gears of War an... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6368544http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6368544 With games costing £40 new you don’t want to accidentally request a duffer from Santa's warehouse. Fortunately, the Xbox 360 has some stonking titles available right now and we've pulled together 16 top titles that any Xbox owner would be delighted... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6235900http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6235900On a stormy night at the BFI iMax cinema, Halo 3's premiere showed that computer games are neck and neck with films in terms of glitz and glamour. With US music producer Pharrell Williams facing off against Carmen Electra in Milan and LL Cool J in P... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6194345http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6194345... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6152786http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6152786When you’re trying to bring one of the successful Xbox 360 games to the PC then the mantra must surely be ‘don’t drop the ball’, but for Epic Gaming the latest title to earn the Games for Windows tag not only brings everything that the original vers... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5823821http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5823821Being a gamer can be a frustrating experience – especially when you are eager to get your hands on the latest and greatest titles. With people still upset about the decision to push both Metal Gear Solid IV and Grand Theft Auto IV into 2008, it’s fa... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5553950http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5553950They might well call the latest computers and consoles home media hubs, but they aren’t fooling anyone – we all know that gaming’s where it’s at, be it on a Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 or the PC.  But if you want to really get into your gaming acti... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5458330http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5458330It's been a tough summer for computer games so far - with the more negative aspects of the burgeoning industry there for all to see.  From the, frankly unforgivable inclusion of Jamie Bulger footage in a Law & Order game to the furore over the BBFC'... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5345453http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5345453Ever since Mario first hurdled the barrels that Donkey Kong threw down at him, computer games characters have printed themselves onto the public consciousness. We spend hours at a time on computer games, so it is inevitable that we start to form att... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5191487http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5191487It’s shaping up to be an exciting time for computer games, with a whole host of big names slated to appear in the coming months.  As ever in the computer game world it’s sequels to the fore, with only five of our selection not redolent with a number... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5181954http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5181954To celebrate the release of hotly-anticipated racing game Forza2 Motorsport for the Xbox 360, Microsoft will be running a competition to find the best car design.  In conjunction with GAME, Microsoft Game Studios will send the designer of the best c... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMThttp://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=4568037http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=4568037The Xbox Elite has finally arrived on these shores and the battle with PlayStation 3 takes a new turn. The Elite builds on the phenomenally successful Xbox 360 but brings with a hefty new 120 gig hard-drive and an HDMI connection. READ OUR XBOX 360 ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:00 GMT