Computer and video games are becoming the most popular forms of entertainment all around the world. Gaming industry shows significant increase in sales during these summer months.

Game over. Computer scientists at the University of Alberta have solved checkers, the popular board game with a history that dates back to 3,000 B.C.

Researchers have finally developed checker playing computer program that can beat anyone.

Peter Moore, Microsoft Xbox and Games chief, will leave the company to join Electronic Arts, the world’s largest computer game maker.

Gaming on Windows better than ever with more than 60 branded titles and more than 12 Games for Windows - LIVE titles, including 'Gears of War.'

Electronic Art's CEO John Riccitiello said that game industry giants are developing boring games, that more innovation is needed to make games interesting.

Peter Lewis, the Chairman of GAME, a leading European specialist retailer of PC and video games hardware and software, has made the following statement in advance of the Annual General Meeting at July 5.

A new study by researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Center for Mental Health and Media dispels some myths and uncovers some surprises about young teens and violent video and computer games.

The Interactive Entertainment Association of Australia wants the classification system used for games to be the same as that used for films. CEO Chris Hanlon says the current system is out-of-date.

Currently the Sony Playstation 3 has around 150 games (including online titles) and this is all set to change BIG Time with the introduction of 380 more PS3 games by March 2008.

Nintendo's Wii has already overcome its rivals Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and it is the most popular video game console. Now analytics are trying to predict how long Wii will stay the first in the market.

Xbox 360 owner already enjoy Halo 3, but PC owners with Windows Vista OS are still waiting for Halo 2, which is already delayed.