No one would have guessed that violent computer games could actually hold the key to saving lives rather than snuffing them out, until a team from Durham University postulated otherwise.

Conservative Christian investment firm (yes, seriously) The Timothy Plan, has broadcast its Crimbo guide to video games for parents looking to be responsible in their gift giving.

Some types of games better when it comes to relaxing.

Learning the principles of team management and dragon slaying.

The Office of Film and Literature Classification has ignored industry pressure for an "R" rating on violent computer games instead announcing a "unified" colour-coded sticker marking system.

Shoot 'em ups 'not to blame', says American Sociological Association.

And one in five of them play games every day.

Another shot has been fired in support of more explicit gaming, with gaming industry bigwig Ron Curry saying an R18+ rating won't result in an orgy of sex and violence.

'The Olympics stole my game,' claims New York-based developer.

A Wii a day keeps the doctor away, Nintendo president hopes.

Former Xbox boss says consoles heading for the scrap heap. Lets hope he's thrown on a flame proof suit.

Interactive games are set to dominate the entertainment industry by 2008, said PriceWaterhouseCoopers' senior manager Matthew Liebmann at the Australian Game Developers Conference this morning.

3.5 million pay to play MMORPGs.

Something’s wrong with DirectX 10 gaming when even top end cards are struggling with the latest games.

Playing more and spending more, research finds.

Do you remember Windows ME, the Sinclair C5, Zip disks or the Apple III? Early adopters usually pride themselves with getting the finest tech products first, but sometimes being first isn’t always best.

Games giant will pay over $620m.

Online parent poll shows shocking results.

Handset giant shows off Snap Mobile platform.

Global gaming population reaches 217 million.