The Total War series is undoubtedly one of the best wargame experiences of the past few years. Activision has built on the success of Shogun: Total War and gradually improved an already terrific engine with successive sequels.

Over 60 new tracks plus more to download means our love affair with Guitar Hero continues. It’s only rock ‘n’ roll but we like it – a lot

It starts fast, speeds up, and just about never slackens the pace. Building on the outstanding Call of Duty, Activision's United Offensive expansion pack brings 13 fresh missions, three new multiplayer modes on 11 original maps, and a decent mix of new weapons, vehicles and troop types.

Fantastically fun and balanced play, especially if you don't Rambo your way through the game

It's to the video game arm of the Star Wars franchise what "The Phantom Menace" was to the films.

Is the mighty Quake franchise becoming tired and repetitive? Or is this the best one yet?

It wouldn’t be right for a new superhero movie to go by without an accompanying videogame, and Fantastic Four is no exception.

A familiar plot – meddling with forces beyond our control – and some new weapons greet you as you once again enter the Mars UAC facility.

Based on the books and film of the same name. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events follows the story of the mysteriously orphaned Baudelaire siblings and their evil guardian Count Olaf.

Using the same engine that has won Half-Life 2 more than a few friends, Bloodlines turns players into one of the 'eternally dammed' on the streets of LA. It comes with a terrific plot supported by excellent writing, and developer Troika has pitched Bloodlines squarely at an adult audience.

Actually the sixth title in the genre-setting Tony Hawk series, Tony Hawk's Underground 2 throws players into a frantic World Destruction Tour against Bam Margera.

We're big fans of Creative Assembly's Total War series. Like the original games, you have the option of playing through various campaigns, or jumping straight into the tactical game with historical scenarios or custom battles.

$18.8bn merger creates new titan in the gaming industry.

Strumming its pain with the finger.

Deal will value new firm at US$9.85bn.

Music game rocks on.

Original versions of songs by The Rolling Stones, Muse and more!

P2P site complains to police about 'illegal' tactics.

It's time to get ready for the return of SiN, Ritual Entertainment's resplendent first-person shooter.

New songs and a battle mode make Guitar hero III a winner