Game companies looking to launch Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) should give up hope of charging subscription fees, according to researchers.

Barry Collins takes a nostalgic look at the biggest mistakes in the recent history of the computing industry.

PC gaming is starting to undergo somewhat of a renaissance, with some long anticipated titles finally seeing the light of day.

We've searched every corner of the web for the most useful (and useless) sites you've never seen. Download free movies and music, find the cheapest shopping sites, get a degree, make money, walk on Mars and much more.

US$900m 'virtual gold' economy faces regulation.

Merged company plans to steal market share from 'the elephant'.

Search giant scoops up Adscape Media.

Innov8 aims to teach students IT and business skills.

'Golden rings' disrupt online game.

Do you have a business or are in charge of a business’ tech security? Get some tips from PC Authority’s experts.

Mattel and Hasbro spell out anger at online application.

Popularity of the little console is exploding, with Nintendo expecting to double the Wii user base. And its little brother, the DS, is also proving popular.

At Microsoft’s grand unveiling of Office Beta 2, Vista and Longhorn, we ask why it’s being so bullish about this release.

Console capers

Deal will value new firm at US$9.85bn.

Developer alters game code to propose to girlfriend. Meanwhile, millions of gamers around the world wish their girlfriends actually played games.

A problem with Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) over the weekend caused some users to mistakenly have their copies of Windows XP and Vista labeled as fraudulent.

Guild Wars publisher may have been betrayed by disgruntled staff.

See the latest PC gear and meet industry leaders at Atomic Live 2008, including the first chance to play Far Cry 2 in Australia.

If you're space conscious or limited when it comes to your PC set up then no doubt you've already looked at the TFT display option at some point. We've got three new TFT offerings from three companies in the Labs this month, which should give you a good idea of the state of play of the TFT market at the moment.