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.

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.

Play old arcade games on your PC

Nvidia’s long-awaited 3D kit finally arrives and when it works, it’s every bit as good as we’d hoped it would be.

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.

From movies and games to sporting events and even pornography, David Bayon explains why 3D displays are the next big thing.

None of that flashy Chinese nonsense

Every industry has its share of villains, and the computing world is no different.

For fans of destructible objects and terrain, realistic reactions to movement, life-like hair and other graphical goodness, news that Nvidia is pushing PhysX at the PlayStation3 should be good news.

From budget laptops to ultra-tiny netbooks, ultraportables and high performance, we explain the tricks to finding out the ultimate laptop at the right price.

Welcome to the first zombie movie we’ve seen that’s actually any good. Left 4 Dead finally gets gaming away from the trigger-point mechanic: you have no idea if a dozen zombies are around the corner, or one, or none.

Watch out Xbox and PS3 – OnLive streaming games service is after your crown

Make this year’s biggest games shine with glorious high-detail, thumping sound and the best accessories

Microsoft pulls a rabbit out of a hat with their new Natal Xbox motion controller, and we get flashbacks of Nintendo's Power Glove and shonky 90s virtual reality