Sales of videogame software and hardware in the UK hit an all time high, figures from the industry trade body show.

Australia dismiss South Africa for 272 with 10 balls remaining to win the third and final Test by 103 runs in Sydney.

In the era of the high-def DVD and the ubiquitous game console, the board games unwrapped around the world on Christmas Day are a refreshing throwback. But is it all just a bit of fun or can we learn any valuable lessons from the roll of a dice?

Technology editor Darren Waters looks back at the year in the world of gaming consoles.

A disability charity has launched a range of accessible toys from singing bears to a baseball cap controller for games consoles

Sony has taken the covers off Home - the long-awaited social networking site for PlayStation owners.

Parents are being warned about fake imported Nintendo games consoles which could be a fire hazard and pose a danger to their children.

Liverpool beat Marseille to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League, while Chelsea are held away in Bordeaux.

Computer games consoles are put in Greater Manchester care homes and sheltered housing to help keep pensioners fit.

The launch of two top titles for consoles has confirmed the UK's position as a centre of gaming creatvity.

A new study provides the first evidence that consolation in primates, such as hugging and stroking, can reduce stress levels after a fight.

Microsoft is to cut the US price of the Xbox Arcade to $199 - cheaper than the Nintendo Wii.

Sri Lanka lose a second consecutive home one-day series for the first time in their history as India beat them by 46 runs.

England seal a six-wicket consolation victory over South Africa at The Oval to hand Kevin Pietersen a winning start to his reign as Test captain.

England seal a six-wicket consolation victory over South Africa at The Oval to hand Kevin Pietersen a winning start to his reign as Test captain.

Soaring sales of the Wii console help Nintendo achieve 34% growth in three-month profits.

Adult prisoners in England and Wales are to be banned from playing 18-rated computer games.

Trading Standards says hundreds of thousands of unsafe chargers for mobiles and games consoles could have come into the UK

Sony boss Kaz Hirai talks about the long future ahead for its PS3 console

Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata talks about the genesis of the Wii and how to maintain its momentum.