http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-10-bestselling-games-1823623.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-10-bestselling-games-1823623.html ]]> Gaming Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:25 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-the-sims-3-worldadventures-1823622.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-the-sims-3-worldadventures-1823622.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:55 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-lego-indiana-jones-2the-adventure-continues-1823621.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-lego-indiana-jones-2the-adventure-continues-1823621.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:54 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-a-boy-and-his-blob-1823618.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-a-boy-and-his-blob-1823618.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:44 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/app-appetites-are-on-the-up-and-up-1823625.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/app-appetites-are-on-the-up-and-up-1823625.html ]]> <p> Is the iPhone set to become the most popular games console around? </p> Gaming Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:26 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-season-of-mistsndash-and-mysteries-1823627.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-season-of-mistsndash-and-mysteries-1823627.html <p> New figures show that American gamers are increasingly caught in the web. </p> Gaming Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:08 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/gamers-in-the-usgo-crazy-for-www-1823626.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/gamers-in-the-usgo-crazy-for-www-1823626.html ]]> <p> The evenings are drawing in and fear stalks the nights. Well, it does if the number of mystery games coming out on the DSis anything to go by. </p> Gaming Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:05 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-new-super-mario-brothers-1823617.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-new-super-mario-brothers-1823617.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:03 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/closer-look-new-super-mario-bros-wii-1822949.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/closer-look-new-super-mario-bros-wii-1822949.html ]]> Gaming Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:47:50 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/game-of-the-week--new-super-mario-bros-wii-1633999-1822300.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/game-of-the-week--new-super-mario-bros-wii-1633999-1822300.html ]]> <p>The world's most famous plumber (and, of course, his brother) is back. Mario, star of more than 200 games, and jolly handy with a plunger, is coming to a Wii near you on Friday when <I>New Super Mario Bros.</I> goes on sale. Despite nearly 30 years of fame and fortune, our hero is as fresh and unjaded as ever, ready to do battle with Bowser who has, once again, got the unusually unlucky Princess Peach in his clutches. But while the plot could use some work (Peach has been ensnared so many times I've lost count), the gameplay is corking. While it's fun to attempt this side-scroller on your own, playing with buddies makes for a joyously chaotic experience.</p> Gaming Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/star-trek-online-beams-gamers-to-the-bridge-1821513.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/star-trek-online-beams-gamers-to-the-bridge-1821513.html <p> The most iconic setting in Star Trek almost didn't make it into the series' online video game. </p> Gaming Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:56:15 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-10-bestselling-games-1819404.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-10-bestselling-games-1819404.html ]]> Gaming Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:07 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-invizimals-1819396.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-invizimals-1819396.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:57 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/in-wow-yoursquoll-neverwalk-alone-1819403.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/in-wow-yoursquoll-neverwalk-alone-1819403.html ]]> <p> Feeling lonely questing around Northrend? Wish you had something to give you some unconditional love after a hard day’s spell-casting? </p> Gaming Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:49 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/news-ofthe-silver-screen-1819401.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/news-ofthe-silver-screen-1819401.html ]]> <p> Movies.ign.com has put together a fascinating list of forthcoming film adaptations of video games. From Bioshock to Call of Duty, Prince of Persia to Warcraft, the site gives the lowdown on the latest projects and how likely they are to see the light of day. </p> Gaming Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:41 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/all-hail-the-new-queen-of-the-small-screen-1819400.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/all-hail-the-new-queen-of-the-small-screen-1819400.html ]]> <p> She looks like Sarah Palin’s leather-clad twin and can fire four guns at once. She uses her hair as an offensive weapon and wields a cobra-headed whip. She’s inspired lookalike competitions (although there’s no news on whether La Palin entered) and taken Japan by storm. Oh, and she can turn into a pather too. </p> Gaming Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:33 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-call-of-duty-modernwarfare-2-1819393.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-call-of-duty-modernwarfare-2-1819393.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:21 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-singstar-take-that-1819394.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-singstar-take-that-1819394.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:13 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/indy-choice-best-of-the-new-games-1688955.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/indy-choice-best-of-the-new-games-1688955.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:07 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-star-wars-battlefrontelite-squadron-1819395.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-star-wars-battlefrontelite-squadron-1819395.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/modern-warfare-2-blows-away-launch-records-1820014.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/modern-warfare-2-blows-away-launch-records-1820014.html ]]> <p>"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" blasted past 300 million dollars in sales on its opening day, the videogame's publisher said Thursday, blowing away even Hollywood films to become the highest-grossing entertainment launch ever.</p> Gaming Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/game-of-the-week--call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-1633499-ndash-1635499-pc-ps3-xbox-1818099.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/game-of-the-week--call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-1633499-ndash-1635499-pc-ps3-xbox-1818099.html ]]> <p>Leaked footage. Politicians up in arms over violent content. Huge pre-orders and a no-holds-barred red carpet launch event. <i>Modern Warfare 2</i> is one of the most hyped games of all time but why not forget the furore and find out for yourself what all the fuss is about. Yes, some of the levels push the boundaries of what some might find acceptable, but this is an unashamedly adult depiction of war. Yes, the price is high, but shop cleverly and you should be able to bag a bargain. The action is unsurpassed and, while proficient FPS fans will rattle through <I>MW2</I> at a brisk pace, there's plenty to keep you coming back for more. </p> Gaming Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/live-aid-for-video-games-1818101.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/live-aid-for-video-games-1818101.html ]]> <p>When you think about it, it's a slightly odd concept. There's a tragedy somewhere in the world so what do we do? Roll up our sleeves, get out there and start mucking in with a relief effort? Or go out and buy some music? The charity single – and in turn, the charity concert, has proved to be an easy way for the public to donate to worthy causes while extending their musical horizons. </p> Features Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/jerome-taylor-keith-vazs-familiar-outrage-cuts-no-ice-with-gamers-1817987.html http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/jerome-taylor-keith-vazs-familiar-outrage-cuts-no-ice-with-gamers-1817987.html <p> For those who play computer games the furore over the latest Call of Duty title is an all too predictable and depressingly familiar controversy. At least once every year a politician – normally one who has never picked up an Xbox controller in their life – howls with outrage and righteous indignation at the latest software release to have upset the moral brigade. </p> Commentators Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:46:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/end-of-the-road-fornokiarsquos-ngage-1815466.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/end-of-the-road-fornokiarsquos-ngage-1815466.html ]]> <p> Long before the iPhone took over the world, Nokia promised to combine the twoworlds of gaming and mobile phones with the N-Gage handset, a rather odd-shaped device released in 2003. </p> Gaming Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:32 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/online-gamersface-virus-threat-1815465.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/online-gamersface-virus-threat-1815465.html <p> Bad news for fans of online gaming – according to new research, you are increasingly at risk of having your log-in details stolen. </p> Gaming Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/nintendo-looks-at-3g-for-future-consoles-1815464.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/nintendo-looks-at-3g-for-future-consoles-1815464.html ]]> <p> As if the announcement that fans of the Nintendo DS will not have long to wait until they get their hands on a new version of the console was not enough, the Japanese gaming giant has revealed that it is looking ahead to even more exciting developments for the popular handheld device. </p> Gaming Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:27 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-10-bestselling-games-1815471.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-10-bestselling-games-1815471.html ]]> Gaming Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-band-hero-1815456.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-band-hero-1815456.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:32 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-tekken-6-1815453.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-tekken-6-1815453.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:25 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-borderlands-1815457.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-borderlands-1815457.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-juon-the-grudge-1815459.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-juon-the-grudge-1815459.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:08 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-10-bestselling-games-1811384.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-10-bestselling-games-1811384.html ]]> Gaming Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/sharkey-games-industry-is-six-years-behind-music-on-piracy-1812016.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/sharkey-games-industry-is-six-years-behind-music-on-piracy-1812016.html <p> Former singer Feargal Sharkey has warned the games industry that it is six years behind music when it comes to facing up to the problems of illegal downloading. </p> Gaming Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:39:35 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/gamers-getgrowing-1811383.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/gamers-getgrowing-1811383.html ]]> <p> Gentlemen, here’s your chance to be immortalised in videogame form while helping charity. </p> Gaming Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:56 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review--wii-fit-plus-1811376.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review--wii-fit-plus-1811376.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:55 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-app-thatgoes-behindthe-wheel-1811382.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/the-app-thatgoes-behindthe-wheel-1811382.html ]]> <p> Oh, to be able to drive a real car using a remote control. </p> Gaming Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:10 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-football-manager-2010-1811378.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-football-manager-2010-1811378.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:08 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-forza-3-1811380.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-forza-3-1811380.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:04 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-dj-hero-1811375.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-review-dj-hero-1811375.html ]]> Gaming Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/hands-on-left-4-dead-2-1811440.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/hands-on-left-4-dead-2-1811440.html ]]> Gaming Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:08:18 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/braben-birth-of-games-has-not-yet-taken-place-1811367.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/braben-birth-of-games-has-not-yet-taken-place-1811367.html <p> Veteran videogame developer David Braben believes the birth of videogames has not yet taken place. </p> Gaming Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:04:11 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-designers-urge-tax-reforms-to-avoid-braindrain-1811307.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-designers-urge-tax-reforms-to-avoid-braindrain-1811307.html <p> Games designers urged the Scottish parliament yesterday to help push through tax breaks for the videogame industry amid fears Ireland could be set to lure British talent overseas. </p> Gaming Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:01:15 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-can-be-at-the-heart-of-the-uk-economy-1810895.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/games-can-be-at-the-heart-of-the-uk-economy-1810895.html <p> Former acclaimed film producer David Puttnam believes games can be at the heart of the UK economy. </p> Gaming Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:53:34 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/japanese-games-designer-recruited-to-design-nottingham-playground-1810807.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/japanese-games-designer-recruited-to-design-nottingham-playground-1810807.html ]]> <p> Games are often blamed for encouraging laziness among the nation's children. </p> <p> So step forward Keita Takahashi, a top Japanese games designer drafted in to help transform a kid's playground into a paradise of physical fun. </p> Gaming Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:10:20 +0000