Alec Meer

In Depth An evolution that's far bigger than you ever imagined

DRM is a terrible mistake - but we might need it anyway

Given all the mud-flinging about piracy and DRM it's not impossible that games streamed directly to a browser are the bright future of this ever-changing platform

Given how divisive 3D cinema has proven to be, is all this techno-kerfuffle really worth

In Depth Turn the PS3 into the best media streamer around

In Depth Avoid the chaff with our guide to the best Wii gifts around

In Depth The remakes, reworkings and downright copies of old games gone by

E3 2009 Sony's wand overshadowed by Microsoft's earlier reveal

Analysis How can Sony and Nintendo possibly trump Microsoft?

A new generation of motherboards is upon us. Is it worth jumping ship to DDR3 and Core i7 now, or sticking to old ways?

Tough sales and Bittorrent bogeyman are not sounding the death knell for PC gaming

Free games might not be a flash in the pan

We think the powerful Cell processor could deliver more

Opinion: Downloadable games and content are the key

A little Halo & Little Big Planet rival

How to avoid becoming a lardy WoW stereotype

Noisy, sluggish HDDs to become a thing of the past

"The PC is dead," says the all-knowing man on the internet. Sadly, the all-knowing man on the internet doesn't, it transpires, know much.

For when a board game and Shrek DVD just don't cut it

For most of the world, it's the festive season. For the games industry, it's silly season – all the big releases that have been hyped throughout the year released in one huge, bewildering rush.

Classic consoles and computers we'll never forget

Tips and tricks to achieve a whisper-quiet system

Handy hints and tips to get more from your console

Everything you need to know about going beyond the warranty