A video game that recreates the Battle of El Alamein has been backed by old Kiwi soldiers who want children to learn more about World War II.

Girls play games too - so why aren't there more playable female characters? Siobhan Keogh investigates.

Attending gaming's biggest bash is a challenge on all levels itself, writes Hayden Donnell.

There's plenty to get excited about at E3, but gamers should also be cautious of too much hype, writes Siobhan Keogh.

Videogame developer Ubisoft has been criticised by gamers for the lack of playable female characters in its recently-announced title Assassin’s Creed: Unity.

Hayden Donnell takes in day three at E3 in Los Angeles.

Hayden Donnell was there as Microsoft and Sony unveiled their upcoming games for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Here are his picks.

My sons are 4 and 7 years old and, like so many kids today, all they want to do is play video games and watch downloaded movies.

A marathon 40-hour gaming session for charity got a surprise star guest when Kim Dotcom turned up to participate.

It's one of year's most-hyped games, but is it an epic techno fable for our times, or just another wobbly open world adventure?

While you've been obsessed with big name games like Titanfall, there's plenty you've missed. The Herald's gaming staff assess the best of the smaller releases that might have passed you by.

Nintendo plans to expand in emerging markets with new devices starting next year.

Synthetic cannabis may have been taken off the market, freeing parents from worrying about neighbourhood shops selling addictive drugs.

A study into muscle movements in teen gamers may shed light on links between violent video games and real life aggression.