Google TV has seen slow uptake and Logitech has now abandoned the platform. Are viewers not interested in an Internet-connected set-top box or apps on their televisions?

It’s estimated about 45 percent of all video games debut this time of year, so expect to be overloaded with options when you drop into your favourite retailer.

Microsoft’s vision for the future is full of touch-based interaction, face-to-face video calling and augmented reality.

TimePlay will allow audience members to all play a shared game on the big screen with prizes from advertisers.

Just when you though the music game craze was over and done with, Ubisoft is back with the first and only game that lets you plug in any real guitar.

Your console is good for plenty of things other than gaming. In fact, Microsoft just turned it into a set top box.

Television manufacturer claims everyone wants a 3D HDTV. Do you agree?

Gears of War 3? Nope. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine? Uh-uh. Call of Juarez: The Cartel? Not by a long shot. Deep Silver’s bloody and gory Dead Island will make you wince more than all of these games. Er, in a good way.

Can Nintendo regain its cool? Wii! Get it? Oui? OK, when you stop rolling your eyes, read on to see what’s next from the Japanese gaming giant and how it’s not all doom and gloom – despite some less than flattering coverage in the media lately.

Get it while it’s hot: Steam is giving away Valve Software’s award-winning and genre-melding ‘Portal’ away for free until Tuesday.