Even though one anti-US game unfairly stole the show, Iranian developers had a real presence at Gamescom, displaying titles that celebrated their rich culture and heritage.

Mass Effect 2 is heading for the PS3, a Kinect-exclusive fighter is revealed, Heavy Rain breaks all sales predictions and other shocking news from Europe’s biggest trade show.

A recent report suggests that Activision is banning female lead characters from its games. But if true, are they just protecting their bottom line, or following age-old (and incorrect) industry stereotypes?

Of Eden? Chella finds one game (and right now, only one) that might convince her to fork over big bucks for the somewhat overpriced Kinect controller.

Evolving from pen and paper role-playing games, computer RPGs have always been stat-heavy behemoths. That’s quickly changing with upcoming titles, for better or worse.

Chella looks back on E3 2010 to discover the high and low points. Who came away from the show with the best buzz? And what company is poised to strike it big this holiday season?

Despite predictions of gloom and doom, (from some people) Red Dead Redemption has become the best-selling game of the year. And Chella knew it all along, partner.

After years of campaigning, it looked like the flailing UK games industry would finally get a taxbreak to help it compete internationally and retain skilled game workers. The problem is, Labor lost the election.

Chella says the people who think a Western game like Red Dead Redemption won’t be popular in Europe probably don’t know the history of the spaghetti western movies.

This holiday, Sony’s Move and Microsoft’s Natal are going head to head with Nintendo’s Wii for innovative controller schemes. But who has the competitive advantage?