An Australian gamer has built a huge fully-functioning Nintendo controller which doubles up as a coffee table and storage unit.

The giant NES controller has the retro feel of the hugely popular 1980s games console – just a whole lot bigger.

by Chris Leyton

Following leaked screenshots and information, Microsoft decides its finally time to unveil its cards...

Microsoft's Gamer's Day event might have had more leaks than a rusty bucket, but it seems the conference is finally underway with confirmation of the 2008 line-up being exhibited at the show.

With one of the summer's most anticipated blockbusters - the return of Indiana Jones- due in theaters in less than three weeks, you'd expect producer Steven Spielberg to be all about movies right now.

Sony's PlayStation 3 games console has outsold Microsoft's Xbox 360 in Europe, according to figures released by Sony. The BBC News has the story.

"We have been consistently outselling our closest competitor [Xbox 360] since October 2007, even with the latest price point," said Mr Reeves.

Take Two Sues Chicago Transit Authority for Pulling of GTA IV Ads

Reuters is reporting that Grand Theft Auto IV publisher Take Two Interactive is suing the Chicago Transit Authority over the CTA’s recent decision to remove ads for the game from its vehicles and facilities.

Sony may have a sleeper hit on its hands with Heavenly Sword, a new fantasy action hack-and-slash game from Ninja Theory, judging from the favorable notice it got at last week's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. IGN.com called it "possibly the best-looking game PS3 has to offer," and it garnered some of the biggest crowds at E3's Sony booth, outbuzzing higher-profile Sony titles such as Warhawk and Genji 2.

LOS ANGELES Missing: scantily-clad females hawking the latest in electronic toys for the boys.

The video game industry's annual trade show in Los Angeles opened its doors to its exhibitors on Wednesday with organizers ordering women staffing the booths to cover up or face a $5,000 (2,685 pound) fine.

Sony will delay the release of its much-awaited PlayStation 3 gaming console until November from its planned spring debut because more work is needed on its next-generation DVD technology, the company said on March 15, the Associated Press reported.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has removed all listings and mentions of the games. The six games, Gran Turismo 5, Genji 2, Everybody's Golf 5, Monster Carnival, Angel Rings, and Eye of Judgement, were pulled without explanation, indicating that the information may have been prematurely posted.