Location in Jackson, CA one of a projected 500 to 550 new stores for gaming retail chain this year.

  Publisher set to go downloadable with next month's releases of Underpants Slam! and Screwjumper; Elements of Destruction and Rocket Riot to follow.

  UK-based publisher joins growing lineup of publishers to offer their wares through Valve's online game-distribution service.

  A study has found that using games such as Dr Kawashima's Brain Age in class really does boost a range of skills.

  Ignition Entertainment announces the development of Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys for Nintendo's handheld.

  Manchester Cathedral heads turning the other cheek after visits to the holy building skyrocket.

  Government-appointed child psychologist looking into effects of violent games on kids promises it's "not about scaremongering."

  BBC motoring show to be downloadable via PlayStation Network; test track set to appear in the game.

  Apple and Activision whip up premade playlists for purchase featuring all the original songs covered and featured in the four Guitar Hero games.

  Take-Two's undersea actioner crowned game of the year, but Nintendo's plucky minigame compilation wins most trophies at UK's most prestigious gaming awards.