On May 21 at 10am Pacific time, Microsoft will unveil its next-generation Xbox console. And if this article were titled "What we know for sure about the next Xbox," we could end it here. Microsoft has been very tight-lipped about the successor to the Xbox 360, but that's about to change.

Walking past the World Square shopping centre in Sydney’s CBD, the once recognisable storefront of the Sony Centre can no longer be found.

Sony has unveiled its follow-up to the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 4 (PS4).

Virgin Gaming, Xbox and 343 Industries have partnered up to launch a free “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge” that gives gamers a shot at over 2800 prizes.

When we first started doing the Cool Yule Tools holiday gift guides, our “After Hours” section used to cover all of the “entertainment” devices, toys, gadgets and video games. With the explosion of home entertainment, personal entertainment and other consumer electronics, the entire guide is practically an “After Hours” section. Still, here are some of our picks of favorite video games and other “after work” distractions for you or your family:

Sony PlayStation users are being warned by the FBI about scams targeting them and other online consumers.

Arrests in Spain related to the Sony Playstation Network hacking case have computer users wondering whether the loosely organized Anonymous hacker coalition is weakened -- or merely irritated by being busted.

Microsoft is not straying far from the beaten path and has unveiled a swathe of sequels to established franchises at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011 (E3 2011) in Los Angeles.

Thank God Steve Jobs isn't on the Supreme Court.