German kidnaps Swiss child, raising online gaming fears
Parents are being urged to monitor their children's internet usage after a 12-year-old Swiss boy was allegedly abused by a German man he first met online.
Thousands flock to Cologne's gaming mecca
Gamescom, the world's largest gaming industry event, opened to the public on Thursday in Cologne with thousands of fans excited to get a glimpse of the future of gaming.
Battlefield 3 game firm accused of violating privacy rights
Top video game maker EA has been forced to modify the terms and conditions of its online distribution system Origin following allegations that it violated German privacy regulations.
Penis boxing video game to promote safe sex
To mark World AIDS Day on Wednesday, a German organisation has created a risqué online game allowing men to use their penises to “cock out” the deadly disease in a boxing match using a high-tech condom and a webcam.
German gamer gets life for murdering British student
A German office worker was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for murdering a British student after he became infatuated with his girlfriend online.
German on trial in UK for gaming murder
A German man faces trial in the UK this week, accused of flying to Britain and stabbing a student 86 times after he became obsessed with his victim's girlfriend through a gaming website.
Thousands queue for midnight 'Warcraft' game sale
Thousands of online gaming fans came out to queue outside more than 100 Berlin electronics stores for Thursday’s midnight debut of "World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King."