The Best in Euro-Gadgetry

From Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone to Philips' easy-on-the-eyes flat-screen TVs, the year saw a host of winners from the Continent

Sega Games the Systems

Simon Jeffery, head of the software maker's U.S. arm, talks about the Sony PS2's staying power and where the money is in game development

The Revenge of the Generic

Copying Target's model, chains such as Office Max and Costco are developing more upscale, store-brand products—and customers are buying them

Gears of Success

Microsoft's Raja Subramoni on the enduring, soaring success of Gears of War

Making Time with the Watchmakers

To combat a shortage of skilled horologists, Rolex is underwriting a free school in Pennsylvania to teach the craft to a new generation

Wii Wants You

Nintendo is looking to harness non-gamers with its new console

It's Game On for Singapore

The island's government announced a plan to boost local talent by awarding money and training to promising video game developers

A Little Extra for the Gamers on Your List

Product shortages, recalls, and long lines at retailers may hurt game console sales, but holiday purchases of accessories are booming

Top 20: Games from Japan

Another round-up, this time from partner, Next Generation, who round up the best and the worst of Japanese games from '06

Industrial Facility's Holistic Approach

The London firm isn't content with the designer-for-hire role. Instead, it aims to shape clients' business strategy as well as design

China's Innovation Barriers

Nandani Lynton of Thunderbird says the obstacles include a monolithic, hierarchical culture that frowns on boundary-breaking

Hollywood Games

Sega's VP of Entertainment Marketing, Scott Steinberg, on the growing convergence of movies and games

20th-Century Designs Draw Collectors

Is it antique already? Design-savvy buyers are snapping up pieces from the post-World War II period

Vietnam's Growing Role in Outsourcing

Some of the biggest names in technology are turning to the Asian country for top-notch game design and software development

Sega Backs Alien

The seminal space movies are coming to a next-gen console near you

Realtime Snags $31 million in VC

Founded by David Jones of Grand Theft Auto fame, the company will use the money to recruit talent and create game franchises

Designing for India's Consumers

The government is starting a program to train more designers who can appeal to the diverse tastes of a complex nation

What's Stopping Effective Game Design?

Think Tank Calls for Intra-Industry Collaboration

Open Source at 90 MPH

Inspired by Linux, the OScar project aims to build a car by tapping the knowledge of a volunteer team. It won’t be an easy ride, but their journey is important

OXO, Remade in Japan

The housewares maker made its name using Universal Design principles—but it found some of those didn't travel well when it looked East