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The Grand Theft Auto series was originally made in Scotland.

From GTA to Viewfinder: 26 video games that were made in Scotland

In 2025, the PS2 remains the best-selling video games console of all time.

Here are the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time

First look at Nintendo Switch 2

Watch the first look at Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 will be revealed before April 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 ‘will be revealed this week’

Nine video games you may have played in the 1980s - including arcade classics.

Nine retro video games you may have played in the 80s

Since its release in 2017, the Switch has been significant for a number of reasons. It is the third best selling console of all time, with more than 125.79 million units sold.

The price you should pay for a Nintendo Switch for Black Friday 2024

Bargains galore - but which one has everyone been jumping on?

When is Black Friday? Sales come early as shoppers warned over date

The Nintendo Switch recently cemented its status as one of the best selling games consoles of all time.

Nintendo Switch prices, best Black Friday deals and when to buy

Fans of The Lord of the Rings books and film, directed by Peter Jackson shown, are being lured to Deals Day offers

Sci-fi fans won't want to miss these Harry Potter to Star Wars deals

Ellie and Joel, as seen in the original Last of Us, first released for PlayStation 3 consoles in 2013 (Image: Sony Interactive Entertainment)

Best deals on Nintendo and PlayStation games on Amazon right now

Super Mario computer game characters like Mario, pictured, feature in new Aldi deals

First look at Super Mario deals as Aldi expands gaming bargains

Will Young has a big 2024 planned (Photo: Jamie Noise 2024)

Will Young on new album and missing his dogs as he announces huge tour

Harvest Hunt from Villainous Game Studios is among the first releases from Neonhive Games.

Explainer Neonhive Games: Scottish marketing agency launches new games publisher

Still Wakes the Deep is a horror game set on an oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Image: Secret Mode / The Chinese Room

5 of the most exciting games set to be released in 2024

The moment Willis beats Tetris. Photo: Willis GIbson/You Tube

Gamer, 13, becomes first to beat ‘unbeatable’ Tetris

If you're looking forward to Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) then chances are you'll enjoy these recommended video game movie adaptations as well.

5 recommended video game movies in honour of Five Nights at Freddy’s

Mario has become one of the world's most recognisable - and profitable - computer game characters since making his debut in 1981.

The 11 best Nintendo Mario games of all time

Activision own games such as 'Call of Duty'. Image: Ina Fassbender/AFP/Getty Images

Explainer Why UK blocked $69bn Microsoft Activision deal and what's now changed

Nintendo are hosting qualifying races for the Mario Kart European Championships

How to take part in final Mario Kart European Championship races

Charles Martinet is to stand down as the voice of Mario after nearly 30 years

Nintendo announce Charles Martinet to step down as Mario voice

Nintendo will host a Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct on Thursday

Nintendo announce Super Mario Bros. Wonder direct - how to watch

Fortnite servers have gone down ahead of the Chapter 4 Season 4 update

Fortnite closes servers ahead of Chapter 4 Season 4 update

Gamescom had over thirty announcements in Opening Night Live

Gamescom 2023 - everything announced at Opening Night Live

The voice of Super Mario, Charles Martinet, poses with Mario at GAME Oxford Street, central London, on the evening that Super Mario Galaxy on the Nintendo Wii goes on sale in the UK.

Explainer Super Mario Origins: How ‘Jumpman’ became a global phenomenon

Charles Martinet is best known for his role as Mario.

Mario actor retires: 10 roles you never knew were Charles Martinet

Gamescom is set to go live here this week

Gamescom 2023 - how to watch Opening Night Live and full schedule

Skye Tales has been released on the PlayStation

Skye Tales Review as cosy game launches on PlayStation and Steam

Nintendo are offering many discounts in August’s Multiplayer Festival

How to get money off Nintendo games in August

Red Dead Redemption will be coming to the Nintendo Switch and PS4 in August

Red Dead Redemption to launch on Nintendo Switch and PS4

Devolver Digital have announced a Delayed Showcase highlighting all games delayed until 2024

Devolver Digital announce Delayed Showcase to celebrate 2024 games

The Scottish Terrier is a beloved breed of dog that has made an impact on pop culture not just as an icon of Scotland but by influencing the likes of Pokémon; a global phenomenon.

Explainer Scottish Pokémon: Did you know Scotland inspired this cute Pokémon?

Pikmin 4 is arguably one of Nintendo’s best games of the year

Pikmin 4 review: One of Nintendo’s best games of 2023

Manic Mechanics is a chaotic co-op game

Manic Mechanics review - chaotic car repair game exclusively on Switch

Pikmin 4 is a great option for co-op family gaming

10 best family friendly video games to play this summer holiday

Nintendo have released two The Legend of Zelda games to Nintendo Switch online

Nintendo Switch online add two classic The Legend of Zelda games

Pikmin 4 is set to be released later this week

Everything you need to know about Pikmin 4 ahead of Nintendo release

Nintendo have announced the games coming to the Switch this year

All games announced at Nintendo Direct 2023

Nintedo have announced the date for the next Nintendo Direct with a focus on Switch games releasing this year

Nintendo announce June 2023 direct - how to watch

The Wholesome Direct Showcase gave cosy gaming fans an exciting look at what is coming in the next couple of years

All games announced at Wholesome Direct Showcase 2023

Ubisoft are hosting it’s Forward event this week - here’s how to watch

How to watch Ubisoft Forward 2023

Summer Game Fest revealed gameplay and a release window for Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth

Everything announced during Summer Game Fest showcase

Nintendo have announced the release of new pastel Joy-Con controllers

Nintendo announces new pastel Joy-Con controllers - when is release?
Nintendo have answered fans prayers by announcing the release of a new line of pastel Joy-Con controllers.

Disney Dreamlight Valley have announced their Summer 2023 roadmap for the game

Disney Dreamlight Valley announce Summer road map 2023

This easy glitch can given you infinite items in Tears of the Kingdom

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: how to do infinite items glitch

Dead by Daylight have revealed everything fans can expect in the next year from the game

Dead by Daylight announce everything coming in year 8

PowerWash Simulator has announced a new SpongeBob DLC

PowerWash announce SpongeBob crossover DLC

Nicolas Cage will appear in Dead by Daylight

Nicolas Cage to appear in horror game Dead by Daylight

Nintendo has revealed impressive sales figures for Tears of the Kingdom

Nintendo share sales figures for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Splatoon 3 will have a new season launch next month

Splatoon 3 ‘Sizzle Season’ 2023 update revealed

Tears of the Kingdom players have found creative ways to tourment Koroks.

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom players create new ways to torment Koroks

Brendan O’Brien, the voice of the original Crash Bandicoot, has died aged 60

Original Crash Bandicoot voice actor dies aged 60

Tears of the Kingdom has taken the record for biggest selling physical game of 2023

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is biggest physical game launch of 2023

The creators of Tears of the Kingdom have said they are “interested” in a Zelda movie

Tears of the Kingdom creators ‘interested’ in a Zelda movie

Some of the computer games that take hundreds of hours to complete.

The 10 console and computer games that take the most time to complete

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries