Games get serious

The rules of the game are changing. Multithreaded programming on multi-core processors such as the Intel® Core i7 processor Extreme Edition is moving games into the world of the hyperreal. Intel is developing close ties with top game designers to ensure that its technology is fully exploited in the ever more demanding arena of PC gaming.

You can see the results here. This is where we round up the blockbusting titles that really push technology to its limits. Read about the greatest games on the planet today and discover what's in the works for tomorrow.

You'll also find demo downloads, exclusive beta keys and fantastic competitions to enter, so bookmark this page now and check back often.