News

Steam's new in-game overlay offers some useful upgrades - and I'm particularly happy about one that exposes a controversial AI trick
By Darren Allan published
Hate 'fake frames' - and games that may enable them without your knowledge? Valve has the answer to the hidden use of frame generation, and more besides.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, June 20 (game #740)
By Marc McLaren published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Here's how to easily fix your broken Nintendo Switch 2 battery indicator
By Demi Williams published
Nintendo has shared a solution for the common Switch 2 battery charge indicator issue.
Latest Reviews

FBC: Firebreak review: this co-op Control spin-off seems designed to frustrate
By Dashiell Wood published
FBC: Firebreak is a bland and repetitive co-op shooter that’s not worth your time or attention.

Dune: Awakening review: an engaging survival MMO that’ll teach you to fear the sun
By Sarah Thwaites published
Dune: Awakening is a survival MMO where players need to manage their hydration and shelter as they try to become one with the desert.

Fortnite Nintendo Switch 2 Edition review: by far the best way to play on a handheld, and a pretty solid TV experience too
By Scott McCrae published
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe… Hank Hill throwing it back to Sabrina Carpenter…

The Alters review: getting to know yourself has never been this fun
By Christian Guyton published
11 Bit Studios’ ambitious sci-fi adventure hits all the right notes, resulting in a varied but satisfying experience.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition review: the biggest thing holding Nintendo’s classic back is gone
By Scott McCrae published
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is still one of the greatest games ever made and is even better now due to the smooth 60fps and gorgeous visuals.
PC Gaming

FBC: Firebreak review: this co-op Control spin-off seems designed to frustrate
By Dashiell Wood published
FBC: Firebreak is a bland and repetitive co-op shooter that’s not worth your time or attention.

Atomfall: The Wicked Isle successfully makes the quarantine zone even creepier - but I have mixed feelings on it
By Ford James published
Atomfall: The Wicked Isle is mostly more of the same, but with a slightly more unsettling vibe and new leads that take you back several hundred years.

Upcoming games release dates for 2025
By Jake Green last updated
Updated Here are the best upcoming games releases for you to look forward to in 2025, including games for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2.

Why I’m ditching the Steam Deck for the Nintendo Switch 2 for my next summer vacation
By Lloyd Coombes published
In the battle of the handhelds, the Nintendo Switch 2 wins one very important skirmish: offline mode functionality.
Nintendo

The best GBA games to play in 2025
By Rhys Wood last updated
The best GBA games have stood the test of time as landmark 32-bit titles that are as playable now as they were at launch.

Nintendo Switch 2 restocks live: the latest on US and UK retailers, and where to try for the console
By Rob Dwiar last updated
Here to guide you toward stock!

I've used the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for two weeks now – here are five ways it's better than the original
By Dashiell Wood published
All the biggest ways in which the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller improves on the original.

Forget Nintendo Switch 2 – here are 5 reasons why the PlayStation Portal is a better buy from a gaming hardware expert (me)
By Rob Dwiar published
The PlayStation Portal will remain my go-to gaming handheld this year, even with the shiny new Nintendo Switch 2 out in the wild.
Playstation

Forget Nintendo Switch 2 – here are 5 reasons why the PlayStation Portal is a better buy from a gaming hardware expert (me)
By Rob Dwiar published
The PlayStation Portal will remain my go-to gaming handheld this year, even with the shiny new Nintendo Switch 2 out in the wild.

Atomfall: The Wicked Isle successfully makes the quarantine zone even creepier - but I have mixed feelings on it
By Ford James published
Atomfall: The Wicked Isle is mostly more of the same, but with a slightly more unsettling vibe and new leads that take you back several hundred years.

Upcoming games release dates for 2025
By Jake Green last updated
Updated Here are the best upcoming games releases for you to look forward to in 2025, including games for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2.

The latest software update for PS5 and PSVR 2 won't improve your console's performance, but it does add an important learning app
By Demi Williams published
Sony has released a new software update for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR 2, which introduces a new educational app.

I thought I was done with the series, but after three hours with Borderlands 4, I'm ready to be pulled back in again
By James Pickard published
We get some hands-on time with Borderlands 4 and find Gearbox has revitalised the looter-shooter with fun new ideas that should please newcomers and veterans of the series.

No official solution needed – PowerA's PlayStation Portal charging station is the perfect dock for my handheld, and the last piece of my setup puzzle
By Rob Dwiar last updated
PowerA's PlayStation Portal dock isn't the newest on the market, but it might just be the missing piece from my Portal setup puzzle.
Xbox

FBC: Firebreak review: this co-op Control spin-off seems designed to frustrate
By Dashiell Wood published
FBC: Firebreak is a bland and repetitive co-op shooter that’s not worth your time or attention.

Atomfall: The Wicked Isle successfully makes the quarantine zone even creepier - but I have mixed feelings on it
By Ford James published
Atomfall: The Wicked Isle is mostly more of the same, but with a slightly more unsettling vibe and new leads that take you back several hundred years.

Upcoming games release dates for 2025
By Jake Green last updated
Updated Here are the best upcoming games releases for you to look forward to in 2025, including games for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2.

Monster Hunter Wilds roadmap - Title Update 2 release window and all confirmed DLC so far
By Jake Green last updated
Here's the Monster Hunter Wilds Roadmap, detailing the planned post-launch DLC announced so far. Over time, more of these updates will be announced.

Xbox president Sarah Bond announces that Xbox has formed a 'strategic multi-year partnership' with AMD for its next generation of consoles, handhelds and accessories
By Rhys Wood published
Xbox president Sarah Bond formally announces the next generation of Xbox in partnership with AMD.

Mixtape is filled with style, vibes, and heart and absolutely won me over at this year’s Summer Game Fest
By Ural Garrett published
Mixtape is a stylish, emotionally rich coming-of-age game that channels the energy of classic teen films with interactive flair, a killer licensed soundtrack, and heartfelt storytelling.