Demi Williams

Demi Williams

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Demi is a freelance games journalist who helps cover gaming news at TechRadar. She's been a games writer for five years and has written for outlets such as GameSpot, NME, and GamesRadar, covering news, features, and reviews. Outside of writing, she plays a lot of RPGs and talks far too much about Star Wars on X.

Articles by: Demi Williams

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Ex-PlayStation boss calls Sony's plan to kill physical disc production 'fairly dramatic' and remembers a time when 'digital sales were zero percent because we didn't have a digital market'

By Demi Williams Published

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says Sony's decision to scrap physical discs is 'fairly dramatic' and thinks this means the PS6 won't have a disc drive.

A PS5 controller held up in front of a TV screen

'I will quit buying games' — Sony is killing physical discs in 2028 and now unhappy fans are concerned about what it means for game ownership

By Demi Williams Published

Sony's plan to stop producing physical discs by 2028 has spawned an overwhelmingly negative reaction from PlayStation fans.

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PS5 pre-orders

Analysts say Sony's digital-only plan 'almost certainly guarantees that the PS6 won’t arrive until 2028 at the earliest' and won't have a disc drive

By Demi Williams Published

Following Sony's announcement halting the production of physical games within the next two years, analysts have determined that the PS6 will launch in 2028.

Xbox Series X

Xbox might be following PlayStation's lead, as new reports claim Microsoft is testing a new disc-to-digital game feature called 'Positron', and the next-gen Project Helix console won't have a disc drive

By Demi Williams Published

Project Helix will reportedly not feature a disc drive, as sources claim Xbox is testing a disc-to-digital feature that will digitize a user's game library.

Fable

Playground Games says Fable uses the same engine as Forza Horizon with 'a ton of additional technology on top' — 'Using that base for Fable is just a match made in heaven'

By Demi Williams Published

Fable will utilize the same engine as the Forza Horizon series, which Playground Games says has been a "gift" for the upcoming RPG.

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GTA 6

Physical copies of GTA 6 are flying off the shelves despite the download code controversy

By Demi Williams Published

GTA is currently a top seller for multiple retailers after pre-orders began, including the physical edition, despite the game's download code controversy.

A white PS5 DualSense controller sitting on a wooden surface next to a white PS5

Could the PS6 be a handheld? PlayStation boss says the next-gen console will 'enable a seamless experience that can be enjoyed naturally beyond the living room'

By Demi Williams Published

New comments from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino seem to suggest that the next-generation PlayStation console could be a handheld.

A screenshot from Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced showing Edward Kenway in combat with dual swords

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is getting a proper PS5 Pro upgrade — and every graphics mode benefits

By Demi Williams Published

Ubisoft has unveiled the PlayStation features for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, which is set to have three graphics modes across PS5 and PS5 Pro.

GTA 6

‘60FPS feels like a bridge too far’: GTA 6 is likely to only run at 30fps on PS5 consoles due to CPU limitations, tech analysts say — but there’s hope that ‘a 40fps mode would be a good option if 60 is off the table’

By Demi Williams Published

Grand Theft Auto 6 may not support 60FPS on current-gen consoles, including PlayStation 5 Pro, at launch, meaning 30FPS will be the baseline.

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Fable

If you kill every Fable NPC, Playground Games says the world will 'stay empty for some time' before being repopulated by 'full NPCs'

By Demi Williams Published

Playground Games has confirmed that if Fable players, for some reason, decide to kill every NPC in a settlement, they will repopulate over time.

Key art from Halo Campaign Evolved featuring Master Chief holding the iconic assault rifle. The outer rim of the planet Halo floats in the background.

Halo Campaign Evolved creative director says the remake will have 'all the original content' and new features to bring it into more of a modern shooter'

By Demi Williams Published

Halo Campaign Evolved isn't just a simple remake, but a blend of original content and new features designed for a modern shooter.

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PS5 console and DualSense controller closeup

PlayStation CEO says Sony will be 'leveraging technologies that can be used in various forms and locations' for future consoles, potentially suggesting a PS6 handheld is in the cards

By Demi Williams Published

A new PlayStation handheld could be on the table after comments from PlayStation's CEO suggest Sony wants to create hardware similar to the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2

New report reveals the Nintendo Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US history, as Xbox and PS5 unit sales struggle

By Demi Williams Published

The Nintendo Switch 2 has hit a new sales record in the US in its first 12 months of release, but Xbox and PS5 console unit sales have seen a steep decline.

GTA 6

'Everyone is still on physical what is this the 20th century?' — GTA 6 might not be getting a proper disc, but fans were already debating their value over a decade ago for GTA 5

By Demi Williams Published

As GTA 6 fans mourn the disc-less physical edition, GTA 5 fans debated the value of physical and digital back in 2013.

A screenshot of the landscapes from Halo Campaign Evolved

'The original code is in this game' — Halo Campaign Evolved executive producer says some level layouts have been redesigned to avoid 'repetiveness' but 'you are playing the DNA of the original game'

By Demi Williams Published

Halo Studios has confirmed that Halo Campaign Evolved still has Halo: Combat Evolved's original code buried underneath the new Unreal Engine 5 build.

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GTA 6

New report suggests retailers may run out of PS5 and Xbox stock 'around the launch of GTA 6' — 'Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year end period'

By Demi Williams Published

Retailers could run out of stock for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S consoles during the holiday season due to the upcoming release of GTA 6.

GTA 6

New GTA 6 details may confirm players can switch between Jason and Lucia and complete missions as a duo, encounter random world events, and more

By Demi Williams Published

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders have officially begun, and thanks to Amazon Brazil's listing, new details about the game's open world have emerged.

Halo Campaign Evolved

Halo Campaign Evolved's three new missions were inspired by Troy Denning's Halo books, but Halo Studios would recommend playing them after finishing the original story — 'It is meant to be played that way'

By Demi Williams Published

Halo Campaign Evolved executive's three new missions were created with the help of Halo book author Troy Denning.

GTA 6

The PS5 homepage, PS Store, and PS App have all been updated with a new GTA 6 UI as pre-orders begin

By Demi Williams Published

Sony has gone full Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing mode as pre-orders for the most anticipated game of all time officially begin.

GTA 6

'I got a disc drive for my PS5 Pro just for this' — GTA 6 fans disappointed with the lack of physical edition disc aren't alone, as some retailers have dropped the game from sale completely

By Demi Williams Published

Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 won't have a disc, and now multiple retailers have announced they won't be selling pre-orders as a result.

GTA 6

The GTA 6 editions aren't what we expected — here's what's included in the Standard and Ultimate

By Demi Williams Published

If you're on the fence about which GTA edition you plan to pre-order come midnight on June 25, here's everything you need to know about both.

GTA 6

GTA 6 fans say locking content behind the Ultimate Edition is 'scummy', but it looks like an upgrade will be available post-launch

By Demi Williams Published

GTA 6 Ultimate Edition has tons of exclusive content, but a PS Store listing appears to confirm a separate upgrade will be available at launch.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer screenshot showing two speeders on Jakku with an Imperial Star Destroyer in the sand.

Don't drive in the lava! — Star Wars: Galactic Racer will feature status effects on each planet 'that can be inflicted on you', but can also be counteracted thanks to the synergy system

By Demi Williams Published

Fuse Games has revealed that Star Wars: Galactic Racer features a synergy system with status effects that impact the players' vehicles.

GTA 6

PlayStation says 'GTA 6 plays best on PS5' and is giving fans a freebie if they pre-order on the PS Store

By Demi Williams Published

Rockstar Games has teamed up with Sony to offer Grand Theft Auto 6 fans a free month of GTA+ if they pre-order the game on PS5.

GTA 6

GTA 6 physical copies have a download code in the box and fans aren't happy — 'The biggest game to ever launch and that’s all the effort you’re putting in for physical?'

By Demi Williams Published

Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 won't include a disc; instead, they'll come with a download code, and some fans aren't too happy.

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