Articles by Kara Phillips, Evergreen Writer

Kara is an Evergreen writer at TechRadar Gaming. With a degree in Journalism and a passion for the weird and wonderful, she's spent the last few years as a freelance video game journalist, with bylines at NintendoLife, Attack of the Fanboy, Prima Games, and sister publication, GamesRadar+. Outside of gaming, you'll find her re-watching Gilmore Girls or trying to cram yet another collectible onto a shelf that desperately needs some organizing.

Articles by: Kara Phillips

Diablo IV is the first Activision Blizzard game to come to Xbox Game Pass, and you can play it next month

By Kara Phillips Published 16 February 24

Diablo IV will be the first Activision Blizzard game to come to Game Pass post-acquisition, and you can play it next month.

Helldivers 2 will never get a PvP mode because the toxicity isn't worth it

By Kara Phillips Published 15 February 24

Arrowhead Game Studios' CEO has confirmed that Helldivers 2 will never get a PvP mode.

The creativity of Tekken 8 players has helped me develop a new respect for character customization

By Kara Phillips Published 14 February 24

I’m so impressed with the creativity of customized fighters in Tekken 8 that I finally understand the appeal.

Video games about the environment have made me more conscious than ever about my impact

By Kara Phillips Published 12 February 24

Games about environmental impact fill my library, and they make me more conscious than ever about my actions.

Lethal Company's dev wants updates to feel like they 'broke into an alien zoo and released all the animals'

By Kara Phillips Published 12 February 24

Lethal Company's developer has shared an update on Version 50, alongside what the future of updates may look like.

I didn't know real heartbreak until I played the demo of Copycat

By Kara Phillips Published 9 February 24

I played the Copycat Demo thinking I was in for a wholesome cat-based adventure game, but I’ve just got a broken heart instead.

All the Steam Next Fest 2024 demos you should be checking out

By Rhys Wood Published 9 February 24

Steam Next Fest 2024 is happening now, with tons of demos of upcoming games. These are our favorites.

The Finals has pulled the Dead Go Boom event but will bring it back after a re-work

By Kara Phillips Published 9 February 24

The Finals has disabled its most hated event due to it being too hard on melee players.

Disney and Epic Games are collaborating to create an entertainment universe connected to Fortnite

By Kara Phillips Published 8 February 24

Disney and Epic Games have come together with plans for new games and an entertainment universe for Fortnite.

Tekken 8 ranked match data is being investigated after reports of players cheating

By Kara Phillips Published 7 February 24

Players in the top ranks of Tekken 8 are being investigated for cheating following multiple in-game reports.

Best VR Zombie games - sink your teeth into these

By Kara Phillips Last updated 6 February 24

Our picks for the best zombie VR games put you at the forefront of the action - are you brave enough to make it out alive?

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Best Nintendo 3DS games: the most essential 3DS releases

By Kara Phillips Last updated 6 February 24

Updated The Nintendo 3DS is starting to show its age, but that doesn't mean it doesn't still house an array of must-play titles.

Birding Simulator could be the birdwatching game I didn't know I needed - if it's still in development

By Kara Phillips Published 6 February 24

I picked up birdwatching as a New Year's resolution, but I still want a birdwatching simulator to play from home.

Konami has announced a new Yu-Gi-Oh digital title, alongside new AI and VR projects

By Kara Phillips Published 6 February 24

A new Yu-Gi-Oh digital title is in the works, and AI and VR projects are expected to follow soon.

Helldivers 2 - everything we know

By Kara Phillips Last updated 5 February 24

Helldivers 2 has finally arrived, and we compiled everything there was to know in advance of launch.

Clockwork Revolution - everything we know

By Kara Phillips Last updated 5 February 24

Clockwork Revolution is the next game from InXile Entertainment, and there's a lot you should be excited about.

The Last of Us 2 release date, trailers, news and rumors

The Last of Us Part 2 started as an 'open world inspired by Bloodborne' according to co-director

By Kara Phillips Published 5 February 24

The co-director of The Last of Us Part 2 has confirmed that the game started with an entirely different approach to the first.

The Tales of Kenzera: ZAU demo has been released early

By Kara Phillips Published 2 February 24

A demo for Tales of Kenzera: ZAU has been released a few days early, so you won't have to wait for Monday to play.

Dave the Diver will launch on PlayStation in April, and a Godzilla DLC will shortly follow

By Kara Phillips Published 1 February 24

Dave the Diver will be coming to PlayStation in April, and its newest DLC starring the King of Monsters will shortly follow.

In-game currency is being offered in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League as a form of compensation

By Kara Phillips Published 31 January 24

Owners of the deluxe edition of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League are getting in-game currency following the downtime.

Tekken 8 - release date, roster everything we know

By Kara Phillips Last updated 30 January 24

Tekken 8 has now been released, but it promised a huge amount before it officially launched.

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Celeste is celebrating its sixth anniversary with a free 3D platformer

By Kara Phillips Published 30 January 24

The team behind Celeste has released a free 3D platformer to celebrate its sixth anniversary.

Cult of the Lamb's newest update adds a brand new minigame, and I'm obsessed with it

By Kara Phillips Published 29 January 24

I’ve been playing Cult of the Lamb since its launch, and with two free DLCs and no signs of stopping, it’s still fantastic.

Jin and Kazuya during Sonys State of Play 2022

I've never been humbled by a fighting game like Tekken 8 thanks to the final fight in The Dark Awakens

By Kara Phillips Published 29 January 24

Tekken 8 isn’t exactly a walk in the park, but you’re bound to be humbled by its story-mode fighters at one point.

One hoodie in The Sims 4 is giving characters anime eyes by accident

By Kara Phillips Published 26 January 24

The Sims 4's newest kit has one item that has been giving players huge eyes, but it's being fixed.

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