Articles by Rhys Wood, Hardware Editor

The protagonist runs across an open meadow in Xenoblade Chronicles X. Large fauna and towering mountains can be seen in the distance.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’s Switch 2 upgrade is wonderful, and could hint at Monolith Soft’s future on the console

By Rhys Wood Published 22 February 26

Xenoblade Chronicles X’s Switch 2 Edition is legitimately definitive, and it could be a sign of things to come for Monolith Soft, its back catalog, and its future.

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Pokemon FireRed running on Nintendo Switch

It's official; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to Switch and Switch 2 — but not in the way you might think

By Rhys Wood Published 20 February 26

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen aren't coming to Nintendo Switch Online - they'll be full eShop releases instead.

Silent Hill: Townfall looks set to be a PS5 console exclusive — Xbox and Switch 2 are absent from official listings

By Rhys Wood Published 19 February 26

Silent Hill: Townfall looks like it won't be coming to Xbox or Switch 2 — not at launch at the very least.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition showcased in trailer

Nintendo just shadowdropped Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

By Rhys Wood Published 19 February 26

Nintendo just made the surprise announcement that a Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is available to buy right now.

Skyrim Khajiit in elven armor stands amidst an autumnal countryside

The latest Skyrim Switch 2 Edition patch seems to fix my biggest issue with the port

By Rhys Wood Published 19 February 26

My biggest problem with Skyrim's Switch 2 port seems to have been fixed thanks to the addition of a framerate-boosting performance mode.

Promotional imagery of abxylute's 'deck-style' controllers for Switch 2: the N6 and N9C

Abxylute promises 'deep customization' for its newly announced 'deck-style' controllers — they look impressive, but they'll also be going head-to-head our most anticipated Switch 2 accessory

By Rhys Wood Published 18 February 26

Abxylute announces N6 and N9C 'deck-style' controllers for Switch 2, but I think they'll have some stiff competition with the Nitro Deck 2 arriving soon.

Arc Raiders roadmap - here's when the next major update is coming out

By Jake Green last updated 17 February 26

Here's the Arc Raiders roadmap for 2026. Includes info on new maps, weapons, and skins. The December update is imminent, so here's what you need to know.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 director confirms PC as lead platform, and stresses a multiplatform release 'will not in any way' impact quality on PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2

By Rhys Wood Published 17 February 26

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 'will not in any way' have its quality impacted by a multiplatform release, says director.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake screenshot, featuring directors Makoto Shibata and Hidehiko Nakajima.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors say the game’s take on Japanese horror is ‘both beautiful and terrifying’

By Rhys Wood Published 15 February 26

‘By minimizing jump scares and graphic depictions,’ Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors emphasize the game’s unique ‘expression of Japanese horror’.

A podracer in Star Wars: Galactic Racer zooming towards the camera.

I didn't think I could be more excited for Star Wars Galactic Racer — then its State of Play trailer confirmed the return of podracing

By Rhys Wood Published 13 February 26

Star Wars Galactic Racer looks like the most unhinged game the franchise has ever seen, and I'm thrilled it'll feature one of Episode 1's weirdest little guys.

Silent Hill Townfall; protagonist Simon looks at a large sign stating: "Welcome to St. Amelia"

If Silent Hill: Townfall has taught me anything, it's that survival horror and British weather are absolutely meant for each other

By Rhys Wood Published 13 February 26

Silent Hill: Townfall is set in a creepy little Scottish town that leans heavily into analog tech and medical horror.

Sorry, Marvel's Wolverine probably isn't showing at today's State of Play according to Insomniac itself

By Rhys Wood Published 12 February 26

Insomniac says 'Spring 2026' for more Marvel's Wolverine info, so you probably shouldn't expect it at today's State of Play.

Konami announces a new Silent Hill Transmission showcase and, curiously, it's right after tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play

By Rhys Wood Published 11 February 26

There's a Silent Hill Transmission showcase happening tomorrow, meaning we've got a double bill of presentations alongside PlayStation's State of Play.

Romeo is a Dead Man's first boss fight; player character Romeo charges towards the towering boss - Everyday Is Like Monday - with a beam sword in hand.

Romeo is a Dead Man is a hyper-violent sci-fi trip that’s as gripping as it is mystifying

By Rhys Wood Published 10 February 26

Romeo is a Dead Man is not perfect, but it is one of the most fascinating action games of recent years.

Riot Games lays off roughly half of its 2XKO development team despite the relative success of the free-to-play fighting game's launch

By Rhys Wood Published 10 February 26

2XKO's development team has been slashed in half despite launch success: 'overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term'.

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Discord Nitro graphic showing off the new Basic tier

How to cancel Discord Nitro in the wake of its deeply concerning age verification policy announcement

By Rhys Wood Published 10 February 26

Discord plans a 'phased global rollout' of its age verification policy — here's how you can cancel your Nitro subscription in the wake of this announcement.

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Analogue 3D's translucent colorways: Glacier, Ocean, Ghost, Extreme Green, and Atomic Purple

Analogue 3D gets a fresh batch of stock with these vibrant limited-edition colorways — but 'highly limited quantities' means you'll need to be quick to order one for yourself

By Rhys Wood Published 9 February 26

Analogue 3D goes translucent with these limited edition variants of its modernized retro gaming console.

Promotional image announcing a collaboration between Doom and Evercade.

Evercade's retro gaming consoles will officially pass the 'can it run Doom?' test — the landmark FPS franchise is coming sometime this year

By Rhys Wood Published 5 February 26

Evercade's retro gaming consoles will finally be able to run Doom sometime this year — but which Doom games are coming to its bespoke cartridges?

Warlord Shingen Takeda in Nioh 3, accompanied by a horned demon.

Nioh 3 taking the series to an open-world format works shockingly well — thanks to that and its style-switching combat, it’s become one of the best soulslikes I’ve ever played

By Rhys Wood Published 4 February 26

Nioh 3’s changes to the series’ established formula make for a fresh yet familiar feeling game, and I can’t get enough of it.

The inevitable has happened — the Switch has finally outsold the DS, making it Nintendo's all-time best-selling console

By Rhys Wood Published 3 February 26

The original Nintendo Switch continues to do gangbusters, finally surpassing the DS's monstrous lifetime sales.

Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense Controller

This touchscreen controller patent from Sony could hint at a future leap forward for accessibility — 'There exists a desire for game controllers to allow for different configurations'

By Rhys Wood Published 2 February 26

Sony's touchscreen controller patent could be used to combat the "drawbacks" of fixed button and stick configurations.

Key art of GeniGods: Nezha showcasing the female protagonist.

This upcoming PS5 game from China wants to combine the action of Black Myth Wukong with the accessibility of Street Fighter 6's modern and classic control schemes

By Rhys Wood Published 30 January 26

GeniGods: Nezha could be China's next breakout hit, following in the footsteps of Black Myth Wukong and Where Winds Meet.

Miis engage in chatter on a sunny boardwalk in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

As an enjoyer of the 3DS original, here are 4 things I want to see from the upcoming Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Nintendo Direct presentation

By Rhys Wood Published 28 January 26

We’re learning more about Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream soon. Here’s everything I hope the upcoming Nintendo Direct shows off for the game.

Promotional image about an official crossover between Japanese horror titles Silent Hill f and Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake.

Silent Hill fans have a great excuse to check out Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake as Koei Tecmo and Konami announce collaboration

By Rhys Wood Published 28 January 26

Koei Tecmo announces Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake demo and a collaboration with one of the best horror games of the decade.

Oops — Walmart may just have leaked a couple of banger GameCube games for Nintendo Switch Online

By Rhys Wood Published 28 January 26

Two upcoming GameCube titles for Nintendo Switch Online may just have leaked courtesy of Walmart — and they're among the console's very best.

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