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Beware: Nintendo warns buyers about Switch scammers online

By Daniel Curtis published 17 January 22

Dodgy dealers Nintendo has issued a warning to consumers about fake websites selling discounted Switch consoles.

Gaming

New Assassin's Creed games could stream on Nintendo Switch and mobile – here's how

By Hamish Hector published 17 January 22

Ubisoft and Gamestream will partner to improve the UI of Ubisoft Plus – but is there more to the announcement than meets the eye?

Gaming

I don't care if gaming chairs suck, I'm not buying a Herman Miller

By Jess Weatherbed published 16 January 22

Racing style gaming chairs get a bad rep for not being as ergonomic as the legendary Herman Miller, but I really, REALLY don't care.

Computing

Dying Light 2 will get ‘at least’ 5 years of post-launch content

By Emma Boyle published 15 January 22

Dying Light 2 developer, Techland, has revealed its post-launch plans for the game.

Gaming

An angry looking version of the Nyan Cat blasting out of a Nintendo Switch OLED

Don’t believe the hype: The NFT revolution in gaming is a downgrade

By Hamish Hector published 15 January 22

Opinion NFTs are being hailed as the latest tech to revolutionize gaming, but so far, they offer nothing games can’t already do.

Gaming

Latest Reviews

Beyerdynamic MMX 100 review

By Andrew Williams published 11 January 22

Review Looking for a great-sounding gaming headset for less than $100? The Beyerdynamic MMX 100 delivers.

Gaming accessories

8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Xbox review

By Gerald Lynch published 10 December 21

Recommended

The 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller puts pro-level control in the hands of budget-conscious gamers.

Epos H3 Hybrid review

By Adam Vjestica published 8 December 21

The Epos H3 Hybrid combines the benefits of wired and wireless technology to offer a gaming headset that sounds great and is highly versatile.

Gaming accessories

Backbone One iOS controller review

By Gerald Lynch published 8 December 21

Editor's Choice

The Backbone One is a near-perfect iPhone game pad accessory

Mobile Phone accessories

Halo Infinite review

By Adam Vjestica published 6 December 21

Editor's Choice

Halo Infinite's campaign hits every note we could have hoped for and leaves us feeling incredibly optimistic about the series' future.

Gaming

Battlefield 2042 review

By Vic Hood last updated 22 November 21

Battlefield 2042 blends chaotic fun and epic battles to create a first-person shooter that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

PC Gaming

God of War PC is so good it could make God of War: Ragnarok on PS5 even better

By Darren Allan published 14 January 22

Or indeed Ragnarok even better for the PC, when the port eventually happens (fingers crossed).

PC

Good news on Steam Deck launch date – it’s still on target for February 2022

By Darren Allan published 14 January 22

Valve delivers further reassurance on the release date, and shows off a photo of in-house units now in testing.

PC

A man looking tired and bored at his gaming pc

Remote working has pushed me away from PC gaming

By Ilyas Kanapyanov last updated 25 December 21

Christmas 2021 Although I’ve been a gamer my entire life, I just can’t bear to go anywhere near my gaming PC after working from home for two years.

Gaming

Battlefield V screenshot showing a plane flying overhead

Steam Deck compatibility with games is growing, but it’s not all good news

By Darren Allan published 21 December 21

Linux is improving considerably with playing Windows games, but the top 10 Steam titles remain problematic.

PC

Worried the Steam Deck might be delayed again? Valve says it’s still on track

By Darren Allan last updated 17 December 21

Valve further assures us that this won’t be a paper launch for its handheld PC.

PC

PUBG going free could be bad news for Steam Deck and Linux

By Darren Allan published 13 December 21

Stricter anti-cheat measures being introduced with the move to free-to-play may prove difficult for Proton to handle.

PC

Nintendo

Mario and Bowser driving into each other in Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 9 is reportedly in ‘active development’

By Emma Boyle published 8 January 22

A recent report has suggested that Mario Kart 9 is currently in development and that it’ll do something different with the series.

Gaming

Why I’m using Nintendo Ring Fit to achieve my New Year’s resolution

By Vic Hood published 27 December 21

Tech Resolutions My New Year’s resolution is to get fighting fit again – and Ring Fit Adventure is going to help me.

Gaming

Just got a Nintendo Switch? Play these 5 games first

By Vic Hood published 25 December 21

Just got a Nintendo Switch? Then you'll likely be wondering what to play first. Fortunately, we're here to help.

Gaming

Nintendo Indie World Showcase December 2021: every new Switch game announced

By Michael Beckwith last updated 16 December 21

The most recent Indie World Showcase unveiled several new indie games coming to Nintendo Switch.

Gaming

The best Nintendo Switch prices, bundles and sales in Australia (January 2022)

By Stephen Lambrechts last updated 11 January 22

techradar deals Find out where you can buy the Nintendo Switch and find the best deals.

Gaming

Creator of the NES and SNES, Masayuki Uemura, has passed away

By Adam Vjestica published 9 December 21

The creator of the NES and SNES, Masayuki Uemura, has passed away at the age of 78.

Gaming

PlayStation

Horizon Forbidden West NPC Tenakth tribe

Meet the tribes of Horizon Forbidden West

By Michael Beckwith published 6 January 22

The latest Horizon Forbidden West trailer focuses on the people and places Aloy will meet and visit.

Gaming

Why no Days Gone 2 for PS5? Sony decision still baffles game director

By Michael Beckwith published 6 January 22

News of Ghost of Tsushima's sales success has revived complaints about Sony's treatment of Days Gone.

Gaming

PlayStation and Discord integration might be on the way

By Michael Beckwith published 5 January 22

Evidence of integration between Discord and PlayStation may have been uncovered.

Gaming

What is PSVR 2’s Foveated Rendering feature?

By Patrick Dane published 5 January 22

Sony's new VR tech Sony announced the PSVR 2 at CES 2022, but what does the new VR headset do when it comes to Foveated Rendering?

Gaming

Death Stranding's protagonist Sam Porter Bridges gazing forward

Another PS5 exclusive is coming to PC

By Callum Bains published 4 January 22

PS5 to PC Death Stranding: Director’s Cut for PC is now confirmed, and it's coming some time between March and June 2022.

Gaming

PlayStation 2021: Sony battles PS5 stock issues and its own stance on generations

By Vic Hood published 30 December 21

PlayStation 2021 Between stock issues continuing to plague prospective PS5 owners and reports that an Xbox Game Pass competitor is on the way, PlayStation has had a mixed bag in 2021.

Gaming

Xbox

A Spartan from Halo Infinite holding a rifle

Halo Infinite Xbox players are sick of PC crossplay cheaters

By Callum Bains published 11 January 22

Keyboard warrior Xbox owners don’t want to play Halo Infinite with PC gamers anymore.

Gaming

Xbox gamers won't have to put up with toxic cross-platform PC and PlayStation players if Phil Spencer gets his way

By Patrick Dane published 11 January 22

Global gaming bans Xbox Boss Phil Spencer has proposed an idea that would see users banned on one network being banned on other platforms as well.

Gaming

Netflix on the right track for making games, says Xbox boss

By Michael Beckwith published 11 January 22

Phil Spencer thinks highly of Netflix's efforts to break into the game development business.

Gaming

How to enable 120Hz on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

Xbox dev mode isn't going anywhere, despite emulation concerns

By Michael Beckwith published 6 January 22

Following reports of Xbox users' dev mode accounts being disabled, Microsoft has explained the situation.

Gaming

Deleted Halo Infinite mid-credits scene may have been discovered by dataminers

By Michael Beckwith published 5 January 22

Dataminers have seemingly unearthed an extra Halo Infinite cutscene that was cut for reasons unknown.

Gaming

Halo Infinite Fracture: Tenrai event returns with improvements

By Michael Beckwith published 5 January 22

343 Industries has outlined some key changes it's made to Halo Infinite's Fracture: Tenrai event.

Gaming

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