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The best games like Diablo: Borderlands series

Borderlands 3 is now free to keep on Epic Games Store

By Harry Domanski published 20 May 22

The first of the free game giveaways during Epic's 2022 'Mega' sale has landed, with three more to follow in coming weeks.

Gaming

New EVE Anywhere lets you play EVE Online from any browser

By Allisa James published 19 May 22

CCP Games released EVE Anywhere, a browser-based platform that lets EVE Online players access the game on any PC.

Computing

TikTok reportedly looking at gaming – because you don't spend enough time on the app

By Lance Ulanoff last updated 20 May 22

The hugely popular social media app, TikTok, is reportedly exploring a big gaming expansion.

Gaming

Battlefield 2042 has lost one of its biggest selling points

By Callum Bains published 19 May 22

The latest update for Battlefield 2042 has removed one of its 128-player game modes, leaving the ailing game looking feebler than ever.

Gaming

Pokémon Go rolls out freebies for Amazon Prime members

By Callum Bains published 19 May 22

Subscribers to Amazon Prime can bag exclusive bundles of in-game items over the next few months.

Gaming

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Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 XL gaming chair

Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 review

By Chris Szewczyk last updated 4 May 22

Best in Class

The Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 is a well-designed and ergonomic chair, with an XL option built with support for bigger gamers.

Gaming

Asus ROG Fusion II 500 review

By Steve Boxer published 28 March 22

Review A headset that gets the fundamentals spot-on, but is geared towards PC rather than console gamers.

Headsets and headphones

Kirby and the Forgotten Land review

By Callum Bains published 23 March 22

In Kirby’s first 3D adventure, perfect platforming and vibrant levels take the pink blob to new heights.

Austrian Audio PG16 review

By Cliff Joseph published 18 March 22

Review A great stereo headset, although its surround sound software can be a little fiddly.

Gaming accessories

Astro A10 Gen 2 wired gaming headset review

By Ilyas Kanapyanov published 14 March 22

Review The new Astro A10 Gen 2 gaming headset is a solid performer with a low price tag.

Headsets and headphones

WWE 2K22 review

By Henry Stockdale last updated 11 March 22

WWE 2K22 works hard to undo the damage of its much-criticized 2020 predecessor.

PC Gaming

Borderlands 3 is now free to keep on Epic Games Store

By Harry Domanski published 20 May 22

The first of the free game giveaways during Epic's 2022 'Mega' sale has landed, with three more to follow in coming weeks.

Gaming

Photo of Steam Deck handheld console playing God of War

Steam Deck gets a fix for one of its biggest problems with Windows 11

By Darren Allan published 15 May 22

We’ve got some good news for those who want Windows 11 on their Steam Deck, but also want sound.

PC

The latest Steam Deck update includes a feature that fans have been begging for

By Darren Allan published 12 May 22

You’re no longer forced to constantly reapply performance settings for different games.

PC

Unreal Engine 5 rendered scene of train station

Watch this: can you spot what’s weird about this unreal train station?

By Darren Allan published 9 May 22

A mind-blowing glimpse of the future, this video of a Japanese train station has a secret that you may not initially notice.

Gaming

Nvidia GeForce Now finally brings one of its most-wanted features to PC and Mac gamers

By Darren Allan published 5 May 22

Namely 4K streaming, which used to be the sole preserve of the Shield TV.

Gaming

Linux gaming surges in popularity – is this the Steam Deck effect?

By Darren Allan published 3 May 22

It looks like Linux is attracting a fair few more gamers going by the latest stats from Steam.

Operating systems

Nintendo

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

By Stephen Lambrechts published 19 May 22

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

Gaming

Game Boy Micro wouldn't have happened if this former Nintendo exec had his way

By Rhys Wood published 5 May 22

In his new book, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé discusses how he lamented the launch of the Game Boy Micro.

Gaming

Hand-printed Nintendo hanafuda playing cards, likely from the early 20th century

Nintendo might be younger than it claims to be - or much older

By Marcus Richert last updated 20 April 22

Even Nintendo may not know what year it was founded.

Gaming

Nintendo Switch Sports asks you to get active in new overview trailer

By Patrick Dane last updated 11 April 22

Nintendo Switch Sports has been further outlined in an extensive trailer that shows how all the sports and hub work.

Gaming

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe showing Mario racing Bowser

You don't need Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's DLC to race the new tracks

By Vic Hood published 24 March 22

Mario Kart 8's DLC tracks are playable even without the Booster Course Pass.

Gaming

Kirby and the Forgotten Land review

By Callum Bains published 23 March 22

In Kirby’s first 3D adventure, perfect platforming and vibrant levels take the pink blob to new heights.

PlayStation

PlayStation is gearing up for more studio acquisitions

By Callum Bains published 3 May 22

PlayStation is hiring a new director to manage its acquisitions and investments, suggesting more buy-outs are on the horizon.

Gaming

Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West holding a bow

Horizon Forbidden West player discovers how to insta-kill virtually every enemy

By Callum Bains published 27 April 22

Aloy can deliver 39,500 damage in a single hit with this build.

Gaming

Gex Jr. is the unreleased Gex spinoff we never knew we needed

By Vic Hood published 4 April 22

A demo for Gex Jr., an unannounced and unreleased Gex spinoff, has appeared online – and we have questions.

Gaming

Sony has more studio acquisitions planned, says PlayStation's Jim Ryan

By Emma Boyle published 2 April 22

PlayStation boss, Jim Ryan, has said that Sony PlayStation has more studio acquisitions in its future.

Gaming

New PS Plus vs. old PS Plus: what’s the difference between them

By Callum Bains published 31 March 22

Want to know how PS Plus is changing? Here are the differences between the old and upcoming subscription services.

Gaming

Australia's revamped PS Plus will be different to the rest of the world

By Stephen Lambrechts published 31 March 22

Australians will get PlayStation Plus Deluxe instead of Premium – here's what that means.

Gaming

Xbox

Xbox All Access in Australia: is this the best way to get an Xbox Series X or S?

By Stephen Lambrechts published 18 May 22

Updated Get an Xbox console, Xbox Games Pass and Xbox Live Gold with Xbox All Access starting at AU$33 per month.

Gaming

Xbox Series S console and controller in front of the Xbox Game Pass home screen

I traded in my old console to get an Xbox Series S and don't regret it for one second

By James Pickard published 14 May 22

techradar deals Got an old console lying around but fancy some current-gen gaming? Here's why you should trade it in and get the Xbox Series S.

Gaming

Microsoft has plans for an Xbox Series S external disc drive

By Callum Bains published 12 May 22

A new patent has revealed Microsoft has plans for a system that would allow the Xbox Series S to play physical game discs.

Gaming

New Xbox Series X update targets noisy eaters

By Callum Bains published 12 May 22

Microsoft has rolled out a new noise suppression feature to cut out distracting sounds when chatting online.

Gaming

Xbox players might want to check their Microsoft account balance

By Callum Bains published 11 May 22

It's easy to forget, but make sure you know when your digital cash is about to expire.

Gaming

Microsoft will fix massive Xbox server outage in the next few days

By Callum Bains published 10 May 22

A persistent server problem has prevented many Xbox fans from booting up their purchased games, even those that can be played offline.

Gaming

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