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Steam Deck works 'flawlessly' on nearly half the PC games tested so far

By John Loeffler published 20 January 22

Valve's Steam Deck compatibility rating shows that about 50% of the games tested "work flawlessly."

Computing

Guitar Hero 2 cover showing two musicians playing guitar

Activision Blizzard CEO thinks Guitar Hero and Skylanders could be revived by Microsoft

By Callum Bains published 20 January 22

Kotick says Microsoft has the resources to revive Guitar Hero and Skylanders.

Gaming

A soldier in Call of Duty Vanguard carrying a submachine gun

Activision games will stay on PlayStation after Microsoft’s acquisition, says Sony

By Callum Bains published 20 January 22

Sony and Activision address concerns that Call of Duty and other titles will be made Xbox exclusives.

Gaming

Dying Light 2 hit with last minute delay but only on Switch

By Michael Beckwith published 20 January 22

While Dying Light 2 will still make its February release date, Nintendo Switch owners have to wait a while longer.

Gaming

Overwatch 2 delay is Bobby Kotick's fault says producer

By Michael Beckwith published 20 January 22

Bobby Kotick is apparently to blame for Overwatch 2's delay because he kept giving the team projects for the first game.

Gaming

Latest Reviews

Rainbow Six Extraction review

By Patrick Dane published 19 January 22

Rainbow Six Extraction is full of fascinating ideas but does that translate into something that's fun to play?

Games

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

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

Never before seen Nintendo hardware shows how it tests Switch cartridges

By Michael Beckwith published 18 January 22

A journalist has shown how Nintendo inspects and authenticates Switch game cartridges.

Gaming

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 19 January 22

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

Gaming

PlayStation

PS5-owning Call of Duty lover? Relax – it'll be tough to make CoD an Xbox exclusive

By Michael Beckwith published 20 January 22

One analyst suspects that anti-trust regulators will prevent Call of Duty from becoming an Xbox only franchise.

Gaming

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

Xbox

Xbox backwards compatibility sale:10 hidden classics to buy right now

By Michael Beckwith last updated 21 January 22

Over 100 classic Xbox games are on sale at the moment and here's a rundown of the gems that risk being overlooked.

Gaming

Activision games will stay on PlayStation after Microsoft’s acquisition, says Sony

By Callum Bains published 20 January 22

Sony and Activision address concerns that Call of Duty and other titles will be made Xbox exclusives.

Gaming

PS5-owning Call of Duty lover? Relax – it'll be tough to make CoD an Xbox exclusive

By Michael Beckwith published 20 January 22

One analyst suspects that anti-trust regulators will prevent Call of Duty from becoming an Xbox only franchise.

Gaming

Microsoft's Blizzard acquisition could face an inquisition

By Lance Ulanoff published 18 January 22

If the FTC and DOJ rewrite merger and acquisition rules, the $68.7b could face fresh scrutiny

Gaming

Franchises that Microsoft will gain from the Activision takeover

What franchises does Microsoft gain in the Activision Blizzard takeover?

By Patrick Dane published 18 January 22

Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard is massive and gives the them an enormous library. But which does it stand to gain?

Gaming

Guitar Hero illustrations of professional guitarists playing their instruments

Does Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard give Guitar Hero a new lease of life?

By Callum Bains published 18 January 22

Microsoft highlighted Guitar Hero as one of the main brands coming into its control.

Gaming

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