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Next Xbox Game Pass Ultimate upgrade will make your gaming PC redundant

By Callum Bains published 10 August 22

As Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming, Game Pass subscribers are in for a real treat.

Gaming

Google Stadia player using the controller with her phone

Finally, Google Stadia is getting a feature that's actually pretty cool

By Rhys Wood published 10 August 22

Google Stadia's new Party Stream feature allows for more intimate streaming sessions, and is rolling out now.

Gaming

An Xbox Elite Series 2 controller shown at a slight title

We're in love with this leaked Xbox Elite Series 2 controller design

By Rhys Wood last updated 10 August 22

Evidence of a new Xbox Elite Series 2 controller design has surfaced in a leaked video.

Gaming

A Tarnished in Elden Ring fighting a Tree Sentinel

Elden Ring update nerfs one of the game’s most frustrating abilities

By Callum Bains last updated 10 August 22

The latest Elden Ring update has blissfully nerfed one of the game's most irritating abilities.

Gaming

Powera MOGA XP5-i Plus being used to play games on an iPad

Apple Arcade fans may have just got the controller of their dreams

By Rhys Wood last updated 10 August 22

PowerA's latest iPhone controller looks like an ideal choice for Apple Arcade players.

Gaming

Latest Reviews

LucidSound LS100X Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox Series X|S review

By Rhys Wood published 10 August 22

LucidSound’s LS100X gaming headset packs hours upon hours of battery life, but falls a little flat in the sound department.

Every soldier in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 lives for just 10 years.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review

By Josh Broadwell published 26 July 22

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 may stumble occasionally, but it's a remarkable achievement in JRPG storytelling.

Acer Predator Orion 3000 desktop gaming PC on a desk with RGB lighting turned on.

Acer Predator Orion 3000 (2022) review

By Ilyas Kanapyanov published 18 July 22

Great Value

The Acer Predator Orion 3000 is a great compact computer packed with mid-tier hardware that offers users stylish but affordable PC gaming.

PC & Mac

Nacon RIG 800 Pro HX headset review

By Rhys Wood published 15 July 22

Review The RIG 800 Pro headset boasts incredible sound, great mic quality and a supremely comfy fit, all at a remarkable price.

Revolution X wired controller for Xbox review

By Rhys Wood published 4 July 22

Review Excellent to hold and with superb customization options, Nacon’s Revolution X wired controller is among the best third-party pads for Xbox.

An angel in Diablo Immortal holding up a glowing sword

Diablo Immortal review

By Philip Palmer published 24 June 22

Diablo Immortal's smooth controls and gameplay are crushed under a tangled mess.

PC Gaming

Next Xbox Game Pass Ultimate upgrade will make your gaming PC redundant

By Callum Bains published 10 August 22

As Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming, Game Pass subscribers are in for a real treat.

Gaming

Elden Ring update nerfs one of the game’s most frustrating abilities

By Callum Bains last updated 10 August 22

The latest Elden Ring update has blissfully nerfed one of the game's most irritating abilities.

Gaming

Marvel's follow-up to XCOM has been delayed

By Callum Bains published 9 August 22

You'll be waiting a little longer for Marvel's Midnight Suns to hit shelves.

Gaming

Space Marine Captain Titus holding a chainsword

Games Workshop has two unannounced Warhammer games in development

By Callum Bains last updated 4 August 22

A new earnings report suggests a couple more Warhammer video games are yet to appear.

Gaming

Protagonist Krosa faces down a threatening man in Far Away.

We love Genshin Impact, but we're missing out on these 5 great Chinese games

By Jack Forsdike published 3 August 22

There are a host of unique and inspired Chinese games we may never get to play in English.

Gaming

Odin fighting waves of enemies in Assassins' Creed Valhalla Forgotten Saga

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s free roguelite mode has arrived

By Callum Bains last updated 4 August 22

Forgotten Saga lets you die, and die again – but this time as Odin.

Gaming

Nintendo

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

By Stephen Lambrechts published 8 August 22

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

Gaming

Production problems dash dreams of a Nintendo Switch Pro

By Callum Bains published 5 August 22

A new report suggests Nintendo is unlikely to announce a Switch follow-up while supply issues continue.

Gaming

A Legendary pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Legendaries are literal motorcycles

By Callum Bains published 4 August 22

The next pair of Legendary Pokémon are a mix of motorbike and dragon.

Gaming

Pokemon lazing in the sun in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Here's our first look at Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's new Paldea region

By Callum Bains last updated 5 August 22

A fresh trailer has given us a first solid glimpse at the new setting.

Gaming

Nintendo will sneak into Summer Game fest with a new Direct

By Philip Palmer published 13 June 22

Rumors of a Nintendo Direct later this month seem to be true, but what will Nintendo actually be showing off with a late arrival?

Gaming

Close up shot of Edelgard's face, with purple-haired protagonist Shez in the background

A Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes demo has emerged, but you can't play it yet

By Henry Stockdale last updated 3 June 22

A 'download demo' has appeared on Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes' eShop listing, but it's currently inaccessible.

Gaming

PlayStation

Elden Ring update nerfs one of the game’s most frustrating abilities

By Callum Bains last updated 10 August 22

The latest Elden Ring update has blissfully nerfed one of the game's most irritating abilities.

Gaming

Marvel's follow-up to XCOM has been delayed

By Callum Bains published 9 August 22

You'll be waiting a little longer for Marvel's Midnight Suns to hit shelves.

Gaming

Expect more crossover between Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus

By Callum Bains published 8 August 22

Another Ubisoft game is coming to PS Plus, hinting at where Sony's subscription service might be headed.

Gaming

Newly discovered PS5 DualSense patent could solve drift issues for good

By Shabana Arif published 4 August 22

Sony has filed a patent for controller analog sticks that make for perfect DualSense Pro fodder.

Gaming

Games Workshop has two unannounced Warhammer games in development

By Callum Bains last updated 4 August 22

A new earnings report suggests a couple more Warhammer video games are yet to appear.

Gaming

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s free roguelite mode has arrived

By Callum Bains last updated 4 August 22

Forgotten Saga lets you die, and die again – but this time as Odin.

Gaming

Xbox

Next Xbox Game Pass Ultimate upgrade will make your gaming PC redundant

By Callum Bains published 10 August 22

As Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming, Game Pass subscribers are in for a real treat.

Gaming

We're in love with this leaked Xbox Elite Series 2 controller design

By Rhys Wood last updated 10 August 22

Evidence of a new Xbox Elite Series 2 controller design has surfaced in a leaked video.

Gaming

Elden Ring update nerfs one of the game’s most frustrating abilities

By Callum Bains last updated 10 August 22

The latest Elden Ring update has blissfully nerfed one of the game's most irritating abilities.

Gaming

Marvel's follow-up to XCOM has been delayed

By Callum Bains published 9 August 22

You'll be waiting a little longer for Marvel's Midnight Suns to hit shelves.

Gaming

Xbox Series S against a stark black background

Xbox Series S games are about to get a performance boost

By Shabana Arif published 5 August 22

Microsoft's latest firmware update should help with Xbox Series S memory constraint issues.

Gaming

Xbox Game Pass family plan is real and will save you money

By Callum Bains published 5 August 22

Microsoft is testing a new Xbox Game Pass group tier, letting friends and families subscribe at a hefty discount.

Gaming

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