Catherine Lewis

Catherine Lewis

News Writer, TechRadar Gaming

Catherine is a News Writer for TechRadar Gaming. Armed with a journalism degree from The University of Sheffield, she was sucked into the games media industry after spending far too much time on her university newspaper writing about Pokémon and cool indie games, and realising that was a very cool job, actually. She previously spent 19 months working at GAMINGbible as a full-time journalist.


When it comes to video games, Catherine has an eternal love for all things Nintendo - especially Pokémon (Bulbasaur is her favourite) and Xenoblade Chronicles. During her time as a games journalist, she’s interviewed the original voice of Ash Ketchum, Veronica Taylor, and reviewed loads of great games, including Xenoblade Chronicles 3. She will never stop talking about Xenoblade Chronicles. Ever.

Articles by: Catherine Lewis

Twitch

Twitch CEO addresses company’s layoffs, says the platform isn’t 'profitable at this point'

By Catherine Lewis published

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has revealed that the streaming platform isn’t "profitable at this point."

A pre-alpha screenshot from Smite 2.

Smite 2 devs admit that they’re ‘concerned’ about players’ reactions to the lack of transferable content from the original

By Catherine Lewis published

Exclusive Smite players won't be able to directly transfer their skins and content to Smite 2, and the devs are "concerned" about the response this might provoke.

A screenshot from Smite.

Smite 1 will keep running out of respect for the players, executive producer says

By Catherine Lewis published

Exclusive Smite 2 has been announced but there are no plans to shut down Smite 1, developer Titan Forge Games says.

A pre-alpha screenshot from Smite 2.

Smite 2 developers aren’t planning a Nintendo Switch release over concerns about its ‘power level’

By Catherine Lewis published

Exclusive Smite 2 isn't planned to release on Nintendo Switch, developers Titan Forge Games have confirmed.

Key art for Smite 2.

Smite 2 officially unveiled, alpha test set to begin in spring

By Catherine Lewis published

Titan Forge Games has announced Smite 2, the sequel to its popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA).

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: Cal and pal look out over a vista

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s latest patch adds new accessibility options

By Catherine Lewis published

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor patch eight has added high contrast mode, audio ping and new slow motion presets.

Final Fantasy 16 protagonist Clive, fire burning in the background

Final Fantasy 16 producer suggests it might be time for a ‘younger generation’ of developers to take over the series’ next game

By Catherine Lewis published

Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida thinks that "maybe it’s time for someone new" to handle the series' next game.

Smartphone with the Discord social gaming platform logo on the screen in a clenched hand on the background of Discord logos

Discord is reportedly laying off 17% of its workforce, affecting 170 people

By Catherine Lewis published

Messaging and chat platform Discord is reportedly making large cuts to its workforce.

A screenshot from the Sand Land game.

Sand Land is releasing on PC and consoles this April, Bandai Namco confirms

By Catherine Lewis published

Sand Land is set to release on April 26 on PC and consoles, it's been confirmed.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 screenshot featuring Miles Morales and Peter Parker

D.I.C.E. Awards nominations announced with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 up for 9 awards

By Catherine Lewis published

The nominations for the 27th annual D.I.C.E. Awards have been announced ahead of the event on February 15.

An image of Jennell Jaquays shared on her GoFundMe page.

Game designer and D&D adventure writer Jennell Jaquays has died at 67

By Catherine Lewis published

Game designer Jennell Jaquays died at 67 on January 10, her wife Rebecca Heineman announced.

The SAG-AFTRA San-Fransisco-North California Local

SAG-AFTRA announces deal with AI company to create and license ‘digital voice replicas’ for use in video games

By Catherine Lewis last updated

SAG-AFTRA has announced an agreement with AI company Replica Studios to allow voice actors to create and license "digital voice replicas" for use in video games.

Twitch logo on a blue and purple background

Twitch lays off over 500 people in huge layoffs

By Catherine Lewis last updated

Twitch has now confirmed that it has laid off over 500 people in a "difficult decision."

A Pal holding a gun in Palworld.

Bizarre 'Pokémon with guns' game Palworld is coming to early access on PC and Xbox next week

By Catherine Lewis published

Palworld is set to release in early access on Steam and Xbox Series X|S on January 19.

Brian Cox seen in the Tekken 8 'Story So Far' trailer.

Tekken 8's latest trailer has actor Brian Cox answer why 'these fathers and sons keep throwing each other off cliffs'

By Catherine Lewis published

Bandai Namco has released a 'story so far' trailer for Tekken 8, which is narrated by actor Brian Cox.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Cloud Strife

Square Enix donating almost $350,000 to Japanese Red Cross Society to support people affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake

By Catherine Lewis published

Square Enix has announced that it's donating 50 million yen to support those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

New Indiana Jones game trailer screenshot showing books on a desk

Xbox announces Developer Direct for next week, will include Indiana Jones game reveal

By Catherine Lewis published

Xbox's first Developer_Direct of 2024 will take place on January 18, it's been confirmed.

Baldur's Gate 3 companion Lae'zel

Baldur’s Gate 3’s latest hotfix irons out blockers, crashes and an awkward kiss

By Catherine Lewis published

Hotfix 16 for Baldur's Gate 3 is here, and it promises a bunch of fixes and improvements.

A selection of games made in Unity Engine, overlaid with the Unity logo.

Unity announces plans to cut around 25% of its staff, affecting approximately 1,800 people

By Catherine Lewis last updated

Unity confirmed in a SEC filing that it plans to make cuts to around 25% of its workforce.

Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion

Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox missing save problem will soon be fixed for good as firmware issue has been found

By Catherine Lewis published

Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke says that the firmware issue causing some Xbox saves to go missing has been found.

Borderlands 3

‘Don’t send me your Borderlands theories or story ideas’ says Gearbox narrative director

By Catherine Lewis published

Gearbox narrative director Sam Winkler asked fans to stop sending Borderlands theories in an attempt to canonize them.

Final Fantasy 14 Y'shtola

Final Fantasy 14 Xbox open beta will kick off next month says director

By Catherine Lewis published

Final Fantasy 14's Xbox Series X|S open beta is planned to begin "around" February 21, director Naoki Yoshida says.

Key art for Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail.

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail’s release date hasn’t been announced because the director doesn’t want to delay it

By Catherine Lewis published

Final Fantasy 14's producer and director, Naoki Yoshida, has explained why he's not announced Dawntrail's release date.

Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 honor mode players have been getting softlocked thanks to Orphic Hammer mishaps

By Catherine Lewis published

Baldur's Gate 3 players have reported getting stuck in Honor Mode after forgetting to carry the Orphic Hammer with them.

A screenshot from I Am Bread, showing the slice of bread balancing on a rubber duck in a bath.

I Am Bread and Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa Games is the latest games company to make sweeping layoffs

By Catherine Lewis last updated

A number of staff at Bossa Games were reportedly made redundant before the start of 2024.

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