Articles by Kara Phillips, Evergreen Writer

Kara is an Evergreen writer at TechRadar Gaming. With a degree in Journalism and a passion for the weird and wonderful, she's spent the last few years as a freelance video game journalist, with bylines at NintendoLife, Attack of the Fanboy, Prima Games, and sister publication, GamesRadar+. Outside of gaming, you'll find her re-watching Gilmore Girls or trying to cram yet another collectible onto a shelf that desperately needs some organizing.

Articles by: Kara Phillips

Cult of the Lamb's newest update adds a brand new minigame, and I'm obsessed with it

By Kara Phillips published 29 January 24

I’ve been playing Cult of the Lamb since its launch, and with two free DLCs and no signs of stopping, it’s still fantastic.

Jin and Kazuya during Sonys State of Play 2022

I've never been humbled by a fighting game like Tekken 8 thanks to the final fight in The Dark Awakens

By Kara Phillips published 29 January 24

Tekken 8 isn’t exactly a walk in the park, but you’re bound to be humbled by its story-mode fighters at one point.

One hoodie in The Sims 4 is giving characters anime eyes by accident

By Kara Phillips published 26 January 24

The Sims 4's newest kit has one item that has been giving players huge eyes, but it's being fixed.

Tekken 8 is the best game in the series for newcomers thanks to a host of new game modes

By Kara Phillips published 25 January 24

Tekken is an intimidating series to get stuck into, but Tekken 8 has a range of new features to welcome new players.

Xbox launches Indie Selects program to bring more attention to smaller budget games

By Kara Phillips published 25 January 24

Xbox has launched an indie-specific collection in the store to bring attention to smaller-budget games.

Palworld screenshot showing sheep creatures with big guns

Palworld has exceeded Counter-Strike 2's concurrent player record, and become the second biggest ever game on Steam

By Kara Phillips published 24 January 24

Palworld has become the second biggest game ever on Steam after beating Counter-Strike 2's concurrent player record.

Tekken 8 review - all bark, all bite

By Kara Phillips published 23 January 24

Review Tekken 8 is nothing short of a revelation, and it’ll be hard for other fighting games to follow in its footsteps.

Task Force X fights enemies in the distance

The Joker will be a free playable character in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Season 1

By Kara Phillips published 23 January 24

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will feature The Joker as part of its first season, alongside a Joker-themed environment.

Puzzle platformer qomp2 is scheduled to release in February

By Kara Phillips published 22 January 24

qomp2, an indie that lets you take on the role of the Pong ball, has received a February release date.

Visions of Mana overview includes a better look at exploration and combat - and a huge dog

By Kara Phillips published 19 January 24

More details on Visions of Mana have been shared in an all-new game overview.

I’ve become emotionally attached to my virtual insects thanks to the Bugaboo Pocket demo

By Kara Phillips published 19 January 24

The Bugaboo Pocket demo has opened up a new world of creature collection, and now I can’t stop hatching bugs and raising an army.

Lt. Titus, a map from Pacific Drive and a samurai from Rise of the Ronin spliced behind a picture of Aerith from Final Fantasy

TechRadar Gaming’s most anticipated games of 2024

By Cat Bussell published 18 January 24

A new year means new games. Here’s what the TechRadar Gaming team is most looking forward to in 2024.

Rock Band 4 will receive its final DLC next week after over 8 years of weekly releases

By Kara Phillips published 18 January 24

Rock Band 4 is getting its final DLC release next week, marking the end of an era.

It has been 10 years since the last Godzilla game was released, please just let me be the big lizard

By Kara Phillips published 17 January 24

Godzilla last took the video game stage in 2014, do we not think it’s time to bring this big lizard back to the light?

I played Slay the Princess and now I can't trust my own reflection

By Kara Phillips published 17 January 24

Sleeper horror hit Slay the Princess has caused me to struggle to trust anyone, and its time-loop content is to blame.

Certain assets of Foamstars will be AI-generated, Square Enix confirms

By Kara Phillips published 17 January 24

Foamstars will contain AI-generated art, as confirmed by Square Enix.

Mystery Elden Ring Steam addition has fans speculating about the Shadow of the Erdtree release

By Kara Phillips published 16 January 24

Elden Ring's Steam page has added an unknown app to its DLC portion, and there's a lot of speculation suggesting Shadow of the Erdtree is on its way.

I thought I was over my gamer rage until I played Golf With Your Friends

By Kara Phillips published 15 January 24

Golf With Your Friends may initially appear like a wholesome co-op experience, but it’s the most infuriating game I’ve ever played.

Tekken 8's first DLC fighter will be fan favorite Eddy Gordo

By Kara Phillips published 15 January 24

Eddy Gordo has been announced as Tekken 8's first DLC fighter and is set to debut this spring.

Nintendo Switch OLED and Switch Lite side by side against a split color background

Nintendo Switch OLED vs Nintendo Switch Lite: which Switch is right for you?

By Adam Vjestica last updated 11 January 24

Want to know the difference between the Nintendo Switch OLED and Nintendo Switch Lite?

Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite: is bigger really better?

By Rhys Wood last updated 5 January 24

Our Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite guide will help you decide which Switch is right for you.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered - No Return Mode screenshot

A dev has warned that the No Return mode of The Last of Us 2 Remastered is 'not recommended for weak hearts'

By Kara Phillips published 5 January 24

A dev has shared that the No Return mode of The Last of Us 2 Remastered is not for the faint of heart.

New Game Plus is in the works for RoboCop: Rogue City

By Kara Phillips published 4 January 24

It has been announced that a New Game Plus mode is in the works for RoboCop: Rogue City.

PS5 Digital Edition vs Xbox Series S: which digital-only console should you buy?

By Rhys Wood last updated 3 January 24

Versus The PS5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series S are both digital consoles, but that's where the similarities end.

Marvel Snap has kicked off the year with an all-new season, including new cards

By Kara Phillips published 3 January 24

Marvel Snap has rolled out its newest season, offering new cards and taking the game to a new setting.

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