Articles by: Malindy Hetfeld

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Malindy Hetfeld is a full-time freelance writer and translator specializing in game narrative, Japanese games, and, of course, music. You can find her work on Eurogamer.net, Unwinnable.com, Official Playstation Magazine and Techradar

Articles by: Malindy Hetfeld

underrated Switch games: two characters from 13 Sentinels are looking at a large mech standing in a destroyed cityscape

Underrated Switch games: the best titles you haven't heard of

By TechRadar Team published 24 March 23

Buying guide The Switch is full of games beyond Pokémon and Mario, and we introduce you to some of the best.

Best battle royale games: be the last one standing in these titles

By Tom Bedford published 24 March 23

Buying Guide Whether it's Fortnite, Warzone or even Tetris, discover the best battle royale games available now.

Best superhero games: unleash your inner vigilante

By Chris Patrick published 10 March 23

Buying Guide Whether you're into Marvel, DC, or just feeling super strong, we've got the best superhero games for every platform.

best Nintendo Switch games: Link aiming his bow at the viewer

Best Nintendo Switch games: essential titles on the handheld

By Vic Hood published 3 March 23

Buying Guide The best Nintendo Switch games promise hours of fun, whether that's at home or on the go.

best Xbox Series X games: three guardians from Destiny 2

Best Xbox Series X games: smash hits for Microsoft's console

By Vic Hood published 17 February 23

Buying Guide Here you'll find our picks of the best Xbox Series X games across genres to enjoy next-gen gaming to the fullest.

Quest 2 fitness games - A VR user is working out while wearing a headset

Best Oculus Quest 2 fitness games: get moving with VR sports

By Hamish Hector published 16 February 23

Playing games and staying fit is no problem with these Oculus

best free games: a group of Final fantasy characters riding on chocobos towards a mountain range

Best free games 2023: gaming fun at no cost

By John Loeffler published 10 February 23

The best free games offer a world of fun without costing the world

best single-player games: Zagreus standing in fron of the Pantheon

Best single-player games: top titles for playing solo

By Vic Hood published 9 February 23

Buying Guide The best single-player games that you can play by yourself right now.

best PS4 games: Spider-Man is swinging towards the viewer

Best PS4 games: the Sony essentials you shouldn't miss

By Vic Hood published 9 February 23

Buying Guide The best PS4 games show why the console was a global million-seller.

Best board games for two players: tabletop hits for you and a friend

By Vic Hood published 26 January 23

Buying Guide Our list of the best board games for two players has games designed for two (or more) players for tabletop fun in a smaller circle.

Best PS5 games: God of War Ragnarok's Kratos fighting monster

Best PS5 games: top PlayStation 5 titles to play right now

By Vic Hood published 20 January 23

Updated If you're looking for the best PS5 games right now, you can't go wrong with these essential picks.

best Nintendo DS games - Kirby sitting on a star

Best Nintendo DS games: top titles for the handheld console

By Vic Hood published 20 January 23

Buying Guide Grab the best Nintendo DS games to play some of the best adventures from metroidvania to strategy.

best Xbox one games: A frontal view of Master Chief's helmet

Best Xbox One games: top titles to play right now

By Vic Hood published 20 January 23

Buying Guide Whether you own an Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S, don't miss out on the best Xbox One games you can play right now.

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Best Oculus Quest 2 games 2023: the VR hits you shouldn't miss

By Hamish Hector published 13 January 23

Updated From greats like Beat Saber to half-Life: Alyx, here are the best Oculus Quest 2 games to enjoy VR with.

Best FPS games - Apex Legends' Octane wielding a gun

Best FPS games: essential first-person shooters

By Vic Hood published 12 January 23

Buying guide Our pick of the best FPS games you can play right now on console and PC.

Best RPGs: The Witcher 3's Geralt looks straight at you, drawing his sword from its sheath

Best RPGs: top role-playing games for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC and Switch

By Vic Hood published 6 January 23

Buying Guide Explore, craft, and carry out quests in the best RPGs available right now.

An elephantine creature fills the screen in Hohokum.

Stray publisher “shadow drops” a classic indie game on Steam

By Malindy Hetfeld published 28 July 22

Out for the first time on PC, Hohokum is about playing around in artfully crafted worlds. It's the antidote to games that push you to progress.

Lightyear Frontier asks: what if farming, but with a Transformer instead of tractors?

By Malindy Hetfeld published 14 June 22

Steer the ultimate heavy machinery and explore a peaceful alien planet in crafting sim Lightyear Frontier. No relation to the fella from Toy Story.

Best Pokémon games: a trainer throws a pokéball

Best Pokémon games: every generation ranked

By Emma Boyle last updated 26 October 22

Buying Guide The best Pokémon games are mainstays in the beloved franchise, and here is the cream of the crop that have stood the test of time.

Best co-op games: It Takes Two's Cody and May hanging onto a dandelion

Best co-op games: top titles you can share with friends right now

By Vic Hood last updated 7 November 22

Buying Guide If you're looking for the best co-op games to play online or in person, we've got you covered with this stacked list of goodies.

Best Assassin's Creed games: Assassin's Creed's Ezio on a yellow background

Best Assassin’s Creed games: every series entry ranked

By Henry St Leger last updated 7 November 22

Buying Guide The best Assassin's Creed games have stood out from their counterparts thanks to gameplay and storylines that have stood the test of time.

Best anime: 30 fantastic anime series and how to watch them

By Malindy Hetfeld last updated 15 January 23

UPDATED The best anime to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Funimation, Crunchyroll and more in 2023.

Best crossplay games: top titles for cross-platform play with friends

By Vic Hood last updated 3 November 22

Buying guide If you love multiplayer mayhem, you need the best crossplay games to enjoy with all your friends, no matter their platform of choice.

best VR games: two fully red attackers approaching the player, whose fist is swinging

Best VR games: top virtual reality experiences to play right now

By Hamish Hector last updated 29 November 22

Buying Guide Explore a whole new world with the best VR games available to play now, no matter which platform and headset you use.

best free web browser games: An island town built in Townscaper

Best free web browser games: 10 browser-only titles you have to play

By Adam Vjestica last updated 3 November 22

Buying Guide Looking for the best free web browser games? You're in luck because we've collected the best free-to-play titles now available to play on any computer, anywhere.

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