Articles by Shabana Arif, News Editor, TechRadar Gaming

Shabana has been writing about games for almost a decade now, as well as covering tech, politics, food, and other random tidbits at Gizmodo UK. She's stepped outside of news every now and then to write game guides, and always appreciates a DM if she's helped get you out of a pickle. During her time freelancing, you may have spotted her words at VG24/7, GamesRadar, and IGN. She's also held the position of news editor at Gizmodo UK, T3, and The Sun Online.

Shabana has been gaming since before a lot of you were born, and has learned not to take the industry too seriously. If you're already familiar with her, you'll know that you can expect insightful takes, and thorough breakdowns, wrapped up in a fun, irreverent package.

Articles by: Shabana Arif

Sims 4 update introduces character Wants and it turns out they really want incest

By Shabana Arif last updated 3 August 22

The latest Sims 4 update has had a couple of unintended and very creepy consequences.

iPhone playing Ghost of Tsushima in a new Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller in front of a TV and a PS5 console on a blue background

Backbone One – PlayStation Edition turns your iPhone into a wannabe DualSense

By Shabana Arif last updated 29 July 22

Backbone One – PlayStation Edition is a DualSense-inspired iPhone controller that has more in common with an Xbox pad.

Street scene from Stray at night with neon signs lighting up storefronts

It turns out that Stray's cryptic language is just a cipher - here's how to decode it

By Shabana Arif published 27 July 22

The language of Stray's Droid population has been cracked and you can use a key to translate it.

Kylian Mbappe and Sam Kerr headshots alongside text that reads FIFA 23 official reveal trailer

The first trailer for FIFA 23 is here and it's the end of an era

By Shabana Arif last updated 26 July 22

EA drops the FIFA 23 reveal trailer and while it's the final game in the series, there are a bunch of franchise firsts.

A handful of Minecraft characters walking in a forest

NFT Bros are mad about Minecraft's new policy

By Shabana Arif published 22 July 22

Mojang has taken a stance against blockchain technology and NFTs in Minecraft, and they're out.

Sun setting behind bare trees and a spooky looking sign post

PS Plus Premium includes one of the best PS2 games in its line-up

By Shabana Arif last updated 22 July 22

Siren is pants-soiling J-horror at its finest.

Shiny red truck with no trialer driving along a road with trees in the background

This is what a $3000 Truck Simulator rig looks like

By Shabana Arif last updated 21 July 22

This is what spending thousands of dollars on Truck Simulator gear gets you.

Elden Ring boss Radahn has attacks you still haven't even seen

By Shabana Arif published 21 July 22

After multiple playthroughs and months after release, Elden Ring bosses are still surprising players with unseen moves.

Wholesome Elden Ring Invader should be a lesson for all of us

By Shabana Arif published 4 July 22

Invasions suck but there are Elden Ring players out there making sure it's the best experience possible.

Skate 4 news overshadowed by EA's dumb tweet insulting its own single-player games

By Shabana Arif published 1 July 22

EA Twitter account trashes single-player games and staff who worked on Mass Effect and Dragon Age aren't happy.

Kratos and Atreus in God of War standing on a boat

God of War Ragnarok rumors are getting out of hand – here's what's really going on

By Shabana Arif published 30 June 22

Right up until the last moment, the God of War Ragnarok release date was due to be revealed, but Sony pulled the plug.

Sony Inzone branded white wireless headset with mic extended and monitor on purple background

Sony's new hardware brand might target PC players but it's perfect for PS5

By Shabana Arif last updated 30 June 22

Inzone is Sony's new PC gaming hardware brand that offers headsets and monitors that'll look great with your PS5

New PS Plus gift cards are a confusing mess

By Shabana Arif published 28 June 22

Replacement PS Plus gift cards are here but something isn't right.

Three characters in Diablo Immortal, one holding a mask

Diablo Immortal hate doesn't stop it raking in $24M in two weeks

By Shabana Arif published 20 June 22

After a wave of backlash about predatory microtransactions, Diablo Immortal has made over $10M a week since launch.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is official and you can celebrate by picking up the OG game for a steal

By Shabana Arif published 17 June 22

It's been 10 years but one of the best Capcom games is finally getting a well-deserved sequel.

Promo image for free games on Amazon Prime Day that reads 'Start freeloading - prime gaming'

Amazon is giving you over 30 free games this Prime Day

By Shabana Arif published 16 June 22

This Amazon Prime Day, you can claim over 30 free games and start downloading them next week.

A soldier of Battlefield 2042 with his back turned

No, EA hasn't abandoned Battlefield 2042 – despite the laughable state of Season 1

By Shabana Arif published 9 June 22

Battlefield 2042 hasn't been reduced to 'a skeleton crew' churning out 'fast, cheap' content insists EA

Saints Row Boss Factory will let you create your character ahead of the game's launch

By Shabana Arif published 7 June 22

A dedicated Saints Row character creator is set to debut at Summer Game Fest according to rumors

Apple MacBook owners can finally join in the gaming fun with Resident Evil Village

By Shabana Arif published 6 June 22

PC and console gamers – make some room for MacBooks. They just got serious.

State of Play Roundup: Spider-Man Remastered, FF16, The Callisto Project, and more

By Shabana Arif published 3 June 22

A smorgasbord of third-party games and PSVR 2 titles.

Man in astronaut suit on his knees looking defeated and holding a gun

The Callisto Protocol trailer is giving us serious Alien 3 meets Dead Space vibes

By Shabana Arif last updated 3 June 22

Everything we know about the spiritual successor of the Dead Space series.

Characters from Starfield gazing up at the sky

Starfield could release in March 2023 if the stars align

By Shabana Arif published 30 May 22

Is Starfield gearing up for a spring release? I think so - here's why

A man in makeshift spiked armor lifts a giant hammer/axe hybrid made of repurposed materials

Dying Light 2 story DLC delay has inadvertently saved your summer

By Shabana Arif published 13 May 22

Techland pushes back the release date for the first story DLC and you should be grateful

Shirley Curry overlaid against a screenshot of her Skyrim mod NPC - Skyrim Grandma

'I want to play Elder Scrolls 6 before I die' – Skyrim grandma's macabre message to Todd Howard

By Shabana Arif published 12 May 22

Skyrim Grandma's PAX East 2022 comments pretty much nail how all of us feel about The Elder Scrolls 6

PS Plus stacking might be blocked but this Xbox Game Pass trick still works

By Shabana Arif published 11 May 22

You can save hundreds of dollars on an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription – here's how.

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