<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Consoles-pc ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc Wed, 27 May 2026 17:28:16 +0000 en <![CDATA[ The free PlayStation Plus Essential games for June have been revealed — and they include an Xbox-published game ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation/the-free-playstation-plus-essential-games-for-june-have-been-revealed-and-they-include-an-xbox-published-game wEP9KWScoLMiroDajD5CFj Wed, 27 May 2026 17:28:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ 007 First Light delivers a blockbuster Bond origin story packed with spycraft, stealth and explosive action set pieces ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/007-first-light-review fMxtoLW4xzepuFxk2ozeg4 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:01:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Playing Return to Monkey Island reminded me of the point-and-click adventures of my youth ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/playing-return-to-monkey-island-reminded-me-of-the-point-and-click-adventures-of-my-youth wrzyTYUxg9pBJrMsf3wpM Sat, 23 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Off the wishlist it comes': 007 First Light fans are requesting refunds after learning about Denuvo DRM addition ahead of launch ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/off-the-wishlist-it-comes-007-first-light-fans-are-requesting-refunds-after-learning-about-denuvo-drm-addition-ahead-of-launch JjmGXz2HhDMWnSaCdqnFof Fri, 22 May 2026 14:52:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you buy a Nintendo Switch 2 before the price hikes? I played 5 of its biggest exclusives to find out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/should-you-buy-a-nintendo-switch-2-before-the-price-hikes-i-played-5-of-its-biggest-exclusives-to-find-out qoYLD6L6svdHmVz6N4E3QV Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony's PlayStation State of Play is back, with over an hour of news and announcements, including Marvel's Wolverine — here are three other games I hope to see ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation/sonys-playstation-state-of-play-is-back-with-over-an-hour-of-news-and-announcements-including-marvels-wolverine-here-are-three-other-games-i-hope-to-see GGbYbMmS3Q4HdifBBBZ56e Wed, 20 May 2026 17:27:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Nintendo Switch 2 controller might just be the worst I've used — with input lag issues, long-winded pairing, and random disconnections seriously holding it back ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/snakebyte-gamepad-rgb-s2-review MoVTowawDcx3kVdTpEg2YX Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight makes a bold attempt to recreate what made the Arkham games so good ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-review CLDvDrHNvmm2EHuyDVZQQ7 Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent hours uncovering secrets in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and despite its low difficulty, I can see it being a hit with players of all ages ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-review ZY5iBRCjTvaXhGggABwoJ5 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ PC gamers, say goodbye to PlayStation exclusives as Sony confirms single-player games aren't coming to PC anymore... except for one ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation/pc-gamers-say-goodbye-to-playstation-exclusives-as-sony-confirms-single-player-games-arent-coming-to-pc-anymore-except-for-one nX2XThKEiiSs7qSaobfqV5 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Desperate to sniff The Super Mario Galaxy Movie? This limited edition scent collection is a sensory delight ]]> https://www.techradar.com/collection/gaming/nintendo/desperate-to-sniff-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-this-limited-edition-scent-collection-is-a-sensory-delight mjyhDNdxWy5JCDkQhcMFXL Tue, 19 May 2026 11:24:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Discord's latest 'year of the Linux desktop' update is a game-changer for Steam Deck, but fans are concerned about its age verification plans ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/social-media/discords-latest-year-of-the-linux-desktop-update-is-a-game-changer-for-steam-deck-but-fans-are-concerned-about-its-age-verification-plans Wv628Xn3M9CE4msqBgiWcG Mon, 18 May 2026 15:21:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales trades turn-based combat for real-time action ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/the-adventures-of-elliot-the-millennium-tales-trades-turn-based-combat-for-real-time-action Zb7n4hHSYA4wYLJxbidVjc Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I'm confused and I need an adult' — that unsettling Steam game you're seeing on Instagram is real, it's coming soon, and frankly, I'm terrified ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/im-confused-and-i-need-an-adult-that-unsettling-steam-game-youre-seeing-on-instagram-is-real-its-coming-soon-and-frankly-im-terrified gGwgoEccM8Y45tvu9NTA9Q Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is a masterful Disco Elysium successor ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/zero-parades-for-dead-spies-review rYhqpg6fEGMTxncd39cxKf Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of the most underrated soulslikes of 2025 just arrived on Steam with a huge content update ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/one-of-the-most-underrated-soulslikes-of-2025-just-arrived-on-steam-with-a-huge-content-update eoipHm82Hhz36nG68qnBAH Thu, 14 May 2026 15:27:46 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:11:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ With Saros demanding more complex button mapping, I might finally upgrade to the Dualsense Edge at this record-low price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/ps5/with-saros-demanding-more-complex-button-mapping-i-might-finally-upgrade-to-the-dualsense-edge-at-this-record-low-price yoVpZ8BoWRyc3bXzKKQnae Thu, 14 May 2026 14:03:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6 is magnificent, and one new feature cements it as my favorite in the series to date ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/forza-horizon-6-review uWtujnDcZoZSmzXAiVvoNH Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo has revealed it has 'decided to change' the release date for its Legend of Zelda live-action movie — but now it's coming out earlier than any of us expected ]]> https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/nintendo-has-revealed-it-has-decided-to-change-the-release-date-for-its-legend-of-zelda-live-action-movie-but-its-now-coming-out-earlier-than-any-of-us-expected q96VTk4WPs5YjPboCksHT Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you're wondering why Microsoft's Xbox mode is still missing after installing the latest Windows 11 update, here's why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/if-youre-wondering-why-microsofts-xbox-mode-is-still-missing-after-installing-the-latest-windows-11-update-heres-why 2Zb88dkTHvLS7prvtfvUbZ Wed, 13 May 2026 11:29:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Scuf just launched an officially licensed PS5 controller with loads of extra buttons and a wealth of high-end features ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation/scuf-just-launched-an-officially-licensed-ps5-controller-with-loads-of-extra-buttons-and-a-wealth-of-high-end-features 3xD3agZ6tC9gr7otY3saMk Wed, 13 May 2026 10:41:28 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:06:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ PlayStation gamers could get a share of $8 million in a class action settlement — here’s how to know if you’re eligible, and why you shouldn’t expect a big payout ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/ps5/playstation-gamers-could-get-a-share-of-usd8-million-in-a-class-action-settlement-heres-how-to-know-if-youre-eligible-and-why-you-shouldnt-expect-a-big-payout fXqLVbS7fzQL3QyU6CcqJ5 Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Discord Nitro is actually worth it now, and it's all thanks to this new partnership with Xbox ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/discord-nitro-is-actually-worth-it-now-and-its-all-thanks-to-this-new-partnership-with-xbox ezrc6LncMC45vidPhARytj Tue, 12 May 2026 15:38:15 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:33:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6's unencrypted leak 'is not a result of a pre-load issue' and warns any users downloading the build with 'franchise-wide and hardware bans' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/forza-horizon-6s-unencrypted-leak-is-not-a-result-of-a-pre-load-issue-and-warns-any-users-downloading-the-build-with-franchise-wide-and-hardware-bans EUHjTAWNr69zkWxajPbDPT Tue, 12 May 2026 11:45:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played my favorite game of all time on the PS Portal — here are 3 things I loved about the experience, and 3 things that could've been better ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/i-played-my-favorite-game-of-all-time-on-the-ps-portal-here-are-3-things-i-loved-about-the-experience-and-3-things-that-couldve-been-better eMwRtEF28yCMbPaDpMDwCQ Tue, 12 May 2026 11:35:58 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:03:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Machine has a new reference in Steam's database, and it means we could be seeing it arrive very soon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/the-steam-machine-has-a-new-reference-in-steams-database-and-it-means-we-could-be-seeing-it-arrive-very-soon RPyfh7n7E9iMrWdpdsTEV Mon, 11 May 2026 16:19:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ And so it begins — Sony has pledged to AI use for PlayStation, claiming it will 'unleash the creativity of our studios', and this is what I've been worried about ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation/and-so-it-begins-sony-has-pledged-to-ai-use-for-playstation-claiming-it-will-unleash-the-creativity-of-our-studios-and-this-is-what-ive-been-worried-about T47gtezoGGFRwi94jYT2WW Mon, 11 May 2026 11:28:56 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 04:54:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We must think carefully about what we will do': Sony shows hesitance to announce PS6 release date or price due to RAM crisis, and finds itself in the same situation Valve is in with the Steam Machine ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation/we-must-think-carefully-about-what-we-will-do-sony-shows-hesitance-to-announce-ps6-release-date-or-price-due-to-ram-crisis-and-finds-itself-in-the-same-situation-valve-is-in-with-the-steam-machine YJ7b8GWHEvUW5kwrs2DSbU Fri, 08 May 2026 15:17:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox plans to share more on its next console, Project Helix, 'later this year' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-plans-to-share-more-on-its-next-console-project-helix-later-this-year KHBzuCxd9m8cuR3Pmm2mjk Fri, 08 May 2026 11:37:37 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:38:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo announces price increase for Switch 2 handheld — but you still have time to beat it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-announces-price-increase-for-switch-2-handheld-but-you-still-have-time-to-beat-it Mt2Jvuvoe7MvwoW8GYm23f Fri, 08 May 2026 10:51:04 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 05:33:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ PlayStation's Hyperpop DualSense Controllers are vibrant, glossy, loud, and hard to ignore ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation/playstations-hyperpop-dualsense-controllers-are-vibrant-glossy-loud-and-hard-to-ignore mhqfxjGKkjf2Bb4SnLRBDc Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Star Fox 64 is getting yet another remake, this time for Nintendo Switch 2 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/star-fox-64-is-getting-yet-another-remake-this-time-for-nintendo-switch-2 AnQAaaj9hhctGTCqdFMtL5 Thu, 07 May 2026 15:29:41 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 15:04:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was worried that the Gothic remake would water down the unapologetically tricky 2001 original, but seven hours hands-on has put my mind at ease ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/i-was-worried-the-gothic-remake-would-water-down-the-unapologetically-tricky-2001-original-but-seven-hours-hands-on-has-put-my-mind-at-ease fakNukNuqwY8C4Szc8ueYn Thu, 07 May 2026 09:53:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft has finally realized what most of us knew all along: nobody actually wanted Copilot on Xbox ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-has-finally-realized-what-most-of-us-knew-all-along-nobody-actually-wanted-copilot-on-xbox 5G2k8T9LYomUnghrGsQHRG Wed, 06 May 2026 10:38:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I adored Mouse P.I. for Hire’s ‘engrossing rubberhose-style animation’ and Doom-inspired gameplay, but its performance on Nintendo Switch 2 just isn’t good enough ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/mouse-pi-for-hire-review AE3qf2WRziAiy2jV89uBkm Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looks like Valve's Steam Machine might finally be on its way after a huge importing effort — and despite our fears, it might actually support full-fat 4K 120Hz and VRR in the end, making it a full PS5 and Xbox replacement ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/looks-like-valves-steam-machine-might-finally-be-on-its-way GEZNcXa3R2n2yHfvJUm6f6 Tue, 05 May 2026 16:15:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Obsessed with Tomodachi Life? You need a Nintendo Switch stylus — here are our top picks for getting creative with your Miis ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo-switch/obsessed-with-tomodachi-life-you-need-a-nintendo-switch-stylus-here-are-our-top-picks-for-getting-creative-with-your-mii m6EWaJrMcAnJsEoqN2KaNb Sat, 02 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rocket League has a new Easy Anti-Cheat addition, and it still works on the Steam Deck — it's about time for other game Devs to follow suit ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/rocket-league-has-a-new-easy-anti-cheat-addition-and-it-still-works-on-the-steam-deck-its-about-time-for-other-game-devs-to-follow-suit dEwvdPVjEs3HFZaW87iDz8 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally, Windows 11 desktop PC users can enjoy Xbox Mode — and Microsoft has a new gift for Ally X users ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/finally-windows-11-desktop-pc-users-can-enjoy-xbox-mode-and-microsoft-has-a-new-gift-for-ally-x-users 9oo3bAmBnqWh86sfpukfRM Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Clever Raspberry Pi hack gets Sony's PS5 controller working properly on a gaming PC over Bluetooth ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/clever-raspberry-pi-hack-gets-sonys-ps5-controller-working-properly-on-a-gaming-pc-over-bluetooth jAcAXBVusQxK4RpjA26ezQ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Legendary Deus Ex and Thief director Warren Spector is back with a new game — it’s a stealth-heist-em-up called Thick as Thieves, and even the price is a steal at just five bucks on Steam ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/legendary-deus-ex-and-thief-director-warren-spector-is-back-with-a-new-game-its-a-stealth-heist-em-up-called-thick-as-thieves-and-even-the-price-is-a-steal-at-just-five-bucks-on-steam 6ehUYkx5mQUwJ2nKQ7VCe7 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:18:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Japanese developer says they don't make games for Xbox because the console is 'not even stocked in major retail stores' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-industry/japanese-developer-says-they-dont-make-games-for-xbox-because-the-console-is-not-even-stocked-in-major-retail-stores 4E6gdmUeXBSwS8wguF43gW Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:07:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ GTA 6 desperately needs this one feature to give PC players a boost — and I can't believe I'm saying this, but it should take a gamer-friendly page from Ubisoft's book ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/gta-6-desperately-needs-this-one-feature-to-give-pc-players-a-boost-and-i-cant-believe-im-saying-this-but-it-should-take-a-gamer-friendly-page-from-ubisofts-book WW7xJ4CKPnAtXbjdvyoRCa Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:37:24 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:11:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth feels right at home on Nintendo Switch 2 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/why-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-feels-right-at-home-on-nintendo-switch-2 5CyUVBVzHaCtaxjpAz5QpT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The rise of glasses-free 3D light-field displays: Samsung has created a 2D/3D switchable screen using a 'metasurface lenticular lens' with 'nanoscale structures' for no-compromise viewing — and it follows impressive demos from TCL and others ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/samsung-has-created-a-2d-3d-switchable-screen-using-a-metasurface-lenticular-lens GNhQAFbf2aFHFBt2e9vtSc Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:27:39 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:17:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It's puke or be puked on' — this crazy indie game has you taking shots to save your soul ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/its-puke-or-be-puked-on-this-crazy-indie-game-has-you-taking-shots-to-save-your-soul EpMEmUbZ5ysfz6ddjSbS6N Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:21:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Please be fake' — PlayStation fans panic as Sony seemingly introduces ridiculous new '30-day license check' on digital games ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation/please-be-fake-playstation-fans-panic-as-sony-seemingly-introduces-ridiculous-new-30-day-license-check-on-digital-games ghF4UnG3eCrAyDnnH77ZLD Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:38:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a PC gamer of over 30 years, and the Valve Steam Controller (2026) is now one of my favorite gamepads since Sega dropped out of the console wars ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/valve-steam-controller-2026 BAPaqPNxEbKA8AnE56cX83 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:56:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gamers, it's time to get excited — the Steam Machine's price and launch date may be imminent ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/gamers-its-time-to-get-excited-the-steam-machines-price-and-launch-date-may-be-imminent UCnqrqh8qUqNUoxoTGZ4xP Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm still playing Forza Horizon 3 a decade after release — here's why I can't get enough of its beautiful world ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/im-still-playing-forza-horizon-3-a-decade-after-release-heres-why-i-cant-get-enough-of-its-beautiful-world xJ2SV6UzTTqERrn7q4V6RS Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:18:36 +0000