Articles by Demi Williams, Contributor

Demi is a freelance games journalist who helps cover gaming news at TechRadar. She's been a games writer for five years and has written for outlets such as GameSpot, NME, and GamesRadar, covering news, features, and reviews. Outside of writing, she plays a lot of RPGs and talks far too much about Star Wars on X.

Articles by: Demi Williams

Claptrap: a yellow robot with a blue lens, one wheel and arms

A new free-to-play Borderlands game gets surprise drop on mobile, which Zynga says is part of a 'limited-time test'

By Demi Williams published 10 April 26

Out of nowhere and with little fanfare, Zynga has launched a brand new free-to-play Borderlands game for mobile.

Former Rockstar audio designer says the studio 'probably rebuilt the entirety of the RAGE engine' for GTA 6 — 'I'll be amazed if they didn't because the architecture of technology has advanced significantly since GTA 5'

By Demi Williams published 10 April 26

Former Grand Theft Auto 5 audio designer Rob Carr believes Rockstar Games has rebuilt its Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE) amid development of Grand Theft Auto 6.

Lucia Caminos from Grand Theft Auto 6 sitting on a yellow motorcycle in front of a bar at night time.

'There will be things in GTA 5 that they will have in GTA 6 that you look at and go, "I should have seen that coming'' — Former Rockstar developer suggests the upcoming game will feature mechanics from previous titles like Red Dead Redemption 2

By Demi Williams published 10 April 26

Former Rockstar Games developer Rob Carr believes that the studio will borrow mechanics from Red Dead Redemption 2 for Grand Theft Auto 6.

A man holding an Xbox Wireless Controller

Did your Xbox controller recently ship without a battery included? Microsoft has finally acknowledged the issue and is compensating players with a 'one-time offer' — here's how you can claim yours

By Demi Williams published 9 April 26

Xbox users who recently received a shipped Xbox wireless controller without a battery can now receive compensation by claiming a free Rechargeable Battery + USB‑C cable.

Xbox Series X in front of a TV displaying Xbox Game Pass games

Huge changes are coming to Xbox Achievements, including new visuals, 'more control over how your accomplishments are presented', and the ability to highlight your 100% completed games

By Demi Williams published 9 April 26

Microsoft has announced a huge visual overhaul to Xbox Achievements that will make it easier for players to spotlight their games and accomplishments.

007 First Light trailer screenshot showing James Bond

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light has been delayed until 'later this summer'

By Demi Williams published 9 April 26

IO Interactive has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light has been delayed to this summer.

'The whole world doesn't look like that. You focus on the areas of the trailer' — Former Rockstar environmental artist says what fans see in GTA 6 trailers has been 'madly polished' but 'everything that's not in that view' won't be as refined yet

By Demi Williams published 9 April 26

GTA 6 marketing is expected to begin soon

Forza Horizon 6 might be getting a limited edition Xbox wireless controller and headset, according to reliable leaker

By Demi Williams published 9 April 26

Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly getting a limited edition Xbox Wireless controller and headset alongside the game's launch next month.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

The Xbox Game Pass titles for April include Oblivion Remastered, Final Fantasy 4, and one of the best games of 2025

By Demi Williams published 7 April 26

Xbox has unveiled the batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the month of April, and it includes some absolute bangers like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Day Z, and more.

A Jaguar racing around a track in Gran Turismo 7

Sony announces The Playerbase, 'a unique opportunity for PlayStation’s biggest fans' to be scanned into a PlayStation Studios game, starting with Gran Turismo 7

By Demi Williams published 7 April 26

Sony has announced The Playerbase, a new initiative offering devoted PlayStation fans the chance to be scanned into a PlayStation Studios game.

Title artwork for Rockstar Games' canceled game, Agent

Fan discovers what appears to be assets for Rockstar's canceled PS3 game, Agent, within GTA 5's leaked source code, including an early look at the spy game's main character

By Demi Williams published 7 April 26

A fan has discovered what appears to be the early model for the main character for Rockstar Games' canceled project, Agent, within the leaked source code for Grand Theft Auto 5.

Sony removes a selection of 'spam' games from its storefront as it continues its battle against shovelware

By Demi Williams published 7 April 26

Sony has delisted even more alleged shovelware PS4 and PS5 games from its storefronts.

In a dream sequence, a giant Mii looms over a regular-sized one in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

Nintendo says Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream won't support the Switch 2's new resolution boost feature because the game runs in 'higher resolution' 1080p 'regardless of whether Handheld Mode Boost is enabled or disabled'

By Demi Williams published 7 April 26

Nintendo has confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream won't support the Nintendo Switch 2's new resolution boost feature.

The Last of Us Online director reveals Naughty Dog had to choose between canceling the '80%' completed game and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet — 'It was soul crushing. To find out that it was getting canceled 24 hours before it was announced' publicly

By Demi Williams published 2 April 26

The director of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Online has revealed that the multiplayer spin-off was almost finished before it was canceled.

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Mario Kart World screenshot showing Mario and Bowser on a race track in the Bob-omb mode.

New Mario Kart World update adds a new Bob-omb Blast Battle mode and major track item 'performance' adjustments for Bullet Bill and the boomerang

By Demi Williams published 2 April 26

A new software update for Mario Kart World has been released, adding a ton of gameplay adjustments and bug fixes on top of a new Battle mode.

'The upgraded PSSR significantly enhances Assassin’s Creed Shadows' — Sony confirms a release date for its next-gen upscaling tech on PS5 Pro

By Demi Williams published 2 April 26

Sony has announced that its upgraded PSSR AI upscaling technology will finally be added to Assassin's Creed Shadows this month.

The Division 2 screenshot with several characters with guns walking on a street in a post-apocalyptic environment.

'We know exactly where we are going and exactly what we want to do' — The Division 3 senior producer suggests fans shouldn't worry about the departure of the game's executive producer, confirming its roadmap has been 'planned and secured for some time'

By Demi Williams published 2 April 26

Ubisoft has confirmed that The Division 3's roadmap is fully planned, suggesting fans don't need to worry about the game's development following recent studio changes.

gameplay and UI within The Division Resurgence

The Division Resurgence developer says they're 'very satisfied with the touch controls' of the 'more tactical' game

By Demi Williams published 2 April 26

Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence executive producer Fabrice Navrez is "very satisfied" with the mobile game's touch controls, but says players can choose to play with a controller if they prefer.