Articles by Julian Benson, Contributor, TechRadar Gaming

Julian's been writing about video games for more than a decade. In that time, he's always been drawn to the strange intersections between gaming and the real world, like when he interviewed a NASA scientist who had become a Space Pope in EVE Online, or when he traveled to Ukraine to interview game developers involved in the 2014 revolution, or that time he tore his trousers while playing Just Dance with a developer.

As well as freelancing for publications such as Wired, PC Gamer, and Edge, he's worked as Kotaku UK's News Editor, PCGamesN's Deputy Editor, and he launched and led GAMINGbible's Snapchat channel, curating the most significant gaming stories for an audience of millions of young readers.

Articles by: Julian Benson

The best thing about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is this lovable idiot

By Julian Benson published 12 May 23

One loveable idiot captures what is most fun at the core of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom beginner’s tips

By Julian Benson published 12 May 23

These spoiler-free The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom beginner’s tips may save you hours of wasted time.

Link soaring through the skies of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review

By Julian Benson published 11 May 23

Review The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leaps forward on what was offered in 2017’s Breath of the Wild.

Dead Island 2: Character sitting on green inflatable in a body of water holding a cocktail and a bloodied sword while zombies move through the water towards them

Dead Island 2 release date, trailers, gameplay and news

By Vic Hood last updated 18 April 23

Dead Island 2's is mere days from release. Find out what's in-store in this zombie-slaying sequel.

It's been a decade, VR games need to stop feeling like slapstick comedies

By Julian Benson published 21 March 23

The hardware in virtual reality headsets has leaped forward; when will the games catch up?

A Hogwarts student wielding a wand at an approaching troll with a club in Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy release date, gameplay, story and launch trailer

By Vic Hood published 13 February 23

Hogwarts Legacy is a full-fledged RPG set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Hogwarts Legacy review

By Julian Benson published 6 February 23

Review The Harry Potter RPG captures so much detail from the books but it's too full of systems for its own good.

At last, Xbox Series X co-op game Redfall has a release date

By Julian Benson published 25 January 23

Arkane's co-op shooter Redfall has been teased for the Xbox Series X for years, but it finally has a release date.

Forza Motorsport shouldn't have got me this excited about dirt

By Julian Benson published 25 January 23

Forza Motorsport's attention to detail has me very excited for the simulation racer.

The duels in Hogwarts Legacy have taught me I'm a magical klutz

By Julian Benson published 25 January 23

My first time playing Hogwarts Legacy, its combat left me confused and clumsy.

War Thunder players have leaked restricted military documents... again

By Julian Benson published 19 January 23

War Thunder players may have violated federal laws twice in one week, sharing F-15 and F-16 flight manuals.

Citizens holding strike placards in Anno 1800

Face a mob for making too few bowler hats in this PS5 and Xbox Series X game

By Julian Benson published 18 January 23

Anno 1800 is coming to Xbox Series X and PS5, challenging you to meet the needs of a demanding populace.

Google Stadia player using the controller with her phone

The best thing to come out of Google Stadia will live on after the service dies

By Julian Benson published 16 January 23

The Google Stadia controller will live on after the cloud gaming service is shut down, thanks to a self-serve tool.

TechRadar's year in review: 2022 in phones, TVs, computing and more

By Matt Hanson published 1 January 23

TechRadar's editors and writers look back on the big news and product launches of 2022, and look forward to what 2023 will bring.

After 10 years, FromSoftware finally reveals long-awaited sci-fi sequel

By Julian Benson published 9 December 22

Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon, FromSoftware's long-running sci-fi mech series, is back at lost.

Sorry PS4 players, Horizon Forbidden West's expansion is only coming to PS5

By Julian Benson published 9 December 22

Aloy's journey is continuing with Horizon Forbidden West's first expansion, Burning Shores, but it's a PS5 exclusive.

Death Stranding 2 trailer shows series continues tradition of being weird AF

By Julian Benson published 9 December 22

Death Stranding 2's been officially revealed and, if the new trailer is anything to go by, it continues to be a bizarre series.

Batman returns in new Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League trailer

By Julian Benson published 9 December 22

Rocksteady hasn't left Batman behind in its Suicide Squad game.

The Game Awards 2022: how to watch and what to expect from the last big show of the year

By Julian Benson published 8 December 22

The Game Awards 2022 The Game Awards 2022 promises to give long-awaited updates on big games and more than a few blockbuster reveals.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns holds me back from becoming a supervillain who wails on goons

By Julian Benson published 5 December 22

Through its card mechanics, Marvel's Midnight Suns cleverly demands you be a hero when it counts.

A Specialist in Battlefield 2042 holding a crossbow

Battlefield 2042 developer to "lean into previous games" to revitalize it

By Jasmine Gould-Wilson published 2 December 22

Battlefield 2042 is set to receive some sizeable changes in its fourth season as the developers return to form.

Galactic PS5 covers (in order) - Galactic Purple, Nova Pink, Nova Pink, Cosmic Red, Midnight Black

Sony's out of touch, the MIA Black Friday and Cyber Monday PS5 deals prove it

By Julian Benson last updated 28 November 22

Black Friday 2022 With a looming cost of living crisis, if Sony isn't discounting the console now, then we aren't going to see PS5 deals in the future.

Xbox Keystone, Microsoft's cloud gaming console, is "years away"

By Jasmine Gould-Wilson published 16 November 22

Phil Spencer says the Xbox Cloud Gaming console has been shelved for now, citing higher-than-expected production costs.

A wizard in Hogwarts Legacy flying a broomstick

Hogwarts Legacy character creator answers key questions

By Julian Benson published 11 November 22

Our first look at Hogwarts Legacy's character creator answers how the game will deal with representation of sex and gender.

The Witcher Remake means the original may finally be worthy of its sequels

By Julian Benson published 26 October 22

CD Projekt has announced The Witcher Remake, a ground-up reimagining of the original Witcher RPG.

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