Kara Phillips

Kara Phillips

Evergreen Writer

Kara is an Evergreen writer at TechRadar Gaming. With a degree in Journalism and a passion for the weird and wonderful, she's spent the last few years as a freelance video game journalist, with bylines at NintendoLife, Attack of the Fanboy, Prima Games, and sister publication, GamesRadar+. Outside of gaming, you'll find her re-watching Gilmore Girls or trying to cram yet another collectible onto a shelf that desperately needs some organizing.

Articles by: Kara Phillips

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New PS5 owners based in the U.S. can redeem a free first-party game - here's how

By Kara Phillips published

New U.S.-based PS5 owners are eligible to redeem one of 12 first-party releases completely free of charge.

Paleo Pines

Paleo Pines review - almost dino-mite

By Kara Phillips published

Review Paleo Pines is an adorable addition to the farming sim genre and it has a lot of quirks, but it’s challenging to identify what makes it special in an oversaturated market.

Mario runs and jumps up with his hand outstretched. Luigi can be seen gliding in from the left, using his hat as a glider

Super Mario Bros. Wonder release date, gameplay, and everything we know

By Kara Phillips last updated

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is available on Nintendo Switch, but here's everything we knew in advance of its release date.

Skyrim

A 23-year-old vampire RPG is coming back to life through Skyrim, and Prague sets the scene

By Kara Phillips published

An ambitious fan project is set to recreate Vampire: The Masquerade Redemption in Skyrim, and its newest video showcases its setting.

Sketchbook in Tales of the Shire teaser trailer

Cozy Hobbit game Tales of the Shire set to arrive in 2024

By Kara Phillips published

Tales of the Shire has been teased in a new trailer and promises a "heart-warming Lord of the Rings game."

The logo for NYT Connections

NYT Connections answers today for September 22

By Jake Green last updated

Here's today's NYT Connections answers for September 22, alongside some hints on the groups that you'll need to guess.

Horizon Forbidden West Seeds of Rebellion game

A new Horizon Zero Dawn board game will act as a prequel to Forbidden West

By Kara Phillips published

A new Horizon Zero Dawn board game is on the way and it’ll explore the events leading up to Forbidden West.

A Gameboy Playing Tetris With Another Player Over The Internet

I was born too late for the first wave of fun hardware, but I'm all for the modern renaissance

By Kara Phillips published

I missed out on the funky hardware trend of the '90s, but at least I get to experience the rebirth.

Evil Dead: The Game

Evil Dead: The Game is wrapping up development - Nintendo Switch release canceled

By Kara Phillips published

Evil Dead: The Game will no longer receive any new content, and the scheduled Nintendo Switch launch has been canceled.

The wizard Lorroakan in the middle of a pompous molologue

Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 crashes are being investigated by Larian, and there's a temporary workaround

By Kara Phillips published

Larian is investigating PS5 crashes during Baldur’s Gate 3, and a more permanent solution is in the works.

Idris Elba's character in the Phantom Liberty cinematic trailer

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty release date, gameplay, everything we know

By Cat Bussell last updated

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty is available now, and we compiled everything we knew prior to its launch for your enjoyment.

Crossing a road in Deltarune

Deltarune Chapter 3 isn't quite finished, but it's "playable from beginning to end"

By Kara Phillips published

Toby Fox has shared another update on Deltarune Chapter 3, and it might be coming sooner than we think.

Trombone Champ playing Old Grey Mare

Viral rhythm game Trombone Champ has launched on Nintendo Switch

By Kara Phillips published

Trombone Champ has arrived on Nintendo Switch and implements a hands-on approach to controls.

Marketing shot showing a pitch in EA Sports FC 24

EA Sports FC 24 - everything we know

By Kara Phillips last updated

EA Sports FC 24 has arrived, and we compiled everything we knew leading up to the release.

A screenshot from Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story of Nunu and Willump

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story receives a release date, and you can now pre-order

By Kara Phillips published

We finally have a release date for Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story, and it’s coming sooner than you think. Plus, you can pre-order the game.

The Legend of Zelda

Best Zelda games - endless adventures through Hyrule

By Kara Phillips published

The best Legend of Zelda games will walk you through Hyrule in a variety of formats, all worth picking up if you haven't already.

Sims in a room full of colorful furniture

The Sims 5 will be "free to enter" as described by EA

By Kara Phillips published

It has been confirmed that The Sims 5 will be free to enter, and will continue to exist side by side with The Sims 4.

A rural area in Escape From Tarkov

Over 16,000 players were banned last month in Escape From Tarkov

By Kara Phillips published

Battlestate Games has announced that over 16000 have been banned from Escape From Tarkov last month alone.

Super Mario RPG Remake Mario

Super Mario RPG remake - everything we know

By Kara Phillips last updated

The Super Mario RPG remake has been released on Nintendo Switch, and here's everything we knew in advance.

Men of War II tanks in a field and men at war

Men of War II has pushed its release date to 2024 following community feedback

By Kara Phillips published

The release of Men of War II has been pushed back to 2024 in response to community feedback.

Key art for Just Dance 2024

Just Dance 2024 - everything we know

By Kara Phillips last updated

Just Dance 2024 has finally arrived, so here's everything we knew about the game prior to its release.

Pinocchio headshot in Lies of P

Lies of P - release date, gameplay, and news

By Kara Phillips last updated

Lies of P will transport you to the once-thriving city of Krat, but the desolate remains are home to nothing but hostility.

Super Mario Bros. on NES

A new Super Mario Bros. speedrun record has been set

By Kara Phillips published

Super Mario Bros. has received a new speedrun record after a year, and it’s incredibly close to being absolutely perfect.

Tekken 8 Premium Collectors Edition contents

Tekken 8 has me questioning why I would buy a premium collector's edition when I could buy a Nintendo Switch

By Kara Phillips published

The Tekken 8 premium collector’s edition looks fantastic on paper, but when you take its contents and price point into account, it might not be as worthwhile as you think.

Mario runs and jumps up with his hand outstretched. Luigi can be seen gliding in from the left, using his hat as a glider

How to watch the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct 2023

By Kara Phillips published

Super Mario Bros. Wonder releases in just under two months, and today's direct will provide a more in-depth look at what we can expect from the next 2D Mario title.

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