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Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our live impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out
By Jake Green last updated
Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes live impressions now that it's out.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now free-to-play for a limited time ahead of the launch of Black Ops 7 – here's everything you need to know
By Demi Williams published
While we wait for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Activision has announced that Black Ops 6 is now free-to-play for a limited time.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, October 29 (game #871)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
Latest Reviews

Tales of the Shire review: a long wait for a whole lot of nothing
By Josephine Watson published
After a long wait, I had high hopes that Tales of the Shire would flesh out its bland demo with a more enjoyable endgame. Unfortunately, developer Wētā Workshop failed to deliver.

RIG R5 Spear Pro HS review: a superb budget-friendly gaming headset
By Rhys Wood published
Detailed audio and a reasonable price tag make the RIG R5 Spear Pro HS a very compelling wired gaming headset.

The Outer Worlds 2 review: it might just be Obsidian’s best game since New Vegas
By Rhys Wood published
The Outer Worlds 2 is an enjoyable sci-fi adventure that nails its role-playing aspects, albeit with some drawbacks.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite review: the best gaming headset I have ever tested
By Rob Dwiar published
After a few weeks with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite, my ears will never hear games the same way ever again
PC Gaming

Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our live impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out
By Jake Green last updated
Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes live impressions now that it's out.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now free-to-play for a limited time ahead of the launch of Black Ops 7 – here's everything you need to know
By Demi Williams published
While we wait for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Activision has announced that Black Ops 6 is now free-to-play for a limited time.

Get your hands on an exclusive Black Ops 7 weapon charm with these new Call of Duty thumbsticks
By Demi Williams published
Gaming accessory brand KontrolFreek has unveiled its brand new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 thumbsticks.

Civ 7 will soon receive a major update that will bring back the option to play as one civ continuously
By Demi Williams published
Firaxis has shared its plans for Civilization 7's post-launch content, which includes an update that has been highly requested since the game's release.

The Simpsons is coming to Fortnite for the first time next month – here's everything you need to know about the upcoming mini-season
By Demi Williams published
The rumors were true! Epic Games has confirmed that The Simpsons is officially coming to Fortnite for the very first time as the game's annual Fortnitemares Halloween event draws to a close.
Nintendo

Xbox boss Phil Spencer wants to 'lower the barrier to entry' to the publisher's games on competing hardware
By Rhys Wood published
Phil Spencer talks about Xbox's multiplatform strategy: 'We are making efforts to lower the barrier to entry'.

Tales of the Shire review: a long wait for a whole lot of nothing
By Josephine Watson published
After a long wait, I had high hopes that Tales of the Shire would flesh out its bland demo with a more enjoyable endgame. Unfortunately, developer Wētā Workshop failed to deliver.

RIG R5 Spear Pro HS review: a superb budget-friendly gaming headset
By Rhys Wood published
Detailed audio and a reasonable price tag make the RIG R5 Spear Pro HS a very compelling wired gaming headset.

Fortnite leaks point to a The Simpsons-themed mini-season starting in November, and I’m genuinely worried for my wallet
By Jake Green published
Leaks point toward a The Simpsons crossover in Fortnite. A new key art image has been leaked, showing Homer Simpson and other skins.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite review: the best gaming headset I have ever tested
By Rob Dwiar published
After a few weeks with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite, my ears will never hear games the same way ever again

Everything announced at the Kirby Air Riders Direct – including the online demo event start date, and an immense amount of info about the game's features that we could barely keep up with
By Jake Green last updated
Here's what you need to know about Kirby Air Riders Direct 2, including everything announced on Road Trip story mode, the online demo event, and more.
Playstation

Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our live impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out
By Jake Green last updated
Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes live impressions now that it's out.

Battlefield 6 Season 1 release time, Battlefield: REDSEC launch and roadmap
By Jake Green last updated
Here's when Battlefield 6 Season 1 launches. Also, a detailed roadmap of what to expect, including Rogue Ops and new maps. Battlefield: REDSEC will launch alongside Season One, as well.

Razer Raiju V3 Pro vs Razer Wolverine V2 Pro: two premium PS5 controllers, but only one is worth buying this Black Friday
By Rhys Wood published
We're going over the differences between two excellent Razer controllers, and why one is the clear winner.

With both Xbox and Nintendo having launched dedicated handheld devices in 2025, I’d expect Sony to counter with PlayStation Portal deals during Black Friday
By Jake Green published
The PlayStation Portal has allowed me to chip away at my overgrown gaming backlog in 2025, and I'm really hoping for a discount on the handheld this Black Friday.
Xbox

Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our live impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out
By Jake Green last updated
Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes live impressions now that it's out.

Battlefield 6 Season 1 release time, Battlefield: REDSEC launch and roadmap
By Jake Green last updated
Here's when Battlefield 6 Season 1 launches. Also, a detailed roadmap of what to expect, including Rogue Ops and new maps. Battlefield: REDSEC will launch alongside Season One, as well.

Battlefield 6 battle royale could arrive later this week per new leak, and it apparently won’t be called Firestorm
By Jake Green published
Battlefield 6 leaks reveal the alleged name for the upcoming battle royale mode. Also, here's when it's rumored to be launching.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer wants to 'lower the barrier to entry' to the publisher's games on competing hardware
By Rhys Wood published
Phil Spencer talks about Xbox's multiplatform strategy: 'We are making efforts to lower the barrier to entry'.








