Articles by Patrick Dane, Gaming Guides Editor

Patrick Dane is TechRadar Gaming's Guides Editor. With nearly a decade in the games press, he's been a consistent voice in the industry. He's written for a plethora of major publications and travelled the world doing it. He also has a deep passion for games as a service and their potential to tell evolving stories. To wit, he has over 2000 hours in Destiny 2, over 1000 in Overwatch and is now deeply into Valorant.

Articles by: Patrick Dane

Overwatch 2's aggressive reworks are just what the game needed

By Patrick Dane published 21 April 22

Overwatch 2's Orisa and Doomfist reworks suggest a more aggressive and exciting style of play that should revitalize the tired formula.

Snoop dogg fights in Call of Duty: Vanguard

Snoop Dogg has joined Call of Duty: Warzone

By Patrick Dane published 20 April 22

Snoop Dogg is joining Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone, complete with three weapons all themed around... his past times.

a fire type, grass type and water type starter in Pokemon Go

How to trade pokémon in Pokémon Go

By Patrick Dane published 17 April 22

Guide Here's how to trade Pokémon with a friend in Pokémon Go and build out your Pokédex, including a step-by-step guide and restrictions you will face.

The Witcher 3 PS5 and Xbox Series X update has been delayed indefinitely

By Patrick Dane published 14 April 22

The Witcher 3's PS5 and Xbox Series X update has been delayed with no roadmap for the port being outlined.

Nintendo Switch Sports preview: get the low down on all six activities

By Patrick Dane published 11 April 22

Preview Nintendo Switch Sports is nearly here, and we got to preview every activity ahead of release - here's what's good

Cyberpunk 2077 isn't dead yet as CD Projekt confirms expansions

By Patrick Dane published 11 April 22

A CD Projekt Red developer has reassured fans that expansions are still coming to Cyberpunk 2077

Pokémon Unite's Azumarill has launched a little underwhelming

By Patrick Dane published 8 April 22

Pokémon Unite has introduced its newest addition in the form of the water-type all-rounder Azumerill

Reinhardt meets Mei as Tracer and Brigitte watch on

Overwatch 2 concept art hints at battle pass and possible free-to-play feature

By Patrick Dane published 7 April 22

A concept artist has shared early work done on the Overwatch 2 UI, which suggests a Battle Pass and Guild system.

Mace Windu and Anakin Skywalker in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga multiplayer

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga multiplayer: is it online co-op?

By Patrick Dane last updated 14 November 22

Guide We've played a lot of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga multiplayer mode so that you don’t have to. Here’s everything you need to know before jumping in!

Rainbow Six Siege launches on iOS and Android – here's how to play early

By Patrick Dane last updated 11 April 22

Rainbow Six Mobile has been announced, which is an ambitious attempt to translate Siege to iOS and Android.

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga trophy - Rey walks by a Porg

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga trophy guide: all 46 achievements

By Patrick Dane last updated 14 November 22

Guide Looking for a Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga trophy guide? This list will take the guesswork out and make sure you don't miss a single one.

Blizzard accidentally leaks the next World of Warcraft expansion

By Patrick Dane published 4 April 22

World of Warcraft's ninth expansion has supposedly been leaked by Blizzard and it's going to feature dragons.

Bloodborne: A Hunter is stalked by a wolf

Elden Ring is awesome but it's missing something that made Bloodborne better

By Patrick Dane last updated 7 April 22

Opinion Elden Ring is a great game, but it is missing something that made Bloodborne really special

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga ships: X-Wing on the Trench run

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga ships: a list of every spaceship found in the game

By Patrick Dane last updated 7 April 22

Guide Here's every Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga ship, from X-Wings to Boba Fett's Starship

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga characters. Rey and Kylo clash lightsabers

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga characters: every playable minifig

By Patrick Dane last updated 14 November 22

Guide There are over 200 Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga characters to unlock and play as in the game, so we've made it easy to collect them all with this handy guide!