Tom Regan

Articles by: Tom Regan

A screenshot from Chronicles Medieval showing a hectic battle of infantry and cavalry
Chronicles: Medieval promised me Tom Hardy, but gave me something much more: a nerdy historical epic with Crusader Kings diplomacy and Mount & Blade combat where you can do 'whatever you want in the world'

By Tom Regan

Part intricately detailed historical battle simulator, part choice-driven RPG, Chronicles: Medieval punches far above its weight.

A close up of the face of the protagonist from 1666: Amsterdam
1666: Amsterdam is the long-lost sequel to Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, 15 years in the making — 'It's been a long journey'

By Tom Regan

From bankruptcy to buyouts, Assassin’s Creed director Patrice Désilets details the 15-year journey to bring his dark new epic to life.

A screenshot from The Expanse Osiris Reborn showing two main characters, on holding a gun
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn feels incredibly Xbox 360, for better and for worse

By Tom Regan

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn disappoints in my hour-and-a-half hands-on demo.

A promotional Pokémon Legends: Z-A screenshot.
I played an hour of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and while I’m sold on its dynamic battle system, the world is depressingly lifeless

By Tom Regan

I spent an hour battling across Lumoise City but left my brief Pokémon adventure with more questions than answers.

A screenshot of the party members from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 blends Western gaming sensibilities with JRPG panache in 2025’s weirdest role-playing game

By Tom Regan

Life is but a dream in this uniquely French take on the JRPG.

Close up of the PS5 DualSense controller's microphone
DualSense Wireless Controller review

By Tom Regan

Recommended

The DualSense controller for PS5 is an innovative gamepad capable of providing an unmatched experience.

Wild Hearts
Wild Hearts is janky, derivative, and utterly bizarre – but I can’t stop playing it

By Tom Regan

Wild Hearts lifts ideas from much better games, but the mess it's made is an enjoyable one.

Diablo 4
The Devil’s in the details: why Diablo 4 is shaping up to be the series' best yet

By Tom Regan

From seamless multiplayer to righting the wrongs of Diablo 3, here’s how Blizzard is returning to the series’ bloody roots with Diablo 4.

Forspoken
In Forspoken, the journey is more enjoyable than the destination

By Tom Regan

Forspoken is looking like more of a time-filler than a killer PS5 exclusive.

Diablo 4
Diablo 4 drags the series’ demon-slaying, loot-harvesting delight into the 2020s

By Tom Regan

The long-running demon-slaying series finally looks as good as the promise of its cover art.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a soulslike that actually does something new

By Tom Regan

Nioh was the best Dark Souls competitor, now Team Ninja is making a break for the lead.

Warriors fight to claim a sprawling land in Songs of Conquest.
Songs of Conquest is the best strategy game of the year so far, even in early access

By Tom Regan

Blending base-building with turn-based loot-grabbing, this endearing early access RPG is one to watch.

Little Nightmares 2
Little Nightmares 2 review

By Tom Regan

Recommended

Where its predecessor flirted with fear, this time around, developer Tarsier has fully delivered on its promise of a playable nightmare with Little Nightmares 2.

What is Xbox Series X Auto HDR?
What is Xbox Series X Auto HDR? Microsoft's game-changing feature explained

By Tom Regan

We explain everything you need to know about Xbox Series X/S Auto HDR.

Billy Mitchell
Meet the original villain of esports, The King of Kong’s Billy Mitchell

By Tom Regan

Interview From revoked Guinness World Records to esports advocacy, this iconic arcade player talks TechRadar through his controversial career to date.

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